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January 2016
Teaching a People's History
Publisher(s):The Zinn Education Project promotes and supports the teaching of people’s history in middle and high school classrooms across the country.
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- General Material
January 2016
The Art of Healing Trauma
Publisher(s):This document provides information and directions on somatic experiencing and felt sense (e.g. textures, color, and sensations).
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- Training Tools
January 2016
The Ambassador Toolkit: Take Action Against Teen Dating Violence
Publisher(s):This toolkit highlights resources and activities young people can use to spread awareness and start conversations around teen dating violence in their schools and communities. It is also a great tool for educators and community leaders to use in their existing work with youth.
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- General Material
January 2016
Address Confidentiality Programs
Publisher(s):Address Confidentiality Programs (ACPs) are programs administered by individual states enabling victims of domestic violence, and sometimes victims of sexual assault and/or stalking) to keep their current address hidden and use an alternate mailing address for a variety of public and official processes. The specific procedures and qualifications vary by state. The document below outlines the protections of various states' ACPs, the legislation that created or supports these ACPs and other relevant program information.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
January 2016
Historical Trauma
Publisher(s): This video offers an overview of impact of historical trauma on older survivors of abuse.
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January 2016
Headspace
Publisher(s): This mobile app provide meditation and stress relief techniques.
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- General Material
January 2016
Police-Involved Domestic Violence
Publisher(s): This webinar, hosted by Professor Leigh Goodmark, Director of the Gender Violence Clinic at the University of Maryland School of Law, discusses the findings of her investigation into law enforcement-perpetrated domestic violence.
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- General Material
January 2016
Frequently Asked Questions about U.S. Federal Laws and Confidentiality for Survivors
Publisher(s):This piece addresses common confidentiality questions about several U.S. federal laws that may impact survivors. It highlights key confidentiality and privacy provisions in the 2013 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act and the 2010 reauthorization of the Family Violent Prevention Services Act.
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- NRCDV Publications
December 2015
What steps can survivors take to repair credit damaged by abusers?
Publisher(s): Research indicates that financial abuse is experienced in 98% of abusive relationships. NRCDV's January 2016 TA Question of the Month explores what survivors can do to repair their credit.
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December 2015
Tax Deal Makes Permanent Key Improvements to Working-Family Tax Credits
Publisher(s):This report discusses the bipartisan tax deal that permanently extends key improvements in the CTC and the EITC that were slated to expire after 2017.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
December 2015
Domestic Violence and the Holidays: Beyond Resolutions, Envisioning Your Future
Publisher(s):As we naturally reflect on the year that has passed, questions may arise about how to set and achieve life goals and envision the short- and long-term future. This Technical Assistance Guidance explores the New Year’s holiday as an opportunity for domestic violence programs to engage in positive visioning with advocates and survivors.
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December 2015
Identifying and Preventing Gender Bias in Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Publisher(s): This guidance document from the U.S. Department of Justice is intended to reflect and further the department’s partnership with the police leaders, line officers and detectives who work to ensure that policing is free from bias and to uphold the civil and human rights of the communities they serve. Also included are a summary of the guidance and press release from Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch.