Sexual Violence Content Topic Results
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May 2011
Military Rape: Rampant, Ignored
Publisher(s):This article discusses the experiences of two women who were assaulted while serving and their decision to file a lawsuit against Former Defense Secretaries for failing to adequately address sexual assault within the military.
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May 2011
Eighth Army forms sexual assault prevention task force
Publisher(s):This article discusses efforts of the Eighth Army, positioned on the Korean Peninsula, to prevent sexual assault. The leader of the task force discusses the importance of this issue to the army, and that sexual violence stands in opposition to Army values and the Warrior Ethos.
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May 2011
Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence
Publisher(s): This landmark treaty of the Council of Europe opens the path for creating a legal framework at pan-European level to protect women against all forms of violence, and prevent, prosecute and eliminate violence against women and domestic violence.
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May 2011
What is Military Sexual Trauma?
Publisher(s):This article offers information to MST survivors with the intent of providing them with resources to assist them in their recovery. It was also written for partners, friends, or family members of MST survivors.
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May 2011
Under the Radar: New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study Self-Reported Prevalence and Documented Case Surveys
Publisher(s):Lifespan of Greater Rochester Inc., Weill Cornell Medical Center of Cornell University, New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA)
In this comprehensive study researchers studied the prevalence and incidence of various forms of elder abuse through direct communication with older New Yorkers over 60 years of age and the number of elder abuse cases coming to the attention of all agencies and programs responsible for responding to elder abuse in New York State.
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May 2011
Intimate Partner Violence and Lifetime Trauma
Publisher(s):This article reviews available research exploring the link between histories of physical and sexual abuse in childhood and IPV victimization in adulthood.
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April 2011
Unseen foe for troops: sexual assault in US military
Publisher(s):This article discusses the experiences of several women who were sexually assaulted while serving overseas. These women's experiences highlight the shortcomings of military SARCs (Sexual Assault Response Coordinators) and policy issues that discourage reporting and decrease support for survivors.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
April 2011
WEBINAR: NISVS Research Briefing
Publisher(s):The webinar provides an overview of NISVS and the methodology used, outlines how NISVS compares with previous national surveys measuring violence against women, and identifies upcoming opportunities and resources related to NISVS.
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April 2011
Ex-city woman joins suit vs. military, says she was raped
Publisher(s):This news report discusses one servicewoman's experience of sexual assault while serving overseas and her decision to join a class action lawsuit against the government for failing to protect women and men who experience sexual assault in the military.
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April 2011
Lawmakers propose new protections for military sexual assault victims
Publisher(s):This article discusses the proposed legislation sponsored by Representatives Mike Turner, R-Ohio, and Niki Tsongas, D-Massachusetts. This legislation would provide for the rights and privileges of military personnel impacted by sexual violence while serving, including rights to confidentiality, services, and legal access.
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April 2011
Taking it on the Chin: New Fast Facts about Violence Against Transgender People
Publisher(s):This fact sheet highlights research from the National Transgender Discrimination Survey on violence faced by transgender and gender non-conforming people.
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April 2011
The Military's Secret Shame
Publisher(s):This article discusses the prevalence of male soldiers assaulted while serving in the military. It also addresses the increasing number of soldiers diagnosed with Military Sexual Trauma and the rising number of reports of sexual violence in light of recent survey findings.