Trauma Informed Approach Content Topic Results

The goal of this technical assistance manual is to allow sexual violence advocates/counselors to become adept in dealing with elder clients as needed. Advocates can peruse this guide to learn the basics of effectively working with elder clients or utilize it in a crisis situation

Intended for use in domestic violence victim services, this guide was produced to provide domestic violence programs and agencies with a practical tool to review the accessibility of the agency and services offered for victims with disabilities.

This article describes an alternative arts program for abused women in prison which could be adapted to fit any service setting.

This paper provides an overview of training programs and tools for improving services for victims of domestic violence. The tools described in this paper include: 1) the Domestic Violence and Survivor Assessment tool, which helps health care providers and abused women identify issues and feelings and thereby guide counseling; 2) the critical pathways to intimate partner violence, which includes the assessment of physical health, mental health, social assessment and treatment for domestic violence victims; and 3) the Delphi Instrument for hospital-based domestic violence programs, which assess the quality and performance of hospitals' response to domestic violence.

"This document's purpose is to underscore the importance of the advocates work, provide tips for how to improve practice in this area, and inspire them to better understand women's situations and help them be safe and self-sufficient."

This resource reviews the needs of abused women as mothers, batterers as parents, effects of power and control tactics on mothers, the potential impact of woman abuse on children of different ages, and strategies used by young people to cope with violence in their homes.

This protocol contains an introduction that outlines the origins and key features of CPS, and recommended policy and procedures. Covered are: individual advocacy strategies, determining if a mandatory report is required, making a mandatory report, reviewing case files, and advocating in court.

This model protocol covers recommended policy and procedures on working with battered women and their teenage songs in shelter, program activities for teens, community collaboration, training, confidentiality, and safety planning.

This resource focuses on the impact that homelessness has on children, especially for those who have experienced sexual, physical and/or emotional abuse or are in environments where this abuse is occurring. The issue addresses the need for early intervention and provides clinicians with tips on identifying signs of trauma in homeless children as well as when and how to intervene.

This article discusses the importance of work environment in the development of vicarious trauma problems for domestic and sexual violence workers.

This educational resource manual on domestic violence advocacy for persons with disabilities was developed to enhance the skills of community based domestic violence advocates.

This much-needed handbook includes basic information about domestic violence, theological reflections, referral resources, and concrete suggestions for a compassionate Christian response to abuse in the home.