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Providing Financial Education Services to Domestic Violence Survivors

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This brief paper discusses the importance of financial education programs, and specific considerations when working with domestic violence survivors.
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Hey, you got a little racism stuck in your teeth

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We can’t create change in areas of injustice if we are afraid to have honest conversations with each other. This article addresses the fact that advancing social justice discussions and finding solutions requires nonprofit organizations to admit our mistakes and keep working to improve.
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American Opportunity Tax Credit

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This page provides basic information about the AOTC, including how to qualify, which expenses are allowable, and where to access application forms.
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Tips for Allies of Transgender People

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The page includes a list of tips for anyone working to become a better ally to transgender people. The list is not exhaustive and cannot include all the "right" things to do or say because often there is no one "right" answer to every situation.
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The 5 D's of Bystander Intervention

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Bystanders can make a choice to actively and visibly take a stand against harassment when they see it. Hollaback's "5 D’s" (Direct, Distract, Delay, Delegate, Document) are different methods that bystanders can use to support someone who is being harassed, emphasize that harassment is not okay, and demonstrate to people in your life that they too have the power to make our communities and workplaces safer. 
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Parent Guides from ConnectSafely

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This page provides a growing collection of short, clearly written guidebooks that demystify apps, services and platforms popular with kids and teens, written by parents for parents.
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Is Your "T" Written in Disappearing Ink? A Checklist for Transgender Inclusion

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This checklist is a first step for agencies to use while evaluating whether their polices and practices are inclusive to transgender people.
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Elder Abuse Investigations: Training for Law Enforcement and Other Investigators

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The information in these modules from NCALL will enhance investigative skills, help you work effectively with older victims, and provide you with tools that can help keep victims safe and hold offenders accountable.
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Addressing Domestic Violence in a Clinical Setting

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This manual is designed for health professionals and addresses domestic violence from the clinical perspective, with a focus on assisting migrant and immigrant survivors of abuse.
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So You Want to Talk About Race

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In So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to "model minorities" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of American life.
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State Law Guide: Employment Rights for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence

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This guide provides descriptions of state/local laws and legislative proposals explicitly covering employer prohibitions related to treatment of DV survivors in certain circumstances.
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Dynamics of Domestic Violence Experienced by Immigrant Victims

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This chapter gives an introduction to domestic violence and the cultural and linguistic barriers that affect immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.