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January 2012
Tips for Supporting Children and Youth Exposed to Domestic Violence: What You Might See and What You Can Do
Publisher(s):This tip sheet gives describes common behaviors among infants, young children, school-age children, and adolescents exposed to domestic violence and provides concrete recommendations about ways advocates can help.
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January 2012
Clergy Communications and Clergy as Mandatory Reporters
Publisher(s):National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse (NCPCA), National District Attorneys Association (NDAA)
This report gives a state-by-state accounting of when clergy are mandated reporters of child maltreatment.
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January 2012
Inclusive Services for LGBT Older Adults: A Practical Guide To Creating Welcoming Agencies
Publisher(s):Aging service providers should be aware that the effects of a lifetime of stigma, discrimination, rejection and ridicule puts LGBT older adults at greater risk for physical and mental illnesses. This publication highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity when working with LGBT older adults and describes the barriers faced by older persons in seeking help for abuse, working with law enforcement, and seeking court protections.
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January 2012
Self-Care and Trauma Work
Publisher(s):This document provides a brief overview of vicarious trauma and how to take care of yourself when working to address sexual violence.
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January 2012
National Survey of Youth Access to Dating Abuse Services
Publisher(s):This survey report illustrates important national trends in service provision to youth. Trends in availability and accessibility highlight gaps in service as well as strengths and unique needs of communities.
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- Training Tools
January 2012
Court Guide to Effective Collaboration on Elder Abuse
Publisher(s):National Center for State Courts (NCSC), Center for Elders and the Courts (CEC), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
This guide provides an overview of court participation in multidisciplinary collaboration to more effectively address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It suggests ways that multidisciplinary partnerships can assist courts in effectively respond to individual cases and in improving systemic community responses to elder abuse.
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January 2012
Housing and Sexual Violence Research Brief
Publisher(s):This research brief explores the relationship between housing issues, homelessness, and sexual violence. The research reviewed indicates that residents of subsidized housing and people who are homeless experience disproportionate rates of sexual violence.
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- Training Tools
January 2012
Guide for Transformative Prevention Programming, Sexual Violence and Individuals who Identify as LGBTQ
Publisher(s):This guide provides an overview of issues and as well as information on engaging in sexual violence work with individuals who identify as LGBTQ. The guide contains information and promising practices around prevention efforts that address the needs of LGBTQ communities.
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January 2012
Outreach to Underserved Teen Victims of Crime: Chart a Course for Expanding Victim Services to Youth
Publisher(s):This guidebook provides an overview of the challenges faced in conducting outreach to under served teen victims of crime and highlights examples of the various projects and resources developed and implemented in local communities in the Under served Teen Victims Initiative.
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January 2012
Financial Literacy for Newcomers: Weaving Immigrant Needs into Financial Education
Publisher(s):It includes online resources, a snapshot of participating programs across the country, and sample interview questions when working on financial literacy with immigrant populations.
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January 2012
Introduction to U visa consular processes
Publisher(s):This powerpoint presents information about processing U visa overseas, challenges involved in the process, and strategies to address the challenges.
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January 2012
Mobilising Men in Practice: Challenging sexual and gender-based violence in institutional settings
Publisher(s):This guidebook presents tools, stories, and lessons learned in mobilizing men to challenge sexism, rape culture, and violence in institutional settings.