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July 2014
The Importance of Understanding Trauma-Informed Care and Self-Care for Victim Service Providers
Publisher(s): This document provides recommendations on recognizing and understanding the impact of trauma on survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
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- NRCDV Publications
July 2014
How can I support pregnant survivors accessing services?
Publisher(s): That there are many ways advocates can help improve birth related outcomes for pregnant survivors accessing services. NRCDV's July 2014 TA Question of the Month offers insight on how to do so.
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July 2014
Mind Over Media: Developing healthy relationships
Publisher(s):This fact sheet examines the extent and effect of media exposure on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, particularly in the form of television and computer games.
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- NRCDV Publications
June 2014
How can I enhance the capacity of college students to respond to sexual assault?
Publisher(s): NRCDV's June 2014 TA Question of the Month addresses ways in which college students can enhance their capacity to prevent and respond to sexual violence on campus.
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- Training Tools
June 2014
Screening for Human Trafficking: Guidelines for Administering the Trafficking Victim Identification Tool
Publisher(s):Contents include The Purpose and Limitations of Screening; Tips for Conducting Interviews; Frequently Asked Questions; Advice on Using the Trafficking Victim Identification Tool (TVIT); TVIT long and short versions; Training and Other Resources, and; Definitions of Human Trafficking in the United States.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
June 2014
How to Answer Tough Questions About Elder Abuse
Publisher(s):This booklet is designed as a reference for organizations when responding to inquiries about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
June 2014
Helping to End Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This generic brochure is designed to be used or adapted by local programs, state DV/SA coalitions, educators, allied professionals, and the general public to raise awareness of how individuals and the community can help end domestic violence.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
June 2014
Finding Safety and Support
Publisher(s):This generic brochure is designed to be used or adapted by local programs, state DV/SA coalitions, educators, allied professionals, and the general public to raise awareness of helping resources for victims experiencing domestic violence.
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- General Material
June 2014
Eight Things Everyone Should Know About Sexual Abuse & Sexual Offending
Publisher(s):This fact sheet answers some of the following questions: Can sex offenders be cured? Does sex offender treatment really work?
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- General Material
- Training Tools
June 2014
Responding to Transgender Victims of Sexual Assault
Publisher(s):This guide provides practical information supported by the experiences of transgender survivors and some specific challenges that victim service providers may encounter.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
June 2014
Violence and Trauma in the Lives of Transgender Older Adults
Publisher(s): This webinar shares available data and service implications of working with transgender older adults who are often hesitant or unwilling to access care, live with higher rates of mental and physical health conditions, need the sensitivity of both trauma- and trans-informed providers, and who may need support with key social and interpersonal skills to effectively receive the care and services they need.
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- General Material
June 2014
Representing Victims of Intimate Partner Violence Connected with the Military: A Handbook for Civil Attorneys
Publisher(s):Victims of intimate partner violence who are military service members, veterans, or partners of service members or veterans, often have specific legal issues related to the military. Attorneys who are unconnected to the military must understand those issues or run the risk not only of inadequate representation, but also of increasing danger to their clients. While resources on legal representation of service members and/or veterans exist, this handbook specifically addresses additional considerations for attorneys when representing military-related victims/survivors: