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Female Genital Mutilation in the U. S. Factsheet
Publisher(s):This factsheet gives a brief overview of federal laws against FGM in the United States and also lists state laws against FGM.
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Seven Reasons Employers Should Address Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This fact sheet makes a case through statistics and information for why employers should prioritize addressing domestic violence.
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Healing Youth Alliance: Trauma-Informed Training
Publisher(s):This course will teach pastors, educators, families and young adults to recognize signs of trauma in youth and empower them to respond in ways that will begin to create a pathway for healing.
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Talking about LGBT Equality Among Latinos and Hispanics
Publisher(s):This report includes the findings from a research study that confirmed the strength of Latin@ support for LGBT issues, and uncovered approaches that can further even greater understanding and acceptance.
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Primer for Child Welfare Professionals
Publisher(s):This factsheet is intended to help child welfare professionals build a better understanding of TF-CBT, including which clients should be referred for this approach, how it is implemented, and resources for additional information.
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Ensuring the Seventh Generation: A Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Tribal Child Welfare Programs
Publisher(s):The purpose of this toolkit is to help tribal child welfare workers and care providers play an effective role in the prevention of suicide among the children and youth they serve. It addresses key youth suicide prevention questions and contains background reading on the issue of suicide in Indian Country and the use of cultural approaches to prevention and community healing.
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Power and Control Tactics used against Immigrant Women
Publisher(s):This document describes some of the tactics used to abuse immigrant women. These include emotional abuse, economic abuse, sexual abuse, using coercion and threat, intimidation, isolation, and blaming women for inciting violence.
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Abuse in Later Life: A Webinar Series for Civil Attorneys and Legal Advocates
Publisher(s):National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence
This is a recorded 5-part webinar series on Abuse in Later Life. The target audience includes civil attorneys, legal advocates and others who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the topics.
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Quick Tips for Using an Interpreter
This resource offers guidance on communicating via an interpreter. Available in both English and Spanish.
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No Free Pass to Harass: Protecting the Rights of Undocumented Immigrant Women Workers in Sexual Harassment Cases
Publisher(s):This guide is intended as a tool for effective litigation of sexual harassment claims brought on behalf of immigrant women workers.
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Talk To Your Doctor About PrEP
Publisher(s): This brochure offers guidance around meeting with a doctor about PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), including before, during, and after a visit.
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National Survey of Teen Dating Violence Laws
Publisher(s):Each state treats young victims of dating abuse differently, but not all ways are equal. loveisrespect conducted a nationwide review of state laws and found common trends, both positive and negative, that directly impact the protection of teens.