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InBrief: The Science of Early Childhood Development
Publisher(s):This edition of the InBrief series addresses basic concepts of early childhood development, established over decades of neuroscience and behavioral research, which help illustrate why child development, particularly from birth to five years, is a foundation for a prosperous and sustainable society.
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Human Trafficking: Modern Enslavement of Immigrant Women in the United States
Publisher(s):The following fact sheet is in a question and answer format.& It covers some of the following topics: What is human trafficking? What drives the trafficking industry? What judicial remedies are available to victims of trafficking?
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Stop Law Enforcement Violence Toolkit
Publisher(s):This toolkit is intended to help integrate gender analysis into conversations about state violence and the prison industrial complex, uncover the impacts of state violence on women of color and trans people of color, and challenge society’s primary reliance on law enforcement agents for protection from domestic, sexual, homophobic, and transphobic violence.
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Assisting Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence, Law Enforcement Guide
Publisher(s):This guide for law enforcement officers provide information about language and cultural issues faced by immigrant women, and immigration laws and services available for immigrant women. The guide also includes suggestions for responding to immigrant victims of domestic violence.
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Honoring Texas Victims: Family Violence Fatalities in 2012
Publisher(s):Honoring Texas Victims provides information on the number of women killed in Texas by their male intimate partner.
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Interactive Guide to Safety Planning
Publisher(s):Safety plans look different for different types of abuse and different people. This interactive feature can help teens and young adults customize their very own safety plan to fit their specific situations.
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Fifty Obstacles to Leaving, a.k.a., Why Abuse Victims Stay
Publisher(s):Domestic violence victims stay for many valid reasons that must be understood by lawyers, judges, and the legal community if they are to make change. This document lists reasons the author has encountered in 22 years of work with thousands of victims.
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Digital Storytelling for Social Change: Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Beyond
In this introductory webinar, StoryCenter staff member Amy Hill discusses the theoretical underpinnings, methods, and impacts of storytelling in domestic violence work and offers resources for organizations interested in developing storytelling efforts for DVAM and beyond.
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Faith-Based & Community Organizations Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist
This checklist provides guidance for religious organizations (churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, etc.), social service agencies that are faith-based, and community organizations in developing and improving influenza pandemic response/preparedness plans.
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Youth Declaration by Religious and Spiritual Leaders to Address Youth Relationship Violence
Publisher(s):This youth declaration invites religious leaders and concerned individuals of all faiths to sign on to commit to helping teach healthy relationships to youth in religious communities and to address teen dating violence.
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When Violence Comes Home
Publisher(s):This sermon comes from Rev. Robert S. Owens, retired minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), who has been involved in ministry to victims of domestic violence and their families for many years.
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No Refuge Here: Sexual Abuse in Immigration Detention
Publisher(s):This webinar on sexual violence behind bars focuses on the immigration detention system. Expert presenters look at the unique vulnerabilities of immigrant detainees, and the obstacles they face to getting help.