Economic Justice Content Topic Results
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April 2015
WEBINAR: Addressing the Needs of Youth Experiencing Homelessness and Abuse
Publisher(s):This webinar focused on the intersections of relationship violence and sex trafficking among runaway and homeless youth. Experts in this field of service suggested a variety of ways that individuals, organizations, and communities can provide effective support to youth experiencing violence and abuse while living in unstable housing situations.
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- General Material
March 2015
The Hyde Amendment: A Legacy of Inequity
Publisher(s): This fact sheet discusses how the Hyde Amendment and abortion coverage bans disproportionately harm Latin@s and other people of color, as well as low-income people. It also provides policy recommendations to ensure greater access to the full range of pregnancy-related care.
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March 2015
African American Women and the Wage Gap
Publisher(s): This fact sheet evidences that even in states with large populations of employed African American women, rampant wage disparities persist – with potentially devastating consequences for African American women and their families.
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- General Material
March 2015
Latinas and the Wage Gap
Publisher(s):This fact sheet details the wage gap for Latinas by state, describes the implications of the wage gap for Latinas, and presents statistics on the public’s overwhelming support for fair pay policies.
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- General Material
February 2015
Strengthening the EITC for Childless Workers Would Promote Work and Reduce Poverty
Publisher(s):This article discusses how the EITC misses many low-wage childless workers, how strengthening the credit could social and economic benefits, and ideas on how to strengthen the credit for childless workers.
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- General Material
January 2015
After DOMA: Tax Filing FAQs for Same-Sex Married Couples
Publisher(s):This fact sheet includes questions and answers designed to give general information about tax issues that same-sex couples will be dealing with in tax year 2013 and beyond, and is not meant to be exhaustive. It is intended for general information purposes only.
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- General Material
January 2015
The True Link Report on Elder Financial Abuse 2015
Publisher(s): This 2015 study on elder financial abuse examines the scope and impacts of elder financial abuse, as well as identifying sources of vulnerability and exposure.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
January 2015
Violence: Intersections of Social, Political and Economic Structures
Publisher(s): This webinar presented by Dr. Stephen Bezruchka of the University of Washington School of Public Health discusses the intersections between social and economic inequality and violence.
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- General Material
January 2015
Immigrant Families
Publisher(s):This webpage includes strategies to assist immigrant workers with claiming their tax credits.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2014
WEBINAR: Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence and Economic Factors
Publisher(s):Family Violence Prevention and Services Program (FVPSA), Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This webinar focused on the intersection of intimate partner violence (IPV), economic abuse, and poverty. Speakers provided an overview of the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, explored the intersection between economic factors and IPV, and discussed policy implications.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2014
WEBINAR: Intersection of Domestic Violence & Poverty
Publisher(s):Family Violence Prevention and Services Program (FVPSA), Office of Community Services Administration for Children and Families (OCS), National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This webinar explored the intersection of poverty, domestic violence, and economic security. Important considerations for domestic violence survivors, including strategies to strengthen the safety net for survivors in need, were explored. Resources were shared about financial literacy, asset building, credit repair, and economic empowerment.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2014
WEBINAR: Enhancing Safe Access to Child Support
Publisher(s):This webinar provided an overview of OCSE produced domestic violence resources - including fact sheets, desk cards, and online training materials - promoting safe access to child support.