Training Tools
The materials displayed here include curricula, online learning modules, recorded webinars and web conferences, videos, podcasts, and other tools that can help to enhance understanding of and capacity to prevent and address gender based violence. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
Curricula, online learning modules, recorded webinars and web conferences, videos, podcasts, and other tools. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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October 2008
Helping Young Children (Birth to Five) Who Are Homeless
This presentation outlines some of the challenges facing homeless children, and explains the McKinney-Vento Act and how it can help children. The document also has information about Early Childhood Special Education and Headstart.
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October 2008
Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators / Caja de Herramientas Para Educadores Para el Manejo de Trauma Infantil
Publisher(s):This toolkit was developed to provide school administrators, teachers, staff, and concerned parents with basic information about working with traumatized children in the school system.
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March 2008
DNA & Crime Victims: What Victim Assistance Professionals Need to Know
This is a guide booklet for victim services providers with the aim of helping them become “more knowledgeable, comfortable, and confident when supporting victims in cases where DNA evidence is relevant.” Available in English and Spanish.
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January 2008
The Violence Against Women Act: A Housing Toolkit for Advocates
Publisher(s):The toolkit is designed to provide advocates with an overview of VAWA's housing provisions and includes administrative guidance, recent legal developments, and sample advocacy materials.
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January 2008
Domestic Violence Assessment Guide
Publisher(s):This pocket reference card for health care providers includes guidance on conducting routine assessment for domestic violence.
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January 2008
Engaging Boys and Men in Gender Transformation: The Group Education Manual
Publisher(s):This is an educational manual for working with men to question non-equitable views about masculinity and develop more positive attitudes to prevent unhealthy behaviors that put them and their partners and families at risk. It can also be used to train facilitators who will implement workshop activities with groups of men. The activities are intended for use with men of all ages, although some adaptations might have to be made depending on the ages of the men and the country and community context. These activities can also be adapted for use with groups of men and women.
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January 2008
Pregnancy Wheel
Publisher(s):This pregnancy wheel for OB/GYN and reproductive health settings reminds providers to routinely ask their patients about birth control interference or coerced pregnancy and about their experiences with intimate partner violence. The card reminds providers how to offer patients support, raise alternative birth control options and provide referral for safety planning. The back of the wheel lists phone numbers for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the National Dating Abuse Helpline, and the Sexual Assault Hotline for further support.
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January 2008
Sexual Violence and HIV: A Technical Assistance Guide for Victim Service Providers
Publisher(s):This guide provides information on the prevalence of sexual violence and HIV, types of available HIV testing and treatment, benefits and risks of such testing and treatment, victims' possible fears surrounding HIV, sexual offender testing, and steps victim service professionals can take to meet the needs of sexual violence victims.
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January 2008
Getting Safe and Sober: Real Tools You Can Use - Support Group Manual and Supplementary Materials for Advocates
Publisher(s):Getting Safe and Sober is a practical tool kit for use with women who have substance abuse or chemical dependence problems and who are, or have been, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or sexual abuse.
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January 2008
Rape in the Military
Publisher(s): This documentary discusses women’s experiences of rape while they serve in the military. It includes interviews with veterans who are working through their healing and discusses personal challenges that they have faced.
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January 2008
At a Glance: Military Resource Handbook For Virginia's Sexual and Domestic Violence Centers
Publisher(s):This resource kit was designed for civilian advocates working with active duty members, spouses, partners and family members who have experienced or been exposed to sexual and/or domestic violence.
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January 2008
K.I.S.S. (A Kid Is So Special): Strengthening Mother-Child Bonds
Publisher(s):This 12-week child-focused curriculum includes a guide for advocates and five mother-child workbooks.