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North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence Comprehensive Homicide Report 2002-2010
Publisher(s):This comprehensive report examines trends in NCCADV domestic violence homicide data from 2002-2010.
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Female Genital Mutilation in the U. S. Factsheet
Publisher(s):This factsheet gives a brief overview of federal laws against FGM in the United States and also lists state laws against FGM.
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Culture as a Resource for Organizational Development
Publisher(s):This article highlights a culturally-based organizational structure developed from the perspective of culturally specific organizations. Additionally, the article explores cultural foundations for leadership development, management/administration, governance and organizational accountability using a lens that integrates cultural realities and considerations.
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U Visa Law Enforcement Certification Resource Guide
Publisher(s):The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides this guidance to federal, state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officers. This public guidance primarily concerns law enforcement certifications for U nonimmigrant status, also known as U visas. The U visa is an immigration benefit that can be sought by victims of certain crimes who are currently assisting or have previously assisted law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of a crime, or who are likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.
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Head Start Trauma Smart: Creating Trauma-Informed Head Start Communities
HSTS is an early childhood trauma intervention model created by Crittenton Childrens Center in Kansas City, MO. It is designed to support young children as well as, the parents and teachers who love and care about them. HSTS promotes the development of systemic trauma awareness in Head Start communities, teaching resiliency and practical lifelong coping skills.
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Indiana Domestic Violence Fatality Review Report 2009-2010
Publisher(s):In the two-year period of 2009-2010, 116 women, children and men died in Indiana when domestic abuse escalated to lethal levels of violence. The goal of this report is to publicly acknowledge these deaths, learn from them, and implement strategies designed to prevent future violence.
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Topic 607 - Adoption Credit and Adoption Assistance Programs
Publisher(s):This page provides general information about the ATC including who can qualify, refund levels, and links to the necessary forms. The site also explains changes to the ATC over the past few years.
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Involving Men in Efforts to End Violence Against Women
This article provides a review of a variety of initiatives that engage or address men to prevent violence against women.
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Tips for Allies of Transgender People
Publisher(s): The page includes a list of tips for anyone working to become a better ally to transgender people. The list is not exhaustive and cannot include all the "right" things to do or say because often there is no one "right" answer to every situation.
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Proud Of Me! Activity book for encouraging a sexually healthy child (for girls)
Publisher(s):This book is designed to do one thing: Create kids who are more comfortable talking about the sexual parts of their body.
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A Domestic Violence Campus Organizing Guide for Health Professional Students and Faculty
Publisher(s):This brief notes that health care providers receive inadequate training on domestic violence prevention, identification, and response, and presents guidelines for students to organize fellow students and faculty to initiate policy change.
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On the Road to Social Transformation: Utilizing Cultural and Community Strengths to End Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This document is meant to inspire program innovation and a deeper commitment by service providers, policy makers and funders to building culturally proficient organizations capable of delivering quality services to diverse communities.