Intervention & Prevention Content Topic Results
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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
June 2012
Terms Paradox Fact Sheet
Publisher(s):This fact sheet discusses the terms paradox. Asking what terms a person uses and using those terms to refer to them conveys respect and openness, however terms provide very little information relevant to providing appropriate services.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
June 2012
Practical Considerations for Parenting Interventions for Men who Batter
Publisher(s):VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This Applied Research paper provides an overview of the practical considerations related to parenting interventions programs for men who batter. These include questions about program length and organization, referral routes, specific program content, and nature of collaboration between agencies.
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- General Material
June 2012
VA Military Sexual Trauma Brochure
Publisher(s):This brochure provides basic information related to military sexual trauma and eligibility to apply for benefits. Available in English and Spanish.
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- General Material
June 2012
Model Rights and Responsibilities for Shelter Residents
Publisher(s):This document provides general guidelines to keep in mind when crafting shelter rules, including a model set of rules structured in the form of rights and responsibilities.
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- General Material
June 2012
Domestic Violence Fatalities Involving Native People in Washington State
Publisher(s):This brief presents data on homicides in Washington State involving Native American victims and perpetrators, and domestic violence homicides on tribal land.
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- General Material
May 2012
AFI Legislation: Assets for Independence Act 42 USC 604
Publisher(s): This webpage provides the actual statutory language of the Act that sets criteria for IDAs under the AFI program.
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- General Material
May 2012
Promoting Recovery and Resilience for Children and Youth Involved in Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems
Publisher(s): This document reports on the SAMSHA initiatives to promote appropriate care for young people involved in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems who have experience trauma.
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- General Material
May 2012
Services Available to Victims of Human Trafficking: A Resource Guide for Social Service Providers
Publisher(s):This booklet provides brief descriptions of community and State-funded resources available to victims of trafficking. Various Federal benefits and services are included as well as details on how to obtain a Certification Letter or Eligibility Letter from the HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement.
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- General Material
May 2012
2012 Truth About Abuse Survey Report
Publisher(s):This report provides data illustrating that the vast majority of shelters across the United States consistently report startling increases in the demand for their services and decreases in funding. In short, demand is up, while funding, services and prevention programs are down.
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- General Material
May 2012
Safety in Court
Publisher(s): This webpage includes tips to help survivors be safer getting to the courthouse, once inside the courthouse, and leaving the courthouse. Example tips include: bring a friend or family member to the courthouse, identify safe places to sit near courthouse security, and have a police or sheriff escort the survivor to transportation after the proceeding.
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- General Material
May 2012
Enhancing Prosecutions of Human Trafficking and Related Violence Against Sexually Exploited Women
Publisher(s):This issue discusses the critical strategies that can help prosecutors develop a response to human trafficking that recognizes and responds to the interconnected sexual and physical violence perpetrated against trafficked and non-trafficked victims.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
May 2012
How can advocates and communities honor and support women in shelter on Mother’s Day?
Publisher(s): In the month of motherhood celebration, thousands of mothers and mothers-to-be across the country will spend Mother’s Day in a domestic violence shelter. NRCDV's May 2012 TA Question of the Month offers ideas for honoring mothers in shelters.