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June 2013
Rape in the Fields
Publisher(s):In this documentary, Lowell Bergman investigates the hidden reality of rape on the job for migrant women working in America's fields and packing plants.
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June 2013
Effectively Framing a U Visa Labor-Based Application
Publisher(s):Presenters in this webinar discuss best practices in framing cases arising in the workplace, including: framing the qualifying crime, obtaining helpful certifications, identifying and presenting substantial harm and inadmissibility waiver arguments; and organizing your application to achieve success.
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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May 2013
Frequently Asked Questions about the Change in the UCR Definition of Rape
Publisher(s): This fact sheet addresses frequently asked questions regarding the updated definition of rape and the impact of updating the definition on crime statistics.