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- NRCDV Publications
November 2016
How can I best support a survivor who is confronted with the possibility of HIV infection after sexual violence?
Publisher(s): In NRCDV's December 2016 TA Question of the month, Eric Stiles explores the intersection of sexual violence and HIV/AIDS and offers guidance on how advocates can support survivors facing the possibility of HIV infection.
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- General Material
November 2016
About HIV/AIDS
Publisher(s): This page discusses the three stages of HIV infection. It also includes information about HIV testing and treatment options.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
November 2016
Healthy Moms, Happy Babies Safety Card (Florida)
Publisher(s): This safety card, adapted with state-specific information by the Florida Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Initiative, is intended to start conversations about domestic violence and safety planning between survivors and home visitors. The card includes helpful safety planning strategies and questions to ask.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2016
WEBINAR: Keeping Your Cup Full: Self-Care is Essential to Trauma Informed Advocacy
Publisher(s):This webinar offers strategies for dealing with daily work related stress, increases awareness of the issue of vicarious trauma, and provides ideas in order to gain organizational support to help sustain and support those working with survivors of trauma
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- General Material
September 2016
The Stages of HIV Infection
Publisher(s): This printable fact sheet details the various stages of HIV from acute infection to a progression of AIDS.
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- General Material
September 2016
HIV Among Gay and Bisexual Men
Publisher(s):This quick glance fact sheet about men who have sex with men (MSM) includes statistics, an overview of prevalence, and risk factors.
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- General Material
August 2016
State HIV Laws
Publisher(s): An interactive and user-friendly guide allowing survivors and advocates to find state-specific legal information about details about HIV Testing and Laboratory Reporting Laws.
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- General Material
July 2016
What is HIV/AIDS?
Publisher(s):This brief overview includes HIV 101 information such as signs and symptoms and testing sites across the US.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
July 2016
WEBINAR: Preventing Compassion Fatigue: Honoring Thyself
Publisher(s):This webinar provided valuable tools to identify the warning signs of compassion fatigue, and techniques for advocates to replenish the spirit.
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- General Material
July 2016
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence as a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Issue in the United States
Publisher(s):This article addresses the ways in which intimate partner violence is a public health issue that intersects with sexual and reproductive health rights concerns.
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- General Material
July 2016
Giving Birth Behind Bars: A Guide for Achieving Reproductive Justice for Incarcerated Women
Publisher(s):This resource is a collection of materials developed by and for communities most affected by the expansion of the prison industrial complex and confronting reproductive oppression within the confines of the walls of these institutions.
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- General Material
July 2016
Building Your Advocacy Toolbox: Advocacy vs. Lobbying
Publisher(s): This fact sheet breaks down the difference between “advocacy” and “lobbying” and outlines ways in which public health organizations can engage in advocacy.