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Coaching Boys into Men Playbook
Publisher(s):This Playbook provides "teach-easy" tactics and teachable moments to illustrate ways coaches can role model and promote healthy choices and relationships among youth.
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Medical Providers' Guide to Managing the Care of Domestic Violence Patients within a Cultural Context
Publisher(s):This manual recognizes the impact of culture on patient-doctor communication, particularly when discussing domestic violence. The manual provides guidelines for health care providers to effectively screen culturally diverse patients for domestic violence.
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Identifying Whether an Interpreter is Needed and Tips for Working with an Interpreter
Publisher(s):This tip sheet presents information on how to determine if a client needs an interpreter and provides tips on working with interpreters to communicate effectively with clients. It also provides guidelines on assessing the interpreter's knowledge of the Code of Professional Responsibility and on assessing the interpreter's skill to interpret the information accurately.
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National Survey of Teen Dating Violence Laws
Publisher(s):Each state treats young victims of dating abuse differently, but not all ways are equal. loveisrespect conducted a nationwide review of state laws and found common trends, both positive and negative, that directly impact the protection of teens.
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Sisters Helping Sisters to Thrive: The Women’s Collective Model
Publisher(s): The purpose of this document is to contribute to the growing body of knowledge of effective models for addressing the comprehensive needs of women and girls of color living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS in the United States and beyond.
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Supporting Victims and Survivors of Faith: Elder Abuse and Faith
Publisher(s): This webinar explores what advocates need to know about aging in America, the specificities of elder abuse, and the intersections of elder abuse and faith to give an introduction to and facilitate better support for victims of elder abuse.
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These Arguments Are Often Used Against Victims Of Workplace Harassment. Male Allies Can Help.
Publisher(s): This article unpacks several common victim-blaming myths, explaining why they are harmful and how aspiring allies can respond when confronted with these comments. While the article focuses specifically on workplace harassment, many of the suggestions can be helpful for discussions about other forms of domestic and sexual violence as well.
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Working with Deaf Survivors of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):In this paper, the author describes her experience in learning to become an advocate for Deaf survivors of domestic violence. She emphasizes the importance of both linguistic and cultural competency, and the necessity of key collaborations towards successful advocacy work.
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What Can We Do as Churches to Help Traumatised People?
Publisher(s):This resource provides 8 ways churches can become trauma-informed and support children, young people, adults, and families who are experiencing or have experienced a traumatic event.
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Essential Elements of a Trauma-Informed School System
Publisher(s):This resource provides 10 essential elements to becoming a trauma-informed school system.
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The Importance of a Trauma-Informed Child Welfare System
Publisher(s):This issue brief discusses the importance of cultivating a child welfare system that recognizes and responds appropriately to trauma.
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Reach Hurting Kids Institute
Publisher(s):Reach Hurting Kids Institute is an interdisciplinary team of researchers, mental health professionals, and children’s ministry experts who provide trauma-informed children’s ministry resources that empower the Church to reach the hurting kids in their congregations and communities.









