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Inclusion: NAD Position Statement
Publisher(s):This position statement explains in detail this organization's position with regard to mainstreaming Deaf children in school settings.
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Healthy Manhood
Publisher(s): A Call to Men coined the term the Man Box to illustrate the collective socialization of men. The practice of healthy manhood is the path out of the Man Box, and it is essential to preventing violence and pursuing equity in our society.
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Study: Most female child molesters were victims of sexual abuse
Publisher(s):This brief report on Strickland's study, the largest of its kind, surveyed 130 incarcerated females, 60 of which were sex offenders and 70 of which were nonsexual offenders - and examined factors such as childhood trauma, substance abuse, emotional neediness and personality disorders. While the majority of both groups reported being the victims of childhood maltreatment, the sex offenders were significantly more likely to experience pervasive, serious and more frequent emotional abuse, physical abuse and neglect.
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What to Call a Person who Batters
Publisher(s):This exercise provides an opportunity to explore how the language we use about a victim’s partner impacts our work.
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Mistreatment of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Elders
Publisher(s):This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) elders.
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Power and Control Wheel
Publisher(s): The Power and Control Wheel explains some of the common tactics used by abusers.
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Am I abusive too? The myth of mutual abuse
Publisher(s): In an unhealthy or abusive relationship, there may be unhealthy behaviors from both/all partners, but in an abusive relationship one person tends to have more control than the other. This article from LoveIsRespect unpacks the myth of "mutual abuse" in intimate relationships.
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Mistreatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Elders
Publisher(s):This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of LGBT elders. Information is provided on the occurrence of abuse, isolation as a risk factor, issues affecting help seeking, and tips for working with LGBT elders.
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Talk To Your Doctor About PrEP
Publisher(s): This brochure offers guidance around meeting with a doctor about PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), including before, during, and after a visit.
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Finding A Common Language: A Quiz of Essential Vocabulary for Working with the LGBT Community
Publisher(s):This quiz includes definitions to match to sexual orientation and gender identity terms. Answer key included.
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DV 101 Single Day Lesson Plan
Publisher(s):This lesson addresses dating violence by using a series of videos (available on YouTube) as the basis for group discussion about different forms of abuse. It provides participants with strategies for safely ending a relationship and for seeking resources for themselves or friends.
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Vision, Values, and Voice: An Online Communication Toolkit
Publisher(s): This toolkit from RoadMap uses comic book style images and superhero themes to help support social justice organizations with strategic online communications.