Sexual Violence Content Topic Results
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April 2020
Sexual Difficulties Following Childhood Sexual Abuse and Trauma
Publisher(s):This webinar examines the impact of childhood sexual trauma on adult sexuality, relationships, attachment, and intimacy while exploring trauma-informed approaches to treatment and healing.
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April 2020
Sexual Violence Against Women and Children in Indian Country
Publisher(s): This fact sheet from the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center outlines key statistics on Native women's experiences of violence.
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April 2020
Reducing Gender Bias in Sexual Assault Response and Investigation – Part 1
Publisher(s): This webinar series explores the phenomenon of gender bias and the resulting stereotypes and attitudes that can influence the professional response to, and investigation of, sexual assault. Part 1 begins by introducing the concept of implicit bias, and then address key questions about how this can influence sexual assault dynamics and responses.
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- Training Tools
April 2020
Reducing Gender Bias in Sexual Assault Response and Investigation – Part 2
Publisher(s): This webinar series explores the phenomenon of gender bias and the resulting stereotypes and attitudes that can influence the professional response to, and investigation of, sexual assault. Part 2 resumes the discussion with an exploration of how gender bias affects victim blaming after the sexual assault.
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April 2020
Law Enforcement Response to Domestic and Sexual Violence and COVID-19
Publisher(s): On April 23, 2020, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) hosted a Virtual Roundtable on COVID-19 and Law Enforcement Response to Domestic and Sexual Violence. Included is a recording of the virtual roundtable and a compilation of resources, such as webinars, libraries, and lists that were referenced.
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March 2020
Did You Know?
A short, engaging video that shares key statistics and facts about male victimization, challenging myths, and increasing awareness.
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February 2020
Transformative Approaches to Sexual Violence
Publisher(s):This webinar explores transformative justice as a survivor-centered framework for preventing and responding to sexual violence by prioritizing healing, accountability, and community-led solutions over punitive systems.
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February 2020
Safety Plan for Stalking Victims
Publisher(s):A practical safety planning guide that helps survivors of stalking reduce risk, document abuse, and navigate legal and community resources.
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February 2020
Safer Sooner: Toward a Global Binding Norm to End Violence Against Women and Girls
Publisher(s): On February 20, 2020, the Every Woman Institute released its first-ever Safer Sooner Report. The Safer Sooner Report identifies gaps under current international systems in addressing and preventing violence against women and girls, and maps out a path to a world where every woman can claim her right to live free from violence.
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February 2020
Fact Sheet: Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Human Trafficking in Native Hawaiian Communities
Publisher(s): This fact sheet from the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence outlines key statistics and information on domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking in Native Hawaiian communities
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January 2020
Enhancing Community Trust: Proactive Approaches to Domestic and Sexual Violence
Publisher(s): As part of its federally-funded Enhancing Community Trust: Proactive Approaches to Domestic & Sexual Violence initiative, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) released this toolkit containing a law enforcement agency self-assessment, community assessment, sample outreach letter, action planning guide, and additional considerations and resources to support enhancing agency response to victims.
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- NRCDV Publications
January 2020
National Workgroup on Safe Housing for American Indian and Alaska Native Survivors of Gender-Based Violence: Lessons Learned
Publisher(s):National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC), Alaska Native Women's Resource Center, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
In June 2019, a group of domestic violence organizations convened to establish a National Workgroup on Safe Housing for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Survivors of Gender-Based Violence. This report details themes that emerged from the convening, lessons learned, and recommendations for increasing access to safe and affordable housing for AI/AN survivors of gender-based violence.









