Research & Statistics Content Topic Results
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
March 2005
Are Heterosexual Men Also Victims of Intimate Partner Abuse?
Publisher(s):VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
The document discusses discrepancies in scholars' interpretations of findings regarding women's use of violence against intimate partners, explains the findings of the research review, and provides recommendations for research and practice.
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- General Material
March 2005
Involuntary Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators: Comparing State Laws
Publisher(s):This paper focuses on three questions: Number of Persons Held Under SVP Laws, Number of Persons Released Under Some Form of Less Restrictive Alternative and SVP Program Costs.
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- General Material
March 2005
The Community Engagement Continuum: Outreach, Mobilization, Organizing and Accountability to Address Violence Against Women in Asian and Pacific Islander Communities
Publisher(s):The Community Engagement Continuum documents a range of innovative community based approaches in the anti-violence movement and clarifies the goals of engagement. This model encourages a more strategic approach to all four levels and offers tools towards realistic step-by-step implementation.
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- General Material
February 2005
Marriage and the TANF Rules: A Discussion Paper
Publisher(s):The paper summarizes the research addressing the effects of TANF on family formation and suggests policies that would neither discourage marriage nor disadvantage children being raised in single-parent families.
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- General Material
January 2005
Ending Men's Violence Against Women
Publisher(s):In this article, the author discusses how men of color, while being marginalized by racism, continue to experience the privileges and the entitlements associated with being a male. The article also discusses how men can become part of the solution.
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- General Material
January 2005
Adult Domestic Violence in Cases of International Parental Child Abduction
Publisher(s):The article concludes with recommendations for research, training, and legislation that may increase safe outcomes for battered mothers and their children.
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- Training Tools
- General Material
January 2005
Keeping Children Safe
Publisher(s):This handbook provides information, education, and guidance to those who want to join the fight against child abuse, as well as those who may need to receive services or support to help stop the cycle of abuse within their own lives and family circles.
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- General Material
January 2005
Services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Victims of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This brochure is intended to assist domestic violence victims who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing increase their knowledge of what types of services are available to them and the importance of their confidentiality when receiving services.
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- General Material
January 2005
Explanatory Report to the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings
Publisher(s):Council of the European Convention provides definitions and information about prevention and protection measures, victims rights, investigation and prosecution, and other international instruments.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
January 2005
Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP)
Publisher(s):Center Against Domestic Violence, Office of Domestic Violence and Emergency Intervention Services, U.S. Department of Social Services of the Human Resources Administration, City of New York
This school-based domestic violence prevention curriculum teaches students to recognize and prevent teen relationship abuse. Lesson plans include a variety of exercises. Parent workshop information and school staff development materials are also included.
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- General Material
January 2005
After the Hurricane: Helping Young Children Heal
Publisher(s):This handout describes the impact of disasters on babies, young children, toddlers, and preschoolers, offering many useful tips for helping to promote healing and resiliency.
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January 2005
The Secret of the Silver Horse
Publisher(s):This resource is an online picture book where children are shown the difference between a good secret and a secret about sexual abuse.