Sexual Violence Content Topic Results
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April 2012
A Good Solution Solves Multiple Problems
Publisher(s):This web conference discusses efforts made by anti-sexual and -domestic violence organizations to prevent violence through collaboration efforts with outside partners.
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April 2012
OPDV Bulletin: Strangulation in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Publisher(s):This article presents an overview of the risks posed by strangulation attempts in domestic violence cases, and is adapted from a portion of a presentation from the three-day conference, "Detection and Prosecution of Strangulation in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases.”
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April 2012
Mapping Prevention: Incorporating Healthy Sexuality
Publisher(s):This video podcast features a conversation with Alison Bellavance, Director of Education and Training at Planned Parenthood of Northeast and Mid-Penn in Pennsylvania, about incorporating healthy sexuality approaches into sexual violence prevention work.
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- General Material
April 2012
Tips for Partnering with Men's Organizations
Publisher(s):This one-page facts sheet provides information on bringing men into anti-sexual violence work and partnering with community-based mens organizations.
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April 2012
Rape, Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the Military: The Quick Facts
Publisher(s):This 2-page fact sheet includes information about the incidence of MST, its emotional and financial costs, and other valuable information highlighting the devastating effects of this problem.
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- General Material
April 2012
Decreasing the Number of Incorrectly “Unfounded” Sexual Assault Reports
Publisher(s):Case unfounding is clearance method that includes, but is not limited to, cases that are determined to be false reports. Unfortunately, in many sexual assault cases, unfounding may also be used improperly to clear cases that are believed or assumed to be false, rather than factually proven to be false.
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- General Material
April 2012
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 2012 Resources
Publisher(s):The 2012 SAAM campaign provides tools and resources that focus on promoting positive expressions of sexuality and healthy behaviors. Promoting healthy behaviors encourages sexual interactions and relationships that are consensual, respectful and informed. By starting the conversation, this dialogue can build safe, healthy relationships and communities.
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April 2012
Healthy Sexuality: A Guide for Advocates, Counselors and Prevention Educators
Publisher(s):This guide provides guidance and practical tools for discussing healthy sexuality within the context of sexual violence for advocates, counselors, prevention educators, and activists.
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- NRCDV Publications
March 2012
How can I talk about healthy sexuality to prevent sexual violence?
Publisher(s): Healthy sexuality means having the knowledge and power to express sexuality in ways that enrich our lives. NRCDV's April TA Question of the Month offers resources for promoting healthy sexuality as a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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March 2012
Embracing Prevention as Social Change: How to Build Organizational Capacity for Prevention
Publisher(s):When an agency fully embraces primary prevention, the work becomes part of the organizational culture, existing in all departments, volunteers, board members, and administrators. This guidebook defines organizational capacity for primary prevention as an agency's ability to support and implement domestic and sexual violence prevention efforts.
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March 2012
Improving the Police Response to Sexual Assault
Publisher(s):This guide is a part of the Critical Issues in Policing Series and offers information and tools based on updated statistical findings on prevalence and incidence of sexual assault, changes in crime reporting definitions, special considerations in working with cases of sexual violence, and feedback from advocates on the benefits of incorporating external review.
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March 2012
Trabajadoras: Challenges And Conditions Of Latina Workers In The United States
Publisher(s):The Trabajadoras report seeks to raise awareness about the realities that many Latinas face and the role that gender, ethnicity and immigration status play in influencing their social and economic standing in society. This report sheds light on the adversities that many Latinas are confronting at work and in their communities, sharing the stories of courageous and inspiring women who have endured a range of abuses but have chosen to stand up against injustice and motivate other women to do the same.