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January 2014
The National Domestic Violence Pro Bono Directory
Publisher(s):This directory includes a comprehensive guide to volunteer opportunities in different states. At the top of the above-listed webpage, attorneys can find a link to the Domestic Violence Pro Bono Guide. Attorneys can then select the state in which they wish to offer their pro bono services.
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January 2014
Task Force Report on Resilience and Strength in African-American Children and Adolescents
Publisher(s):This report identifies the factors that promote healthy development in African American children.
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December 2013
Disability and Reproductive Justice
Publisher(s):This article discusses the fact that among individuals with disabilities, there is a very real risk that the right to have and keep children without interference will be restricted thanks to attitudes about disability and parenting.
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December 2013
Noncustodial Parents, and Child Support & EITC Policy: Are We Moving Families Toward Economic Security?
Publisher(s):This paper examines recent state tax policy proposals that will inevitably result in increased tax burdens on low-income families; considers the effect of federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits on parents who are court-ordered to pay child support; and calculates the impact of that policy on parents in four focus states.
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December 2013
It Takes a Village, People! Advocacy, Friends and Family & LGBT Survivors of Abuse
Publisher(s):This toolkit discusses the unique opportunities in LGBTQ communities for engaging friends and family in advocacy and provides advocates with practical strategies for doing so.
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November 2013
Child Labor in America: History, Policy, and Legislative Issues
Publisher(s):This report examines the historical issue of child labor in the United States and summarizes the legislation that has been introduced from the 108th to the 113th Congress.
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November 2013
Domestic Violence as a Factor to be Considered in Custody/Visitation Determinations
Publisher(s):Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody (RCDV:CPC), National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ)
This chart depicts states where domestic violence is given extra weight under the best interest of the child (BIC) factors and states where there is a domestic violence exception to considering certain best interest of the child (BIC) factors.
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November 2013
Ending Gender
Publisher(s): In this TED Talk, Scott Turner Schofield discusses transgender identity and what it could mean to "end gender."
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November 2013
Research, Reports and Studies Compilation
Publisher(s):This document compiles notable research, reports and studies addressing: the prevalence of domestic and sexual violence and stalking; the costs and economic impact of these forms of violence; the workplace impact of these forms of violence; perpetrators’ impact on the workplace; workplace violence and workplace violence risk assessment/response.
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November 2013
Tribal Equity Toolkit: Tribal Resolutions and Codes to Support Two Spirit & LGBT Justice in Indian Country
Publisher(s):Native American Program of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (NAPOLS), Indigenous Ways of Knowing (IWOK) Program, Western States Center
This toolkit contains resources to support tribal equity of two spirit and LGBT people. Topics covered include marriage, domestic partnerships and civil unions, children, employment, housing, education, health and end of life care, and hate and bias related crimes. Tribal Equity Toolkit 2.0 includes updates and more resources.
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November 2013
Sexual Violence in Later Life: A Technical Assistance Guide for Health Care Providers
Publisher(s):The purpose of this guide is to assist physicians, nurses, and other clinical health care providers in meeting their professional obligations in identifying and providing intervention and treatment to older victims of sexual violence.
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November 2013
Women and Natural Resources: Unlocking the Peacebuilding Potential
Publisher(s):United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO)
This report analyzes the reasons behind this discrepancy, its implications for long-term peace and development and suggests some solutions.