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January 2016
2016 Adoption Tax Credit Information
Publisher(s):This webpage provides an overview of the Federal Adoption Tax Credit, and provides brief descriptions of qualifying adoption expenses, state adoption tax credits, adoption disruption, dependency tax exemption, and adoption tax credit before finalization.
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January 2016
Building Promising Futures: Guidelines for Enhancing Response of Domestic Violence Programs to Children & Youth
Publisher(s):This discussion paper presents guidelines for consideration to improve the services to and success of children exposed to domestic violence.
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January 2016
Intersections of Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault: National Organizational Advocacy Roundtable
Publisher(s): This report integrates analysis, insight, and expertise from advocates and survivors that can serve as a primer for program design for adult, young adult, and youth victims of trafficking; forge collaborations; expand the field’s knowledge of trauma connected to early victimization; and inform safety, healing, empowerment, and justice.
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- Training Tools
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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- Training Tools
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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- 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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December 2015
Gender-based violence and HIV across the life course: adopting a sexual rights framework to include older women
Publisher(s):Building on sexual rights scholarship, this paper argues for an approach to public health interventions for GBV and HIV that acknowledges older women – their sexuality, sexual agency, and activity – so that health providers and advocates acknowledge and serve older survivors.
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December 2015
Former Oklahoma City Police Officer Found Guilty of Rapes
Publisher(s): This article describes the case of Daniel Holtzclaw, a former police officer in Oklahoma City who was accused of raping thirteen women while on duty over a 6-month period and was ultimately convicted on 18 counts of rape and sexual assault.
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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.
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December 2015
Tribal Law and Order Act
Publisher(s):The Tribal Law and Order Act became law on July 29, 2010.
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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.









