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This article discusses the importance of work environment in the development of vicarious trauma problems for domestic and sexual violence workers.

This paper describes results from interviews with 55 women across six transitional housing supportive housing programs in a midwestern state. Women's recommendations for transitional housing are discussed.

This page offers example of risk factors for men's perpetration of rape for each socio-ecological level. Examples of common risk factors include alcohol and drug use, emotionally unsupportive family environment, and generally accepting sexually violent behavior.

This guide is specifically directed towards homeless shelters, but it has important information and suggestions that can be used by DV shelters serving transgender individuals.

This issue presents an overview of resources and articles that provide insight to those seeking to understand sexual violence utilizing the public health model.

This resource guide describes a five-phased process of community mobilization, using five key strategies and participatory activities. The goal is to help organizations develop and implement a domestic violence project in their communities. Included here are full color examples of communication materials, a comprehensive community activism course, and planning, monitoring, and documentation tools.

This page, while written for mediators, gives an excellent overview of communication and cultural barriers for Deaf people.

This issue of the NIJ Journal focuses on the topic of intimate partner homicide.

This document has two papers and an inventory of organizations and initiatives that engage men in VAW prevention. These resources were prepared for a sub-regional training workshop.

This toolkit provides facts about emergency contraception for rape survivors, tools and strategies to assess the need for increased access, and four strategies to increase access. The four strategies discussed are legislation, administrative efforts, litigation and voluntary efforts. Samples, survivor stories and additional resources are also included.

This much-needed handbook includes basic information about domestic violence, theological reflections, referral resources, and concrete suggestions for a compassionate Christian response to abuse in the home.

This is a guide for promoting public education in rural and Native American communities.