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Abuse in Later Life: A Webinar Series for Civil Attorneys and Legal Advocates
Publisher(s):National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence
This is a recorded 5-part webinar series on Abuse in Later Life. The target audience includes civil attorneys, legal advocates and others who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the topics.
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Quick Tips for Using an Interpreter
This resource offers guidance on communicating via an interpreter. Available in both English and Spanish.
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No Free Pass to Harass: Protecting the Rights of Undocumented Immigrant Women Workers in Sexual Harassment Cases
Publisher(s):This guide is intended as a tool for effective litigation of sexual harassment claims brought on behalf of immigrant women workers.
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Talk To Your Doctor About PrEP
Publisher(s): This brochure offers guidance around meeting with a doctor about PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), including before, during, and after a visit.
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Elder Abuse
Publisher(s): This page from WomensLaw.org is about older adults who are being abused by a caregiver. Sometimes a family member or an intimate partner can also be a caregiver. This means that if you are being abused by a caregiver, you may also qualify for a domestic violence restraining order in your state.
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Healing Youth Alliance: Trauma-Informed Training
Publisher(s):This course will teach pastors, educators, families and young adults to recognize signs of trauma in youth and empower them to respond in ways that will begin to create a pathway for healing.
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Growing and Developing Healthy Relationships Curriculum
Publisher(s):Developed in Australia, this curriculum provides learning activities that aim to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, understandings, skills and values related to the Growing and Developing Healthy Relationship topics. Topics include: staying safe, growing bodies, respectful relationships, emotional wellbeing, health literacy, and diversity.
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Primer for Child Welfare Professionals
Publisher(s):This factsheet is intended to help child welfare professionals build a better understanding of TF-CBT, including which clients should be referred for this approach, how it is implemented, and resources for additional information.
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Compilation Of The Social Security Laws
Publisher(s):This webpage provides the actual statutory language that describes uses of grants under the Social Security Act, for IDAs under the TANF program.
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Major Federal Research Project Studies Domestic Violence Assessment
Publisher(s):Describes findings from the U.S. DOJ’s “Intimate Partner Violence Risk Assessment Validation,” specifically related to the MOSAIC threat assessment.
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Guide to Survival for Family and Friends of Homicide Victims
Publisher(s):This resource provides an overview of the most common feelings of grief and offers tips for coping with the reactions of others, coping with holidays, and coping with the criminal justice system.
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Dealing with Rape as a Hate Crime within the Lesbian Community
Publisher(s):This article addresses the use of sexual violence as a weapon in hate crimes against lesbians. It provides resources for dealing with the aftermath of a sexual assault, as well as information on the prevalence of this type of bias-based crime.









