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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.
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January 2015
The Unequal Treatment of Transgender Individuals in Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Programs
Publisher(s): This study analyzes the findings of the 2008 National Transgender Discrimination Survey to examine whether certain sociodemographic factors and psychosocial risks, such racial identity, income, immigration status, or disability, are significant predictors of unequal treatment of transgender people in domestic violence programs and rape crisis centers.
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January 2015
Disability Etiquette: Tips on Interacting with People with Disabilities
Publisher(s):The United States Census Bureau reports that approximately 56.7 million Americans have a disability. This booklet is for anyone—with or without a disability—who wants to interact more effectively with people with disabilities.
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January 2015
Create Your Policy
Publisher(s):This tool, available on the “Workplaces Respond” website, will help employers create a workplace policy by guiding employers through a series of questions, offering a choice of model language based on a promising practice (which has the most protective language for employees) or, if applicable, language based on the law in the specific state or locality.
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January 2015
A Best Practice Assessment of Your Civil Protection Order System
Publisher(s): This webinar provides a detailed description of engaging in a best practice assessment of the civil protection order system. Considerations for jurisdictions interested in conducting assessments, as well as the technical assistance provided by the National Center on Protection Orders and Full Faith & Credit (NCPOFFC) are discussed.
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January 2015
Immigration Issues and Resources
Publisher(s):This fact sheet provides legal information to immigrants who identify as LGBT and immigrants who are HIV-positive.
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January 2015
Considerations when Using Interpreters for Victims with Limited English Proficiency
Publisher(s):Tips on ensuring accurate interpretation and confidentiality while avoiding conflicts of interest.
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January 2015
Georgia Domestic Violence Fatality Review Project: 12th Annual Report
Publisher(s):This Report features the story of Trisha, a young woman who lost her mother to domestic violence homicide at the tender age of 14.
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January 2015
Child Welfare and Human Trafficking
Publisher(s):This issue brief provides a broad overview of the crossover between the child welfare field and the work currently being done to prevent and respond to the trafficking of children and youth in the United States.
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January 2015
Addendum to Realidades Latinas: A National Survey on the Impact of Immigration and Language Access on Latina Survivors
Publisher(s): This report presents the findings from the 2013 survey conducted with Latina callers to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. This survey indicated an increase in the percentage of Latina survivors who are afraid of seeking help because of immigration issues, as well as significant challenges regarding language access.
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January 2015
Culture, Language, and Access: Key Considerations for Serving Deaf Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Publisher(s):This document offers a framework for understanding and addressing the unmet needs of Deaf survivors that is rooted in a cultural and linguistic perspective.
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January 2015
Why Opposing Hyper-Incarceration Should be Central to the Work of the Anti-Domestic Violence Movement
Publisher(s):This law review advances the argument that activists working to combat domestic violence should advocate against the current system of mass incarceration.