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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.

This document highlights and explains pragmatic policy solutions for comprehensive criminal justice reform from an inclusive and intersectional perspective that accounts for the unique ways that social identities such as race, gender, gender identity, sexual expression, and health status affect criminal justice administration.

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.

This research brief identifies facilitators and barriers for screening and management of elder abuse by tribal health care providers working in the outpatient setting. 

This 2-page document summarizes information about the “Stop Abuse for Every Teen Act” or SAFE Teen Act designed to help schools play an important role in preventing teen dating violence.

This graphic walks through common experiences faced by women of color in the workplace and organizational responses, such as denial of racism, retaliation, and targeting and attacking "problem" women of color.

This page contains facts about the human body and a number of resources that help youth learn more about health. Includes information about: functions of the body, practicing good hygiene, making healthy food choices, getting fit and healthy, alcohol and drugs, staying safe, and good mental health.

This document prepares coaches to recognize and respond to trauma in youth or adolescents.

This manual offers information on homelessness and trauma, the role of shelter providers, as well as implementing the 8 PFA Core Actions in shelter settings.

This document suggests culturally competent approaches that advocates and attorneys could use to communicate with immigrant survivors and help them plan their safety.

The Healthy People 2010 Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) covered in this fact sheet include: Overweight and Obesity, Tobacco Use, Substance Abuse, Responsible Sexual Behavior, Mental Health, Injury and Violence, Immunization, and Access to Health Care. The LHIs includes a total of ten health indicators and were listed by the US Department of Health and Human Services to measure the health and well-being of the nation for this decade.

This training manual describes the different types of sexual violence perpetrated against Asian and Pacific Islander women. Skits and discussion questions are included to help advocates understand sexual violence in vulnerable populations.