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January 2013
Participatory Action Research with Latin@ Youth: Exploring Immigration and Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):Immigrant Latin@ youth affected by domestic violence are in a unique position to provide researchers insight to the needs of their communities. This study engaged youth in participatory action research where they explored the impact of anti-immigration policies on families impacted by domestic violence.
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January 2013
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and HIV-Affected Intimate Partner Violence in 2012
Publisher(s):NCAVP's report collects data concerning intimate partner violence within LGBTQ and HIV-affected relationships from 19 anti-violence programs in 20 states across the country. In 2012, twenty-one intimate partner violence (IPV) homicides of LGBTQ and HIV-affected people were documented; the highest yearly total ever recorded.
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January 2013
I am a Leader
Publisher(s):This inspiring 3 minutes and 49 seconds video describes the experiences of Latina women from Guatemala as they realized their inner leadership potential.
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January 2013
Pro Se Manual: Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and Convention Against Torture Protection for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):Do you fear that you may be abused by your husband, boyfriend, or partner if you return to your country of origin? If so, you may have a claim for protection from the U.S. government. This manual is for survivors of domestic violence seeking asylum in the United States.
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January 2013
Do You Have Problems at Home? Read About Your Rights in this Country
Publisher(s):This booklet explains the legal rights of immigrant victims of family violence including domestic violence, child abuse and elder abuse.
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January 2013
Proceed! LGBTQ Domestic Violence Legal Toolkit for Advocates
Publisher(s): This toolkit highlights the obstacles survivors face in the criminal and civil legal systems and provides tools for advocates to support survivors in their journey.
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January 2013
Creative Action for Equality (CAFÉ)
Publisher(s):This toolkit provides various approaches to integrating media, art, and creativity into the classroom to prevent violence.
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January 2013
Growing Resiliency: Meeting the Needs of Children Surviving Incest
Publisher(s):This webinar discusses the challenging dynamics of supporting a child's resiliency after experiencing sexual violence by a family member. It reviews ways that advocates and allied professionals can nurture resiliency.
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January 2013
The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey: 2010 Findings on Victimization by Sexual Orientation
Publisher(s):This special report examines lifetime victimization of sexual violence, stalking and intimate partner violence by respondents’ self-reported sexual orientation.
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January 2013
And Boys Too
Publisher(s):This paper discusses the lack of recognition of the commercial sexual exploitation of boys in the United States.
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January 2013
Serving Transgender Survivors of Sexual Violence
Publisher(s):This technical assistance resource from the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape provides statistics on sexual assault in trans communities, addresses the lack of trans-specific services and barriers that transgender individuals may face in accessing services, and provides guidance for advocates.
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January 2013
Addressing HIV Among African-Americans
Publisher(s): This resource addresses some of the root causes of HIV disparity in the Black community, and some of the interventions Ryan White grantees are using to close the gap.