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Sexual Violence Content Topic Results

The results displayed below have been grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections - containing our most highly valued resources - then by individual related materials. Refine your search by category, types, author and/or publisher using the options provided. Sort by date published, date added, or alphabetically. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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 2012

Effects of Domestic Violence on the Workplace: A Vermont survey of male offenders enrolled in batterer intervention programs

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This report informs policy makers and employers about the way Vermont workplaces are affected by domestic violence. It provides important information to help employers make decisions about policy and procedural responses to employees involved in domestic violence.
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  • General Material
December 2011

Moving beyond Penn State: Bystander training as leadership training

Author(s): Publisher(s):
Jackson Katz shares lessons from the Penn State University sexual abuse case in this three-part series on bystander intervention as a continuation of their support of and focus on this approach to sexual violence prevention. This article discusses building male leadership.
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  • General Material
  • General Material
December 2011

NISVS Dear Colleague Letter

Author(s): Publisher(s):
This letter highlights NISVS findings emphasizing that sexual violence, stalking, and intimate partner violence are widespread and a major public health problem in the United States.
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  • General Material
December 2011

Penn State and the bystander approach: Laying bare the dynamics of male peer culture

Author(s): Publisher(s):
Jackson Katz shares lessons from the Penn State University sexual abuse case in this three-part series on bystander intervention as a continuation of their support of and focus on this approach to sexual violence prevention.
Materials
  • General Material
December 2011

Lifting the Veil of Secrecy: Stopping Sexual Abuse in Sports and Every Institution

Author(s): Publisher(s):
Cohen discusses that prevention is most effective and meaningful when it addresses the key norms within institutions that allow violent actions and behaviors to take place.
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  • General Material
  • Training Tools
December 2011

Preventing Gender-based Violence, Building Livelihoods: Guidance and Tools for Improved Programming

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The guidebook gives tips on how to design safe economic programs and livelihood activities to help prevent gender-based violence.
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  • General Material
  • Training Tools
December 2011

Best Practice Toolkit for Working with Domestic Violence Survivors with Criminal Histories

Author(s): Publisher(s):
An important capacity-building goal of the Open Doors Project is to enhance the community collaboration between DV/SA advocates, community service providers and those working in the criminal justice and corrections systems. The goal of these collaborations is to facilitate a shared objective of keeping women safe and out of jails and prisons.
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  • General Material
December 2011

Understanding Traumatic Triggers

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This short fact sheet explains what triggers are and how to handle situations that might be triggering a person.
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  • General Material
December 2011

The Forward Wisconsin Initiative: A Shared Vision For Preventing Interpersonal Violence

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In 2009, representatives from the Wisconsin Departments of Health Services, and Children and Families, the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the Governor's Council on Domestic Abuse, the Wisconsin Children's Trust Fund, the Child Abuse Prevention Fund of Children's Hospital and Health System, and Children's Service Society of Wisconsin joined in a collaboration called "The Forward Wisconsin Initiative: Preventing Interpersonal Violence" to enhance efforts to change social norms and community tolerance for violence.
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  • General Material
December 2011

United States' Investigation of the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office

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The Department of Justice opened an investigation of the Maricopa County (AZ) Sheriff’s Office (MCSCO) in March 2008. This letter highlights factual and legal findings on the violations committed.
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  • General Material
  • Training Tools
December 2011

A Practical Guide for Creating Trauma-Informed Disability, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Organizations

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This guidebook focuses on the impact of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of trauma on people with disabilities. It describes four conditions for a trauma-informed organization and provides tips on trauma-informed practices, creating organizational change, and providing universal safeguards.
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  • General Material
December 2011

Penn State: The mother of all teachable moments for the bystander approach

Author(s): Publisher(s):
NSVRC shares lessons from the Penn State University sexual abuse case in this three-part series on bystander intervention as a continuation of their support of and focus on this approach to sexual violence prevention. This article highlights the MVP program.