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January 2010
Study: Many Victims of Partner Violence Experience Reproductive Coercion
Publisher(s):This page highlights findings from a groundbreaking study examining the relationship between intimate partner violence, reproductive coercion, and unintended pregnancy.
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January 2010
Command Indiscretion
Publisher(s):This article highlights some of the challenges experienced by military women while deployed related to sexual violence, reproductive justice, motherhood and other issues.
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January 2010
What You Can Do About Violence and Harassment Against LGBT Individuals
Publisher(s):This fact shest contains information for youth and adults about ways to get involved, show support and learn more about violence and harassment against LGBT individuals.
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January 2010
Battered Mothers Involved with Child Protective Services: Learning from Immigrant, Refugee, and Indigenous Womens Experiences
Publisher(s):This report presents voices of immigrant, refugee, and indigenous women survivors on their experiences with the Child Protective Services. The report aims to inform and enhance the child protective services system.
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January 2010
Respect WORKS!
Publisher(s):Respect WORKS! is a comprehensive model of teen dating violence prevention programming to give middle and high schools, youth service providers and domestic violence agencies the tools they need to respond effectively to teen dating violence issues on and off campus.
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January 2010
Civil Protection Orders: A Guide for Improving Practice
Publisher(s):The CPO Guide was designed to support the work of professionals dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of the civil protection order process.
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January 2010
Assisting Survivors of Domestic Violence in Applying for Housing
Publisher(s):This manual provides a comprehensive review of domestic violence survivors’ rights in applying for housing.
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January 2010
Open Minds Open Doors: Transforming Domestic Violence Programs to Include LGBTQ Survivors
Publisher(s):This guide outlines the process that The Network/La Red suggests for making domestic violence programs more LGBTQ- inclusive. Each of the chapters focuses on one aspect of that process in detail, offering ideas for implementation.
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January 2010
Sex Education and Rape
Publisher(s): This law review article explores the subject of consent for sexual intercourse, especially for teenagers and young adults. The author proposes that sex education classes should teach sexual negotiation skills in order to increase communication between partners, reduce sexual assault, and increase sexual health and pleasure.
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January 2010
Injustice on Our Plates: Immigrant Women in the U.S. Food Industry
Publisher(s):SPLC researchers interviewed approximately 150 women who are either currently undocumented or have spent time in the U.S. as undocumented immigrants. The women all have worked in the U.S. food industry in Arkansas, California, Florida, Iowa, New York or North Carolina.
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January 2010
Outing Age 2010: Public Policy Issues Affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Elders
Publisher(s):Offers information about the state of LGBT older persons, their strengths and vulnerabilities, barriers faced when accessing services, including services for domestic violence, and progress in public policies that aim to serve LGBT older persons.
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January 2010
Building Resilience: The Power to Cope With Adversity
Publisher(s):This resource provides a synopsis of resiliency capabilities within the individual child, family, care-giving, and community levels. It states children who have grown up in challenging environments are still capable of engaging in age-appropriate activities, relating to others, and understanding their family life.