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Special Collection
November 2016
Holiday Toolbox
Welcome to our Holiday Toolbox! NRCDV has released information to the field, including Technical Assistance (TA) Guidance documents, as part of our Domestic Violence and the Holidays Series in preparation for the time period beginning the week of Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day (“the holidays”). These were developed to 1) respond to the common misperception that domestic violence increases during the holidays, and 2) provide support during a time that may be stressful for survivors of domestic violence and the programs that serve them.
Special Collection
June 2013
Domestic Violence and Religion
This special collection outlines how faith leaders from many different spiritual communities can become effective allies in the prevention and intervention of domestic violence in their communities.
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Materials
- General Material
May 2020
Between Compassion and Accountability: Guidelines for Faith Leaders Responding to People Who Abuse Intimate Partners
Publisher(s): Safe Havens has partnered with Dr. David Adams to develop this guide for faith leaders. This resource is intended to point the way and to give faith leaders confidence that we can offer those who abuse both accountability and the compassion and support they need to end the abuse.
Materials
- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
January 2020
How can domestic violence advocates better serve Muslim women in shelter?
Publisher(s): As domestic violence shelters build capacity to serve diverse populations and strive to become culturally competent, it is important for advocates to understand how they can have a direct impact on the outcome of the survivor’s path. In NRCDV's January 2020 TA Question of the Month, guest writer Saman Quraeshi offers strategies for supporting Muslim women in shelter.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
August 2018
Beyond Halal and Haram: Muslims, Sex, and Relationships
Publisher(s):The goal of this safety card is to be both a survivor-centered resource and a useful conversation starter for service providers working with Muslim youth who are doing universal education around healthy relationships and assessing for violence. It provides information on healthy relationships and sex, guidance and resources for support, how to help a friend, and cultural and religious factors that play into decision-making.
Materials
- General Material
- Training Tools
January 2016
Domestic Violence Outreach: Domestic Violence Resource Manual
Publisher(s):The Domestic Violence Resource Manual is an online resource compiled by the Family Ministries Archdiocese of Chicago. This Manual is a collection of information from a variety of sources available to the general public free of charge. Setting Up a Domestic Violence Ministry is a section within the manual, and it provides information on needed steps to forming a domestic violence ministry, background reading, tips related to incoming calls to the Parish and how to keep track of calls, among others.
Materials
- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
December 2015
Domestic Violence and the Holidays: Beyond Resolutions, Envisioning Your Future
Publisher(s):As we naturally reflect on the year that has passed, questions may arise about how to set and achieve life goals and envision the short- and long-term future. This Technical Assistance Guidance explores the New Year’s holiday as an opportunity for domestic violence programs to engage in positive visioning with advocates and survivors.
Materials
- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
May 2015
How can I assist survivors of Jewish faith in overcoming obstacles to obtaining a religious divorce (“Get”)?
Publisher(s):A get is a document needed to terminate a marriage between two Jewish people and certifies the fact that each individual is now free to remarry in accordance with Jewish law. NRCDV's May 2015 TA Question of the Month provides guidance on assisting Jewish survivors of domestic violence through the process of obtaining a get.
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January 2015
Smiling Mind
Publisher(s):This mobile app provides meditation tools for people 7 years or older.
Materials
- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
December 2014
How can I talk about healthy sexuality in conservative, religious communities?
Publisher(s): Increasing individual knowledge about sex and sexuality is a key piece of the sexual violence prevention puzzle, so it’s important to find ways to engage all members of your community. NRCDV's December 2014 TA Question of the Month offers strategies for engaging religious communities in sexual violence prevention efforts.
Materials
- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
November 2014
Domestic Violence and the Holidays: Promoting Wellness and Managing Stress
Publisher(s):National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health (NCDVTMH)
This Technical Assistance Guidance is intended to help domestic violence programs create the organizational support needed to better respond to the wellness needs of shelter staff during the holiday season.
Materials
- General Material
September 2014
If You Care about Religious Freedom, You Should Care about Reproductive Justice
Publisher(s):This fact sheet outlines why health care providers should not deny women access to needed health care services, reproductive justice & religious freedom, why employers should not use their religious beliefs to deny women insurance coverage of health care services, why religious freedom should not include the freedom to discriminate against women, and how you can support reproductive justice and religious liberty values.