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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
April 2016
Responding to the Long-term Needs of Adult Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: Exploring the connection to suicide risk
Publisher(s):This Technical Assistance Guidance, a product of the Adult Children Exposed to Domestic Violence (ACE-DV) Leadership Forum, explores the connection between exposure to domestic violence in childhood and, among other consequences, the risk for suicide in adulthood.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
March 2016
Domestic Violence Clinical Presentation
Publisher(s):This article provides guidance around what to look for when screening patients for abuse in a clinical setting, including detailed descriptions of characteristic physical injuries.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
March 2016
What role can self-defense classes play in our efforts to prevent sexual violence?
Publisher(s): In NRCDV's March 2016 TA Question of the month, Karen Stahl explores the role of self-defense classes in sexual violence prevention efforts.
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- General Material
March 2016
Gender-Integrated Shelters: Experience and Advice
Publisher(s):This report focuses on the agencies who have integrated or are in the process of integrating transgender and gender nonconforming individuals, as well as men, into their domestic violence shelters.
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- General Material
March 2016
HIV and Intimate Partner Violence Among Asian American and Pacific Islander Women
Publisher(s):Asian American and Pacific Islander women and girls face unique obstacles as they operate in a social sphere shrouded in silence and stigma about HIV and IPV. This factsheet raises awareness about the nexus of HIV and IPV, analyzes factors contributing to elevated risk for Asian American and Pacific Islander women and girls, and contextualizes cultural barriers.
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- General Material
February 2016
Sexual Assault Against Females
Publisher(s):This resource page discusses information specific to adult women who have experienced sexual assault. It provides information on prevalence, common responses, and survivors can seek help.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
February 2016
WEBINAR: Working with Latin@ Communities to Prevent Teen Dating Violence: Strategies for Engagement and Creative Interventions
Publisher(s):This session provides an overview of the culturally specific issues faced by Latin@ youth victims of teen dating violence.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
February 2016
Exploring Youth Activism in our Movement: Experiences and Lessons from Youth Leaders
Publisher(s): On this 30 minute podcast Nalleli Castro Montoya, Latin@ Peer Youth Educator from Casa de Esperanza and Lumarie Orozco, National Trainer for the National Latino Network, talk about Casa de Esperanza’s peer education strategies to engage Latin@ youth in the efforts to eradicate dating violence.
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- General Material
February 2016
Improving the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Would Help Working Families and Promote Tax Fairness for Women
Publisher(s):For nearly 60 years, Congress has recognized that the childcare expenses parents incur in order to earn income should be acknowledged in the tax code. This review provides an opportunity to strengthen and improve the CDCTC to reflect the needs of the increased number of mothers of young children in the labor force and the rising costs of child care.
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- General Material
February 2016
The Child Tax Credit: Economic Analysis and Policy Options
Publisher(s):This report provides an economic analysis of the child tax credit, explores how the credit has affected taxpayers' behavior about working and having children, and examines the complexity of administering this tax provision in the context of other child-related tax benefits.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
February 2016
Serving Trans Survivors: A 101 Training for Advocates
Publisher(s): This webinar is designed to assist sexual assault service providers in better serving transgender survivors. Many providers are committed to serving transgender clients, but seek additional information in order to provide more competent and sensitive services. This webinar will primarily focus on basic transgender concepts, but will include references and examples specific to sexual assault service providers.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
February 2016
How can we develop culturally specific programs to engage youth of color?
Publisher(s): In NRCDV's February 2016 TA Question of the month, Ivonne Ortiz discusses the importance of culturally specific programs for youth of color and offers examples.