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- NRCDV Publications
May 2013
How can I help elders in my community be safe from abuse?
Publisher(s): Older victims may be abused by intimate partners, adult children, grandchildren or other family members, caregivers or others in positions of authority. NRCDV's May TA Question of the Month discusses elder abuse and offers suggestions for participating in World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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May 2013
Vision 21: Transforming Victim Services Final Report
Publisher(s):This Final Report provides a set of findings and broad recommendations, informed by stakeholder forums and literature reviews, that form a framework for strategic, transformative change. It outlines ways the field can overcome the obstacles it faces and change how it meets victims' needs and addresses those who perpetrate crime.
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May 2013
National Colloquium 2012 Final Report: An Inventory and Evaluation of the Current Shelter and Services Response to Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
Publisher(s):This is an inventory and evaluation of the current shelter and services response to domestic minor sex trafficking.
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May 2013
The United States' Investigation of the Missoula Police Department
Publisher(s): The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice investigated the allegations that the Missoula Police Department ("MPD") discriminated against women in its response to sexual assault crimes. This letter summarizes the investigation and findings.
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May 2013
Implementation of the Revised UCR Rape Definition and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant Funds
Publisher(s): The new definition of rape, announced by the Attorney General in January of 2012, accounts for all forms of rape, regardless of the victim’s gender, relationship to the offender, or the mode of penetration. This fact sheet addresses the need for public information to explain an anticipated uptick in rape statistics and more in regards to funding.
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May 2013
Audism: A Theory and Practice of Audiocentric Privilege
Publisher(s):This brief document reviews the history of the term audism and provides examples of audist practices and their intersections.
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April 2013
National Survey of Service Providers on Police Response to Immigrant Crime Victims, U Visa Certification and Language Access
Publisher(s):This report explores police responses to immigrant victims of crime from the perspectives of various service providers, including legal services, pro bono attorneys, social service organizations, domestic violence/sexual assault programs, law enforcement and prosecutors offices.
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April 2013
How to Comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
Publisher(s):The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, effective April 21, 2000, applies to the online collection of personal information from children under 13. This guide reviews the requirements for protecting children's privacy online and understanding the FTC's enforcement authority.
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April 2013
Domestic Violence, Mental Health & Trauma: Research Highlights
Publisher(s):This paper presents findings from several studies demonstrating that women who experience domestic violence are more at risk for mental health problems.
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April 2013
A Multi-Site Assessment of Court-Focused Elder Abuse Initiatives
Publisher(s):This 2011 American Bar Association Study demonstrates that court-focused elder abuse initiatives enhance access to justice for victims and offer benefits to courts and other agencies.
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April 2013
#FemFuture: Online Revolution
Publisher(s):In this report, the authors build on a 2012 convening where 21 writers, activists, and educators who work in the online feminist landscape came together to discuss their needs, desires, and hopes for the online feminist future.
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April 2013
Write it Out: Using Words and Art to Strengthen and Heal Family Bonds
Publisher(s):All activities within this manual have been designed by youth advocates specifically to create opportunities for kids and caregivers to safely spend time together expressing ideas and feelings, listening fully to one another, telling stories from their own experiences, and sharing their dreams for the future.