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August 2011
Tips for Enhancing Emotional Safety
Publisher(s):This document is part of the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, & Mental Health’s Creating Trauma-Informed Services Tipsheet Series and explains how domestic violence advocates can increase peoples’ emotional safety while they are participating in programming.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
August 2011
WEBINAR: Media Advocacy: Getting Our Issues in the News
Publisher(s):This session emphasizes how anti-violence advocates can work in partnership with traditional print and radio outlets to promote our message of anti-violence advocacy.
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- General Material
August 2011
Tips for Creating a Welcoming Environment
Publisher(s):This tip sheet gives recommendations about creating welcoming environments for people who have experienced domestic abuse and other traumatic events.
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- General Material
August 2011
New Numbers For Domestic Violence Victims
Publisher(s):This resource describes the option of obtaining a new social security number for victims of domestic violence or harassment, explains the application process, and outlines key considerations.
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- General Material
August 2011
Serving Survivors of Homicide Victims During Cold Case Investigations: A Guide for Developing a Law Enforcement Protocol
Publisher(s):National Sheriffs' Association (NSA), Justice Solutions, National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc. (POMC)
This guide provides a framework for the development of a protocol by law enforcement agencies to more effectively work with and serve survivors of homicide victims.
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- General Material
August 2011
Tips for Making Connections with Survivors Experiencing Psychiatric Disabilities
Publisher(s):This tip sheet gives practical recommendations for DV advocates working with survivors who are experiencing psychiatric disabilities.
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- General Material
August 2011
Tips for Supporting Survivors with Reduced Energy
Publisher(s):This document is part of the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, & Mental Health’s Creating Trauma-Informed Services Tipsheet Series and discusses reasons why survivors may deal with reduced energy and how advocates can work effectively with survivors who are suffering from this.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
August 2011
WEBINAR: Utilizing Social Media to Engage the Community
Publisher(s):This session focuses on effective use of social media to engage your constituents and get your message of anti-violence out to the community.
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- General Material
August 2011
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Domestic Violence Advocacy
Publisher(s): This document is part of the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, & Mental Health’s Creating Trauma-Informed Services Tipsheet Series. It explains the “five core components of a trauma-informed approach to domestic violence advocacy.”
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- Training Tools
- General Material
August 2011
Youth Activist Prevention Toolkit
Publisher(s):This toolkit provides ideas for youth activists across the state to educate others about teen dating violence and to take action in their communities and schools.
Contents include:
You Can Make a Difference
Knowledge Is Power
Gain Support
Spread The Word
Hold A Club Meeting
Club Activities
Contact Your Local Domestic Violence Center
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
July 2011
How do I support safe housing for people exposed to sexual violence?
Publisher(s): More than 50% of all reported rape/sexual assault incidents occurred within one mile of or in the victim’s home, which may create a dire need for victims to relocate and to find safety in temporary and transitional shelter. NRCDV's August 2011 TA Question of the Month provides insight on supporting survivors' housing needs.
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July 2011
International Violence Against Women: U.S. Response and Policy Issues
Publisher(s):This report addresses causes, prevalence, and consequences of violence against women. It provides examples of completed and ongoing U.S. activities that address VAW directly or include anti-VAW components, and it outlines possible policy issues for the 112th Congress, including: the scope and effectiveness of U.S. programs in addressing international VAW; further integrating anti-VAW programs into U.S. assistance and foreign policymechanisms; U.S.