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March 2015
Women's Voices: Latinas, Intimate Partner Violence & Immigration Policy (U-Visa)
Publisher(s): The aim of this study was to better understand the experience of Latinas who were recipients of the U-Visa and had been victims of domestic violence. While obtaining legal documentation was critical to becoming economically self-sufficient, this study provides a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges that immigrant survivors face in the U-Visa process, as well as gaps in services.
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March 2015
African American Women and the Wage Gap
Publisher(s): This fact sheet evidences that even in states with large populations of employed African American women, rampant wage disparities persist – with potentially devastating consequences for African American women and their families.
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February 2015
Strengthening the EITC for Childless Workers Would Promote Work and Reduce Poverty
Publisher(s):This article discusses how the EITC misses many low-wage childless workers, how strengthening the credit could social and economic benefits, and ideas on how to strengthen the credit for childless workers.
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- NRCDV Publications
February 2015
How can I support LGBTQ youth in identifying models of healthy relationships?
Publisher(s): A topic that is sometimes lost in the conversation around LGBTQ youth access to safe spaces is the topic of healthy dating relationships. NRCDV's February 2015 TA Question of the Month offers guidance on how to build healthy relationship models with LGBTQ youth.
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February 2015
The Highly Trained Batterer: Prevention, Investigation and Prosecution of Officer-Involved Domestic Violence
Publisher(s): This article discusses the dynamics and tactics commonly encountered in officer-involved domestic violence.
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February 2015
The Family and Medical Leave Act at 22: 200 Million Reasons to Celebrate and Move Forward
Publisher(s): This report recognizes the achievements of the Family and Medical Leave Act, while addressing a number of gaps that still exist in the law. It also calls for public policy solutions to strengthen and improve the FMLA and address family and work needs.
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February 2015
Tribal Legal Code Resource: Domestic Violence Laws Guide for Drafting or Revising Victim-Centered Tribal Laws Against Domestic Violence
Publisher(s): This guide includes exercises, examples, and discussion questions to help you customize your laws to meet the needs of your community. This resource was revised and updated in March of 2015, including changes addressing issues concerning the 2010 enactment of the Tribal Law and Order Act and VAWA 2013.
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February 2015
Panel Discussion on Intersecting Identities of Disability, Culture, and Gender
Publisher(s):This webinar is a panel discussion among three staff members from Alaska social justice organizations discussing how issues involving disability, culture, and gender identity can intersect.
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- NRCDV Publications
January 2015
How can my program help domestic violence survivors access affordable health coverage?
Publisher(s): For many victims of domestic violence, access to health care is a critical component of their healing and recovery. NRCDV's January 2015 TA Question of the Month provides information on accessing affordable healthcare under the Affordable Care Act.
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January 2015
WHO multi-country study on women's health and domestic violence against women: Initial results on prevalence, health outcomes and women's responses
Publisher(s):Report findings document the prevalence of intimate partner violence and its association with women's physical, mental, sexual and reproductive health. Data is included on non-partner violence, sexual abuse during childhood and forced first sexual experience. Information is also provided on women's responses. Available in English, French, and Spanish.
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January 2015
Immigrant Families
Publisher(s):This webpage includes strategies to assist immigrant workers with claiming their tax credits.
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January 2015
Transgender FAQ
Publisher(s):This page contains an introductory explanation of the term "Transgender," as well as other relevant terms such as gender identity, and the difference between gender and sexuality.