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February 2014
NISVS 2010 Report on Intimate Partner Violence Report Talking Points
Publisher(s):On February 26, 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report on Intimate Partner Violence in the United States - 2010. The National Sexual Violence Resource provides this set of talking points for highlights on the findings related to sexual violence.
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- NRCDV Publications
February 2014
What resources are available to support survivors of domestic violence in taking steps towards economic security?
Publisher(s): Many survivors of domestic violence have experienced economic abuse — a powerful tactic used by batterers to gain power and control in a relationship — which can have devastating short- and long-term effects. NRCDV's February 2014 TA Question of the Month offers resources for supporting survivors who have experienced economic abuse.
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- General Material
February 2014
Webinar: Reproductive Coercion and Intimate Partner Violence
Publisher(s):Various domestic violence programs across the country have been integrating assessment for reproductive coercion and helping survivors get emergency contraception during intake or within a 24-hour time period after arrival to shelter.
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- General Material
January 2014
Surveillance for Violent Deaths: National Violent Death Reporting System, 16 States, 2010
Publisher(s):This report summarizes data from CDC's National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) regarding violent deaths from 16 U.S. states for 2010.
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- NRCDV Publications
January 2014
How can I improve my program’s outreach efforts and services to Latin@ survivors and their families?
Publisher(s): Because of the increasing growth of the Latin@ population in the US, more and more domestic violence programs are becoming aware of the importance of improving their outreach efforts. NRCDV's January 2014 TA Question of the Month provides helpful guidance on improving outreach efforts.
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- Training Tools
January 2014
Representing Victims of Intimate Partner Violence Connected with the Military: A Handbook for Civil Attorneys
Publisher(s): This handbook is intended to provide information to attorneys representing survivors and victims of intimate partner violence who are connected with the military, which includes service members, veterans, or partners of abusive service members or veterans.
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January 2014
Task Force Report on Resilience and Strength in African-American Children and Adolescents
Publisher(s):This report identifies the factors that promote healthy development in African American children.
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January 2014
UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: Accelerating Change
Publisher(s):This report documents activities of the Joint Program in its fifth year of implementation in 15 African countries: Burkina Faso, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda.
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January 2014
Questions to Consider: Technology Safety for Programs
Publisher(s): The type of technology that victim service programs use and how it’s implemented can have a profound impact on the safety and privacy of both survivors and agencies. This article from TechSafety.org lists a few things for agencies to consider when using particular technologies.
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January 2014
Bridging The Gap: Increasing Financial Stability For Low-Wage Workers
Publisher(s):This toolkit was designed to assist nonprofit human service organizations help their low-wage, frontline employees access work supports. The work supports to which this toolkit refers are government programs that help low-income working families make ends meet by providing financial or in-kind assistance.
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- Training Tools
January 2014
Dating Abuse: Tools for Talking to Teens
Publisher(s):"Dating Abuse: Tools for Talking to Teens" explains the dynamics of teen dating abuse and provides usable strategies for all adults to have realistic and successful conversations with young people. The program and materials are offered free of charge.
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January 2014
Images, Consent, & Abuse
Publisher(s):Billions of images are captured, uploaded online, and distributed electronically every day. This handout discusses safety, privacy, and legal issues around the intersections of domestic and sexual violence, technology, and privacy.