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April 2012
The Gender Wage Gap by Occupation
Publisher(s):Women’s median earnings are lower than men’s in nearly all occupations, whether they work in occupations predominantly done by women, occupations predominantly done by men, or occupations with a more even mix of men and women.
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April 2012
OPDV Bulletin: Strangulation in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Publisher(s):This article presents an overview of the risks posed by strangulation attempts in domestic violence cases, and is adapted from a portion of a presentation from the three-day conference, "Detection and Prosecution of Strangulation in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases.”
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April 2012
Tips for Partnering with Men's Organizations
Publisher(s):This one-page facts sheet provides information on bringing men into anti-sexual violence work and partnering with community-based mens organizations.
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- Training Tools
April 2012
Engaging Women in Trauma-Informed Peer Support: A Guidebook
Publisher(s):This guide is designed as a resource for peer supporters in behavioral health or other settings who want to learn how to integrate trauma-informed principles into their relationships with the women they support or into the peer support groups of which they are members.
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April 2012
Decreasing the Number of Incorrectly “Unfounded” Sexual Assault Reports
Publisher(s):Case unfounding is clearance method that includes, but is not limited to, cases that are determined to be false reports. Unfortunately, in many sexual assault cases, unfounding may also be used improperly to clear cases that are believed or assumed to be false, rather than factually proven to be false.
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- General Material
April 2012
Assets for Independence (AFI) Serving Domestic Violence Survivors Toolkit
Publisher(s): This toolkit provides step-by-step guidance to bring partnerships from concept to reality, and contains answers to such questions as how to structure these partnerships and define the roles and responsibilities of each party, as well as how AFI grantees and DV service providers can launch their first conversations toward partnering.
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April 2012
Women’s Biological Susceptibility to HIV/AIDS
Publisher(s):This resource describes some of the biological reasons it is easier for a person with a vagina to contract HIV during penile-vaginal sex.
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April 2012
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 2012 Resources
Publisher(s):The 2012 SAAM campaign provides tools and resources that focus on promoting positive expressions of sexuality and healthy behaviors. Promoting healthy behaviors encourages sexual interactions and relationships that are consensual, respectful and informed. By starting the conversation, this dialogue can build safe, healthy relationships and communities.
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April 2012
Rape, Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the Military: The Quick Facts
Publisher(s):This 2-page fact sheet includes information about the incidence of MST, its emotional and financial costs, and other valuable information highlighting the devastating effects of this problem.
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- NRCDV Publications
March 2012
How can I talk about healthy sexuality to prevent sexual violence?
Publisher(s): Healthy sexuality means having the knowledge and power to express sexuality in ways that enrich our lives. NRCDV's April TA Question of the Month offers resources for promoting healthy sexuality as a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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March 2012
New Studies Link the Mental Health Effects of Trauma with Poorer HIV Treatment Access and Outcomes for Women
Publisher(s):This page highlights research on the link between past and recent abuse with poorer HIV treatment access and outcomes for women.
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March 2012
Embracing Prevention as Social Change: How to Build Organizational Capacity for Prevention
Publisher(s):When an agency fully embraces primary prevention, the work becomes part of the organizational culture, existing in all departments, volunteers, board members, and administrators. This guidebook defines organizational capacity for primary prevention as an agency's ability to support and implement domestic and sexual violence prevention efforts.