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August 2021
The Science of Sexuality and Aging
Publisher(s):This presentation challenges ageist assumptions about older adults and sexuality by emphasizing that sexual expression, intimacy, pleasure, and sexual well-being can remain important throughout aging, including for marginalized and LGBTQ+ older adults.
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August 2021
The Effects of Exposure to Domestic Violence on Babies and Children
Publisher(s):Presented by Judge Carol Kelly and Judge Rolando Prescott, this court-mandated educational video addresses parents involved in domestic violence cases to explain how exposure to abuse physically and emotionally damages children. Watch to explore how domestic violence impairs infant brain architecture, activates toxic stress, alters DNA, and impacts long-term child development.
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August 2021
Understanding Sex Offender Motivation: Helping Children and Families Heal
Publisher(s):This webinar explores the behaviors of individuals who commit sexual offenses against children and examines how a family-centered, trauma-informed approach can support healing, accountability, and long-term safety for survivors and their families.
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July 2021
Disclosure of Child Sexual Abuse
Publisher(s):Presented by Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Michelle Cutland, this webinar provides an insightful overview of child sexual abuse statistics, the complex barriers to disclosure, and key practice strategies for professionals responding to young survivors.
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June 2021
Working with Male Survivors: Talking to Men with Disabilities About Sexual Assault
Publisher(s):Centers the voices and needs of male survivors with intellectual and developmental disabilities, stressing the importance of accessible, respectful care.
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June 2021
Working with Male Survivors: Healing at Sexual Assault Centers and Beyond
Publisher(s):Offers insights from professionals on how to effectively support male survivors through trauma-informed, inclusive practices.
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June 2021
5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Social Security
Publisher(s):This document reviews key entitlements and qualifications for receiving social security benefits, including in the context of divorce or loss.
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May 2021
Supporting Men and Boy Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Publisher(s):This training presentation raises awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence against men and boys, highlights the role of socialization and masculinity, and explores the barriers male survivors face in accessing services.
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April 2021
Child sexual abuse in men, trauma, and sexuality
Publisher(s):This webinar explores the long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) on men, focusing on trauma, intimacy, sexuality, and relationships. It also examines how gender socialization and societal expectations can create barriers to disclosure, healing, and effective support for male survivors.
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April 2021
Working with Male Survivors: How Sexual Assault Impacts Transgender Men – Part 2
Publisher(s):These episodes focus on the specific needs and experiences of transgender men, offering foundational knowledge for inclusive service provision.
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April 2021
Working with Male Survivors: How Sexual Assault Impacts Transgender Men – Part 1
Publisher(s):These episodes focus on the specific needs and experiences of transgender men, offering foundational knowledge for inclusive service provision.
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April 2021
Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Survivors’ Physical & Mental Health, Spirituality
Publisher(s):This collection of presentations examines the profound, long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse on mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being while emphasizing survivor resilience, storytelling, prevention, accountability, and healing.









