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September 2014
WEBINAR: The Pressure Is On: Ready for DVAM 2014?
Publisher(s):Since 1981, advocates, allies, survivors and their families have recognized October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This webinar discusses planning and hosting successful and engaging awareness activities, even with limited time and resources.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
September 2014
WEBINAR: Selling Social Change: Exploring What Works in Making the Case for Prevention
Publisher(s):On this webinar, the IPV Prevention Council and allies will share key preliminary findings from these discussions, invite participants to offer their insights, and explore successful models in Washington and Texas for encouraging investment in prevention.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
September 2014
How can I make my center an affirming place for people who identify as LGBTQ?
Publisher(s): Achieving equity and inclusivity for people who are traditionally on the margins of our culture is a multi-step process. NRCDV's September 2014 TA Question of the Month discusses strategies for promoting LGBTQ inclusion.
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- General Material
September 2014
Mind the Gap: Providing Shelter to Minor Dating Abuse Survivors
Publisher(s): This document provides guidance to advocates on addressing the current gap in services for teens needing emergency shelter to escape dating abuse.
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- General Material
September 2014
Key Facts You Need to Know About: Premium Tax Credits
Publisher(s):This collection of key facts explains who is eligible for the tax credit, how the size of an individual or family’s credit is calculated, how mid-year changes in income and household size affect tax credit eligibility, and how the reconciliation between the tax credit amount a person receives and the amount for which he or she is eligible will be handled.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
September 2014
Sheltering Transgender Women: Providing Welcoming Services
Publisher(s):This Technical Assistance Guidance highlights effective strategies for integrating trans women into shelter, building on the knowledge that most shelter staff and allied professionals have already developed practice, familiarity, and skill in providing shelter services to women.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
September 2014
Why Pets Mean So Much: The Human-Animal Bond in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence
Publisher(s):Developed by the Animal Welfare Institute, this Technical Assistance Guidance explores ways that victim advocates can assist survivors of domestic violence and their pets when seeking safety and refuge from abuse.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
September 2014
Moving Beyond the Wheel: Advocacy & Support for LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP), The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse
This webinar focuses on strategies for support and advocacy when working with LGBTQ survivors, with a particular emphasis on the needs and experiences of LGBTQ service members and veterans.
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- General Material
July 2014
Police Departments’ Use of the Lethality Assessment Program: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation
Publisher(s):This report describes the Lethality Assessment Program—Maryland Model (LAP), created by the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV) in 2005, which is an innovative strategy to prevent domestic violence homicides and serious injuries.
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- General Material
July 2014
The Importance of Understanding Trauma-Informed Care and Self-Care for Victim Service Providers
Publisher(s): This document provides recommendations on recognizing and understanding the impact of trauma on survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
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- General Material
July 2014
Getting Started: Tips for Domestic Violence Service Providers
Publisher(s): Service providers can make small changes that can improve their response to the needs of survivors at risk for or diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. This resource helps domestic violence service providers integrate HIV discussions, screening, and support into their programs.
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- General Material
July 2014
Sexual Assault Reporting Options
Publisher(s): This page provides an overview of reporting options for active duty military personnel serving stateside and on shore. It discusses both Restricted and Unrestricted reporting and the benefits and limitations of each option. The Military Rape Crisis Center provides advocacy and counseling to those wishing to discuss reporting options.