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

On this webinar, Dr. Michele Decker discussed the link between dating/domestic violence and women's exposure to HIV. Ways to raise awareness, decrease stigma and increase services for HIV+ women were shared for crisis counselors, domestic violence victim advocates and shelter managers.

Many preventionists face the reality of school districts in their area not allowing them to use the word "sex" in schools. NRCDV's March 2014 offers strategies for tackling this challenge.

Many survivors of domestic violence have experienced economic abuse — a powerful tactic used by batterers to gain power and control in a relationship — which can have devastating short- and long-term effects. NRCDV's February 2014 TA Question of the Month offers resources for supporting survivors who have experienced economic abuse.

This document offers guidance around the production of accessible, clear, quality materials that are consistent across the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) and reflect its core values and beliefs.

Because of the increasing growth of the Latin@ population in the US, more and more domestic violence programs are becoming aware of the importance of improving their outreach efforts. NRCDV's January 2014 TA Question of the Month provides helpful guidance on improving outreach efforts.

NRCDV's December 2013 TA Question of the Month offers tools for teaching media literacy to youth.

The holiday season (defined here as the time period beginning the week of Thanksgiving through New Year's Day) can present both opportunities and challenges for survivors and advocates in shelter. This Technical Assistance Guidance discusses some issues to consider as programs work with survivors and their families during this time of year. Offering a range of supportive programing can increase the chances that residents will have a positive shelter experience. Included are practical, cost-effective interventions, which may be easily adopted at any shelter program.

Millions of youth run away or are thrown out from their homes every year. Yet, services designed to support them are rare in most communities. NRCDV's November 2013 TA Question of the Month provides suggestions for supporting these youth.

Although domestic violence is a pervasive problem year-round, affecting more than 12 million women and men annually, the issue is likely to receive increased media attention in October. NRCDV's October 2013 TA Question of the Month offers tips for media advocacy and outreach for DVAM.

Sexual assaults may put the victim at risk for contracting HIV, but here is a medication available that acts as a prophylaxis after potential exposure to the virus. NRCDV's September 2013 TA Question of the month provides information on the accessibility of nPEP.

This Applied Research paper provides a historical and research overview of Parental Alienation Syndrome and Parental Alienation, identifies strategic issues for advocates working with victims, and offers guidelines to improve courts’ treatment of these issues.

This form offers taking points for advocates on the connection between firearms and domestic violence homicides. Recent, fully cited statistics are provided to assist advocates in engaging the media and raising awareness of this important issue.