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January 2017
Addressing and Preventing Gender Bias Infographic
Publisher(s): This infographic from the International Association of Chiefs of Police provides an overview of key terms and principles to promote accurate, evidence-based beliefs about sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking.
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- Training Tools
January 2017
Our Gender Revolution: Social Change to End Gender Violence Guide
Publisher(s):This guide is designed to be distributed to anti-violence program advocates and educators working with youth to create social change.
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December 2016
Eligibility of VAWA Self-Petitioners for Financial Assistance Under Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980
Publisher(s):This memo clarifies HUD’s position on the rights of certain noncitizens who are battered or subject to extreme cruelty by a spouse or parent, who is a Untied States Citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR), to apply for and receive assistance under Section 214 of the Housing and Communality Development Act.
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December 2016
HIV Transmission
Publisher(s): This resource provides information about risks of transmission of HIV through various types of intercourse, injection drug use, and other activities.
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December 2016
Tips for Having an Informed Conversation About Domestic Violence and HIV
Publisher(s):This tip sheet discusses the intersection of DV and HIV and provides guidance for service providers working with HIV-positive DV survivors.
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December 2016
Inclusive Questions for Older Adults: A Practical Guide To Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Publisher(s): Written with suggestions, tips and practical ideas this guide will assist in your organization's path to asking fully inclusive questions to all of your clients.
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December 2016
Special Considerations for LGBTQ Immigrants
Publisher(s): LGBTQ immigrants enjoy the same rights under immigration law as all other non-citizens, but there are some areas where LGBTQ immigrants might face unique challenges. This document outlines some special considerations for LGBTQ immigrants, including visas for immigrant crime victims, asylum, and detention.
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December 2016
Sheltering Trans Men Webinar
Publisher(s): This 90-minute webinar uses three case studies to illustrate how placement decisions can be made. Includes a section on preventing and confronting bias.
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- Training Tools
December 2016
Sheltering Trans Survivors Webinar Series
Publisher(s):This three-part series from FORGE offers information on sheltering trans women, trans men, and non-binary survivors of intimate partner violence.
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November 2016
About HIV/AIDS
Publisher(s): This page discusses the three stages of HIV infection. It also includes information about HIV testing and treatment options.
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November 2016
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: A Primer on TANF Financing and Federal Requirements
Publisher(s):Specifically, it describes: federal TANF grants and state funds under a "maintenance-of-effort" (MOE) requirement; how states may use federal TANF and state MOE funds to help achieve the purpose and goals of the TANF block grant; rules that apply to states when they use TANF or MOE funds to provide cash welfare to needy families with children; rules that apply to states when they use TANF or MOE funds for benefits and services other than cash welfare; certain accountability requirements that apply to states, including requirements that states submit plans and report data to the federal gove
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- NRCDV Publications
November 2016
NRCDV Stands Statement
Publisher(s):NRCDV affirms where we stand.