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Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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- General Material
November 2013
Women and Natural Resources: Unlocking the Peacebuilding Potential
Publisher(s):United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO)
This report analyzes the reasons behind this discrepancy, its implications for long-term peace and development and suggests some solutions.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
November 2013
Tribal Equity Toolkit: Tribal Resolutions and Codes to Support Two Spirit & LGBT Justice in Indian Country
Publisher(s):Native American Program of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (NAPOLS), Indigenous Ways of Knowing (IWOK) Program, Western States Center
This toolkit contains resources to support tribal equity of two spirit and LGBT people. Topics covered include marriage, domestic partnerships and civil unions, children, employment, housing, education, health and end of life care, and hate and bias related crimes. Tribal Equity Toolkit 2.0 includes updates and more resources.
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- General Material
October 2013
Intimate Partner Violence in New Jersey's African American Community: Findings and Recommendations of the New Jersey Domestic Violence Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board
Publisher(s):The goal of this report is to identify trends of domestic violence occurrence in the New Jersey African American community and provide culturally unique recommendations to reduce the outcomes of intimate partner homicide for African American victims.
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- General Material
October 2013
If You Really Care about Preventing Domestic and Sexual Violence, You Should Care about Reproductive Justice
Publisher(s):This fact sheets covers topics including how the advancement of reproductive justice can reduce violence against women, as well as ways in which advocates can simultaneously work to address intimate partner violence and support reproductive justice.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
October 2013
How can I ensure that media coverage of domestic violence during DVAM is thoughtful and on target?
Publisher(s): Although domestic violence is a pervasive problem year-round, affecting more than 12 million women and men annually, the issue is likely to receive increased media attention in October. NRCDV's October 2013 TA Question of the Month offers tips for media advocacy and outreach for DVAM.
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- General Material
September 2013
Domestic Violence Homicides In Massachusetts Tracking Analysis 2003-YTD 2013
Publisher(s):This document provides information on domestic violence homicides in Massachusetts from 2003 to 2013.
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- General Material
September 2013
Guidance to States and Services on Addressing Human Trafficking of Children and Youth in the United States
Publisher(s):The guidance document reports outlines the scope of the problem, the needs of the victims, the need for a coordinated effort among Tribal, State, local, and Federal levels to prevent, identify, and serve trafficking victims, the role of screening and assessment in identifying possible trafficking victims, and the use of evidence-based interventions for serving vulnerable youth populations.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
September 2013
What is the connection between firearms and domestic violence homicides?
Publisher(s):This form offers taking points for advocates on the connection between firearms and domestic violence homicides. Recent, fully cited statistics are provided to assist advocates in engaging the media and raising awareness of this important issue.
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- General Material
September 2013
Untangling the Intersection of HIV & Trauma: Why It Matters and What We Can Do
Publisher(s):This article examines the ways trauma in the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS impacts access to and retention in care.
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- General Material
September 2013
Trauma-Informed Approaches: Federal Activities and Initiatives: A Working Document, Second Report
Publisher(s):In the past decade, it has become increasingly clear that addressing trauma requires a multi-agency, multi-pronged approach. Public education, prevention, early identification, and effective trauma assessment and treatment are all necessary to break the cycle of trauma and violence. Significant progress has been made in creating organizational cultures based on knowledge of trauma and its impact (trauma-informed approaches), strategies to prevent or reduce rates of violence and trauma, and effective treatment interventions (trauma-specific treatments).
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- General Material
August 2013
Transnational: TransLatin@s/Trans-Nacional: TransLatin@s
Publisher(s): Presenters discuss the barriers faced by Latin@ Transgender communities that reside in the U.S. They share information about the TransLatin@ Coalition and the work of this organization with and on behalf of Latin@ transgender communities in the U.S.
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- General Material
July 2013
Privacy & Safety on Facebook: A Guide for Survivors of Abuse
Publisher(s):This guide addresses privacy on Facebook, as well as safety tips and options for when someone is misusing the site to harass, monitor, threaten, or stalk. It refers back to Facebook's Help Center for more detailed information on settings and features.