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June 2013
Housing Protections for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Publisher(s): This report details both federal laws and state laws specifically indicating that domestic violence victims are protected from housing discrimination.
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- General Material
June 2013
The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Homelessness
Publisher(s):This paper provides a historical context of domestic violence and homelessness and outlines how housing/homeless and domestic violence movements have and continue to intersect.
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- General Material
June 2013
Domestic Violence Screening in Relation to HIV Counseling, Testing, Referral & Partner Notification
Publisher(s):New York State model and protocol for screening HIV positive individuals who may also be at risk for domestic violence. This screening takes place within an overall context which recognizes the intersection between risk of domestic violence and risk of HIV/AIDS.
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June 2013
State Law Guide: Workplace Restraining Orders
Publisher(s):This guide covers state laws and legislative proposals affecting an employer's ability to seek restraining orders for employees in situations involving domestic violence.
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- General Material
June 2013
Women of Color Leadership: A Look at the Experiences of Women of Color Executives in the Anti-Violence Against Women's Movement
Publisher(s): In 2010, the Women of Color Network engaged in a nation-wide survey on the experiences of WOC executives in the domestic violence and sexual assault movements, which identified real issues and patterns to that must be addressed in order to promote leadership of WOC in the anti-violence movement. This report outlines survey findings and action steps.
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- General Material
June 2013
Reproductive Justice
Publisher(s):This issue of “Connections,” a biannual publication of the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, responds to the question of why reproductive justice is important for domestic violence and sexual assault advocates.
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May 2013
Tax Credits for Lower-Income Working Families Help 21 Million Mothers
Publisher(s):This fact sheet highlights how the EITC and CTC have proven to be powerful tools for reducing children's poverty and advancing their long-term well-being.
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- Training Tools
May 2013
Mandatory Reporting and Keeping Youth Safe
Publisher(s):This FYSB Webinar provides tools that can help advocates and practitioners develop mandatory reporting policies and protocols.
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- General Material
May 2013
National Colloquium 2012 Final Report: An Inventory and Evaluation of the Current Shelter and Services Response to Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
Publisher(s):This is an inventory and evaluation of the current shelter and services response to domestic minor sex trafficking.
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May 2013
The United States' Investigation of the Missoula Police Department
Publisher(s): The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice investigated the allegations that the Missoula Police Department ("MPD") discriminated against women in its response to sexual assault crimes. This letter summarizes the investigation and findings.
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May 2013
Insecure Communities: Latino Perceptions of Police Involvement in Immigration Enforcement
Publisher(s):This report presents findings from a survey of Latinos regarding their perceptions of law enforcement authorities in light of the greater involvement of police in immigration enforcement.
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May 2013
An Exploratory Study of Juvenile Orders of Protection as a Remedy for Dating Violence
Publisher(s):This study examines protective orders (POs) taken out by teens as a remedy for dating violence by developing a comprehensive portrait of their use in New York State.