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Abuse Among Latin@ Elders
Publisher(s):This fact sheet from Esperanza United outlines the scope and risk and protective factors of elder abuse in Latin@ communities.
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The Search for Masculinity
Publisher(s):This series of articles suggests ways to shape positive masculinity in boys when they are surrounded by "rules" of boy life. "We should talk with boys about the reality of gender expectations, and help them brainstorm about how to negotiate this problem."
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Shelter Support Project
Publisher(s):The Shelter Support Project is a supportive resource for people making day-to-day decisions about the management and operation of domestic violence shelter programs. Shelter management resources including articles and model protocols are provided.
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The Politics of Naming
This paper discusses how commonly used definitions of disability can be antithetical to the philosophy and goals of the disability civil rights movement.
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Etiquette Tips for Working with People with Disabilities
Publisher(s):This one-pager offers tips for engaging in respectful interactions with individuals with disabilities.
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Aging with Respect Safety Card
Publisher(s): This safety card provides guidance to health and community professionals on how to talk to patients about any concerning behavior of those around them and encourages early education about emotional, physical, and financial harassment, abuse and neglect.
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Relationships Lessons
Publisher(s):These online learning sessions for young people of various ages explore feelings about relationships, the meaning and responsibilities of being part of a family, circles of friendships, and qualities of good friends.
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Building Accountable Communities
Publisher(s): This YouTube playlist by Barnard Center for Research on Women includes a series of four short videos featuring anti-violence activists in discussions on community accountability and transformative justice.
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Denominational Statements for Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This denominational statements resource is a compilation of information about the official position of major Christian denominations in the U.S. concerning domestic violence. This ever-evolving resource can be searched by religious affiliation, topic, or keyword.
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Effective Victim Interviewing: Helping Victims Retrieve and Disclose Memories of Sexual Assault
Publisher(s): The purpose of a law enforcement interview with a sexual assault victim is to help them: (1) remember details about their sexual assault, and (2) share those details with investigators. The investigator’s role is then to document this information and evaluate it within the context of the entire investigation. This module offers a brief overview of the scientific research on stress, trauma, and memory, as well as the unique dynamics of sexual assault.
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12 Teaching Scenarios: Responding to Rape, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse
Publisher(s):Teaching scenarios used in this self-paced online course are designed for use in groups and classes of all kinds.
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PFLAG National Glossary of Terms
Publisher(s):This glossary contains some working definitions and examples of frequently used (and misused) gender and sexuality terms as a starting point for dialogue and understanding.









