Trauma Informed Approach Content Topic Results
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March 2002
Transcending Boundaries: Investigating Domestic Violence Among South Asian Immigrant Women
Publisher(s):This research project emphasizes working with individuals as well as their families to create safe social networks for immigrant women.
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January 2002
Abusive Power and Control within the Domestic Violence Shelter
Publisher(s):This power and control wheel was created to illustrate how domestic violence shelters may inadvertently abuse power and control over survivors who seek services from them.
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January 2002
Keep Children Safe: A program to Help Children Cope with Community Violence
Publisher(s):Keeping Children Safe is a prevention/intervention program that was developed to examine the effects of exposure to community violence and its association with symptoms of posttraumatic stress in children. Some activities were also developed to prevent children from becoming involved in unsafe situations.
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January 2002
The Essence of Being Real: Relational Peer Support for Men and Women who have Experienced Trauma
Publisher(s):This manual offers trauma survivors a way to explore their experiences, receive support, and work through the stigma often associated with needing help to heal.
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January 2002
Dealing with the Effects of Trauma: A Self-Help Guide
Publisher(s):This booklet is designed to help determine if traumatic experiences may be causing some or all of the symptoms an individual is experiencing. It provides guidance in working to relieve these symptoms and includes suggestions for healing from the effects of trauma.
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October 2001
Improving EMS Response to Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This PowerPoint presentation describes how EMS responders to domestic violence can achieve: increased sensitivity and understanding of domestic violence; more referrals to domestic violence projects; and quality information and documentation for the criminal justice system.
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October 2001
In Focus: Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Early Brain Development National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Publisher(s):This document is a readable, easily understood review of how the brain develops, the effects of maltreatment on brain development, and implications for policy and practice.
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August 2001
Forensic Evidence Collection and Care of the Sexual Assault Survivor: The SANE-SART Response
Publisher(s):This publication discusses the role of each team member including trained forensic examiners (FE) or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) in providing appropriate and complete services to victims of rape and abuse.
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March 2001
Ordinary Magic: Resilience Processes in Development
Publisher(s):This article concludes that resilience is made of ordinary rather than extraordinary processes, offering a more positive outlook on human development and adaptation, as well as direction for policy and practice aimed at enhancing the development of children at risk for problems and psychopathology.
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January 2001
Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse
Seeking Safety is an empirically studied, integrative treatment approach developed to help people attain safety from trauma/PTSD and substance abuse. This website provides implementation tools, sample topics, research summaries, articles, and assessment tools related to the program.
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January 2001
Guidebook on Vicarious Trauma: Recommended Solutions for Anti-violence Workers
Publisher(s):This guidebook explores the response to vicarious trauma within certain communities and cultural groups.
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September 2000
Women Living with HIV: Disclosure, Violence, and Social Support
Publisher(s): This article underscores the need for policies that meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence who learn they are also HIV positive.