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Compilation Of The Social Security Laws
Publisher(s):This webpage provides the actual statutory language that describes uses of grants under the Social Security Act, for IDAs under the TANF program.
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Latinas and Sexual Violence
Publisher(s):This fact sheet addresses cultural and linguistic considerations for improving outreach into Latin@ communities with a special focus on Latinas. It promotes greater awareness of the barriers to services that Latina victims face and tools for removing those barriers.
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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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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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Women of Color VOICES: Volume 1, Issue 1
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'On the Road:' Learning From the Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence
Featuring Women of Color-led Initiatives: A Site Visit with Spirits of Hope Coalition
Poems: My Innocence & Counting
Survivor Advocacy in the Digital Age
Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse: Addressing Survivors' Concerns for Their Pets
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Latina Portrait: Latina Queer Women in Chicago
Publisher(s):In 2006 the board of directors of Amigas Latinas initiated the Proyecto Latina: Descubriéndonos survey project in order to document and make known the unique experiences and challenges that Latina LGBTQQ women face in Metropolitan Chicago. This report documents the key findings from the project.
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529 Plans: Questions and Answers
Publisher(s):A 529 Savings Plan, named after the corresponding IRS code, is an account in which individuals can make after-tax deposits and save for future higher education costs. This page addresses common questions and answers about 529 plans.
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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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Pregnancy and Abuse: How to Stay Safe for Your 9 Months
Publisher(s):This blog post provides a snapshot of statistics on abuse during pregnancy and resources available to pregnant women in abusive relationships.
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LGBTQ Relationships and the Law
Publisher(s):The legal system is an important tool in your safety planning, whether you’re straight or LGBTQ. This short handout provides safety tips for LGBTQ youth for seeking legal assistance and protection.
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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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Labor Trafficking Fact Sheet
Publisher(s):This fact sheet defines labor trafficking, as per the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, the forms of labor trafficking, identification of victims, the impact on the health of victims and information on assisting victims.









