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October 2023
When Men Murder Women: A Review of 25 Years of Female Homicide Victimization in the United States
Publisher(s):A 25-year retrospective report examining trends in female homicide victimization, highlighting the links between intimate partner violence, firearm access, and disparities affecting Black and American Indian/Alaska Native women.
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October 2023
Guide for Emotional Support
Publisher(s):A practical guide that helps domestic violence advocates provide trauma-informed emotional support and develop personalized emotional support plans with survivors. Available in multiple languages, including Spanish, French, Arabic, Urdu, Chinese, Korean, Hindi, and Tagalog.
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August 2023
Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Adult Male Survivors
Publisher(s):Doug Tinder shares his personal healing journey as a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse, emphasizing the importance of breaking the silence, finding appropriate therapy, connecting with other survivors, and building supportive communities.
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July 2023
First or Fourth, How to Maintain a Healthy Sexual Relationship During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Publisher(s):This webinar explores the emotional, physical, and relational changes that can affect intimacy during pregnancy and the postpartum period while offering practical strategies for maintaining healthy and fulfilling sexual relationships.
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June 2023
Echoes: The Stories of Male Survivors Overcoming Sexual Trauma
Publisher(s):This presentation highlights the experiences of male survivors of sexual trauma and emphasizes the importance of creating safe, supportive spaces that promote healing, empowerment, and community support.
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June 2023
Betrayal Trauma and How Can You Get Help
Publisher(s):Dr. Manning contrasts general stress and trauma, emphasizing that betrayal trauma occurs within a primary attachment relationship (such as a marriage or long-term partnership). Because individuals depend on their primary partner for safety and stability, sexual betrayal shatters fundamental trust, triggering intense emotional distress, hypervigilance, and deep existential confusion.
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April 2023
Pharmacological treatments for compulsive sexual behaviors among offending individuals
Publisher(s):This presentation examines compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD), including its clinical characteristics, links to trauma, addiction, and chemsex, as well as current recommendations for psychotherapy and medication-based treatment.
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April 2023
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Publisher(s):This official training module, presented by New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon, details the legal definitions, regulatory standards, and reporting mechanisms for workplace sexual harassment and discrimination under New York State law. Watch it to explore how the framework evaluates gender diversity, intersectionality, the hostile work environment standard in physical and remote settings, and quid pro quo harassment.
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April 2023
Surviving Post-Separation Abuse: Supporting Survivors After Escaping Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):Hosted by DomesticShelters.org, this webinar features licensed professional counselor Sybil Cummin detailing how abusive partners continue to exert power and control after a relationship ends through financial sabotage, legal systems, and domestic violence by proxy using children. She provides advocates and mental health professionals with actionable strategies to educate survivors, document covert abuse tactics, and restore survivor autonomy during high-risk post-separation periods.
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March 2023
Stalking Charges: An Opportunity, Not an Afterthought
Publisher(s):This webinar examines the dynamics of stalking, challenges common misconceptions about stalking behaviors, and provides strategies for improving victim safety and strengthening investigation and prosecution efforts.
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- NRCDV Publications
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February 2023
2023 National Prevention Youth Summit - Health Equity Matters: Making Connections through Experiences
Publisher(s):NRCDV's 2023 National Prevention Youth Summit took place February 27-28, 2023. This inaugural youth-led event centered the voices, experiences, and wisdom of youth leaders engaged in social change work.
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January 2023
Human Trafficking Prevention Month Toolkit
Publisher(s): January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a presidentially designated observance designed to educate the public about human trafficking and the role they can play in preventing and responding to human trafficking. This toolkit breaks the month down into focus weeks to ensure clear messaging and resource sharing around the theme "Partner to Prevent."









