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In response to a request by Congress, the GAO undertook a comprehensive assessment of state policies and implementation strategies with regards to caseloads for federal TANF and state MOE assistance, work requirements, and families who have been excluded from TANF lifetime limits. This report details the results of site visits, telephone interviews and surveys administered to TANF offices in all 50 states and the District of Columbia between August 2001- June 2002. The report also included detailed tables of state level policies. This report details the results of site visits, telephone interviews, and surveys administered to TANF offices in all 50 states and the District of Columbia between August 2001- June 2002. The report also included detailed tables of state-level policies.

This document can be used to provide a synthesis of the key principles of sex offender management to a wide variety of audiences seeking basic information about this topic.

These presentation transcriptions discuss violence against women and the impact of culture.

This article provides an overview of related research, judicial response, applicable laws, and effective judicial practice in response to the deadly combination of firearms and domestic violence.

This article describes the process state/territory anti-sexual violence coalitions began to establish opportunity, support and leadership development for Women of Color in the anti-sexual violence movement. It presents a model for addressing the presence of racism in our lives and in our work as anti-sexual violence advocates. The process began with a needs assessment and report reviewing five key issues relevant to Women of Color leadership at sexual assault coalitions. SCESA offers technical assistance around planning and implementation of the report findings. The authors see this type of strategic planning as one component in an effort to establish a more 'coordinated, comprehensive and culturally appropriate response to sexual assault throughout the country.'

This document provides facts and tips about accessing unemployment insurance in the context of domestic violence and answers some frequently asked questions.

Discusses the privacy implications of making public records containing personal information available on the Internet. Lists 9 negative consequences and offers 11 recommendations for safeguarding personal privacy while upholding public policy requirements.

Different kinds of organizations in which social workers are employed can each influence the degree and way in which one talks about matters of faith and spirituality. This workshop offers guidance for incorporating religion and spirituality into social work practice.

This booklet offers information on strategies to increase utilization of Housing Choice Vouchers, responsibilities under fair housing laws, relevant information on the Medicaid program, and implications of the US Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C.

This handbook describes a planning and implementation process that is applicable to all jurisdictions, regardless of size, the resources available to manage sex offenders, the improvements you seek, or the level of expertise among those involved in the process.

"In a recent Issues article entitled Thinking about batterers as fathers: Reconceptualizing and rethinking policy and practice, we raised the question 'Are we (individuals, community agencies, policy makers, etc.) willing to work with batterers to help them become better fathers?' In this article we consider some of the programming and curriculum issues related to working with batterers as parents."

Highlights issues and suggests practical options for responding to stalking incidents that occur in college and university campus communities. Includes a review of the history, definitions, and statistics related to stalking, offering useful resources.