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November 2017
'Invisible No More' Examines Police Violence Against Minority Women
Publisher(s): This article highlights an interview with author Andrea J. Ritchie, who wrote Invisible No More: Police Violence Against Black Women and Women of Color. Ritchie describes some of the ways in which women of color experience police violence.
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November 2017
Gender Bias in Sexual Assault Response and Investigation
Publisher(s):This 4-part bulletin series explores gender bias, both explicit and implicit, and the resulting stereotypes and attitudes that can influence the professional response to, and investigation of, sexual assault.
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November 2017
Protocolo para la Identificación y Atención de Mujeres Víctimas/Sobrevivientes de Violencia de Género en Situaciones de Desastres
Publisher(s): This protocol, in Spanish, is designed to offer guidance to professionals working in disaster response to identify, assist and refer victims and survivors of gender-based violence to the appropriate services and resources. El propósito principal de este protocolo, es proveer una guía que facilite al personal que trabaja en situaciones de desastre el identificar, atender y referir a víctimas/so-brevivientes de violencia de género a las organizaciones pertinentes.
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November 2017
20 Stories
Publisher(s): Based on the work of Dr. Elizabeth Bates from the University of Cumbria, this video highlights the experiences of male survivors of domestic violence. All voices included in the video are those of volunteers at the University of Cumbria who are reading out the actual and authentic comments provided by those male victims of domestic abuse who responded to a survey she ran during 2017.
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November 2017
HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet
Publisher(s):This resource includes the causes and symptoms of AIDS, as well as how to test for and diagnose HIV.
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November 2017
Domestic Issues Creating Hardships for Low-Income Utility Customers
Publisher(s): Establishing and maintaining utility service can be a significant challenge for many average American families. This document from the Low Income Energy Assistance Program discusses the importance of protections for utility customers who are experiencing domestic violence and explores protections in different states across the United States.
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November 2017
By & For: The Unique Services, Experiences, and Approaches of LGBTQ Domestic Violence and Anti-Violence Agencies
Publisher(s): This report outlines the findings of a study with 24 LGBTQ culturally-specific domestic violence and anti-violence agencies across the country. The study examined the unique services and approaches of programs that are “by & for” LGBTQ communities.
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- Training Tools
October 2017
VAWA Confidentiality and Protections for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This webinar provides information to judges and court staff about how state court proceedings and federal VAWA confidentiality protections intersect.
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October 2017
2017 Race for Results: Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children
Publisher(s): This KIDS COUNT policy report explores the intersection of children, opportunity, race and immigration, and examines barriers facing children in immigrant families.
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October 2017
Taxpayers Who are Victims of Domestic Abuse Should Know Their Rights
Publisher(s): Domestic abuse often includes control over finances, and important part of managing finances is understanding one’s tax rights. This page from the IRS offers information about survivors' rights when filing their taxes.
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October 2017
10 Tips for Wireless Home Network Security
Publisher(s):This article provides recommendations for improving the security of your home wireless network, such as changing default administrator passwords, using encryption, changing the default SSID, and enabling firewalls on each computer and the router.
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October 2017
Building Students’ Resilience on the Bus
Publisher(s): This article provides six strategies bus drivers can use to support students’ emotional self-regulation.









