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Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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Special Collection
July 2017

Legislative Advocacy for Nonprofit Organizations

Author(s):
Legislative action has long played an important role in the movement to end gender-based violence, often as a critical component of the grassroots activism of survivors, advocates, and other people committed to mobilizing to end gender-based violence. This collection is designed to provide assistance to nonprofit organizations interested in participating in legislative advocacy.

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  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
August 2026

DVAM 2026: With Survivors, Always

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For Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2026, we invite you to join us as we move from awareness to action in order to meet our current moment. Now more than ever, we must stand with survivors, always.
Materials
  • General Material
July 2026

FindTreatment Directory

Publisher(s):
A confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.
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  • General Material
July 2026

Redefining The Rules: A Digital Literacy Guide for Boys and Young Men

Publisher(s):
A digital literacy guide that helps boys and young men build healthy online habits, challenge harmful ideas about masculinity, and prevent technology-facilitated abuse. Available in English and Spanish.
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  • General Material
April 2026

Bridging the Gap: Understanding Human Trafficking Webinar

Author(s): Publisher(s):
This webinar provides an introduction to human trafficking by explaining what it is, how it occurs, and the different forms it can take. Through survivor perspectives and real-life examples, it raises awareness of trafficking indicators, common recruitment tactics, and the importance of prevention, early identification, and trauma-informed responses to support victims.
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  • General Material
April 2026

Bridging the Gap: Understanding Human Trafficking Webinar

This webinar provides an introduction to human trafficking by explaining what it is, how it occurs, and the different forms it can take. Through survivor perspectives and real-life examples, it raises awareness of trafficking indicators, common recruitment tactics, and the importance of prevention, early identification, and trauma-informed responses to support victims.
Materials
  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
April 2026

How can the anti-violence field create pathways for sustaining and advancing prevention?

Author(s): Publisher(s):
NRCDV’s Prevention Council National Prevention Scan Data Report offers a great deal of food for thought, especially for community-based violence prevention workers. This Technical Assistance Question (TAQ) offers a brief overview of the main takeaways from the report, along with some practical considerations for next steps.
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  • General Material
March 2026

Domestic Violence Counts: 20th Annual Report

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For the twentieth consecutive year, on September 10, 2025, the National Network to End Domestic Violence conducted the Domestic Violence Counts Survey: a one-day, unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States. The Domestic Violence Counts Report summarizes this data and is instrumental in raising awareness about domestic violence and the incredible work local domestic violence programs do every day, providing lifesaving services to survivors and their families.
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  • General Material
February 2026

Paternal Abuse & Surviving Torture: Male Sexual Abuse

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This survivor story explores the lifelong effects of childhood sexual abuse, highlighting the impact of trauma, dissociation, family secrecy, faith, resilience, and the healing power of community and support.
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  • General Material
January 2026

Criminal vs Civil cases: Understanding the Crucial Interplay for Sexual Abuse Assault Victims

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A webinar that explains the differences between the criminal and civil justice systems and how each can impact survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
Materials
  • General Material
January 2026

Beyond the Restraining Order: Civil Options for Victims of Domestic Violence

Publisher(s):
A webinar that explores how civil legal remedies can help survivors of domestic violence pursue justice, accountability, and financial recovery beyond protection orders.
Materials
  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
  • Training Tools
October 2025

WEBINAR: Domestic Violence 101

Author(s): Publisher(s):
To kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025, NRCDV offered an introductory webinar describing the dynamics and common tactics that characterize domestic violence.