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January 2017
Turning the Case Upside Down: Rethinking the Art and Science of Suspect Interviews
Publisher(s): This webinar reviews the history of interrogation techniques and discusses the impact of numerous suspect interview/interrogation techniques and the efficacy of these techniques, including substantial research that will assist fact-finders in determining some shortfalls in current interview techniques.
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January 2017
Tips for Safe Social Networking for Teens
Publisher(s): This page from ConnectSafely outlines several internet safety tips for teens that address identity, passwords, sexuality, and more.
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January 2017
Female Condom
Publisher(s):This page discusses the female condom: what it’s made of, how to use it, and where to find it. It includes a video about how to use the female condom, discusses the effectiveness of the condom, and talks about the benefits and disadvantages to using the female condom.
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January 2017
DV & HIV/AIDS Toolkit
Publisher(s):This toolkit aims to provide domestic violence and HIV/AIDS service providers with information and resources to enhance services for persons exposed to HIV/AIDS and domestic violence.
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January 2017
Protection Orders: Special Considerations for Minors
Publisher(s):A protection order (also known as a restraining order) can help protect victims of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from the person being abusive. Minors and their guardians need to know special information in order to secure a protection order. This handout addresses important considerations for protection orders for minors.
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January 2017
Homeownership & Housing
Publisher(s):This report provides an analysis of housing and home ownership, including the gap between white households and households of color, and the need for states to proactively support safe and affordable routes to homeownership.
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January 2017
Native Men’s Gathering: Experiences That Shape Behaviors and Beliefs about Violence Against Women
Publisher(s):This roundtable summary describes the perspectives of American Indian and Alaska Native men who are involved in efforts to end domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking in their communities.
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January 2017
Engaging Latin@ Faith Leaders and Communities to Address Domestic Violence: A Guide for Advocates and Service Providers
Publisher(s): For Latin@ survivors of domestic violence, faith can be particularly critical as both a resource and a barrier to safety. The purpose of this resource is to share some of what Casa de Esperanza has learned over the years about working with and within the Latin@ community.
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January 2017
Minimum Wage Laws in the States
Publisher(s):This websites provides data on the minimum wage in every state in the US.
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January 2017
Ending Gender Bias in the Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):In 2016, the Battered Women’s Justice Project organized a roundtable to continue the national discussion on the identification and prevention of gender bias in the law enforcement response to sexual assault and domestic violence. This report describes the roundtable, summarizes the themes that emerged as well as areas in which opinions varied, and recommends next steps toward implementation of the guidelines.
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January 2017
Working with Sign Language Interpreters for Events
Publisher(s): The Working with Sign Language Interpreters tip sheet provides information on how to find, select, and evaluate sign language interpreters for in-person events.
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January 2017
The Man Box: A Study on Being a Young Man in the US, UK, and Mexico
Publisher(s):The Man Box report examines young men’s attitudes, behaviors, and understandings of manhood.