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State Law Guide: Employment Rights for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Publisher(s):This guide provides descriptions of state/local laws and legislative proposals explicitly covering employer prohibitions related to treatment of DV survivors in certain circumstances.
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Self Esteem & Confidence: 52 Journal Prompts for Kids
This website provides information and resources including prompts and writing ideas to help promote self esteem and confidence in youth.
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Natural Disasters: Power and Control Wheel
Publisher(s):Adapted from the Power and Control Wheel by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project (Duluth, MN), this graphic depicts common tactics used by abusers to exert power and control over their partners in the aftermath of a disaster.
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Know Your Rights: Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Publisher(s):This document provides Q&A explaining unemployment benefits, discussing eligibility in circumstances involving dv, and describing the application process for benefits.
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Activities Guide: Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills with Children from Infancy to Adolescence
Publisher(s):This guide describes a variety of activities and games that offer ways for adults to support and strengthen executive function and self-regulation in children.
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Primer for Child Welfare Professionals
Publisher(s):This factsheet is intended to help child welfare professionals build a better understanding of TF-CBT, including which clients should be referred for this approach, how it is implemented, and resources for additional information.
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Creating Sustainable Safety for Battered Women
Publisher(s):Whether we are assessing risks, advocating for an individual, making policies, or evaluating programs, thinking critically and broadly about women’s safety undoubtedly enhances the effectiveness of our work on behalf of battered women.
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Working with a Deaf Survivor: A Resource Guide
This manual provides guidance for domestic violence advocates in working with survivors who are Deaf or hard of hearing. It offers tips for effective communication and collaboration with disability rights advocates and organizations.
For additional resources, see the Vermont NetworkÍs page on Hearing Accommodations.
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Model Workplace Policy On Employer Responses to Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking
Publisher(s):This model policy outlines guidelines for workplace responses to victims/survivors of violence and perpetrators of violence.
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Achieving Native Financial Empowerment: Vita Sites And Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Publisher(s):This webpage provides information and links to resources about VITA Sites and EITC in Native Communities.
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The National Prevention Toolkit on Officer-Involved Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):Law Enforcement Families Partnership, Institute for Family Violence Studies (IFVS), Florida State University (FSU)
This online toolkit provides training materials and other resources to educate officers about the dynamics and impact of officer-involved domestic violence and human trafficking.
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Directory of Training and Technical Assistance Resources for Anti- Human Trafficking Task Forces and Service Providers
Publisher(s):Developed by the Office for Victims of Crime and the Bureau of Justice Assistance, this directory is an excellent resource for practitioners and task forces seeking to expand and enhance their knowledge of anti-human trafficking practices.