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April 2026

Bridging the Gap: Understanding Human Trafficking Webinar

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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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  • NRCDV Publications
April 2026

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

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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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March 2026

Defining Masculinity & Overcoming Guilt

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This survivor story explores the lasting effects of childhood sexual abuse, family neglect, addiction, hypervigilance, and the transformative role of therapy, personal agency, and community in the healing process.
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March 2026

VAWA No Fee Toolkit

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A practical toolkit that helps advocates, legal professionals, and court personnel understand and implement VAWA's "no fee" protections for survivors seeking protection orders.
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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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March 2026

Considerations When Safety Planning with Criminalized Survivors

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A practical resource that provides safety planning guidance for advocates working with survivors who are involved in the criminal legal system.
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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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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.
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January 2026

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

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A webinar that explores how civil legal remedies can help survivors of domestic violence pursue justice, accountability, and financial recovery beyond protection orders.
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January 2026

Maternal Abuse & Self-Worth

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This survivor testimony examines the long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse, maternal incest, trauma-related memory suppression, shame, and the lifelong process of healing and recovery.
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November 2025

Spiritual Abuse & Addiction

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A survivor of childhood sexual abuse by a church youth minister describes the devastating effects of faith-based trauma, addiction, and shame, as well as his eventual journey toward recovery, advocacy, and the creation of a support organization for other survivors.
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  • NRCDV Publications
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October 2025

WEBINAR: Domestic Violence 101

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