NRCDV Publications

This webinar highlights DVBeds, a program of the National Domestic Violence Hotline that is designed to allow domestic violence advocates and shelter programs to see and share bed availability in real time.

Be the change we wish to see in the world. That is just what the staff of the NRCDV had in mind when we launched the Access Initiative in 2006. The Initiative represented NRCDV's organizational commitment -- as an employer, service provider, and community member -- to individuals with disabilities and accessibility in general.

This 30 minute online learning tool is adapted from the Applied Research Paper, Marital Rape: New research and directions by Raquel Kennedy Bergen. Participants will learn the definition, risk factors, and effects of marital rape and will be able to identify potential intervention strategies.

This activity provides an opportunity to learn from victims who stay in contact.

This series of tip sheets highlight key considerations for providing inclusive and accessible services to LGBTQ youth in a variety of settings.

This resource compiles information about tech-based tools that can help advocates locate available shelter beds for survivors.

While rigorous evaluations of domestic violence support groups have been quite limited, the broader literature on support group efficacy is informative. Taken together, there is a significant body of evidence indicating that peer support groups can alleviate depression and stress, and increase self-esteem, self-efficacy, and psychological well-being.