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May 2020
Between Compassion and Accountability: Guidelines for Faith Leaders Responding to People Who Abuse Intimate Partners
Publisher(s): Safe Havens has partnered with Dr. David Adams to develop this guide for faith leaders. This resource is intended to point the way and to give faith leaders confidence that we can offer those who abuse both accountability and the compassion and support they need to end the abuse.
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May 2020
COVID-19 Impact Briefs
Publisher(s): The National Resource Center for Reaching Victims conducted a series of listening sessions to unearth the impact the COVID-19 health crisis is having on underserved victims of crime and better resource the crime victim services field to respond to those needs. This series of impact briefs summarizes key findings.
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May 2020
Addressing Resistance to Domestic and Family Violence Responses in CALD Communities
Publisher(s): This resource highlights the context and forms of resistance to gender equality and prevention of violence against women initiatives in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in Australia. It is designed for those working to prevent or respond to violence against women in migrant and refugee communities.
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- NRCDV Publications
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April 2020
WEBINAR: Addressing the Influences Implicit Biases, Inequities & Historical Trauma Have on Aging Processes for Children of Color
Publisher(s): Trauma and toxic stress often stem from experiences that occur disproportionately in the lives of girls and women, and of girls and women of color in particular. The adultification of African American girls who have histories of trauma has become the manifestation of how the needs of women and girls of color are overlooked and misunderstood. This webinar addresses the impact of implicit biases, inequities and historical trauma on the lives of children of color.
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- NRCDV Publications
April 2020
How do I build relationships and work with communities I’m not part of?
Publisher(s): Building community partnerships is vital to our work – we need each other in order to create the kinds of positive change that will be long-lasting. In NRCDV's April 2020 TA Question of the Month, Mo Lewis from NSVRC explores strategies for building meaningful community relationships.
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April 2020
Sexual Violence Against Women and Children in Indian Country
Publisher(s): This fact sheet from the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center outlines key statistics on Native women's experiences of violence.
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April 2020
Law Enforcement Response to Domestic and Sexual Violence and COVID-19
Publisher(s): On April 23, 2020, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) hosted a Virtual Roundtable on COVID-19 and Law Enforcement Response to Domestic and Sexual Violence. Included is a recording of the virtual roundtable and a compilation of resources, such as webinars, libraries, and lists that were referenced.
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April 2020
Reducing Gender Bias in Sexual Assault Response and Investigation – Part 1
Publisher(s): This webinar series explores the phenomenon of gender bias and the resulting stereotypes and attitudes that can influence the professional response to, and investigation of, sexual assault. Part 1 begins by introducing the concept of implicit bias, and then address key questions about how this can influence sexual assault dynamics and responses.
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April 2020
Reducing Gender Bias in Sexual Assault Response and Investigation – Part 2
Publisher(s): This webinar series explores the phenomenon of gender bias and the resulting stereotypes and attitudes that can influence the professional response to, and investigation of, sexual assault. Part 2 resumes the discussion with an exploration of how gender bias affects victim blaming after the sexual assault.
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- NRCDV Publications
March 2020
What do advocates need to know to help survivors this tax season?
Publisher(s): Tax season can evoke a range of emotions for people, from excitement to anxiety. Frequently, tax time is associated with a tax refund, which can represent the single largest lump sum many families receive in any given year. These refunds can provide a pathway to transition out of poverty and to build wealth. NRCDV's March 2020 TA Question of the Month explores strategies for supporting survivors this tax season.
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March 2020
Preventing and Addressing Intimate Violence when Engaging Dads (PAIVED): Challenges, Successes, and Promising Practices from Responsible Fatherhood Programs
Publisher(s): This report summarizes findings from the Preventing and Addressing Intimate Violence when Engaging Dads (PAIVED) research study, which examined how federal Responsible Fatherhood programs aim to prevent and address intimate partner violence through their fatherhood programming.
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March 2020
Paid Leave Will Help Close the Gender Wage Gap
Publisher(s): This fact sheet outlines the ways in which paid family and medical leave helps women remain in the workforce throughout their careers and helps equalize caregiving.