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Earned Income and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Tables
Publisher(s):Available in multiple languages, this page has current tax year income limits, maximum EITC amount and the EITC-related tax law changes. Information for previous tax years is also available.
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Shifting Power from the Inside Out: Lessons on Becoming Member-Led from Mujeres Unidas y Activas
Publisher(s): Produced collaboratively by Mujeres Unidas y Activas and RoadMap, Shifting Power from the Inside Out offers a new framework for community-based organizations on the evolution from member-based to member-led organizational structure, culture and practice.
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ILO 2012 Global Estimate of Forced Labour
Publisher(s):The ILO estimates that 20.9 million people are victims of forced labor globally, trapped in jobs into which they were coerced or deceived and which they can not leave. The document describes in detail the revised methodology used to generate the 2012 ILO global estimate of forced labour, covering the period from 2002 to 2011, and the main results obtained.
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Enhancing Dental Professionals' Response to Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This folio notes that seventy-five percent of domestic violence-related physical injuries are concentrated around the head, neck, and mouth. The folio also provides specialized tools for dental professionals on screening and responding to domestic violence.
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How Do You File Taxes with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)?
Publisher(s):An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is issued by the IRS to individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but who do not have, and are not eligible to obtain, a Social Security number (SSN) issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
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Special for Immigrant Women
Publisher(s):The article suggest that the immigrant women ask for interpreter when seeking help, leave clear phone messages when calling for help, and to not to give up if the person they contact the first time is not helpful.
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Sexual Harassment Fact Sheet: What to do if you or someone you know is sexually harassed
Publisher(s):This article lists several unwanted behaviors that may be considered sexual harassment and offers suggestions on how to confront and stop sexual harassment and harassers.
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Consumers’ Guide to Legal Help
Publisher(s): This site provides a listing of legal assistance resources in each state, accessed by selecting a state from the drop-down menu under “Do You Need to Find Legal Help?” or clicking on the state on the map. Listings include information on legal aid for low-income people and specialized help for those who qualify. Information is also available in Spanish.
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Trauma-Informed Care in Afterschool
Publisher(s):This toolkit was developed to help program providers learn more about trauma-informed care and to assist in the planning and implementation of trauma-informed care in the afterschool environment.
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Building Trauma-Informed Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs
Publisher(s):This two-part, online module series is designed to support RHY grantees and all youth-serving agencies in adopting a universal, trauma-informed approach to serving youth experiencing unsafe or unstable living situations, homeless youth, and youth who are at risk of becoming homeless.
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Working with a Deaf Survivor: A Resource Guide
This manual provides guidance for domestic violence advocates in working with survivors who are Deaf or hard of hearing. It offers tips for effective communication and collaboration with disability rights advocates and organizations.
For additional resources, see the Vermont NetworkÍs page on Hearing Accommodations.
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Transgender Rights Toolkit: A Legal Guide for Trans People and Their Advocates
Publisher(s):This toolkit is designed to help trans people and their advocates navigate daily lived experiences of discrimination and oppression. Topics covered include restrooms, aging, parenting, identity documentation, and more.