Research & Statistics Content Topic Results

The guide is offered in chapters and numeric sections and covers the basics of counting unsheltered homeless people, counting unsheltered people in public places, counts based on use of non-shelter services and sample data collection instruments. Advocates in search of a basic background on the topic should start with Chapter 2. Note: The guide is not offered as a method for counting sheltered people but does reference Martha Burt's Practical Methods for Counting the Homeless: A Manual for State and Local Jurisdictions as a resource for counting sheltered homeless people.

This document presents an overview of gender-based violence in Latin America and examines good practice interventions to prevent such violence in four sectors: justice, health, education, and multi-sectoral approaches.

This issue focuses on the intersection between sexual victimization and homeless youth, and provides an overview of research on this topic area.

This document provides an overview of current efforts involving men in the prevention of violence against women. This document discusses men role in prevention, what is effective, and cultural issues and considerations in working with men.

The report describes and recommends practices including collaboration, training, and screening/referral.

This resource is designed to help public policy officials, health care professionals, and other pertinent professionals understand how rape in America is measured, what the numbers mean, and what the limitations are of existing research.

Teleconference facilitated by Allison Randall of the National Network to End Domestic Violence. The collection of associated articles address the numerous complex difficulties victims of domestic violence face in obtaining and maintaining housing.

This manual offers interactive exercises on understanding and responding to abuse in later life.

The paper provides policy recommendations for strengthening the Act's response to victims of sexual violence, including core services for victims.

This report outlines the history of rape shield laws and delineates the types of shield laws in all 50 states. The author analyzes the serious gaps in these laws and critiques the continued admission of evidence of complainants' sexual history.

 

This call was held to assist domestic violence and sexual assault providers to better understand the provisions under HIPAA and their application to advocacy programs that have relationships with health care facilities.