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January 2013
Growing Resiliency: Meeting the Needs of Children Surviving Incest
Publisher(s):This webinar discusses the challenging dynamics of supporting a child's resiliency after experiencing sexual violence by a family member. It reviews ways that advocates and allied professionals can nurture resiliency.
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January 2013
The Intersection of Immigrant Enforcement and the Child Welfare System
Publisher(s):The Court Corner of Synergy on page 14 provides an overview of a case that looks at whether immigration judges are required to inform non-citizens of their potential eligibility for U-visas. Available in English and Spanish.
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January 2013
Sexual Violence in the Military: Infographic
Publisher(s):This infographic provides a visual snapshot of the prevalence of sexual violence in the military based on data from a variety of sources dated 2010-2013.
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January 2013
Domestic Violence as a Basis for Asylum: An Analysis of 206 Case Outcomes in the United States From 1994 to 2012
Publisher(s):This article aims to shed light on decision making trends and provide greater transparency to the asylum system. This article argues that without clear guidance, the United States will continue to shirk its international obligations to protect women who present bona fide claims for relief.
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January 2013
The hidden disaster: Domestic violence in the aftermath of natural disaster
Many countries have reported increases in relationship violence in the wake of disasters. However, there is a research gap on why this happens, and how increased violence may relate to disaster experiences. Women's Health Goulburn North East undertook the first Australian research into this phenomenon, interviewing 30 women and 47 disaster workers in Victoria after the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.
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January 2013
Partnering to Address Faith and Safety: A Guide for Faith Leaders and Domestic and Sexual Violence Service Providers to Assist Older Victims of Abuse
Publisher(s):Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence, National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)
This guide provides ideas, best practices and strategies for domestic and sexual violence service providers and faith leaders to build partnerships that support older victims and survivors.
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January 2013
Healthy Relationships/Equality Wheel
Publisher(s):This accessible graphic illustrates - with the use of drawings in place of written words - what a healthy relationship looks like.
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January 2013
Media Packet: Info & Stats for Journalists
Publisher(s):Sexual violence is a complicated topic to understand. There are many fears, myths and stereotypes and that reporting on these topics is a difficult task. To assist journalists and media outlets in reporting on these topics, this packet offers key information on various topics related to sexual violence.
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January 2013
How movies teach manhood
Publisher(s): In this TED Talk, Colin Strokes shares personal anecdotes about the role of media in shaping young boys' perceptions of manhood.
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January 2013
Promoting the Development of Evidence-Based Practice: Líderes: An Evidence Based Curriculum
Publisher(s):This issue of Synergy is dedicated to immigration and child protection and custody issues in the context of domestic violence. This article highlights the Líderes program, a peer-education approach to raising awareness about domestic violence in Latino communities.
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January 2013
WholeSomeBodies
Publisher(s): WholeSomeBodies was developed as a primary prevention/ health promotion strategy to reduce first-time incidents of sexual violence. Adults who participate in WholeSomeBodies will increase their knowledge of healthy sexuality and increase their skills and motivation to model and teach healthy sexuality to the youth and children in their lives.
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January 2013
Breathe2Relax
Publisher(s): This mobile app provides exercises to help uses manage stress.









