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What do we know about domestic violence within immigrant communities?
Publisher(s):This document offers fully-cited statistics and talking points on domestic violence within immigrant communities.
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FaithTrust Institute Bulletin: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Publisher(s): FaithTrust Institute presents this informational bulletin about domestic violence that can be shared in your place of worship.
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Working with Male Survivors: Understanding Expressions of Trauma for Men
Publisher(s):Examines how male survivors may express trauma in nontraditional ways, emphasizing the need for nuanced, empathetic approaches from providers.
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The Search for Masculinity
Publisher(s):This series of articles suggests ways to shape positive masculinity in boys when they are surrounded by "rules" of boy life. "We should talk with boys about the reality of gender expectations, and help them brainstorm about how to negotiate this problem."
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Working with Deaf Survivors of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):In this paper, the author describes her experience in learning to become an advocate for Deaf survivors of domestic violence. She emphasizes the importance of both linguistic and cultural competency, and the necessity of key collaborations towards successful advocacy work.
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Wide Angle
Publisher(s):Wide Angle is a PBS series exclusively dedicated to international current affairs documentaries, each broadcast reports on an event, issue or trend through the eyes of the people who are living it day to day. Related topics include: women's rights and roles, human rights, health.
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Service Women's Action Network
Publisher(s):The "What We Do" page on SWAN's website outlines the organization's key initiatives and support services for service women.
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Finding A Common Language: A Quiz of Essential Vocabulary for Working with the LGBT Community
Publisher(s):This quiz includes definitions to match to sexual orientation and gender identity terms. Answer key included.
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You, Me, Us _ Our People, Our Relationships
Publisher(s):You, Me, Us _ Our People, Our Relationships is an initiative by OUTLINE NZ and Rainbow Youth with assistance and contribution from many fabulous members of our community. A booklet resource full of useful tips to creating healthy relationship, identifying unhealthy relationship and ways to get help and get out as well.
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Honoring Texas Victims: Family Violence Fatalities in 2012
Publisher(s):Honoring Texas Victims provides information on the number of women killed in Texas by their male intimate partner.
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No Refuge Here: Sexual Abuse in Immigration Detention
Publisher(s):This webinar on sexual violence behind bars focuses on the immigration detention system. Expert presenters look at the unique vulnerabilities of immigrant detainees, and the obstacles they face to getting help.
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Dater's Bill of Rights
Publisher(s):This one-page document lists individual rights within a dating relationship.