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January 2023

Human Trafficking Prevention Month Toolkit

Publisher(s):
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a presidentially designated observance designed to educate the public about human trafficking and the role they can play in preventing and responding to human trafficking. This toolkit breaks the month down into focus weeks to ensure clear messaging and resource sharing around the theme "Partner to Prevent."
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  • General Material
August 2016

Domestic Violence Fact Sheet: Access to HHS Funded Services for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence

Publisher(s):
This fact sheet is intended to provide guidance to health and social service agencies and community­-based organizations about eligibility for all the various programs and services funded by Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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  • General Material
August 2016

Federal Guidance on Access to Services for Immigrants

Publisher(s):
This letter issued by DOJ, HHS and HUD provides information for recipients of federal funds regarding the kinds of services that are considered to be necessary to protect life or safety that all individuals, regardless of immigration status, can access.
Materials
  • General Material
March 2015

"Be Food Safe" Fact Sheets for At-Risk Populations

Publisher(s):
This page includes fact sheets about food safety for at-risk populations, including people with HIV/AIDS, pregnant women, older adults, and people with diabetes.
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  • General Material
January 2013

Federal Strategic Action Plan on Services for Victims of Human Trafficking in the United States 2013-2017

Publisher(s):
This action plan lays out a 5-year path for further strengthening coordination, collaboration, and capacity across governmental and nongovernmental entities dedicated to providing support to the victims of human trafficking.
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  • General Material
October 2012

Helping Children Recover from Exposure to Trauma: Resources for Child Care Providers and Parents

Publisher(s):
This is a document provides information on helping children recover from trauma. It provides links to resources and training modules for early childhood educators.
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  • General Material
May 2012

Services Available to Victims of Human Trafficking: A Resource Guide for Social Service Providers

Publisher(s):
This booklet provides brief descriptions of community and State-funded resources available to victims of trafficking. Various Federal benefits and services are included as well as details on how to obtain a Certification Letter or Eligibility Letter from the HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement.
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  • General Material
January 2011

The 2011 HHS Poverty Guidelines

Publisher(s):
Links to a fact sheet and additional background information are provided.
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  • General Material
January 2011

Evidence-Based Practices for Children Exposed to Violence: A Selection from Federal Databases

Publisher(s):
This document gathers federal research about programs that serve children exposed to violence and includes a summary of the practices associated with successful results.
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  • General Material
April 2010

Evidence-Based Mental Health Treatment for Victims of Human Trafficking

Author(s): Publisher(s):
This issue brief examines the evidence-based research for treating common mental health conditions experienced by victims of human trafficking.
Materials
  • General Material
  • Training Tools
January 2007

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth Serving Organizations: Getting Started on Policies and Procedures

Publisher(s):
This guide identifies six key components of child sexual abuse prevention for organizations. It includes prevention goals and critical strategies for each component. Suggestions for addressing challenges and tools to help organizations get started are also provided.
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  • General Material
August 2006

Traumatic Brain Injury Screening: An Introduction

Publisher(s):
Given its high prevalence, identification of TBI is critical in delivering appropriate services and supports to those who need them. This document provides an overview of the importance of screening for TBI among people accessing state and community services and supports. Information about available instruments used for screening for TBI, as well as tips for screening individuals with TBI are included.