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January 2017
State Minimum Wages
Publisher(s):This table lists the states with minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage. State wage amounts are also provided.
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- NRCDV Publications
January 2017
How can victim advocates utilize self-assessment tools as an empowerment strategy in practice?
Publisher(s):In NRCDV's January 2017 TA Question of the month, Casey Keene explores the value of self-assessment in survivors' paths to healing and offers a few self-assessment tools.
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- NRCDV Publications
January 2017
Victim-Defined Safety Planning: A Summary
Publisher(s): Victim perspectives and priorities determine the strategies, objectives, and direction of victim-defined safety plans. The essential role of advocacy is to offer information, analysis, and resources – to work in partnership with victims to strengthen their plans. This resources discusses safety as a broad concept and provides information for advocates on how to engage in comprehensive safety planning to better meet victims’ needs.
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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
Financial Assets and Income
Publisher(s):This report provides an analysis of income inequality, the effects of lack of income and savings, and access to revolving credit. Policy recommendations are made with respect to individual development accounts and retirement savings.
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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
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.
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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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- Training Tools
January 2017
The Crime of Domestic Violence Roll-Call Video
Publisher(s): These informational videos educate law enforcement about domestic violence and how to respond to domestic violence calls.
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- Training Tools
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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- Training Tools
January 2017
Response to Stalking Report Review Checklist
Publisher(s): This checklist helps to ensure that law enforcement officers adequately respond to and adequately report cases of stalking.
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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.









