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The 5 D's of Bystander Intervention

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Bystanders can make a choice to actively and visibly take a stand against harassment when they see it. Hollaback's "5 D’s" (Direct, Distract, Delay, Delegate, Document) are different methods that bystanders can use to support someone who is being harassed, emphasize that harassment is not okay, and demonstrate to people in your life that they too have the power to make our communities and workplaces safer. 
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HIV Brochure: Living Healthier, Living Safer

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This brochure provides tips to women living with HIV and domestic violence for staying healthy and safe. It also outlines major signs of DV and provides guidance on how often to get tested for HIV. Available in English and Spanish.
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Do Welfare and IDA Program Policies Affect Asset Holdings?

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Minimal research has examined the affect of public assistance rules on saving and asset accumulation among low-income families.
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Elder Abuse Investigations: Training for Law Enforcement and Other Investigators

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The information in these modules from NCALL will enhance investigative skills, help you work effectively with older victims, and provide you with tools that can help keep victims safe and hold offenders accountable.
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Publication 503: Child and Dependent Care Expenses

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This booklet provides an overview of the CDCTC, explains which expenses qualify, and includes charts for determining eligibility and worksheets for correctly claiming the CDCTC on tax returns.
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Tips for Allies of Transgender People

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The page includes a list of tips for anyone working to become a better ally to transgender people. The list is not exhaustive and cannot include all the "right" things to do or say because often there is no one "right" answer to every situation.
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So You Want to Talk About Race

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In So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to "model minorities" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of American life.
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Parent Guides from ConnectSafely

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This page provides a growing collection of short, clearly written guidebooks that demystify apps, services and platforms popular with kids and teens, written by parents for parents.
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Empowering Teens in Relationships: Respect & Bodily Autonomy for All

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In the U.S., one in three teens experiences dating violence (TDV) – meaning their partner uses behaviors like physical violence, gaslighting, digital harassment, and stalking to gain and maintain control over them. This resource is designed to help parents, caregivers, community members, and professionals support and empower teens by exploring the under-recognized intersection between violence prevention and body liberation and providing dozens of suggestions for a variety of situations.
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Implementing Trauma-informed Care in a Special Education Setting: An Initial Exploration of a Multi-tiered Model

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The current case study explores the design and implementation of a three-tiered model of trauma-informed care in a special education setting.
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For Family & Friends

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This article gives family and friends of LGBTQ+ youth tips on how to support their family member/friend.
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Is Your "T" Written in Disappearing Ink? A Checklist for Transgender Inclusion

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This checklist is a first step for agencies to use while evaluating whether their polices and practices are inclusive to transgender people.