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Male Survivors
Publisher(s): This comprehensive online resource demystifies the sexual assault of male-identified individuals by addressing societal myths, stigma, and underreporting. It offers accessible, trauma-informed information about common emotional responses, barriers to disclosure, and how male survivors can seek help.
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Men Can Be Victims of Abuse Too
Publisher(s):The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers confidential, 24/7 support for male victims of abuse, addressing the unique barriers they face in seeking help.
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Domestic Violence Fatalities in Pennsylvania - 2015
Publisher(s):Each year, PCADV tracks and reports on domestic violence-related fatalities in Pennsylvania. In 2015, the number of victims included 68 women and 45 men.
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Transgender Basics
Publisher(s):This short film provides interviews with individuals self-identified as transgender or genderqueer. It also presents an overview of the spectrum of gender identity and sexual orientation.
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Pregnancy and Abuse: How to Stay Safe for Your 9 Months
Publisher(s):This blog post provides a snapshot of statistics on abuse during pregnancy and resources available to pregnant women in abusive relationships.
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myPlan
Publisher(s):myPlan is a fee app for people in a toxic or abusive relationship and for anyone concerned about a friend or family member with an abusive partner.
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Supporting Victims and Survivors of Dating Violence in Our Faith Communities: A Guide for Faith Leaders and Congregations
Publisher(s):Break the Cycle, Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
Faith leaders and communities can play a key role in supporting young adults that may be experiencing dating violence. This publication from Safe Havens and Break the Cycle offers background information on dating violence and explores ways that faith communities can support survivors and promote healthy relationships.
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To Save A Life: Ending Domestic Violence in Jewish Families
Publisher(s): An essential resource for abused Jewish women, Jewish communal leaders, helping professionals and all who seek to break the silence about domestic violence in Jewish families.
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Autism & Safety Toolkit
Publisher(s):A practical toolkit designed to help autistic and other neurodivergent individuals improve personal safety, crisis planning, and self-advocacy while reducing unnecessary interactions with law enforcement.
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Instigate! An Online Toolkit for Community Mobilization
Publisher(s):Provides tips, tools and exercises to guide the development of a Community Action Team in your neighborhood, city, faith-based group, school or place of employment. Designed primarily for use by domestic violence and public health organizations.
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Beyond Statistics: Intimate Partner Homicides 2005-2007, The High Price of Domestic Violence in New Hampshire
Publisher(s):Using media reports, this document provides information about the intimate partner related homicides that occurred between January 2005 and October 2007 in the state of New Hampshire.
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You Only Live Once
Publisher(s):This poster was developed from ideas generated by Latino youth from Enlace Comunitario in Albuquerque, NM. It was used as an awareness tool to end teen dating violence.









