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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Effective Victim Interviewing: Helping Victims Retrieve and Disclose Memories of Sexual Assault
Publisher(s): The purpose of a law enforcement interview with a sexual assault victim is to help them: (1) remember details about their sexual assault, and (2) share those details with investigators. The investigator’s role is then to document this information and evaluate it within the context of the entire investigation. This module offers a brief overview of the scientific research on stress, trauma, and memory, as well as the unique dynamics of sexual assault.
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Elder Abuse Investigations: Training for Law Enforcement and Other Investigators
Publisher(s): The information in these modules from NCALL will enhance investigative skills, help you work effectively with older victims, and provide you with tools that can help keep victims safe and hold offenders accountable.
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Assisting Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence, Law Enforcement Guide
Publisher(s):This guide for law enforcement officers provide information about language and cultural issues faced by immigrant women, and immigration laws and services available for immigrant women. The guide also includes suggestions for responding to immigrant victims of domestic violence.
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Information for Domestic Violence Providers about LGBTQ Partner Abuse
Publisher(s):This guide includes examples of abuse relevant to LGBTQ communities, information on screening for survivors and abusers, differences from straight domestic violence, and barriers to services for LGBTQ people.
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Victim Support Video for Law Enforcement Part 1
This 9-minute video is designed to explain to non-federal law enforcement officials the crime of human trafficking. In addition, the video describes both short term and long-term immigration relief (provided by the Department of Homeland Security) that might be available to victims of human trafficking.
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Consent Campaign Guidebook
Publisher(s):This guidebook is a tool for middle and high school educators and students focused on core concepts of consent.
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Agency’s Use of Technology Best Practices & Policies Toolkit
Publisher(s): The way domestic violence, sexual assault, and other victim service agencies use technology can impact the security, privacy, and safety of the survivors who access their services. This toolkit contains recommended best practices, policy suggestions, and handouts on the use of common technologies.
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Just Breathe: A Guide to Wellness
Publisher(s): Just Breathe: A Guide to Wellness was designed to offer practical assistance, inspiration, hope, and strategies for healing to survivors. The guide can be used to track progress, practice calming strategies, and provider reminder to take care of the basics throughout the healing journey.
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Tips for Social Workers, Counselors, Health Workers, Teachers, Clergy, and Others Helping Victims of Rape, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse
Publisher(s):Provides basic information on how to respond to victims/survivors of violence for those who may have limited formal training on violence against women and children. Available in English and Spanish.
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Medical Interpreter Competency Checklist
Publisher(s):This checklist provides guidelines and evaluation for medical interpreters.
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Praxis Safety & Accountability Audit Tool Kit
Publisher(s):This toolkit is a critical how-to guide for communities assessing their institutional responses to violence against women.
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Interactive Guide to Safety Planning
Publisher(s):Safety plans look different for different types of abuse and different people. This interactive feature can help teens and young adults customize their very own safety plan to fit their specific situations.









