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July 2013
Privacy & Safety on Facebook: A Guide for Survivors of Abuse
Publisher(s):This guide addresses privacy on Facebook, as well as safety tips and options for when someone is misusing the site to harass, monitor, threaten, or stalk. It refers back to Facebook's Help Center for more detailed information on settings and features.
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July 2013
How Comprehensive immigration Reform Affects Immigrant Survivors
Publisher(s):This article highlights provisions included in the bipartisan Senate immigration bill (S.744) which specifically enhance protections for immigrant survivors.
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July 2013
Thirty Percent of Migrant Laborers in San Diego Experience Trafficking
Publisher(s):Construction, janitorial/cleaning and landscaping sectors had the highest rates of reported trafficking violations and labor abuses.
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- NRCDV Publications
July 2013
As an advocate at a secular program, how can I support and validate the religious beliefs and spiritual needs of survivors?
Publisher(s): Many survivors of domestic and sexual violence experience religion, faith, and/or spirituality as distinctive elements of their identity and personal lives, and may wish to mobilize resources rooted in their belief systems in their journey towards safety, solace, and support. NRCDV's July 2013 TA Question of the Month provides guidance on how advocates in secular programs can support this.
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July 2013
Breaking Barriers: A Complete Guide to Legal Rights and Resources for Battered Immigrants
Publisher(s):This Manual focuses on legal rights and options for immigrant survivors of domestic violence including intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder abuse and abuse perpetrated by other family members or persons that are covered by your state's protection order statute. Breaking Barriers is a comprehensive tool that provides information that will be useful to advocates, attorneys, justice, and social services professionals working with and assisting immigrant survivors of domestic and family violence.
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July 2013
Community Voices: A Community Needs Assessment & Action Plan about Partner Abuse & Services in Black and Latin@ LGBTQ Communities in the Greater Boston Area
Publisher(s): This document describes a needs assessment conducted in Boston regarding the partner abuse service needs of Black and Latin@ LGBTQ people, as well as a action plan for addressing gaps in services.
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June 2013
Rape in the Fields
Publisher(s):In this documentary, Lowell Bergman investigates the hidden reality of rape on the job for migrant women working in America's fields and packing plants.
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June 2013
Domestic Violence Housing First Project: Expanding Services and Cultivating Relationships
Publisher(s):This video shows how one program in Washington State is developing community relationships and expanding services to address the unique needs of survivors who are facing homelessness and housing instability.
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- Training Tools
June 2013
Effectively Framing a U Visa Labor-Based Application
Publisher(s):Presenters in this webinar discuss best practices in framing cases arising in the workplace, including: framing the qualifying crime, obtaining helpful certifications, identifying and presenting substantial harm and inadmissibility waiver arguments; and organizing your application to achieve success.
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June 2013
Housing Protections for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Publisher(s): This report details both federal laws and state laws specifically indicating that domestic violence victims are protected from housing discrimination.
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- NRCDV Publications
June 2013
What is the connection between sexting and sexual violence?
Publisher(s): “Sexting” is the term commonly used to refer to the act of sending or receiving nude or sexually suggestive images through mobile devices or social media sites. It can be consensual, coerced, or achieved through manipulation. NRCDV's June 2013 TA Question of the Month explores links between sexting and sexual violence among youth.
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June 2013
Understanding Elder Abuse: New Directions for Developing Theories of Elder Abuse Occurring in Domestic Settings
Publisher(s):This paper discusses theory-based explanations of what causes elder abuse and how best to respond to it.