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August 2013

How can we address sexual violence within the U.S. Military?

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The US military has identified sexual violence as a major issue, dedicated attention and resources to addressing it, and are held increasingly more accountable for making changes by both grassroots advocacy groups and the U.S. government. NRCDV's August 2013 TA Question of the Month offers resources for addressing sexual violence in the military.
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July 2013

As an advocate at a secular program, how can I support and validate the religious beliefs and spiritual needs of survivors?

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Many survivors of domestic and sexual violence experience religion, faith, and/or spirituality as distinctive elements of their identity and personal lives, and may wish to mobilize resources rooted in their belief systems in their journey towards safety, solace, and support. NRCDV's July 2013 TA Question of the Month provides guidance on how advocates in secular programs can support this.
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June 2013

What is the connection between sexting and sexual violence?

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“Sexting” is the term commonly used to refer to the act of sending or receiving nude or sexually suggestive images through mobile devices or social media sites. It can be consensual, coerced, or achieved through manipulation. NRCDV's June 2013 TA Question of the Month explores links between sexting and sexual violence among youth.
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May 2013

How can I help elders in my community be safe from abuse?

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Older victims may be abused by intimate partners, adult children, grandchildren or other family members, caregivers or others in positions of authority. NRCDV's May TA Question of the Month discusses elder abuse and offers suggestions for participating in World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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April 2013

What do we need to know about childhood sexual development?

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Increasing children’s knowledge about their bodies, sexuality, and development is one piece of the puzzle in preventing child sexual abuse. NRCDV's April 2013 TA Question of the Month shares information about childhood sexual development.
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March 2013

Using Policies to Promote Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: What is Working?

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This Applied Research paper reviews both international and U.S.-based policy efforts to promote sexual abuse prevention and offers considerations for policy development in communities and organizations.
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March 2013

What is the connection between intimate partner violence and HIV/AIDS?

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In the United States, a review of the literature on the link between IPV and the risk of HIV transmission among women indicates that experiencing IPV may increase a woman’s risk for HIV. NRCDV's March 2013 TA Question of the Month explores that link.
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March 2013

Sexual Violence in the Lives of African American Women: Risk, Response, and Resilience

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This Applied Research paper reviews the sociohistorical context of Black women’s sexual victimization, the characteristics of Black rape survivors and their experiences, and the risk factors that elevate Black women’s vulnerability to rape and consequences thereof. Culturally sensitive techniques to promote resilience are offered.
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March 2013

Domestic Violence Prevention: A History of Milestones and Achievements

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This timeline documents key historical events known to significantly impact or advance the goal of intimate partner violence prevention in the United States, noting intersections with sister social justice movements. The information is complied from several timelines and listings of prevention milestones.
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February 2013

What is the cost of sexual violence?

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Although a difficult social issue to quantify, several studies have examined the costs of sexual violence based on factors like the overall social cost of responding, loss in income or productivity, or in examining the change in quality of life for people living through and healing from sexual violence. NRCDV's February TA Question of the Month outlines available research.
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January 2013

Thirteen Ways Any HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT Can Make Ending Domestic Violence His or Her Business

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This document describes ways in which any high school student can help ending domestic violence.
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  • General Material
January 2013

The Evaluation of Campus-Based Gender Violence Prevention Programming: What We Know about Program Effectiveness and Implications for Practitioners

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This Applied Research paper reviews available evidence on the effectiveness of gender violence prevention programs on college campuses, explores various models of campus-based prevention programming, and discusses the implications of emerging themes from the literature for practice.