Sexual Violence Content Topic Results
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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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January 2017
Response to Protection Order Violations Report Review Checklist
Publisher(s): This checklist serves as a tool for law enforcement officers to review and assess whether they have adequately created a report in cases where there is a violation of a protection order.
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January 2017
Response to Sexual Assault Report Review Checklist
Publisher(s): This checklist serves as a tool for law enforcement officers to review and assess whether they have adequately created a report in cases of sexual assault.
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- General Material
January 2017
DHS Infographic: Protections for Immigrant Victims
Publisher(s):This infographic produced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security offers an overview of crime victim based legal protections for adult and child immigrant victims. It covers immigration relief for victims who suffer victimization in the U.S. and/or abroad.
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January 2017
Strengthening health systems to respond to women subjected to intimate partner violence or sexual violence: A manual for health managers
Publisher(s): This manual is intended for health managers at all levels of the health systems. It supports implementation of the global plan of action on violence and contributes to implementation of the health component of the United Nations Joint Programme on Essential Services for Women and Girls Subject to Violence.
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January 2017
Native Men’s Gathering: Experiences That Shape Behaviors and Beliefs about Violence Against Women
Publisher(s):This roundtable summary describes the perspectives of American Indian and Alaska Native men who are involved in efforts to end domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking in their communities.
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January 2017
Addressing and Preventing Gender Bias Infographic
Publisher(s): This infographic from the International Association of Chiefs of Police provides an overview of key terms and principles to promote accurate, evidence-based beliefs about sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking.
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January 2017
Protection Orders 101
Publisher(s):A protection order (also known as a restraining order) can help protect victims of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from the person being abusive. This handout from Break the Cycle explains what a protection order is, who can get one, how to get one, and what protections they can provide.
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January 2017
United States v. The Police Department of Baltimore: Consent Decree
Publisher(s): The consent decree followed an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice in which they found reasonable cause to believe that the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) engaged in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the Constitution and federal law. Part of the consent decree focused on the importance of combating gender bias during investigations of sexual assault in order to improve victim safety and community trust.
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December 2016
The Magic of Everyday Gestures: 8 Ways Parents and Caregivers Can Support Children Healing from Trauma
Publisher(s):This brochure is intended to help parents, families, and advocates connect with children who have experienced violence and support their healing using 8 simple actions.
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December 2016
Inclusive Questions for Older Adults: A Practical Guide To Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Publisher(s): Written with suggestions, tips and practical ideas this guide will assist in your organization's path to asking fully inclusive questions to all of your clients.
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December 2016
Tips for Having an Informed Conversation About Domestic Violence and HIV
Publisher(s):This tip sheet discusses the intersection of DV and HIV and provides guidance for service providers working with HIV-positive DV survivors.
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December 2016
What Advocates Should Know About Gender-Based Violence on Campus
Publisher(s): This webinar from the Battered Women's Justice Project introduces advocates to the evolution of campus-based responses to sexual violence, stalking, and intimate partner violence in the past decade.









