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January 2010
Enhancing Services to Children and Youth in Virginia Exposed to Violence: Demonstration Site - Samaritan House Mentoring Program
Publisher(s):These materials highlight the work of one site in Virginia’s “Enhancing Services to Children and Youth” demonstration project.
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January 2010
Privacy Considerations When Posting Content Online
Publisher(s):For those who want to be more protective of their online information, this handout provides some questions to consider when posting content online.
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January 2010
Managing Your Divorce: A Guide for Battered Women
Publisher(s): This guide is designed for domestic violence survivors who are representing themselves, without an attorney, in court cases involving child custody. It includes chapters on finding an attorney, financial considerations, custody and divorce mediation, gathering evidence for trial, unsupervised visitation and safety planning, tips for dealing with custody evaluators, guidelines for selecting an expert witness, relocation, and many more.
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January 2010
Outing Age 2010: Public Policy Issues Affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Elders
Publisher(s):Offers information about the state of LGBT older persons, their strengths and vulnerabilities, barriers faced when accessing services, including services for domestic violence, and progress in public policies that aim to serve LGBT older persons.
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January 2010
Housing and Sexual Violence Fact Sheet
Publisher(s):This two page fact sheet offers information on the impact of housing costs, housing and various forms of oppression, and how advocates can help.
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January 2010
Young Women Speak Out! Perspectives and Implications of Reproductive Health, Rights & Justice Policies
Publisher(s):This community-informed research project explores the views and documents the experiences of young Latinas in diverse California regions regarding reproductive and sexual health concerns in order to showcase the day-to-day implications that such policies have among youth in our communities.
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January 2010
Hate Violence Against the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Communities in the United States in 2009
Publisher(s):This report documents hate-motivated violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in 2009 in the United States as reported to member organizations of the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP). It includes statistics, trends, narratives and responses and recommendations for change.
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January 2010
Reclaiming Our Voices: Health and Human Service Needs in New York State
People within American Indian, Alaska Native, and other Native communities who identify as LGBT or two-spirit often face high rates of stigma, violence, and historical trauma, and health and human services often do not fully address their needs.
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January 2010
Prevention Starts Here: North Dakota's Plan for Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention
Publisher(s):As part of CDC’s DELTA program, this plan outlines the state of North Dakota’s plan to improve efforts to prevent intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
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January 2010
Enhancing Services to Children and Youth in Virginia Exposed to Violence: A Report on a Demonstration Project Funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Family Violence Prevention and Services Program, 2006-2008
Publisher(s):This report offers a project description, detailed project activities and outcomes, and resource development information.
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January 2010
Policy approaches to engaging men and boys in achieving gender equality and health equity
Publisher(s):This policy brief discusses the importance of developing and implementing policies to engage men in achieving gender equality and reducing health disparities. While it deals largely with issues related to disease and other health issues, the rationale and framework may be useful in developing internal policies and advocating for broader policy-driven social change.
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January 2010
Social Networking & Privacy Tips for Domestic & Sexual Violence Programs
Publisher(s):This one page handout introduces a few important safety risks and confidentiality considerations for advocates and organizations participating in social media.









