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January 2004
Ending Gender-Based Violence: A call for global action to involve men
Publisher(s):This document includes the paper Costs of Male Violence by Stefan de Vylder as its Appendix. "In this report, seven masculinity researchers write about masculinity in different parts of the world and about how masculinity is often linked to violence. These acts of violence are committed not only against women and children, but also against other men. The writers suggest a number of ways in which men can be involved in working to combat men's violence."
The argument presented in this paper is articulated through 13 key principles:
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January 2004
What Research Shows about Female Adolescent Sex Offenders
Publisher(s):This fact sheet from the National Center on Sexual Behavior of Youth offers information about female adolescent sex offenders based on the limited research that is available. The information provided includes characteristics of this population as well as assessment and treatment issues.
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January 2004
Effective Outreach Through the Media
Publisher(s):This is a guide for those working in agencies that serve victims of sexual assault on how to effectively utilize the media.
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January 2004
Sex Offender Recidivism: A Simple Question
Publisher(s):This study examines sexual recidivism, as expressed by new charges or convictions for sexual offenses, using the data from 10 follow-up studies of adult male sexual offenders (combined sample of 4,724). Results indicated that most sexual offenders do not re-offend sexually, that first-time sexual offenders are significantly less likely to sexually re-offend than those with previous sexual convictions, and that offenders over the age of 50 are less likely to re-offend than younger offenders.
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January 2004
Women Need Safe, Stable, Affordable Housing: A Study of Social Housing, Private Rental Housing and Co-Op Housing in Winnipeg
Publisher(s):The research findings, based upon three focus groups of female residents from the various housing types, describe women's housing needs specifically and broadly from location to the effect of utility costs with less modern housing.
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January 2004
You Are Not Alone: Solace and Inspiration for Domestic Violence Survivors Based on Jewish Wisdom
Publisher(s): A critical resource for victims and survivors of domestic violence, and for the rabbis and advocates who work with them. Filled with inspiration and wisdom from the Jewish tradition, this book is a compassionate reaffirmation of the support and love that Judaism offers survivors through their connection with God.
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January 2004
Global Perspectives on Sexual Violence: Findings from the World Report on Violence and Health
Publisher(s):This report seeks to offer a glimpse of the "serious global public health problem" that is sexual violence as well as promising practices and opportunities for those working to end sexual violence.
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January 2004
Advocacy Matters: Helping Mothers and Their Children Involved with the Child Protection System
Publisher(s):"This document's purpose is to underscore the importance of the advocates work, provide tips for how to improve practice in this area, and inspire them to better understand women's situations and help them be safe and self-sufficient."
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January 2004
Early Childhood, Domestic Violence, and Poverty: Helping Young Children and Their Families
Publisher(s):This paper contains practical guidelines and policy recommendations for pediatric health settings, early childhood programs, family support providers, police, and domestic violence agencies.
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January 2004
Collaboration, Confidentiality, and Expanding Advocacy
Publisher(s):This document presents information on the importance of collaborating with other agencies to improve culturally competent services to immigrant survivors, on how to collaborate with different agencies, and on how to address problems when working with collaboration.
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January 2004
Your Family and Spam
Publisher(s):This fact sheet contains information for parents about 'spam', or unsolicited commercial (or bulk) email. It describes spam and how spammers get email addresses, the dangers for children, and offers tips for dealing with and avoiding spam
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January 2004
Families are Talking: Keeping Kids Sexually Safe
Publisher(s):"This newsletter provides useful information for parents and caregivers when teaching their children the difference between ""good"" and ""bad"" touch and how to set boundaries to their own bodies."