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Racial Equity Tools Tipsheets
Publisher(s): The tipsheets listed on this page are informed by the experiences of the Racial Equity Tools website authors and colleagues, with a particular focus on evaluating the impact of social change work.
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Breaking the Mould
Publisher(s):This website provides resources for primary schools to examine the impact of gender stereotypes and challenge gender norms.
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Lessons from Literature
Publisher(s):This website provides free resources to help teachers incorporate violence prevention lessons into existing curricula. It suggests ways to use books and material already used in the classroom to facilitate discussion and build awareness about physical, verbal and sexual abuse.
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Transforming Trauma in LGBTQ Youth
Publisher(s):This webinar series offers concrete strategies and recommendations for providers working with LGBTQ youth who have experienced trauma, including how to increase access to services, create a safe environment for care, and work with families and schools.
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Trauma-Informed Care in Youth Serving Settings: Organizational Self Assessment
Publisher(s):This self-assessment is for organizations to gauge their alignment with and assess their readiness to implement trauma-informed care practices.
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Stages of HIV Infection
Publisher(s):This page discusses the three phases of HIV infection, what to expect, signs and symptoms, and various testing and treatment options at each phase. It Also includes a detailed description of common AIDS-defining (Opportunistic) Infections.
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Domestic Violence and Probation
Publisher(s):This article offers specialized management techniques that probation officers can use to monitor batterers and intervene in domestic violence cases more effectively.
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Topic No. 602 Child and Dependent Care Credit
Publisher(s):This page provides basic information about dollar limits, qualifying individuals, and reporting for the Child and Dependent Care Credit.
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Applying for Asylum Based on Gender Identity Persecution
Publisher(s): Gender identity persecution occurs when someone is harmed because of their gender identity or expression. This guide offers information for immigrant survivors who have experienced gender identity persecution on how to apply for asylum.
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Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Homelessness
Publisher(s):This fact sheet describes the Housing Choice Voucher Program, why and how it is effective and the different situations of individuals who access this program. Statistics are given which support the effectiveness of the voucher program.
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Immigration Options for Victims of Crimes: Information for Law Enforcement, Healthcare Providers and Others
Publisher(s):This brochure provides information about VAWA, U visa, and T visa, including information about eligibility criteria and which forms to file for U or T nonimmigrant visa.
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LGBT-Inclusive Curriculum
Publisher(s): GLSEN's LGBT-Inclusive Curriculum provides lesson plans to integrate LGBT history, themes, and people into the classroom. Lesson plans range from grades K-12 and include themes such as LGBT History Month, Ready Set Respect!, ThinkB4YouSpeak, and more.