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References: Trauma-Informed Domestic Violence Services
This list provides bibliographic references for the 2-part VAWnet Special Collection series, Trauma-Informed Domestic Violence Services.
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African-American Women and Abortion
This essay reviews the activism of African-American women in the abortion rights movement, highlighting the past fifty years.
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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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Help Your Child
Publisher(s):Parents are in a critical position to help their children develop healthy relationships and to provide life saving support if their children are in an abusive relationship. This handout offers helpful tips about what parents need to know and how they can be of help.
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Mistreatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Elders
Publisher(s):This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of LGBT elders. Information is provided on the occurrence of abuse, isolation as a risk factor, issues affecting help seeking, and tips for working with LGBT elders.
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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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Safer Sex for Trans Bodies
Publisher(s): This is a safer sex guide for trans and gender expansive people and their partners that seeks to address the need for relatable and respectful resources on safer sex. It explores terms, boundaries/consent, safer sex tools, and sexuality during and after transitioning.
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Finding A Common Language: A Quiz of Essential Vocabulary for Working with the LGBT Community
Publisher(s):This quiz includes definitions to match to sexual orientation and gender identity terms. Answer key included.
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Victimization of Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury or Other Disabilities: A Fact Sheet for Friends and Families
Publisher(s):This fact sheet includes information about why people with traumatic brain injury are vulnerable to victimization and how to help those who are victimized.
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Create a Teen Safety Plan
Publisher(s):This handout assures teens who experience abuse that abuse is not their fault and provides guidance to young people on developing a safety plan and seeking support.
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Questions and Answers: Victims of Human Trafficking, T Nonimmigrant Status
Publisher(s):This webpage discusses the T Nonimmigrant Status (T Visa) which is set aside for those who are or have been victims of human trafficking and are willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of acts of trafficking.
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Understanding Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Assault
Publisher(s): Dating violence and sexual assault disproportionately affect teens and young adults. Hundreds of thousands of young people are experiencing dating abuse, sexual assault, and stalking every year. This publication from LoveIsRespect offers key considerations for service providers working with teen survivors of dating violence and sexual assault, including barriers to accessing services.