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While this mobile application was originally designed for college students to prevent sexual violence, it’s helpful for teenagers, parents, friends, and communities seeking to foster healthy relationships and safety.
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Reproductive Justice Briefing Book: A Primer on Reproductive Justice and Social Change
Publisher(s):Pro-Choice Public Education Project (PEP), SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective
This is the expanded and updated version of the book. The idea and original edition was developed in collaboration with many people in preparation and for distribution at the 2007 U.S. Social Forum in Atlanta.
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Practical Issues: Preparing and Prosecuting Elder Sexual Assault Cases
Publisher(s):This booklet explores obstacles to prosecution of elder sexual abuse cases and offers practical solutions for professionals involved in these cases.
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Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Disasters and Other Traumatic Events
Publisher(s):Violence or natural disasters can cause trauma in young people. This booklet provides steps parents can take to help children cope with trauma after violence and disasters.
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Meeting the Needs of American Indian and Alaska Native Survivors with Disabilities
Publisher(s): During this webinar, Amanda Watson, Program Director at Praxis International, explores ways in which programs can better understand the cultural implications of working with AI/AN survivors with disabilities and provide guidance on strategies for best serving them.
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ARC Reflections Training Program
Publisher(s):This resource, ARC Reflections, was developed by the Casey Foundation which is a nine-session program that child welfare agencies can use to train foster parents to better care for children who have had traumatic experiences
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Safe Spaces-Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice for Educational and Care Settings
Publisher(s):Safe spaces is a free, online training designed to help individuals working with children and youth recognize and respond to signs of trauma and stress.
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Healing-Centered and Trauma-Responsive Care Across Child Welfare for Better Youth Engagement
Publisher(s):This resource offers challenges and sample solutions that can help agencies consider how to improve engagement at their agencies by focusing on access to trauma-responsive and healing-centered care.
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Stop Abuse for Every (SAFE) Teen Act (S. 1447/H.R. 2689): Teen Dating Violence is an Education Issue
Publisher(s):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.
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The Student's Guide to Health: How Kids and Teens Can Keep Their Bodies Healthy
Publisher(s):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.
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Interviewing and Safety Planning for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This document suggests culturally competent approaches that advocates and attorneys could use to communicate with immigrant survivors and help them plan their safety.
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Poverty Thresholds
Publisher(s):This page provides access to tables outlining the poverty thresholds since 1978, by size of family and number of children under 18.