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January 2019
Data Breaches & Victim Service Providers: Considerations for Developing Effective Policies
Publisher(s): This page from NNEDV's Safety Net Project outlines considerations for programs to discuss in order to best manage data and create solid data breach policies that prioritize survivor safety and privacy.
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January 2019
U Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide for Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Judges, and Other Government Agencies
Publisher(s): This resource guide explains the eligibility and benefits of the U visa for victims of eligible crimes and the T Visa for victims of trafficking. It also provides information about the role that law enforcement or other agencies may have in the issuance of certifications.
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January 2019
Why Faith Matters: Responding to Sexual Violence and Abuse: A Handbook for Advocates and Allies
Publisher(s): Spirituality and religion may be essential aspects of a victim's/ survivor's life and identity. This handbook, written for advocates, addresses key questions and issues that may arise in the aftermath of sexual violence and abuse and offers ways for advocates and allies to support survivors.
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January 2019
What You Need to Know if a Child is Being Abused or Neglected
Publisher(s): An introductory pamphlet that includes basic information about child abuse, addresses common questions, and provides additional resources. Ideal for distribution to clergy, laity and volunteers in churches and synagogues.
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January 2019
Re-Centering: Indiana's Movement to Ground Domestic Violence Programs in Survivor-Defined Success
Publisher(s):Beginning in the fall of 2016, the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic embarked in a a multi-year process of re-centering Indiana’s prevention strategies and program services in survivor-defined needs in order to examine what types of programs and services were most valued, what needs were unmet, and how communities could reduce violence by increasing safety and supports for all. This document discusses the findings from this project and offers guidance for moving forward.
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- Training Tools
January 2019
Judicial Toolkit: Resources on Technology Abuse for Judges and Judicial Officers
Publisher(s): Geared towards judges and judicial officers, this toolkit explores how technology is misused in the context of abuse, with guides and quizzes on the most popular technologies and how they function, as well as how judges can lead their communities in addressing technology in the courts.
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January 2019
Illustrating Our Prevention Story
Publisher(s): This Prevention Storybook represents the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence's attempt to wrap their arms around prevention learnings from the past ten years. The storybook outlines ICADV's rationale and framework for prevention and details successful prevention strategies throughout Indiana.
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January 2019
Strategies for Supporting Bicultural and Bilingual Staff
Publisher(s): It is important to provide meaningful access to services for all survivors, including taking steps to ensure access for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). This Technical Assistance Bulletin offers strategies for supporting bicultural and bilingual staff.
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January 2019
Respect Women: Preventing Violence Against Women
Publisher(s): This document from the World Health Organization outlines risk and protective factors for violence against women and outlines prevention strategies.
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January 2019
The Governance Gap: Examining Diversity and Equity in Nonprofit Boards of Directors
Publisher(s): The overall lack of diversity in the nonprofit sector is a well-known issue. This report from KOYA Leadership Partners aims to provide an overview of the current state of diversity on boards and offer actionable steps that boards can take, starting today, to increase diversity and inclusion.
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January 2019
What Does "Be a Man" Really Mean?
Publisher(s): The current standards and expectations of manhood have an undeniable impact on our relationships and our society. Inspired by the courage and vulnerability of women and survivors in the #metoo movement, speaker Mazin Jamal shares his struggles with manhood, mistakes he's made, and the steps he's taking to learn and grow in this TED Talk.
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January 2019
Teen Dating Violence Among Latin@ Youth: Research-Based Facts
Publisher(s): To provide insight into the experience of teen dating violence (TDV) for Latin@ youth, Casa de Esperanza reviewed 10 years (2008-2017) of academic research that examines TDV with exclusively Latin@ samples. This review revealed a wide range of rates on the prevalence of TDV among Latin@ youth and identified a growing body of research that examines several potential individual and family level risk and protective factors.









