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July 2014
HIV/AIDS Risk Factors & Risk Reduction
Publisher(s):This two-page tool helps survivors and advocates understand HIV risk factors, and risk reduction methods.
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July 2014
State Laws on Teen Dating Violence
Publisher(s):This webpage provides a list of enacted legislation through 2014 addressing teen dating violence.
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- NRCDV Publications
July 2014
How can I support pregnant survivors accessing services?
Publisher(s): That there are many ways advocates can help improve birth related outcomes for pregnant survivors accessing services. NRCDV's July 2014 TA Question of the Month offers insight on how to do so.
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July 2014
Mind Over Media: Developing healthy relationships
Publisher(s):This fact sheet examines the extent and effect of media exposure on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, particularly in the form of television and computer games.
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- Training Tools
July 2014
Conversation Guide: Starting the Discussion about HIV/AIDS
Publisher(s):This resource was designed to support advocates in beginning conversations about HIV with survivors of domestic violence.
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July 2014
Getting Started: Tips for Domestic Violence Service Providers
Publisher(s): Service providers can make small changes that can improve their response to the needs of survivors at risk for or diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. This resource helps domestic violence service providers integrate HIV discussions, screening, and support into their programs.
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July 2014
Police Departments’ Use of the Lethality Assessment Program: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation
Publisher(s):This report describes the Lethality Assessment Program—Maryland Model (LAP), created by the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV) in 2005, which is an innovative strategy to prevent domestic violence homicides and serious injuries.
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July 2014
State Law Guide: Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Victims of Domestic & Sexual Violence
Publisher(s):This guide provides brief language of state laws and legislative proposals explicitly covering unemployment insurance eligibility in situations involving domestic violence. Live links are provided to the alphabetized laws and bills from the document.
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July 2014
State Law Guide: Domestic and Sexual Violence Workplace Policies
Publisher(s):This document is an alphabetical listing of states and counties that have adopted DV workplace policies. States with model policies for private businesses are included. Live links to laws, executive orders, and bills are contained within the document.
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July 2014
The Importance of Understanding Trauma-Informed Care and Self-Care for Victim Service Providers
Publisher(s): This document provides recommendations on recognizing and understanding the impact of trauma on survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
July 2014
WEBINAR: Sheltering Animals and Families Together: Expanding safety and support services for survivors while helping to protect their pets
Publisher(s):National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), Sheltering Animals and Families Together (SAF-T)
This webinar describes the linkage between the urgent need to protect domestic violence victims and their pets from further abuse and the comfort that pets can provide, especially in times of stress and trauma.
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- General Material
July 2014
Sexual Assault Reporting Options
Publisher(s): This page provides an overview of reporting options for active duty military personnel serving stateside and on shore. It discusses both Restricted and Unrestricted reporting and the benefits and limitations of each option. The Military Rape Crisis Center provides advocacy and counseling to those wishing to discuss reporting options.