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"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."

This resource reviews the needs of abused women as mothers, batterers as parents, effects of power and control tactics on mothers, the potential impact of woman abuse on children of different ages, and strategies used by young people to cope with violence in their homes.

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.

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:

This workbook is comprised of two activity modules to help think through designing an IDA with funding from the Assets for Independence program that meets the particular needs of the community.

Series of publications discuss a coordinated systems approach, provide model policy responses to issues impacting children exposed to domestic violence and review confidentiality and information-sharing issues that arise through collaborations.

Shelter supervisors and staff were also interviewed as to their perception of the needs of the shelter residents. Information about the women such as age, residence, education, health, criminal records, public benefits, children and repeated homelessness are detailed in the report. Additionally, factors contributing to the women's homelessness, and recommendations are also provided.

This paper explores three dimensions of audism (individual, institutional, and metaphysical) in further detail.

This article explains how failing to address multiple oppressions of poor women of color jeopardizes the validity and legitimacy of the anti-violence movement.

This article offers insight into how we might tailor sexual violence prevention programs to specifically address issues of re-victimization.

A Family’s Guide to the Child Welfare System was developed through the efforts of many individuals, organizations, and groups. A knowledgeable work group advised on the direction and content of the Guide, as well as on the questions that families want to have answered.

This protocol contains an introduction that outlines the origins and key features of CPS, and recommended policy and procedures. Covered are: individual advocacy strategies, determining if a mandatory report is required, making a mandatory report, reviewing case files, and advocating in court.