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December 2020
Domestic Violence: A Primer for Child Welfare Professionals
Publisher(s):Child welfare professionals, domestic violence services advocates, and other community stakeholders are increasingly working together to address the impact of domestic violence on children. This primer provides practitioners with a high-level overview of the complex intersections between domestic violence and child welfare and points to promising practices for casework.
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- NRCDV Publications
December 2020
Why should advocates and preventionists incorporate Disability Justice into their work?
Publisher(s): People with disabilities matter; that is why Disability Justice matters. In the December 2020 TA Question of the Month, Skylar Kantola, Jody Powers, and Cierra Olivia Thomas Williams explore the intersections of Disability Justice and domestic and sexual violence prevention and advocacy.
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December 2020
What Is Child Welfare? A Guide for Domestic Violence Services Advocates
Publisher(s): Child welfare workers and domestic violence services (DVS) advocates recognize that domestic violence adversely impacts family safety and well-being and puts children at increased risk for maltreatment. This guide provides an overview of basic child welfare services, describes how DVS advocates and child welfare professionals can support one another's efforts in working with families, and presents resources for more information.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
November 2020
NRCDV Radio Episode 38: Policy & Advocacy in Action: Survivors Know Best
Publisher(s): In the latest episode of Policy & Advocacy in Action, Marium Durrani, NRCDV's Director of Policy and Tannia Ventura, FreeFrom's Director of Service Provider Engagement & Education, discuss FreeFrom's report entitled: Survivors Know Best: How to Disrupt Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19 and Beyond.
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November 2020
Feminist Prof. Loretta J. Ross Is Done With Cancel Culture
Publisher(s):Creating conversations to bridge differences is hard enough, but online it can be even tougher — especially when a perceived misstep can see someone “called out” or “cancelled.” These two things can close down dialogue without addressing the problem, according to Loretta J. Ross. In this video, Professor Ross discusses her concerns with "cancel culture."
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- NRCDV Publications
November 2020
How can mainstream advocates and domestic violence programs enhance services and supports to older African American survivors?
Publisher(s): Older African Americans experience crime and violence at the intersection of race, age, class and other identities. In the November 2020 TA Question of the Month, Juanita Davis explains how mainstream advocates and programs can do the vital work of building literacy about the history of privilege, the impact of racism on the lived experiences of African Americans and the impact of intersecting oppressions in the context of domestic violence.
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October 2020
Supporting Crime Victims with Disabilities Online Training Toolkit
Publisher(s): This toolkit was designed to provide comprehensive and culturally responsive informational and educational resources, tools, videos, and examples of best practices for law enforcement, forensic interviewers, victim advocates, and others to prepare them to effectively respond to victims of crime with disabilities across the lifespan.
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October 2020
Training Materials: Law Enforcement
Publisher(s): This webpage from the National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project features a variety of resources that may be helpful for law enforcement officials. Resources include information on working with limited English proficient victims, as well as forms of immigration relief such as U and T visas and VAWA self-petitions.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2020
National Call for Unity 2020: One Voice for Survivors Justice
Publisher(s): Every year the National Call for Unity kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness Month by offering an opportunity to mourn, celebrate, and connect with advocates from national, state, and community-based organizations, governmental agencies, allied movements, survivors and their family and friends.
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- NRCDV Publications
October 2020
What housing assistance is available to immigrant survivors during COVID-19?
Publisher(s): Immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking face unique challenges when accessing and maintaining safe housing, many of which have been exacerbated by COVID-19. In the October 2020 TA Question of the Month, authors clarify some misconceptions about immigrant survivors’ eligibility for housing and homeless assistance, as well as provide resources and tools with more detailed information supporting advocacy on behalf of immigrant survivors.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
September 2020
National Prevention Town Hall 2020: White Board Reflections
Publisher(s): In September 2020, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence held its first National Prevention Town Hall. This portion of the town hall features key takeaways, highlights, and reflections that participants shared from the breakout sessions.
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- NRCDV Publications
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September 2020
National Prevention Town Hall 2020 Breakout Session 2A: Intersecting Pandemics
Publisher(s):In September 2020, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence held its first National Prevention Town Hall. This session explores how and why the COVID-19 crisis has impacted communities of color and women differently than white communities.