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- NRCDV Publications
February 2016
How can we develop culturally specific programs to engage youth of color?
Publisher(s): In NRCDV's February 2016 TA Question of the month, Ivonne Ortiz discusses the importance of culturally specific programs for youth of color and offers examples.
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- General Material
February 2016
Facts and Figures: Ending Violence Against Women
Publisher(s):This fact sheet gives an overview of violence against women worldwide and explains the main problems women face globally.
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February 2016
Domestic Violence Counts 2015: A 24-hour census of domestic violence shelters and services
Publisher(s): For the tenth consecutive year, on September 16, 2015, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence service in the United States.
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- General Material
January 2016
Teaching a People's History
Publisher(s):The Zinn Education Project promotes and supports the teaching of people’s history in middle and high school classrooms across the country.
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- Training Tools
January 2016
The Ambassador Toolkit: Take Action Against Teen Dating Violence
Publisher(s):This toolkit highlights resources and activities young people can use to spread awareness and start conversations around teen dating violence in their schools and communities. It is also a great tool for educators and community leaders to use in their existing work with youth.
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- General Material
January 2016
Our Comunidad, Our Voices
Publisher(s):Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR), Strong Families Movement
This publication demystifies the state legislative process by explaining how bills become law in Colorado, and how individuals can influence the process to create better public policy for their families and their communities.
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- General Material
January 2016
Yes, Coalitions May Lobby
Publisher(s): This resource outlines the federal guidelines on lobbying that are of particular interest to domestic and sexual violence coalitions, provides advice for complying with these regulations, and offers further resources on lobbying activities for nonprofits.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
January 2016
Teaching for Change: Building Social Justice Starting in the Classroom
Publisher(s): “Teaching for Change provides teachers and parents with the tools to create schools where students learn to read, write and change the world.”
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- General Material
October 2015
American Roulette: Murder-Suicide in the United States, Fifth Edition
Publisher(s):This is the fifth edition of the VPC’s American Roulette: Murder-Suicide in the United States. The study analyzes news reports of murder-suicides for the six-month period January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014. To the VPC’s knowledge, it is the largest and most comprehensive analysis available on murder-suicide in the United States.
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October 2015
Not One More: A Report of Domestic Violence Homicides in Massachusetts from 2003 to 2012
Publisher(s): This report studies domestic violence homicides in Massachusetts during a ten-year period.
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- General Material
September 2015
Core Messages for Community and Media Relations
Publisher(s):This guide is designed to help advocates communicate effectively with media and the public about sexual and domestic violence issues.
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- General Material
July 2015
The Hyde Amendment Creates an Unacceptable Barrier to Women Getting Abortions
Publisher(s):This fact sheet explains how the Hyde Amendment withholds existing resources from qualified women, endangers women’s health, creates economic barriers and health concerns for low-income women, and particularly burdens women of color.