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Abused man

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Domestic violence refers to a range of abusive behaviors which occur within intimate relationships. Determining the exact proportion of male victims is difficult because they may be more reluctant to come forward and report it. This poem features the story of a male survivor of domestic violence.
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Head Start Trauma Smart: Creating Trauma-Informed Head Start Communities

HSTS is an early childhood trauma intervention model created by Crittenton Childrens Center in Kansas City, MO. It is designed to support young children as well as, the parents and teachers who love and care about them. HSTS promotes the development of systemic trauma awareness in Head Start communities, teaching resiliency and practical lifelong coping skills.
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Indiana Domestic Violence Fatality Review Report 2009-2010

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In the two-year period of 2009-2010, 116 women, children and men died in Indiana when domestic abuse escalated to lethal levels of violence. The goal of this report is to publicly acknowledge these deaths, learn from them, and implement strategies designed to prevent future violence.
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Organizing Men to Stop Men’s Violence Against Women: A Possible Five-Step Plan

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The author of this document serves as a spokesperson for the National Organization for Men Against Sexism. He provides suggestions for how to actively engage men in violence prevention work using five concrete steps.
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Violence Prevention for Families of Young Children

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Designed for parents and caretakers, this booket describes the power of learning in early childhood, suggests principles to teach children that promote violence prevention, and provides skills for anger management and problem solving.
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Tips for Allies of Transgender People

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The page includes a list of tips for anyone working to become a better ally to transgender people. The list is not exhaustive and cannot include all the "right" things to do or say because often there is no one "right" answer to every situation.
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You have a Right to Be Free from Violence in Your Home, Questions and Answers for Immigrant and Refugee Women

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Available in eight languages, this brochure presents information on domestic violence, and on actions immigrant and refugee women survivors can take to protect themselves. The brochure also answers questions related to survivorsÍ immigration and public assistance eligibility
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A Teen's Guide to Safety Planning

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This document from LoveIsRespect offers a safety plan template for teens experiencing dating violence.
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Multilingual Materials By Language

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This page lists multilingual materials for victims and advocates sorted by language.
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In Our Own Voice: African American Stories of Oppression, Survival and Recovery in Mental Health Systems

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This guide provides historical highlights regarding African-American survivors and mental health treatment in America; explores the themes shared in the collected oral histories; provides strategies for using history projects as a tool for personal and community healing and social change; and includes resources to assist you in starting your own history project.
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Supporting Survivors of Dating Violence in our Faith Communities

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This webinar series was designed for advocates and faith leaders (clergy and lay) to participate in together. This webinar focused on how to support victims of dating violence.
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Stop Abuse for Every (SAFE) Teen Act (S. 1447/H.R. 2689): Teen Dating Violence is an Education Issue

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This 2-page document summarizes information about the “Stop Abuse for Every Teen Act” or SAFE Teen Act designed to help schools play an important role in preventing teen dating violence.