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Trauma Responsive Coaching
Publisher(s):This document prepares coaches to recognize and respond to trauma in youth or adolescents.
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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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Trauma-Informed Care Toolkit for Youth Service Providers
Publisher(s):This toolkit was developed to introduce community-based organizations that serve youth who have experienced homelessness with resources to understand Trauma-Informed Care (TIC). The toolkit focuses on how service providers can support youth’s wholeness by cultivating safety, awareness, trust, and empathy.
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Safer Sex for Trans Bodies
Publisher(s): This is a safer sex guide for trans and gender expansive people and their partners that seeks to address the need for relatable and respectful resources on safer sex. It explores terms, boundaries/consent, safer sex tools, and sexuality during and after transitioning.
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Enhancing Opportunities for Entrepreneurship: 2003 findings from the third round of the Collaborative Fund for Women's Economic Development
Publisher(s):This study highlights nine organizations and their work with disadvantaged women entrepreneurs between 2001-2004. Included are details about how the organizations were funded, the cost of services, and real outcomes for the women served.
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Women with disabilities: How to identify abuse and get help
Publisher(s):A practical guide from the American Psychological Association that helps identify abuse against women with disabilities and provides safety planning, support strategies, and connections to specialized resources.
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program
Publisher(s):Since 1968, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has provided free tax help to over 78 million taxpayers, with a focus on older adults with low to moderate income. This webpage offers information on AARP Foundation Tax-Aide resources and how to access help.
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The 10 Cs: A Model of Diversity Awareness and Social Change
Publisher(s):This document is a self-inventory describing the “10 Cs” model. Based on the premise that we must start with an inventory of ourselves and examine our own experiences to more effectively confront issues of personal and societal oppression, this self-inventory is an essential first step in the longer journey toward social change.
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Resources for Working with Immigrant Women
Publisher(s):This page contains information and suggestions to make domestic violence services more accessible for immigrant women.
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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.
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Victimization of Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury or Other Disabilities: A Fact Sheet for Friends and Families
Publisher(s):This fact sheet includes information about why people with traumatic brain injury are vulnerable to victimization and how to help those who are victimized.
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Marital Rape
This 30 minute online learning tool is adapted from the Applied Research Paper, Marital Rape: New research and directions by Raquel Kennedy Bergen. Participants will learn the definition, risk factors, and effects of marital rape and will be able to identify potential intervention strategies.