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Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter for Nonprofits
Publisher(s): Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion as organizational values is a way to intentionally make space for positive outcomes to flourish, whether in the nonprofit capacity building or public policy spheres. This webpage from the National Council of Nonprofits explores why racial equity needs to be centered in all aspects of our work, and offers resources and tools for practice and discussion within nonprofit organizations.
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The Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005
Publisher(s):This fact sheet describes changes to the VAWA Act and lays out new provisions in the Act.
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An Introduction to Emotion Coaching
Publisher(s): This blog post explores how parents can help their children navigate their feelings through emotion coaching.
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Background Reading: DV, Trauma & Mental Health
Publisher(s):This list compiled by the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health provides recommended background readings for anyone interested in learning more about domestic violence, trauma, and mental health.
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Empowering Teens in Relationships: Respect & Bodily Autonomy for All
Publisher(s): In the U.S., one in three teens experiences dating violence (TDV) – meaning their partner uses behaviors like physical violence, gaslighting, digital harassment, and stalking to gain and maintain control over them. This resource is designed to help parents, caregivers, community members, and professionals support and empower teens by exploring the under-recognized intersection between violence prevention and body liberation and providing dozens of suggestions for a variety of situations.
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Breaking the Mould
Publisher(s):This website provides resources for primary schools to examine the impact of gender stereotypes and challenge gender norms.
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Healing Youth Alliance: Trauma-Informed Training
Publisher(s):This course will teach pastors, educators, families and young adults to recognize signs of trauma in youth and empower them to respond in ways that will begin to create a pathway for healing.
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Clinical Protocol: Victims of Abuse
Publisher(s):This sample clinical protocol describes how the clinic works with patients who are suspected of being victims of abuse.
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Tipping the Scales: The Resilience Game
Publisher(s): This interactive online game explores how the choices we make can help children and the community as a whole become more resilient in the face of serious challenges.
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A System Framework for Creating, Supporting, and Sustaining Trauma-Informed Schools
Publisher(s):This framework illustrates why becoming “trauma-informed” should be an essential component of the overall mission of our education system.
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Child Welfare Trauma Training Toolkit
Publisher(s):This toolkit supports caseworkers, supervisors, and all other levels of the child welfare workforce in implementing trauma-informed knowledge and skills in their daily interactions, professional services and organizational culture.
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Self-Care Self-Assessment Checklists and Measures
This page offers various self-assessment checklists and measures to examine different aspects of ones current wellbeing. A link to a PDF file is provided for each of the measures/checklists.









