Sexual Violence Content Topic Results
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June 2021
Working with Male Survivors: Talking to Men with Disabilities About Sexual Assault
Publisher(s):Centers the voices and needs of male survivors with intellectual and developmental disabilities, stressing the importance of accessible, respectful care.
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June 2021
Working with Male Survivors: Healing at Sexual Assault Centers and Beyond
Publisher(s):Offers insights from professionals on how to effectively support male survivors through trauma-informed, inclusive practices.
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June 2021
A Health Equity Approach to Preventing Sexual Violence
Publisher(s): Preventing sexual violence means we all must address deep-rooted abuses of power that contribute to inequities in health, safety, and well-being. This publication from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and Prevention Institute offers insight into how employ a health equity approach to sexual violence prevention.
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May 2021
Supporting Men and Boy Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Publisher(s):This training presentation raises awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence against men and boys, highlights the role of socialization and masculinity, and explores the barriers male survivors face in accessing services.
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May 2021
U Visa Certification and T Visa Declaration Toolkit for Law Enforcement Agencies and Prosecutors
Publisher(s):By providing U‐visa certifications and T visa declarations, law enforcement and prosecution officials add to their arsenal of crime fighting tools when immigrant victims feel safer coming forward to report crimes. This document provides a wide variety of background information on the U‐visa and T visa programs.
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April 2021
Working with Male Survivors: How Sexual Assault Impacts Transgender Men – Part 2
Publisher(s):These episodes focus on the specific needs and experiences of transgender men, offering foundational knowledge for inclusive service provision.
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April 2021
Working with Male Survivors: How Sexual Assault Impacts Transgender Men – Part 1
Publisher(s):These episodes focus on the specific needs and experiences of transgender men, offering foundational knowledge for inclusive service provision.
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- Training Tools
April 2021
Breaking the Silence: Supporting Survivors of Police Sexual Violence
Publisher(s): Amidst a growing national conversation about sexual violence sparked by #MeToo and the ‘me, too.’ movement originated by Tarana Burke, and an ongoing national reckoning around the violence of policing, one form of sexual and police violence remains shrouded in silence: police sexual violence. This is a curriculum for sexual assault service providers intended to accompany Interrupting Criminalization’s report Shrouded in Silence: Police Sexual Violence - What We Know and What We Can Do About It.
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April 2021
Shrouded in Silence: Police Sexual Violence: What We Know & What Can We Do About It
Publisher(s): Survivors of police sexual violence are rarely heard from or discussed in either conversation, and their experiences generally do not drive organizing and advocacy in either context. This report is intended to contribute to breaking this silence, to summarize what we know about sexual violence by law enforcement officers, and to offer concrete steps toward prevention of police sexual violence and increased safety, support, and opportunities for healing for survivors.
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April 2021
Supporting Victims and Survivors of Elder Abuse in our Faith Communities
Publisher(s): This webinar series was designed for advocates and faith leaders (clergy and lay) to participate in together. This webinar focused on how to support victims of elder abuse.
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March 2021
What Shelter and Rental Housing Assistance Are Available to Immigrant Survivors During COVID-19?
Publisher(s):National Alliance for Safe Housing (NASH), National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project (NIWAP), Safe Housing Partnerships
Immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking face unique challenges when accessing and maintaining safe housing. This document clarifies some misconceptions and provides resources and tools supporting advocacy on behalf of immigrant survivors.
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February 2021
Violence against women with disabilities
Publisher(s):This source explains the increased risk of violence against women with disabilities, identifies warning signs of abuse, and provides guidance on reporting concerns and accessing support services.









