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This study examines sexual recidivism, as expressed by new charges or convictions for sexual offenses, using the data from 10 follow-up studies of adult male sexual offenders (combined sample of 4,724). Results indicated that most sexual offenders do not re-offend sexually, that first-time sexual offenders are significantly less likely to sexually re-offend than those with previous sexual convictions, and that offenders over the age of 50 are less likely to re-offend than younger offenders.

This document is intended as a guide for mental health providers on screening and assessment for domestic violence among clients seen in their practice settings. Questions can be easily incorporated into existing intake forms and assessment procedures. See also Responding to Domestic Violence: Sample Forms for Mental Health Providers.

This one page memorandum offers definitions for different forms of public policy: legislation, regulation, case law, procedural change, funding, and statements of policy. Advocates will find this useful as an educational tool and glossary.

Shelter supervisors and staff were also interviewed as to their perception of the needs of the shelter residents. Information about the women such as age, residence, education, health, criminal records, public benefits, children and repeated homelessness are detailed in the report. Additionally, factors contributing to the women's homelessness, and recommendations are also provided.

A Family’s Guide to the Child Welfare System was developed through the efforts of many individuals, organizations, and groups. A knowledgeable work group advised on the direction and content of the Guide, as well as on the questions that families want to have answered.

This fact sheet provides current information, charts and statistics on rural housing, people with disabilities and immigrant families. Available from: Contact NRCDV at 800-537-2238.

This protocol contains an introduction that outlines the origins and key features of CPS, and recommended policy and procedures. Covered are: individual advocacy strategies, determining if a mandatory report is required, making a mandatory report, reviewing case files, and advocating in court.

This documents provides an overview of fatality review, highlighting how this tool may help reduce intimate partner homicide.

This report synthesizes the information collected from the National Juvenile Online Victimization Study and provides an overview of arrests, types of crimes, characteristics of offenders and ways that the criminal justice system is handling internet sex crimes against minors.

This article presents key findings from the Chicago Women’s Health Study about domestic violence, its effects, and women’s responses to violence.

This document provides a discussion of how community policing principles might intersect with the core principles of domestic violence organizing: victim safety, offender accountability, and community change.

This radio program talks about domestic violence experienced by immigrant women who come to the country after getting married to American men through international match making businesses.