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January 2012
Sexual Violence in Youth: Findings from the 2012 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey
Publisher(s):This special report summarized key findings from NISVS data demonstrating the widespread nature of sexual violence in the United States, with many victims under the age of 18 when they first experience it.
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January 2012
Sexuality & Sexual Violence in Religious Texts
Publisher(s):This annotated bibliography features articles that address sexuality and sexual violence in religious text and related literature. It reviews research regarding clergy and sexual violence and faith-based responses as well as religious perspectives concerning sexuality and sexual violence.
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January 2012
Yon Je Louvri: Reducing Vulnerability to Sexual Violence in Haitis IDP Camps
Publisher(s):This report presents findings on the intersections between food access, water, sanitation, housing and the incidence of sexual violence in camps for displaced persons outside of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It also provides recommendations for action to improve access to basic needs and prevent sexual violence.
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January 2012
Vision for Change: A New Wave of Social Justice Leadership
Publisher(s):This report details the specific findings of the Building Movement Project's conversations with diverse younger nonprofit leaders, focusing on what it takes to do their jobs and makes recommendations for concrete change that will support their visions, and help to build a stronger progressive infrastructure for all stakeholders.
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January 2012
A Parent's Guide to Facebook
Publisher(s):This guide was designed to teach parents how to help their teens strengthen their privacy and safety on Facebook. It discusses managing reputation, risks, privacy, and reporting problems.
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January 2012
What You Can Do to Support Victims of Sexual and Domestic Violence in Your Congregation
Publisher(s):This tip sheet for faith community leaders includes ideas for making your congregation a safe and supportive space for survivors. Other helpful hints include to putting survivor safety first and not victim-blaming.
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January 2012
Effects of Domestic Violence on the Workplace: A Vermont survey of male offenders enrolled in batterer intervention programs
This report informs policy makers and employers about the way Vermont workplaces are affected by domestic violence. It provides important information to help employers make decisions about policy and procedural responses to employees involved in domestic violence.
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January 2012
Elder Abuse Cases: Proposed Performance Measures for Courts
Publisher(s):This document offers an overview of performance measures, offers strategies for “flagging” elder abuse cases, and provides logistics and tools required to collect, analyze and interpret each measure.
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January 2012
Entendiendo El Nuevo Recurso Migratorio “Acción Diferida” Y Su Posible Utilidad Para L@S Inmigrantes Sobrevivientes De Violencia
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January 2012
Uniform Betrayal: Rape in the Military
Publisher(s):This video incorporates stories and voices of service members who have experienced rape. In this video, the term Military Sexual Violence (MST) is defined in the video as the the official term for the psychological trauma that may result from military rape, sexual assault, or sexual harassment.
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January 2012
Alaska Rural Justice and Law Enforcement Commission Report and Recommendations
Publisher(s):The complex issues surrounding the delivery of justice and law enforcement in rural Alaska are profound and acute. In this report, the Alaska Rural Justice and Law Enforcement Commission (“Commission”) offers recommendations that have emerged from the fact finding and deliberative processes in which the Commission has engaged.
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January 2012
Adult Protective Services in 2012: Increasingly Vulnerable
Publisher(s):National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD), National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA)
This report describes a comprehensive, state-level survey of Adult Protective Service operations across the U.S. and its territories. The report includes data analysis and feedback in many APS operational areas.