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January 2015
Black Women and Reproductive Health: Fast Facts
Publisher(s):This fact sheet includes statistics on health insurance, barriers to safe abortions, and perceptions with respect to black women and their reproductive health.
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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.
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January 2015
Coercing Pregnancy
Publisher(s):This article details how some abusers coerce their female partners into pregnancy as a tactic to exert control over their lives. Abusive acts related to this phenomenon include rape, using threatening or manipulative language, and interfering with birth control.
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January 2015
After DOMA: Tax Filing FAQs for Same-Sex Married Couples
Publisher(s):This fact sheet includes questions and answers designed to give general information about tax issues that same-sex couples will be dealing with in tax year 2013 and beyond, and is not meant to be exhaustive. It is intended for general information purposes only.
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January 2015
Serving Individuals Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deaf-Blind and Do Not Use American Sign Language
Publisher(s): Tips and resources on ensuring access for victims who have additional language access needs.
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January 2015
Developing Policy on Officer-Involved Domestic Violence
This article discusses various elements that may be considered by police administrators and victim advocates for inclusion in a policy on officer-involved domestic violence.
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January 2015
Pronouns & Trans People: Victim Service Providers' Fact Sheet
Publisher(s):This fact sheet explains how to respectfully ask someone about their pronouns, and explores some of the gender-neutral alternatives some people use.
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January 2015
Centering the Teenage “Siren”: Adolescent Workers, Sexual Harassment, and the Legal Construction of Race and Gender
Publisher(s): This law review article explores the issue of sexual harassment and assault of teenaged women in the workforce and how constructions of race and gender contribute to this problem.
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January 2015
Power and Control Wheel for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Relationships
This lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans relationship power and control wheel is adapted from the Power and Control and Equity Wheels developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project.
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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.