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January 2008
Covering Domestic Violence: A Guide for Journalists and Other Media Professionals
Publisher(s):This guide is designed to assist journalists in accurately covering domestic violence homicides and other related stories.
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January 2008
Pregnancy Wheel
Publisher(s):This pregnancy wheel for OB/GYN and reproductive health settings reminds providers to routinely ask their patients about birth control interference or coerced pregnancy and about their experiences with intimate partner violence. The card reminds providers how to offer patients support, raise alternative birth control options and provide referral for safety planning. The back of the wheel lists phone numbers for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the National Dating Abuse Helpline, and the Sexual Assault Hotline for further support.
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January 2008
Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community: 2008 Resource Packet
Publisher(s):The packet contains resources to promote community awareness of five important protective factors that can help families protect children from the risk of child abuse and neglect.
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January 2008
De Hombre A Hombre ¿Qué Podemos Hacer Ante La Violencia Doméstica?
Publisher(s):Este panfleto ofrece información a los hombres para examinar su comportamiento y prevenir la violencia contra su pareja.
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January 2008
What You Need to Know About Sexual Violence
Publisher(s): An introductory pamphlet ideal for distribution to laity and clergy. Includes discussion of how religious doctrine addresses sexual violence, and suggestions for faith communities to raise awareness and become involved in prevention efforts.
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September 2007
Working with Men and Boys to End Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This position paper delineates the principles with Alianza employs in its efforts to engage men in prevention programming, based on the belief that the eradication of domestic violence requires the ongoing and committed participation of all genders.
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April 2007
Overview of Homelessness in Minnesota 2006: Key Facts from the Statewide Survey
Publisher(s):Drawn from interviews with more than 3,000 homeless adults and youth throughout Minnesota, this research describes some of the causes, effects and circumstances surrounding homelessness.
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January 2007
En espera de instrucciones
Publisher(s):Este afiche muestra a un niño con una serie de instrucciones a seguir, incluida la de respetar a las mujeres. También incluye esto: Debemos educar a nuestros hijos, desde temprano y frecuentemente, acerca de lo que significa ser un verdadero hombre; que las mujeres merecen que se las honre y se las respete, y que la violencia nunca es fortaleza. En sus manos está un mundo más seguro. Ayúdelos a alcanzarlo.
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January 2007
Domestic Violence Counts 2006: A 24-hour census of domestic violence shelters and services across the United States.
Publisher(s):After developing and piloting the survey tool in May 2006, NNEDV conducted its first national Census on November 2, 2006. The results are highlighted in this report.
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January 2007
The Impact of Minnesota's Felony Strangulation Law
Publisher(s):This groundbreaking study provides key insights into the implementation and outcomes of Minnesota’s felony strangulation law, including discussion of obstacles and recommendations for changes in the handling of strangulation cases.
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January 2007
The Role of the Dental Team in Responding to Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This article discusses the role of dental care professionals in identifying domestic violence and responding to patients who have facial injuries that are a result of domestic violence.
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January 2007
Youth Social Marketing Toolkit
Publisher(s):This toolkit provides an overview of how agencies with limited financial resources can develop a social marketing campaign that reaches youth and young adults.