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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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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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January 2016
Can Restorative Practices Address Intimate Partner Violence?
Publisher(s): This paper from the Center for Court Innovation discusses if and how restorative practices can safely and effectively address intimate partner violence. It also outlines the rationale for exploring alternative approaches to addressing intimate partner violence and provides guidelines that practitioners can use to develop relevant policies and principles for these interventions.
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January 2016
Overview of Adult Protective Services
Publisher(s): This video provides an overview of Adult Protective Services and how their investigations differ from a law enforcement investigation.
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January 2016
Headspace
Publisher(s): This mobile app provide meditation and stress relief techniques.
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January 2016
Working with Victims Ages 50-62 Years Old
Publisher(s): This video offers an overview of the unique issues faced by older survivors and the lack of services for victims ages 50-62 years old.
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January 2016
Toolkit: Teens and Media
Publisher(s): This toolkit provides resources to help adults promote safe and positive use of media for youth.
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January 2016
Human Trafficking and the Experiences of Transgender Immigrant Latin@ Survivors
Publisher(s): This presentation from Francesco Duberli of Survivors’ Pathway explores the unique experiences of transgender Latin@ immigrant survivors of human trafficking and the challenging barriers they face when attempting to access services and resources.
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January 2016
Helping Those Released from Family Detention: Asylum Options for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Publisher(s):This webinar series is for attorneys, accredited representatives, domestic and sexual violence advocates, mental health service providers and social workers already familiar with VAWA and U visas to help women and children released from family detention centers.
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January 2016
Sexual Abuse in Later Life
Publisher(s): This video provides an overview of sexual abuse in later life.
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January 2016
There's No One I Can Trust: The Impact of Mandatory Reporting on the Help-Seeking and Wellbeing of Domestic Violence Survivors
Publisher(s): This report summarizes a study of over 3600 domestic violence survivors that examined their experience of mandatory reporting and explored how mandatory reporting affected their help-seeking strategies and overall wellbeing.
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January 2016
U and T Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide for Federal, State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Judges, and Other Government Agencies
Publisher(s):This resource guide explains the eligibility and benefits of a U and T Visa and the role that law enforcement or other agencies may have in the issuance of certifications.









