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February 2017
Evidence Checklists For Work With Immigrant Survivors
Publisher(s):These checklists are designed to assist attorneys and advocates prepare for a variety of legal cases on behalf of immigrant survivors.
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February 2017
Enhanced Safety Planning for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Publisher(s): This webinar offers guidance to advocates for implementing enhanced safety planning for immigrant survivors, including discussing recent policy developments and new enforcement measures that should be taken into consideration when assisting immigrant survivors with safety planning.
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February 2017
Female Genital Mutilation
Publisher(s):This fact sheet describes FGM and explains who is at risk for experiencing these procedures. The fact sheet also describes the international response to this problem.
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January 2017
National Forum on Body-Worn Cameras and Violence Against Women
Publisher(s): These documents compile the deliberations and considerations of the IACP National Forum on Body-Worn Cameras and Violence Against Women, a multidisciplinary, national forum on creating effective victim-centered body-worn camera policies and programs for law enforcement.
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January 2017
Teen Dating Violence: NIJ-Funded Research
Publisher(s):This webpage includes links to various NIJ-funded research studies examining the nature, characteristics and extent of dating violence.
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January 2017
State Minimum Wages
Publisher(s):This table lists the states with minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage. State wage amounts are also provided.
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January 2017
Response to Sexual Assault Report Review Checklist
Publisher(s): This checklist serves as a tool for law enforcement officers to review and assess whether they have adequately created a report in cases of sexual assault.
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January 2017
Strengthening health systems to respond to women subjected to intimate partner violence or sexual violence: A manual for health managers
Publisher(s): This manual is intended for health managers at all levels of the health systems. It supports implementation of the global plan of action on violence and contributes to implementation of the health component of the United Nations Joint Programme on Essential Services for Women and Girls Subject to Violence.
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January 2017
Turning the Case Upside Down: Rethinking the Art and Science of Suspect Interviews
Publisher(s): This webinar reviews the history of interrogation techniques and discusses the impact of numerous suspect interview/interrogation techniques and the efficacy of these techniques, including substantial research that will assist fact-finders in determining some shortfalls in current interview techniques.
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January 2017
Taking Action on Board Diversity: Five Questions to Get You Started
Publisher(s): This brief document from BoardSource outlines five questions that nonprofit boards can ask themselves to guide changes in how board recruitment is done in order to assure more diverse and inclusive board membership.
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January 2017
The Basics: Myths and Facts about HIV and AIDS
Publisher(s): 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.
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January 2017
Toolkit for Education Leaders: Your Campus Can Be Ready
Publisher(s):This toolkit offers resources for education leaders to take the first steps toward equipping students with the skills they need for relationships based on equality and respect.