Young People Content Topic Results
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Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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Breaking Up Pocket Brochure
Publisher(s): This pocket brochure provides guidance to teens breaking up from an unhealthy relationship.
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Belly Breathe
Publisher(s): “Feeling like a monster? Colbie Caillat and Common recommend a calming breath.” This video walks children through “belly breathing” as a technique to cope with anger or anxiety.
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Attachment from the Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development
Publisher(s):This document explores the different types of attachment, how they develop, and the impact of this bond on young children’s development.
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Good Guys: Partnership & Positive Masculinity
Publisher(s):This curriculum explores issues of power and control, gender, self-esteem, masculinity and relationships, helping boys understand what it means to be a man in Judaism. Available for purchase from Jewish Women International.
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Key Ingredients for Successful Trauma-Informed Care Implementation
Publisher(s):This brief draws on interviews with national experts on trauma-informed care to create a framework for organizational and clinical changes that can be practically implemented across the health care sector to address trauma.
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Complex Trauma: Facts for Shelter Staff Working with Homeless Children and Families
Publisher(s):This resource guides shelter staff in offering support to children and families who are experiencing homelessness and who have experienced trauma.
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Employment Strategies: Trauma-Informed Care
Publisher(s):This resource explores why being a trauma-informed workplace is crucial and also offers trainings and other resources for starting your organization's journey to becoming trauma-informed.
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Protecting Children from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Violence in Disaster & Emergency Situations: A Guide for Local and Community-based Organizations
Publisher(s):This resource includes information on influencing factors that affect children exposed to disasters and emergencies. Minimizing risks through disaster preparedness and response are discussed. It also includes checklists for action.
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Interactive Guide to Safety Planning
Publisher(s):Safety plans look different for different types of abuse and different people. This interactive feature can help teens and young adults customize their very own safety plan to fit their specific situations.
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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) – Use the EITC Assistant to Find Out if You Should Claim it
Publisher(s):This current year EITC Assistant will help you: find out your filing status; find out if you are eligible for EITC; determine if your child or children meet the tests for a qualifying child; and estimate the amount of credit.
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Circle of 6
While this mobile application was originally designed for college students to prevent sexual violence, it’s helpful for teenagers, parents, friends, and communities seeking to foster healthy relationships and safety.
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Talking to Your Child About Pornography
Publisher(s): "Overall, exposure to pornography creates unrealistic expectations of sexual activity for both men and women. As a parent, it’s important to have an open and honest discussion about pornography." This page offers some strategies for approaching the subject.