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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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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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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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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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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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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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January 1996
The Battered Women's Movement: A Brief Overview
Publisher(s):Page 73 from Domestic Violence: A Public Health Education and Resource Guide, this document provides a brief overview of the battered women's movement in the United States.
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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.
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August 1995
The Americans with Disabilities Act Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal
Publisher(s): This checklist is designed to help organizations identify accessibility problems and solutions in existing facilities in order to meet obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The goal of the survey process is to plan how to make an existing facility more usable for people with disabilities.
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- Training Tools
January 1995
Guidelines for Physicians on the Abuse of Women with Disabilities
Publisher(s):This screening guide provides information about the prevalence of abuse among women with disabilities and presents guidelines for health care practitioners for identifying and responding to patents with signs of abuse.
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- Training Tools
January 1995
Minimal Elements of a Domestic Violence Protocol & Implementation of a Domestic Violence Protocol
Publisher(s):This short document provides guidance for the development and implementation of a domestic violence protocol for use within a health care setting.
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January 1995
Forgiveness: The Last Step
Publisher(s):Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune explores the issue of forgiveness for victims/survivors and the theological understanding that forgiveness is the last step in healing. Forgiveness is founded upon justice; only the victim can define when and if they are willing and able to offer forgiveness.