Cultural Competence Content Topic Results

Developed for educators and others working with youth as one option to address dating violence in schools. It includes background information, lesson plans, educator sheets, student surveys and handouts, as well as a poster in both English and Spanish.

This article explores reasons for the systemic omission of women with disabilities from mainstream research and from services addressing non-disabled women's experiences.

This resource outlines protocol for working with LEP survivors of domestic violence. It also contains answers to frequently asked questions, and has articles that cover working well with interpreters, basic dos and don'ts of advocacy with LEP clients, and a know your rights sheet for immigrants and refugees.

This article describes the process state/territory anti-sexual violence coalitions began to establish opportunity, support and leadership development for Women of Color in the anti-sexual violence movement. It presents a model for addressing the presence of racism in our lives and in our work as anti-sexual violence advocates. The process began with a needs assessment and report reviewing five key issues relevant to Women of Color leadership at sexual assault coalitions. SCESA offers technical assistance around planning and implementation of the report findings. The authors see this type of strategic planning as one component in an effort to establish a more 'coordinated, comprehensive and culturally appropriate response to sexual assault throughout the country.'

These presentation transcriptions discuss violence against women and the impact of culture.

Different kinds of organizations in which social workers are employed can each influence the degree and way in which one talks about matters of faith and spirituality. This workshop offers guidance for incorporating religion and spirituality into social work practice.

This research project emphasizes working with individuals as well as their families to create safe social networks for immigrant women.

This article presents an overview of the history of legal protections for immigrant women who experience domestic violence in the United States. The document notes legal amendments since 1990 that reflect an increased understanding of the danger of domestic violence to the society as a whole and to individual survivors.

Explores the unique experiences and challenges facing immigrant battered women in the U.S. This paper also outlines legal protections available to immigrant women who experience domestic violence, including an overview of options available through VAWA.

This manual was created support the work of establishing a support group for battered Spanish-speaking women. It is intended for use by any group or organization that wants to start a Spanish-language support group in their area.

Research conducted and presented in a masters thesis provides insight and reflection on issues, challenges, and cultural climates of sexual assault service providers in British Columbia. Sexual assault centers and advocates may find this research helpful in working to build culturally competent services and capacities.

This book is offers responses to common religious questions raised by victims and survivors of domestic violence and is a valuable resource for domestic violence programs, counselors, and pastors.