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January 2017

The Basics: Myths and Facts about HIV and AIDS

Author(s):
Roger Pebody
Publisher(s):
AIDSMap
This interactive Myths and Facts slideshow explains where HIV comes from, how it is transmitted, and what types of HIV treatments are available. This slideshow is available in both English and Spanish.
Materials
  • General Material
January 2017

Protection Orders 101

Publisher(s):
Break the Cycle
A protection order (also known as a restraining order) can help protect victims of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from the person being abusive. This handout from Break the Cycle explains what a protection order is, who can get one, how to get one, and what protections they can provide.
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  • General Material
  • Training Tools
January 2017

Training Law Enforcement Agencies on U Visa Certifications

Publisher(s):
Immigration Advocates Network, ASISTA
Recorded by the Immigration Advocates Network (IAN) and co-sponsored by ASISTA, this webinar features co-directors Gail Pendleton and Sonia Parras discussing best practices and ways to reach out to, train, and work with law enforcement agencies on U visa certifications.
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  • General Material
January 2017

Minimum Wage Laws in the States

Publisher(s):
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
This websites provides data on the minimum wage in every state in the US.
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  • General Material
December 2016

Eligibility of VAWA Self-Petitioners for Financial Assistance Under Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980

Publisher(s):
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
This memo clarifies HUD’s position on the rights of certain noncitizens who are battered or subject to extreme cruelty by a spouse or parent, who is a Untied States Citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR), to apply for and receive assistance under Section 214 of the Housing and Communality Development Act.
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  • General Material
December 2016

HIV Transmission

Publisher(s):
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This resource provides information about risks of transmission of HIV through various types of intercourse, injection drug use, and other activities.
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  • General Material
December 2016

Inclusive Questions for Older Adults: A Practical Guide To Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Publisher(s):
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, SAGE Publications Inc.
Written with suggestions, tips and practical ideas this guide will assist in your organization's path to asking fully inclusive questions to all of your clients.
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  • General Material
December 2016

Special Considerations for LGBTQ Immigrants

Publisher(s):
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
LGBTQ immigrants enjoy the same rights under immigration law as all other non-citizens, but there are some areas where LGBTQ immigrants might face unique challenges. This document outlines some special considerations for LGBTQ immigrants, including visas for immigrant crime victims, asylum, and detention.
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  • General Material
  • Training Tools
December 2016

Sheltering Trans Men Webinar

Publisher(s):
FORGE
This 90-minute webinar uses three case studies to illustrate how placement decisions can be made. Includes a section on preventing and confronting bias.
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  • General Material
  • Training Tools
December 2016

Sheltering Trans Survivors Webinar Series

Author(s):
michael munson, Loree Cook-Daniels, Ashley Altadonna
Publisher(s):
FORGE
This three-part series from FORGE offers information on sheltering trans women, trans men, and non-binary survivors of intimate partner violence.
Materials
  • General Material
December 2016

Tips for Having an Informed Conversation About Domestic Violence and HIV

Publisher(s):
National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)
This tip sheet discusses the intersection of DV and HIV and provides guidance for service providers working with HIV-positive DV survivors.
Materials
  • General Material
November 2016

About HIV/AIDS

Publisher(s):
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This page discusses the three stages of HIV infection. It also includes information about HIV testing and treatment options.
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