Sexual Violence Content Topic Results
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- NRCDV Publications
August 2013
How can we address sexual violence within the U.S. Military?
Publisher(s): The US military has identified sexual violence as a major issue, dedicated attention and resources to addressing it, and are held increasingly more accountable for making changes by both grassroots advocacy groups and the U.S. government. NRCDV's August 2013 TA Question of the Month offers resources for addressing sexual violence in the military.
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- General Material
August 2013
Legal Services Assessment for Trafficked Children
Publisher(s):This report provides the results of a CHRC led research project that provides information on the gaps in legal services and identifies the opportunities for improving outcomes. Also included input from service providers around the country for a national comparison.
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August 2013
Recommendations for Administrators of Prisons, Jails, and Community Confinement Facilities for Adapting the U.S. Department of Justice’s "A National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations, Adults/Adolescents"
Publisher(s):This guide is designed to assist administrators of prisons, jails, and community confinement facilities in drafting or revising protocols for an immediate response to reports of sexual assault.
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- General Material
July 2013
Privacy & Safety on Facebook: A Guide for Survivors of Abuse
Publisher(s):This guide addresses privacy on Facebook, as well as safety tips and options for when someone is misusing the site to harass, monitor, threaten, or stalk. It refers back to Facebook's Help Center for more detailed information on settings and features.
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- General Material
July 2013
How Comprehensive immigration Reform Affects Immigrant Survivors
Publisher(s):This article highlights provisions included in the bipartisan Senate immigration bill (S.744) which specifically enhance protections for immigrant survivors.
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- General Material
June 2013
Rape in the Fields
Publisher(s):In this documentary, Lowell Bergman investigates the hidden reality of rape on the job for migrant women working in America's fields and packing plants.
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- Training Tools
June 2013
Effectively Framing a U Visa Labor-Based Application
Publisher(s):Presenters in this webinar discuss best practices in framing cases arising in the workplace, including: framing the qualifying crime, obtaining helpful certifications, identifying and presenting substantial harm and inadmissibility waiver arguments; and organizing your application to achieve success.
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June 2013
Housing Protections for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Publisher(s): This report details both federal laws and state laws specifically indicating that domestic violence victims are protected from housing discrimination.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
June 2013
What is the connection between sexting and sexual violence?
Publisher(s): “Sexting” is the term commonly used to refer to the act of sending or receiving nude or sexually suggestive images through mobile devices or social media sites. It can be consensual, coerced, or achieved through manipulation. NRCDV's June 2013 TA Question of the Month explores links between sexting and sexual violence among youth.
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- Training Tools
June 2013
Working with Deaf Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Publisher(s):This Q and A was conducted with Jennifer Shaw, Project EMERGE Director, Vera House and Lindsay Ryan Anthony, ASADV Empowerment/Project EMERGE Advocate. It provides recommendations for building trust with the Deaf community to ensure that domestic violence services, policies and trainings are grounded in an understanding of Deaf culture.
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June 2013
Domestic Violence Screening in Relation to HIV Counseling, Testing, Referral & Partner Notification
Publisher(s):New York State model and protocol for screening HIV positive individuals who may also be at risk for domestic violence. This screening takes place within an overall context which recognizes the intersection between risk of domestic violence and risk of HIV/AIDS.
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June 2013
Sharing Our Stories of Survival: Native Women Surviving Violence
Publisher(s): A general introduction to the social and legal issues involved in acts of violence against Native women. Sharing Our Stories of Survival explores stories and case-studies and statistics with a countervailing theme running through this extremely informative volume.