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August 2026
WEBINAR: Back to Basics: Seeing and Supporting Male Survivors
Publisher(s):This 90-minute webinar discusses the barriers male survivors of intimate partner violence encounter when seeking support, and the assumptions - spoken and unspoken - that keep advocates and agencies from recognizing them.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
July 2026
Actions Over Intentions: How can our agencies support male survivors?
Publisher(s): This Technical Assistance Question (TAQ) by Toby Fraser explores how domestic violence agencies can truly live into their values when it comes to serving male survivors.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
May 2026
Domestic Violence and the Child Welfare System: What Domestic Violence Advocates Need to Know
Publisher(s): Grounded in shared values, meaningful collaboration between domestic violence and child welfare agencies is critical for effectively meeting the complex needs of families and keeping children safe. This guidance document offers key considerations for domestic violence advocates looking to build effective collaborations to promote safety for survivors and their children.
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- General Material
April 2026
Bridging the Gap: Understanding Human Trafficking Webinar
Publisher(s):This webinar provides an introduction to human trafficking by explaining what it is, how it occurs, and the different forms it can take. Through survivor perspectives and real-life examples, it raises awareness of trafficking indicators, common recruitment tactics, and the importance of prevention, early identification, and trauma-informed responses to support victims.
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- General Material
April 2026
Bridging the Gap: Understanding Human Trafficking Webinar
This webinar provides an introduction to human trafficking by explaining what it is, how it occurs, and the different forms it can take. Through survivor perspectives and real-life examples, it raises awareness of trafficking indicators, common recruitment tactics, and the importance of prevention, early identification, and trauma-informed responses to support victims.
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- General Material
March 2026
Defining Masculinity & Overcoming Guilt
Publisher(s):This survivor story explores the lasting effects of childhood sexual abuse, family neglect, addiction, hypervigilance, and the transformative role of therapy, personal agency, and community in the healing process.
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- General Material
March 2026
Considerations When Safety Planning with Criminalized Survivors
Publisher(s):A practical resource that provides safety planning guidance for advocates working with survivors who are involved in the criminal legal system.
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- General Material
March 2026
VAWA No Fee Toolkit
Publisher(s):A practical toolkit that helps advocates, legal professionals, and court personnel understand and implement VAWA's "no fee" protections for survivors seeking protection orders.
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- General Material
February 2026
Paternal Abuse & Surviving Torture: Male Sexual Abuse
Publisher(s):This survivor story explores the lifelong effects of childhood sexual abuse, highlighting the impact of trauma, dissociation, family secrecy, faith, resilience, and the healing power of community and support.
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- General Material
February 2026
Prevent Youth Human Trafficking Webinar
Publisher(s):This webinar provides practical guidance for organizations working to prevent and respond to human trafficking by exploring strategies to secure, diversify, and sustain funding.
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- General Material
February 2026
Closing the Revolving Door: Building Freedom and Justice for Trafficking Survivors
Publisher(s):This report delves into the overlooked intersection of human trafficking and incarceration and offers some suggestions about how to better keep trafficking survivors out of jail, support them if they’re incarcerated, and help them afterward. Four survivors of trafficking co-authored this report with staff from the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC).
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- General Material
January 2026
Criminal vs Civil cases: Understanding the Crucial Interplay for Sexual Abuse Assault Victims
Publisher(s):A webinar that explains the differences between the criminal and civil justice systems and how each can impact survivors of sexual assault and abuse.









