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November 2025
Spiritual Abuse & Addiction
Publisher(s):A survivor of childhood sexual abuse by a church youth minister describes the devastating effects of faith-based trauma, addiction, and shame, as well as his eventual journey toward recovery, advocacy, and the creation of a support organization for other survivors.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2025
WEBINAR: Domestic Violence 101
Publisher(s):To kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025, NRCDV offered an introductory webinar describing the dynamics and common tactics that characterize domestic violence.
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September 2025
Continuity of Care: Building Partnerships with Community Organizations for IPV/HT Services
Publisher(s):This presentation highlights how integrated health care and strong community partnerships can improve identification, safety planning, and support for people experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV).
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September 2025
Unmasking Shame, Myths, and Healing for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Publisher(s):The podcast explores the experiences of male survivors of sexual abuse, focusing on shame, harmful gender stereotypes, developmental impacts of trauma, and therapeutic and community-based approaches to healing.
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September 2025
A Wildflower Path: Healing in Hard Times
Publisher(s):A trauma-informed toolkit and six-part webinar series that provide accessible mind-body-spirit practices to support healing, resilience, and well-being for survivors, advocates, and organizations. Also available in Spanish.
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August 2025
Clinical Considerations: Best Practices for Health Centers and Providers’ Response to IPV/HT
Publisher(s):This webinar explains how health centers can operationalize care for patients experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV), human trafficking, and exploitation through trauma-informed, universal education, confidentiality, supportive resources, and partnerships with community advocacy organizations.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
August 2025
What Practical Tools Do Advocates Need to Offer Effective Support to Male Survivors?
Publisher(s): Survivors are survivors. Believing this means recognizing that abuse impacts individuals no matter their background or who they are, and that all survivors deserve support and safety. This Technical Assistance Question (TAQ) offers concrete tips, guiding questions, and ideas for how to support male survivors – from before your first client reaches out to your program to debriefing with your supervisor after you close their file.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
July 2025
WEBINAR: Strengthening Our Movement: Decision Making
Publisher(s):This webinar offers guidance on how organizations can create decision-making processes that stay true to their mission while strengthening relationships with key stakeholders.
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July 2025
Supporting Children Exposed to Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):Led by Patty Bland, this webinar explores the intersection of domestic violence and substance abuse, focusing on their cumulative impact on children and families. The presentation examines active abuse versus coping behaviors, long-term health implications from adverse childhood experiences, and practical strategies for supporting young survivors.
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July 2025
What Turns You On: Consent
Publisher(s):This webinar is a part of the What Turn You On Series by Center For Healthy Sex, exploring the importance of consent, communication, boundaries, and self-awareness in fostering healthy, safe, and fulfilling sexual relationships.
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July 2025
Working With Survivors in Jail: A Manual for Community-Based Advocates
Publisher(s): This manual provides information and strategies to help community-based advocates provide effective and holistic support to incarcerated victims of battering.
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June 2025
Operational Considerations: Organizational Guidelines for Screening for IPV/HT - IPV/HT Series
Publisher(s):This session explains how community health centers can develop organizational systems for identifying and responding to intimate partner violence (IPV) and human trafficking (HT), emphasizing trauma-informed care, staff training, screening, safety, and community partnerships.









