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April 2011

How can I teach my campus community about engaging bystanders in prevention of sexual violence?

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The bystander approach offers opportunities to build communities and a society that does not allow sexual violence. NRCDV's April 2011 TA Question of the Month offers guidance on teaching bystander intervention on campus.
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April 2011

Competencies Needed by Health Professionals for Addressing Exposure to Violence and Abuse in Patient Care

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These core competencies were developed to help ensure that all health care professionals have a solid understanding of violence and abuse and gain the skills and confidence to work with patients, clients, colleagues and health care systems in order to respond.
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March 2011

Exclusive: 1 in 5 Air Force women victim of sexual assault, survey finds

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This news report discusses the prevalence of sexual assault among women serving in the air force, according to new survey results. According to the survey, a vast number of these assaults are committed by male airmen against female airmen, and these crimes are largely underreported.
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March 2011

Air force officials focus on sexual assault prevention

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This news story written by the Air Force Secretary of Public Affairs discusses the plan to review strategies to prevent sexual assault in the Air Force, based on guidance from the militarys Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Team. This action follows the release of survey findings on the scope of the problem of sexual assault in the military.
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  • NRCDV Publications
March 2011

What do I need to know about women in the military, even if I don’t work at a military installation?

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A growing number of women are serving in the US military. NRCDV's March 2011 TA Question of the Month provides information on women in the military in order to help service providers respond effectively to the needs of female veterans who experience domestic and sexual violence.
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March 2011

U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing on Justice for All: Ending Elder Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation

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This document contains facts about how elder abuse impacts Latin@ communities and the importance of addressing these complex issues in a comprehensive way in order to reduce barriers and build upon community strengths.
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March 2011

2010 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Members: Overview Report on Sexual Assault

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This report presents the results on issues related to sexual assault from the 2010 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Members (WGRA 2010).
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March 2011

Respecting Elders, Protecting Elders: Untangling the Mystery of What Sexual Assault Advocates Need to Know About the Mandatory Reporting of Elder Abuse

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The purpose of this article is to strengthen advocates’ and coalitions’ capacity to analyze their reporting and confidentiality obligations, and to help them located the information they need to analyze how to provide safe and victim-centered advocacy.
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  • Training Tools
March 2011

SART Toolkit: Resources for Sexual Assault Response Teams

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This toolkit is a collection of resources for communities that are considering building a SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) or those that want to improve their existing coordinated response to victims of sexual assault. Effective SARTs leverage the knowledge that each component of the multidisciplinary team brings to the response. By using the tools in this resource, and by working with the strengths of each agency, SARTs are able to provide a coordinated response to ensure the needs of victims are met.
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  • Training Tools
March 2011

Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence: A Law Enforcement Officer's Guide to Enforcing Protection Orders Nationwide

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This guide for law enforcement provides guidance on the enforcement of protection orders pursuant to the full faith and credit provision of the Violence Against Women Act, which requires law enforcement officers to enforce valid orders across the boundaries of states, tribes, and territories.
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March 2011

Struggling to Survive: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning Homeless Youth on the Streets of California

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This report reviews the reasons why LGBTQ youth become homeless and the challenges they face on the street, including being forced into trafficking and sex work due to difficulties they face in finding jobs.
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March 2011

Domestic Violence and the Military: The Traumatic Impact on Women Webinar Materials

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This webinar focused on the nature and impact of trauma and how men and women may respond differently. Taking a gender-specific look at what female military veterans experience after combat stress and trauma, presenters explored how this trauma impacts personal, family and professional lives. They also discussed the need for greater gender-specific response and advocacy to improve the overall health and wellness of female vets.