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June 2014
Eight Things Everyone Should Know About Sexual Abuse & Sexual Offending
Publisher(s):This fact sheet answers some of the following questions: Can sex offenders be cured? Does sex offender treatment really work?
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- Training Tools
June 2014
Violence and Trauma in the Lives of Transgender Older Adults
Publisher(s): This webinar shares available data and service implications of working with transgender older adults who are often hesitant or unwilling to access care, live with higher rates of mental and physical health conditions, need the sensitivity of both trauma- and trans-informed providers, and who may need support with key social and interpersonal skills to effectively receive the care and services they need.
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- NRCDV Publications
June 2014
Helping to End Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This generic brochure is designed to be used or adapted by local programs, state DV/SA coalitions, educators, allied professionals, and the general public to raise awareness of how individuals and the community can help end domestic violence.
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- Training Tools
June 2014
Screening for Human Trafficking: Guidelines for Administering the Trafficking Victim Identification Tool
Publisher(s):Contents include The Purpose and Limitations of Screening; Tips for Conducting Interviews; Frequently Asked Questions; Advice on Using the Trafficking Victim Identification Tool (TVIT); TVIT long and short versions; Training and Other Resources, and; Definitions of Human Trafficking in the United States.
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- Training Tools
June 2014
How to Answer Tough Questions About Elder Abuse
Publisher(s):This booklet is designed as a reference for organizations when responding to inquiries about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
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- Training Tools
June 2014
Responding to Transgender Victims of Sexual Assault
Publisher(s):This guide provides practical information supported by the experiences of transgender survivors and some specific challenges that victim service providers may encounter.
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- Training Tools
May 2014
Justice for All: How Attorneys Can Successfully Win Custody Cases for Immigrant Survivors When There Is a Clash of Laws, Cultures, Custody and Parental Rights
Publisher(s):This resource provides an overview of family law options for immigrants and immigrant victims, with a particular focus on how to address and respond effectively when immigration status, language access and other issues intersect in family court cases involving immigrants.
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- Training Tools
May 2014
Building community collaborations to serve victims of sexual violence in later life
Publisher(s): This 3-part podcast series supports the NSVRC's work to address sexual violence across the lifespan, addressing the importance of building community collaborations to serve victims of sexual violence in later life.
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May 2014
How to Recognize and Act on Risk Factors for Domestic Violence Homicide
Publisher(s):This blog provides brief recommendations for emergency physicians on screening ED patients for intimate partner violence.
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- General Material
May 2014
A Roadmap to Risk Assessment: ODARA and Maine’s CCR
This webinar describes the process leading to the recommendation that Maine risk assessment practice be updated to include the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA) tool.
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May 2014
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention
Publisher(s):This two page fact sheet outlines the medications used for PrEP, the research supporting PrEP use, and the guidelines for usage.
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- Training Tools
May 2014
Betraying the Badge: Officer-Involved Domestic Violence
Publisher(s): This webinar highlights how batterers who wear a badge can misuse their professional training and authority as weapons against their victims. Officers who are victims of intimate partner violence may be reluctant to identify as victims and may face negative professional consequences for reporting, or failing to report, the abuse.









