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The Indian Child Welfare Act: A National Law Controlling the Welfare of Indigenous Children
The affect of the situation to indigenous nations, who were losing children by the thousands, was essentially cultural genocide. Exposure of the problem and its causes imposed strong pressure on the United States government to address native child welfare law.
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TANF Education and Training Resources
Publisher(s):This site highlights states that have created successful education and training programs using the TANF program and includes recommendations for federal policies on education and training within the TANF program.
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Creating Sustainable Safety for Battered Women
Publisher(s):Whether we are assessing risks, advocating for an individual, making policies, or evaluating programs, thinking critically and broadly about women’s safety undoubtedly enhances the effectiveness of our work on behalf of battered women.
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Working with a Deaf Survivor: A Resource Guide
This manual provides guidance for domestic violence advocates in working with survivors who are Deaf or hard of hearing. It offers tips for effective communication and collaboration with disability rights advocates and organizations.
For additional resources, see the Vermont NetworkÍs page on Hearing Accommodations.
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Elder Abuse Investigations: Training for Law Enforcement and Other Investigators
Publisher(s): The information in these modules from NCALL will enhance investigative skills, help you work effectively with older victims, and provide you with tools that can help keep victims safe and hold offenders accountable.
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Safe Havens Mapping Project
Publisher(s): The Safe Havens Mapping Project is a searchable directory for pets of those experiencing domestic violence, created and managed by the Animal Welfare Institute.
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Domestic Violence-Related Deaths in Maryland
Publisher(s):This page provides recent information and graphics on individuals who died in Maryland as a result of domestic violence.
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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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When Push Comes to Shove...It's No Longer Love (Abbreviated Version)
Publisher(s):This is an abbreviated version of the video about teen dating violence in the Jewish community that is part of Jewish Women International's "When Push Comes to Shove...It's No Longer Love" program.
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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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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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What do we know about domestic violence within immigrant communities?
Publisher(s):This document offers fully-cited statistics and talking points on domestic violence within immigrant communities.









