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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 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.

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.

This document, from the Canadian National Clearinghouse on Family Violence, summarizes the results of studies by researchers that have examined the abuse of men by their female partners in heterosexual relationships. The document discusses both physical violence and non-physical forms of abuse.

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

Bless Our Children is a powerful video that tells the story of one congregation's efforts to include sexual abuse prevention in their children's religious education. The study guide for the video provides a case study approach on child abuse prevention education in a local church, practical methods to educate parents and teachers, strategies to address possible resistance to implementing prevention education, and actual classroom examples.

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

This fact sheet provides current information, charts and statistics on rural housing, people with disabilities and immigrant families. Available from: Contact NRCDV at 800-537-2238.

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.

This documents provides an overview of fatality review, highlighting how this tool may help reduce intimate partner homicide.