National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) Content Topic Results

This Applied Research paper provides an update to Mary Gilfus’ (2002) publication on the pathways from victimization to incarceration among women and girls, based on the relevant research published in the past 12 years. This research provides additional findings about the extent of victimization experienced by women and girls under correctional control, and a deeper understanding of the ways in which experience of victimization can lead to incarceration.

A forced marriage, by definition, takes place without the full and free consent of one or both parties, and typically involves force, coercion, and deception. NRCDV's July 2015 TA Question of the Month examines the intersection of forced marriage and domestic violence.

This webinar provides information on the impact of trauma in pregnancy and childbirth and outlines how a partnership between advocates and birth workers in the community may be of benefit to pregnant survivors of domestic or sexual violence. Together, victim advocacy and doula skills can set in motion a new beginning for healthier relationships between survivors of abuse and their newborns.

Many non-profit organizations are tasked with showing funders that their sexual violence prevention work is making a difference. NRCDV's June 2015 TA Question of the Month offers insight on organizations can evaluate their prevention efforts.

This fact sheet highlights findings from recent research on the intersection of domestic violence and homelessness.

A get is a document needed to terminate a marriage between two Jewish people and certifies the fact that each individual is now free to remarry in accordance with Jewish law. NRCDV's May 2015 Technical Assistance Question of the Month (TAQ) provides guidance on assisting Jewish survivors of domestic violence through the process of obtaining a get.

This pamphlet reviews the connections between pregnancy, childbirth, and trauma, and offers information, resources, and tips for advocates and birth doulas to support trauma-informed birth experiences for survivors of domestic violence.

Recognizing that sensitive and complicated dynamics related to child discipline arise in domestic violence shelters, this Technical Assistance Guidance focuses on challenges regarding parenting and discipline of children who reside in these shelters, proposing a variety of recommendations for practice.

This webinar served as a virtual workshop designed to generate dialogue about the current proliferation of “engaging men” work.

NRCDV's April 2015 TA Question of the Month offers strategies on building inclusive sexual violence prevention campaigns on campus for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Designed for military audiences, this webinar explores the history of NO MORE and ways to use the NO MORE Campaign as part of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness events and activities on base or instillation or military office.

Whether sexual violence happens in the school setting or between students outside of school, educational institutions are required to address anything that would likely cause a disruption to a minor’s educational experience. NRCDV's March 2015 TA Question of the Month addresses schools' obligations when incidents of sexual violence take place.