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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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February 2016

The Blueprint for Campus Police: Responding to Sexual Assault

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The purpose of the Blueprint for Campus Police: Responding to Sexual Assault is to fill gaps in current research and identify best practices in campus police response to sexual assault. This resource is intended to serve as a guide or toolkit for police at all levels (chief executives, investigation, and patrol) in response to sexual assault crimes with the implementation of victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
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February 2016

Social Networking Privacy: How to be Safe, Secure and Social

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This page reviews advantages and disadvantages of using social networks, what kind of information may be safe to post and how to protect it, as well as who is able to access different types of information posted to these networks.
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  • NRCDV Publications
February 2016

How can we develop culturally specific programs to engage youth of color?

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In NRCDV's February 2016 TA Question of the month, Ivonne Ortiz discusses the importance of culturally specific programs for youth of color and offers examples.
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January 2016

Behind the Screens: Revenge Porn

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Nonconsensual pornography, or “revenge porn,” is an insidious form of digital and sexual abuse. This article from the National Domestic Violence Hotline explains what "revenge porn" is and offers safety tips.
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January 2016

Predatory Lending Practices

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This webpage provides brief descriptions of some of the most common predatory mortgage lending abusive practices.
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January 2016

Two Spirits

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This documentary highlights the experiences of Native LGBTQ/Two-Spirit individuals and communities, examining the modern-day and historical factors that contribute to these communities' current experiences of discrimination and oppression.
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January 2016

Privacy & Safety on Facebook

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NNEDV and Facebook developed these two guides, "A Guide to Staying Safe on Facebook" and "Safety & Privacy on Facebook: A Guide for Survivors of Abuse," as resources to help Facebook users understand and navigate the various settings and features available to increase privacy and security.
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January 2016

End the War on Black Trans, Queer and Gender Nonconforming People

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This page outlines the problems that black trans, queer, and gender nonconforming people face with institutions such as police and prisons, employment, healthcare, housing. It also offers action steps for the federal, state, and local levels.
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January 2016

Frequently Asked Questions about U.S. Federal Laws and Confidentiality for Survivors

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This piece addresses common confidentiality questions about several U.S. federal laws that may impact survivors. It highlights key confidentiality and privacy provisions in the 2013 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act and the 2010 reauthorization of the Family Violent Prevention Services Act.
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January 2016

Healthcare Toolbox

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This toolbox provides resources and information to providers to help children and families cope with illness and injury. It provides the basics of trauma informed care.
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January 2016

A Guide for Advocates to Understand the Legal Implications of Abusive International Marriages

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This guide identify legal remedies available to survivors and family members in cases of abusive international marriages.
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January 2016

The Steep Climb to Economic Opportunity for Vulnerable Families

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This report summarizes the key findings from the 2016 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard and provides a deeper look at the racial wealth divide and the outcome and policy data trends over time and across states in the Scorecard’s five issue areas: Financial Assets & Income, Businesses & Jobs, Housing & Homeownership, Education and Health Care.