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August 2013
A Blueprint for Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention
Publisher(s):This paper discusses lessons learned and considerations for preventing intimate partner homicide.
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August 2013
Recommendations for Administrators of Prisons, Jails, and Community Confinement Facilities for Adapting the U.S. Department of Justice’s "A National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations, Adults/Adolescents"
Publisher(s):This guide is designed to assist administrators of prisons, jails, and community confinement facilities in drafting or revising protocols for an immediate response to reports of sexual assault.
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August 2013
A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Publisher(s): The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) promotes the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies. Included above is a summary of major rights under the FCRA.
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August 2013
Legal Services Assessment for Trafficked Children
Publisher(s):This report provides the results of a CHRC led research project that provides information on the gaps in legal services and identifies the opportunities for improving outcomes. Also included input from service providers around the country for a national comparison.
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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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- Training Tools
July 2013
Addressing Oppression and Violence within the Latino Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Communities
Publisher(s):This webinar focuses on the intersections of homophobia, heterosexism and racism that often enhance negative stereotypes associated with being Latino and LGBT. The presenter discusses the impact of language on our anti-oppression work as well as other elements that complicate the experiences of victimization of members of the Latino LGBT communities.
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- NRCDV Publications
July 2013
As an advocate at a secular program, how can I support and validate the religious beliefs and spiritual needs of survivors?
Publisher(s): Many survivors of domestic and sexual violence experience religion, faith, and/or spirituality as distinctive elements of their identity and personal lives, and may wish to mobilize resources rooted in their belief systems in their journey towards safety, solace, and support. NRCDV's July 2013 TA Question of the Month provides guidance on how advocates in secular programs can support this.
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July 2013
Community Voices: A Community Needs Assessment & Action Plan about Partner Abuse & Services in Black and Latin@ LGBTQ Communities in the Greater Boston Area
Publisher(s): This document describes a needs assessment conducted in Boston regarding the partner abuse service needs of Black and Latin@ LGBTQ people, as well as a action plan for addressing gaps in services.
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June 2013
Domestic Violence Housing First Project: Expanding Services and Cultivating Relationships
Publisher(s):This video shows how one program in Washington State is developing community relationships and expanding services to address the unique needs of survivors who are facing homelessness and housing instability.
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June 2013
Sharing Our Stories of Survival: Native Women Surviving Violence
Publisher(s): A general introduction to the social and legal issues involved in acts of violence against Native women. Sharing Our Stories of Survival explores stories and case-studies and statistics with a countervailing theme running through this extremely informative volume.
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June 2013
When Crisis Strikes: A Toolkit for Critical Incident Response and Management
Publisher(s): PCADV developed this toolkit to help domestic violence programs navigate a crisis situation – a homicide, suicide, natural death, accident or fire – that could disrupt services, distress staff and shelter residents, and attract unwanted media and public interest.
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June 2013
Truth in Lending (Information on the Truth in Lending Act)
Publisher(s): This document provides a wealth of information on the Truth in Lending Act, which mandates that credit and charge card companies disclose their interest rates and other information about an account to the borrower before processing the loan.