Sexual Violence Content Topic Results
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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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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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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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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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May 2014
Human Trafficking & Native Peoples in Oregon: A Human Rights Report
Publisher(s):The report focuses specifically on Native populations within Oregon. Its focus is one of a human rights legal fact-finding report that sets out to measure whether federal, state, and local government officials are meeting their obligations under international, national and state law in prosecuting traffickers, protecting survivors, and preventing trafficking as it involves the Native population in Oregon.
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May 2014
Building community collaborations to serve victims of sexual violence in later life
Publisher(s): This 3-part podcast series supports the NSVRC's work to address sexual violence across the lifespan, addressing the importance of building community collaborations to serve victims of sexual violence in later life.
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- NRCDV Publications
May 2014
What are some best practices for serving Deaf survivors of gender based violence?
Publisher(s): While limited research exists regarding the prevalence of gender based violence within the Deaf community, it is known that Deaf individuals experience violence at significant rates. NRCDV's May 2014 TA Question of the Month offers best practices for serving Deaf Survivors.
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April 2014
Thinking Outside the Box: Limiting the Collection of Rape Kit Evidence in Acquaintance Rape Trials
Publisher(s): This article explores the concept of limiting the collection of rape kit evidence in cases where the victim knows the person who raped them.
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April 2014
Training for Advocates and Attorneys on Trauma Informed Work with Immigrant Women
Publisher(s):This is a hands-on training for advocates and attorneys on trauma-informed work with immigrant women who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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April 2014
Engaging Men to End Violence in Our Communities
Publisher(s):This webinar presents strategies and practical tools to involve men in ending domestic and sexual violence. It includes an analysis on the rationale behind engaging non-abusive men to join the movement to end violence against women; it will explores the different roles that men can play as part of this movement; it will propose a strength-based, holistic framework to work with men; and will offer practical examples of strategies and approaches of engagement.
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March 2014
How can the evolution of SAAM in the U.S. inform national awareness efforts in other countries?
Publisher(s): Dedication to Sexual Assault Awareness Month over the years led to increased national understanding and buy-in. NRCDV's April 2014 TA Question of the Month explores how lessons learned from the evolution of SAAM in the U.S. could apply to other countries' sexual assault awareness efforts.
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March 2014
Behind the Screens: What is Digital Abuse?
Publisher(s): While abusers often use technology to maintain control over victims, many people don’t know what constitutes digital abuse and are not able to recognize the signs. This article from the National Domestic Violence Hotline defines digital abuse and offers guidance on how to recognize it.









