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June 2011
A Different World is Possible: A call for long-term and targeted action to prevent violence against women and girls
Publisher(s):This report from the UK calls for long-term and targeted action to prevent violence against women and girls. In particular, it asks schools and other educational institutions to play their part.
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June 2011
Reducing the College Progress Gap between Low- to Moderate-income and High-income Young Adults
Publisher(s):This is a summary of new research examining various types of economic capital (assets) and the connection to predicting whether individuals of low and moderate income attend and succeed in college.
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June 2011
Immigrant & Refugee Victims of Domestic Violence Homicide in Washington State
Publisher(s):This fact sheet provides information on immigrant and refugee victims of domestic violence that were killed by their abusers in Washington State from 1997 through 2009.
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June 2011
Addressing Sexual Offenses and Misconduct by Law Enforcement: Executive Guide
Publisher(s): This guide was created to promote an understanding of the complexities of sexual offense and misconduct cases involving officers and to encourage the proactive adoption of policy and prevention efforts within law enforcement agencies.
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June 2011
Thoughtful Documentation: Model Forms for Domestic Violence Programs
Publisher(s):It is important that all programs think about and discuss what information they keep and why. This resource provides a set of sample forms that shelters can use to collect information about clients, and includes rationale for data elements included and excluded.
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June 2011
Military Justice: Oversight and Better Collaboration Needed for Sexual Assault Investigations and Adjudications
Publisher(s):This report to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives outlines needed structural changes to the process of investigating and carrying out legal proceedings for sexual assault cases.
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April 2011
Ex-city woman joins suit vs. military, says she was raped
Publisher(s):This news report discusses one servicewoman's experience of sexual assault while serving overseas and her decision to join a class action lawsuit against the government for failing to protect women and men who experience sexual assault in the military.
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April 2011
Lawmakers propose new protections for military sexual assault victims
Publisher(s):This article discusses the proposed legislation sponsored by Representatives Mike Turner, R-Ohio, and Niki Tsongas, D-Massachusetts. This legislation would provide for the rights and privileges of military personnel impacted by sexual violence while serving, including rights to confidentiality, services, and legal access.
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April 2011
Taking it on the Chin: New Fast Facts about Violence Against Transgender People
Publisher(s):This fact sheet highlights research from the National Transgender Discrimination Survey on violence faced by transgender and gender non-conforming people.
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April 2011
Forging New Collaborations: A Guide for Rape Crisis, Domestic Violence, and Disability Organizations
Publisher(s):Vera Institute of Justice’s Center on Victimization and Safety has created a roadmap for bringing together agencies at the intersection of violence and disability so that they can create a new and effective approach to safety, healing, and accessibility to services for their clients.
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April 2011
Murder-Suicide in Families
Publisher(s):This NIJ webpage highlights research findings on murder-suicide in the family.
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April 2011
Competencies Needed by Health Professionals for Addressing Exposure to Violence and Abuse in Patient Care
Publisher(s):These core competencies were developed to help ensure that all health care professionals have a solid understanding of violence and abuse and gain the skills and confidence to work with patients, clients, colleagues and health care systems in order to respond.