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February 2017
Mapping Transgender Equality in the United States
Publisher(s): To help make sense of the policy landscape in the states for LGBT people, and transgender people specifically, "Mapping Transgender Equality in the United States" looks at legal equality for transgender people across the country.
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- General Material
February 2017
HIV and the LGBT Community
Publisher(s):This informational guide reviews issues regarding LGBTQ identity and the intersections between HIV impact and racial, sexual, and gender identities. It explores some of the policy work being done by the HRC to end the epidemic.
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- General Material
February 2017
Evidence Checklists For Work With Immigrant Survivors
Publisher(s):These checklists are designed to assist attorneys and advocates prepare for a variety of legal cases on behalf of immigrant survivors.
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- Training Tools
February 2017
Polyvictimization in Later Life
Publisher(s): The training addresses the context of polyvictimization; victims and perpetrators of polyvictimization; best practices to work with older adults affected by polyvictimization using trauma-informed, ethical, and culturally appropriate practices; and the latest research and best practices to serve this population.
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- General Material
February 2017
Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Children Exposed to Violence and Childhood Trauma
Publisher(s): This toolkit provides tools and resources to assist law enforcement agencies in building or enhancing effective operational responses to children exposed to violence.
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- General Material
January 2017
National Forum on Body-Worn Cameras and Violence Against Women
Publisher(s): These documents compile the deliberations and considerations of the IACP National Forum on Body-Worn Cameras and Violence Against Women, a multidisciplinary, national forum on creating effective victim-centered body-worn camera policies and programs for law enforcement.
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- Training Tools
January 2017
Shining Light on the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: A Toolkit to Build Understanding
Publisher(s):This toolkit is a resource for multidisciplinary professionals, policy makers, volunteers, faith communities, and others involved in anti-trafficking work. It provides information on a variety of topics related to human trafficking with a specific focus on mentoring for commercial sexual exploitation victims.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
January 2017
PAATH15: Combating Human Trafficking Along Route 15
Publisher(s):In observance of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, NRCDV highlighted the work of PAATH15, a Human Trafficking Response Team providing direct services to victims along Route 15, which runs through Pennsylvania from Maryland to New York.
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January 2017
Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies Academic Program Year 2010-2011
Publisher(s):This summary of information was taken from self-assessments conducted by Military Service Academies (MSA) in the school year 2015-2016, measuring the outcomes of prevention and response efforts within the military.
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January 2017
Teen Dating Violence: NIJ-Funded Research
Publisher(s):This webpage includes links to various NIJ-funded research studies examining the nature, characteristics and extent of dating violence.
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- General Material
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.