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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
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
September 2020
WEBINAR: Honoring Survivors’ Spiritual Needs: Supporting Jewish, Catholic, and Muslim Survivors of Domestic Violence
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
September 2020
Universal Prayer
Publisher(s): The Domestic Violence Awareness Project's Universal Prayer offers a message of healing and hope during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and beyond.
Materials
- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
September 2020
TA Bundle: Religion and Domestic Violence: Addressing the Connections
Publisher(s):The Technical Assistance (TA) Bundle is a resource from NRCDV that packages innovative TA Questions and complementary resources by theme, offering stories, resources, and promising practices for promoting advocates' and survivors' empowerment, healing, and wellness.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
August 2020
10 Out of 10 Webinar Series: How Seminaries Can Prepare Future Pastors to Prevent and Respond to Sexual and Domestic Violence
Publisher(s): Ninety percent of protestant pastors report encountering sexual or domestic violence in their congregations, but only 50% believe they are prepared to respond to it. If 9 out of 10 pastors will encounter domestic or sexual violence situations at work, then 10 out of 10 pastors must receive training on how to respond. This webinar series offers guidance for integrating domestic and sexual violence training into seminaries.
Materials
- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
June 2020
WEBINAR: Resilience, Trauma & Hope: A Healing Response: Webinar II of the Self-Care & Healing During COVID-19 Webinar Series
Publisher(s):Pat II of the Self-Care & Healing During COVID-19 webinar series will focus on the impact of trauma and will explore how to center hope, healing, and resilience for ourselves and our community. The presenters will introduce a holistic healing approach involving culture, spirituality, civic action and collective healing.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
June 2020
Domestic Violence Outreach Resource Manual
Publisher(s):The Domestic Violence Outreach Resource Manual is a collection of information on domestic violence and teen dating violence. It is designed for parish ministries and staffs. It is divided into three sections: Awareness, Services, and Prevention.
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- 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.
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- 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
- 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.