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The Laws in Your State
Publisher(s):This database provides state-by-state information about mandatory reporting, confidentiality laws, HIV/AIDS testing of sexual offenders, and criminal statutes of limitations for sexual offense.
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Disaster Safety for Expecting and New Parents
Publisher(s):CDC's Disaster Safety for Expecting and New Parents page offers general tips to prepare before a disaster and guidance on what to do in case of a disaster to help keep new and expecting parents and their children safe and healthy.
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The Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA) & Domestic Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (DVRAG)
Publisher(s):These tools comprise a coherent actuarial system to assesses how likely a man is to assault his partner again, and how his risk compares with that of other abusers.
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A Primer on Intersectionality
Publisher(s): This document discusses the importance of using an intersectional prism to 1) analyze social problems more fully; 2) shape more effective interventions; and 3) promote more inclusive coalitional advocacy.
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Innocent Spouse Relief
Publisher(s):In some instances, married people can get relief from joint tax liability. This site describes three types of relief, including the Innocent Spousal Relief which provides relief if your spouse or former spouse failed to report income, reported income improperly or claimed improper deductions or credits.
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Organizing to End Violence Against Women: Putting Principles Into Practice
Publisher(s):This document presents and discusses basic organizing principles for engaging men in ending violence against women. These principles include have been developed, reviewed and refined over two decades and include keeping women’s voices and experiences central to the work, exploring racial justice, intersectionality of violence, and eliminating patriarchy.
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Underserved Teen Victims Initiative: A Case Study Guide
Publisher(s):This guide highlights the campaign activities of each site chosen to participate in the Underserved Teen Victims Initiative program, offering a unique look into each site’s work and celebrates its passion for teen victim outreach.
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Mistreatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Elders
Publisher(s):This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of LGBT elders. Information is provided on the occurrence of abuse, isolation as a risk factor, issues affecting help seeking, and tips for working with LGBT elders.
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Meeting the Needs of American Indian and Alaska Native Survivors with Disabilities
Publisher(s): During this webinar, Amanda Watson, Program Director at Praxis International, explores ways in which programs can better understand the cultural implications of working with AI/AN survivors with disabilities and provide guidance on strategies for best serving them.
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Information for Domestic Violence Providers about LGBTQ Partner Abuse
Publisher(s):This guide includes examples of abuse relevant to LGBTQ communities, information on screening for survivors and abusers, differences from straight domestic violence, and barriers to services for LGBTQ people.
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Vision for Healthy Relationships Education
Publisher(s):This document identifies some core components that provide the basis for effective healthy relationships education.
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AOL/NCSA Online Safety Study
Publisher(s):This report details the results of a study of 354 adult internet users, to measure their understanding and awareness of online security issues and examine their firewall settings, anti-virus software, potential virus infections, parental control software, and spyware.