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Sexual Violence Content Topic Results

The results displayed below have been grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections - containing our most highly valued resources - then by individual related materials. Refine your search by category, types, author and/or publisher using the options provided. Sort by date published, date added, or alphabetically. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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Child Sex Trafficking on the Internet and the Communications Decency Act

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This issue brief provides information on the Communications Decency Act (CDA) - its immunity provisions, exceptions, and historical legal challenges - and the Tech Communitys self-regulation. Includes recommendations including the open request for the tech community collaboration to combat the issue of child exploitation and trafficking on the Internet.
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Read Reflect Respond: Religious Reflections on Abuse

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This eLearning series series directs Christian pastors to read articles and engage with other eLearners on the topics of recognizing people in need and calling on themes from Biblical texts to respond to victims of abuse.
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Consumers’ Guide to Legal Help

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This site provides a listing of legal assistance resources in each state, accessed by selecting a state from the drop-down menu under “Do You Need to Find Legal Help?” or clicking on the state on the map. Listings include information on legal aid for low-income people and specialized help for those who qualify. Information is also available in Spanish.
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A Guide for Friends, Family and Care Providers of Sexual Violence Survivors Who Have Disabilities

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This 26-page guide contains a general overview of sexual violence information, with special information pertaining to victims with disabilities.
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First Steps: Taking Action Early To Prevent Violence

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The report includes 15 specific recommendations, along with case studies and suggested activities at the individual, family, community, organizational, and policy levels.
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Reasons Why We Can't Profile Sex Offenders

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The author of this article discusses how researchers have developed "typologies" of sex offenders and have focused on describing characteristics of adult and adolescent sex offender, both males and females and that although this information is helpful none of it speaks of erotic development and its connection with the sex disorder or Paraphilia Disorder.
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The Victim's Role in Offender Reentry: A Community Response Manual

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Offers practical suggestions regarding how reentry partners can become involved in assisting victims whose offenders are released, or preparing to be released, to the community.
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Issues Specific to Women (Fact Sheets)

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Women report exposure to many different types of traumatic events, and are especially likely to experience sexual assault in childhood, adulthood, or both. Sexual assault is a type of trauma that often leads to the onset of PTSD for both women and men. Given greater exposure to this type of trauma, women are particularly at risk for PTSD. These fact sheets have information that is specific to women veterans and trauma.
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Sexual Assault Response Team Toolkit: Strangulation

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This toolkit provides a comprehensive set of resources about strangulation in the context of sexual assault. It introduces a model protocol for law enforcement, medical professionals, advocates, and prosecutors.
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Disability Justice & Violence Prevention Resource HUB

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This content hub features webinars, best practice guidance, and other materials produced by the Indiana Abuse Prevention Disability Task Force, all of which is freely available for public use.
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Underserved Teen Victims Initiative: A Case Study Guide

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This guide highlights the campaign activities of each site chosen to participate in the Underserved Teen Victims Initiative program, offering a unique look into each site’s work and celebrates its passion for teen victim outreach.
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Denominational Statements for Domestic Violence

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This denominational statements resource is a compilation of information about the official position of major Christian denominations in the U.S. concerning domestic violence. This ever-evolving resource can be searched by religious affiliation, topic, or keyword.