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November 2014
Recourse for Trafficked Native Women in the Duluth Harbor
Publisher(s): In this article, the author first discusses how Native women, girls, and boys have been sold for sex on ships in the Duluth Port in Minnesota, an issue she previously wrote about in a report entitled "Garden of Truth: The Prostitution and Trafficking of Native Women in Minnesota."
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
November 2014
Domestic Violence and the Holidays: Promoting Wellness and Managing Stress
Publisher(s):National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health (NCDVTMH)
This Technical Assistance Guidance is intended to help domestic violence programs create the organizational support needed to better respond to the wellness needs of shelter staff during the holiday season.
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- General Material
November 2014
2014 Protected Innocence Challenge: A Legal Framework of Protection for the Nation's Children
Publisher(s):This full report includes an introduction to the Challenge, Map of State Grades, 2014 Legislative Advancements, Protected Innocence Legislative Framework Methodology, and a number of issue briefs.
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- Training Tools
November 2014
How to Support a Colleague Victim of Domestic or Sexual Violence
Publisher(s):This video is part of the "See the Signs, Speak Out" series on starting conversations in the workplace about domestic and sexual violence.
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- General Material
November 2014
Job Applicant Credit Check Laws: Tips for Job Applicants and Employees
Publisher(s):What questions may be asked about your background; use of background reports; what to do if the employer finds something negative in your background; and where to go for help.
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- General Material
November 2014
Teen Dating Violence: How Peers Can Affect Risk & Protective Factors
Publisher(s): This Research in Brief report from the National Institute of Justice examines the theme of how “peers and the contexts in which peers interact can contribute to their risk for and protection against dating violence.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
October 2014
How can my program be responsive to the needs of runaway and homeless youth?
Publisher(s): Nearly one in five young people in the United States runaway from homes before the time they reach the 18 years of age. NRCDV's November 2014 TA Question of the Month offers strategies for addressing the needs of these youth.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2014
WEBINAR: Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence and Economic Factors
Publisher(s):Family Violence Prevention and Services Program (FVPSA), Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This webinar focused on the intersection of intimate partner violence (IPV), economic abuse, and poverty. Speakers provided an overview of the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, explored the intersection between economic factors and IPV, and discussed policy implications.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2014
WEBINAR: Intersection of Domestic Violence & Poverty
Publisher(s):Family Violence Prevention and Services Program (FVPSA), Office of Community Services Administration for Children and Families (OCS), National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This webinar explored the intersection of poverty, domestic violence, and economic security. Important considerations for domestic violence survivors, including strategies to strengthen the safety net for survivors in need, were explored. Resources were shared about financial literacy, asset building, credit repair, and economic empowerment.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2014
WEBINAR: Enhancing Safe Access to Child Support
Publisher(s):This webinar provided an overview of OCSE produced domestic violence resources - including fact sheets, desk cards, and online training materials - promoting safe access to child support.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2014
WEBINAR: Celebrating the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) 30th Anniversary
Publisher(s):This commemorative webinar celebrates the far-reaching impact of FVPSA, the first Federal commitment to creating a pathway to safety for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
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- General Material
October 2014
Incorporating Racial Equity into Criminal Justice Reform
Publisher(s): This briefing paper highlights trends in racial disparities in the criminal justice system, discusses how such disparities impact communities of color and concludes with relevant information on best practices for reducing racial disparity.