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July 1997
Parental Influence on Children's Socialization to Gender Roles
Publisher(s):This article describes how the strongest influence on gender role development occurs within the family setting, suggesting that an androgynous gender role orientation may be more beneficial to children than teaching adaptation to binary gender roles.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
January 1997
The New Welfare Law: Child Support Enforcement
Publisher(s):Provides a brief overview of family violence issues in the context of child support enforcement and the establishment of paternity, including the identification of key issues for states and Indian Tribes.
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- General Material
January 1997
Juvenile Sexual Aggression Fact Sheet
Publisher(s):This fact sheet highlights statistics from the current body of research on juvenile sexual aggression.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
January 1997
The New Welfare Law: State Implementation and Use of the Family Violence Option
Publisher(s):This paper explores the impact of implementing the U.S. federal welfare law, PRWORA of 1996. It looks at how the use of the FVO and the federal block grant program, TANF, might effect battered women and their children.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
October 1996
The New Welfare Law: Implications for Battered Women, Introduction to the Law
Publisher(s):Provides basic introduction to the U.S. federal welfare law, PRWORA of 1996 - provides information about this "welfare law" and its potential effects on battered women and their children.
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- General Material
September 1996
The Relationship Between Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
Publisher(s):Cites surveys and reports published between 1987 and 1996, briefly describing: what is domestic violence; what is child abuse; how does domestic violence affect children; and similarities/correlations between domestic violence and/or child abuse.
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- General Material
August 1996
Order from the Attorney General: Final Specification of Community Programs Necessary for Protection of Life or Safety Under Welfare Reform Legislation
Publisher(s):This publication contains the final version of the Attorney Generals Order that is issued pursuant to sections 401 and 411 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The Order specifies the types of community programs, services, or assistance for which all immigrants remain eligible regardless of status.
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- General Material
January 1996
Unlocking the Door, A Call to Action
Publisher(s):This resources addresses: homeownership and access to capital, battered women, housing discrimination, minority women, housing and community design, displaced homemakers, rural women, homeless women, older women, welfare reform, public housing, housing for women with disabilities and service enriched housing.
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- General Material
January 1996
Including Race in Feminist Theory
This article discusses feminist theory and practice as it relates to race. Describes the interlocking nature of oppression - incorporating race, gender, and class to develop a fuller understanding of discrimination.
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- General Material
January 1996
Domestic Violence: A Focus Guide for Clergy and Religious Leaders
Publisher(s):Includes suggestions for worship (w/model sermon), adapted Power & Control and Equality wheels which relate various components to Bible scripture, and suggestions for creating a helpful environment to respond to domestic violence within the congregation.
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- General Material
January 1996
Where Do the Batterer Intervention Programs Fit In?
This article describes answers to the questions "What do we do with the men?" and "Will batterer programs stop male violence?" Includes recommendations for minimum standards for batterer programs, and emphasizes the importance of a coordinated community response.
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- General Material
January 1996
Self-Care Assessment Worksheet
Publisher(s):This self-assessment checklist includes sections on physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and professional self-care and balance.