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The Politics of Naming
This paper discusses how commonly used definitions of disability can be antithetical to the philosophy and goals of the disability civil rights movement.
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LGBTQ Inclusivity Tip Sheets
Publisher(s): This series of tip sheets highlight key considerations for providing inclusive and accessible services to LGBTQ youth in a variety of settings.
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First Steps to Building an IDA Project in Native Communities
Publisher(s):This brief document presents an overview of the challenges and considerations when creating an IDA program with Native American communities.
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Combat Hate Crime Toolkits
Publisher(s):Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association collaborated on these toolkits to combat hate crimes. The toolkits provide basic and critical information for victims, community based organization, and community leaders.
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MTV's Decoded
Publisher(s): MTV’s Decoded with Franchesca Ramsey offers an excellent introduction to all of the "-isms," including, racism, sexism, classism, and more.
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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Publisher(s):Prohibiting employment discrimination against persons 40 years of age or older.
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Female Genital Mutilation in the U. S. Factsheet
Publisher(s):This factsheet gives a brief overview of federal laws against FGM in the United States and also lists state laws against FGM.
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Seven Reasons Employers Should Address Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This fact sheet makes a case through statistics and information for why employers should prioritize addressing domestic violence.
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Shared Leadership in Survivor-Serving Organizations
Publisher(s): This 3-part webinar series from Futures Without Violence's Supporting Organizational Sustainability (SOS) Project explores shared leadership models within survivor-serving organizations.
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Talking about LGBT Equality Among Latinos and Hispanics
Publisher(s):This report includes the findings from a research study that confirmed the strength of Latin@ support for LGBT issues, and uncovered approaches that can further even greater understanding and acceptance.
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Ensuring the Seventh Generation: A Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Tribal Child Welfare Programs
Publisher(s):The purpose of this toolkit is to help tribal child welfare workers and care providers play an effective role in the prevention of suicide among the children and youth they serve. It addresses key youth suicide prevention questions and contains background reading on the issue of suicide in Indian Country and the use of cultural approaches to prevention and community healing.
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Enhancing Dental Professionals' Response to Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This folio notes that seventy-five percent of domestic violence-related physical injuries are concentrated around the head, neck, and mouth. The folio also provides specialized tools for dental professionals on screening and responding to domestic violence.