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Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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October 2019

Victim-Defined Advocacy Beyond Leaving: Safer through Strategies to Reduce Violent Behavior

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This paper explores strategies to reduce violent behavior, both physical violence and all other forms of abuse,  using a victim-defined approach. It recognizes that reducing violence is central to our mission, difficult, and long been a part of our advocacy to make victims safer. 
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September 2019

How can protective orders support survivors’ safety?

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Protective orders, also called restraining orders, protection orders, or injunctions depending on the state, can be an invaluable tool that survivors can utilize to obtain safety. NRCDV's September 2019 TA Question of the Month outlines some of the key ways in which protective orders can support survivors' safety.
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September 2019

WEBINAR: DELTA FOCUS Stories: Lessons Learned from 3 Community-Based Initiatives

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On this 90-minute webinar, preventionists and change-makers in Alaska, Rhode Island, and North Carolina share their successes, surprises, pivots, and points of learning along their journeys, offering strategies and tools for those who wish to engage in this work or adapt similar projects for their own communities.
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August 2019

How can I help domestic violence survivors who are involved in custody cases and don't have a lawyer?

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For survivors with children, custody issues are often a major concern, but the majority of survivors seeking courts orders or court decisions through the family court do so without an attorney’s guidance. NRCDV's August 2019 TA Question of the Month explores how advocates can support survivors navigating custody cases without an attorney.
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August 2019

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Readiness Checklist

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Getting ready for Domestic Violence Awareness Month can be overwhelming. The Domestic Violence Awareness Project’s DVAM Readiness Checklist will ensure you stay organized, focused and on task by reminding you to take care of those tasks that have priority and providing you with ideas and resources that will ensure that your event is a success.
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July 2019

Policy & Advocacy in Action: Episode 28: More Options Please – Innovations in Washington State

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NRCDV Radio sat down with Kendra Gritsch from the Domestic Violence Housing First team of the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence to discuss how Washington state is trying to meet the needs of all survivors in their programs and the evolution of housing/shelter in the state. She shares innovations, best practices, and tips with NRCDV Policy Director Marium Durrani.
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July 2019

How can creating partnerships with moving companies help domestic violence advocates address survivors’ relocation needs?

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Creative and strategic community collaborations can create opportunities for supplementing traditional relocation funding and/or providing assistance when survivors do not qualify for these funding options. As one such strategy, NRCDV's July 2019 TA Question of the Month highlights examples of partnerships to provide free moving services to survivors.
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July 2019

TA Bundle: Creative Programming to Support the Healing Needs of Survivors

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This Technical Assistance (TA) Bundle includes TA Questions (TAQs) featuring creative programming ideas that advocates can adapt or replicate in their agencies to support survivor empowerment and healing. These TAQS are intended to inspire advocates to think outside the box and to build bridges and forge new alliances with non-traditional partners.
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June 2019

How can children’s books be used to promote social justice and peace?

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Our favorite childhood stories tend to stick with us. NRCDV's June 2019 TA Question of the Month explores the power of children's books in creating social change.
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June 2019

Engaging Men & Boys as IPV Prevention Allies: Lessons Learned from DELTA FOCUS

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This story features lessons learned from three coalitions in Alaska, Ohio, and Rhode Island that implemented approaches to engage men and boys in IPV prevention: Alaska Men Choose Respect, Ohio Men’s Action Network (OHMAN), and Ten Men.
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May 2019

How can domestic violence (DV) programs partner with home visiting programs to better support survivors and their children?

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For families experiencing domestic violence, home visitors can play a key role in screening for abuse, assisting with safety planning and providing referrals to advocacy services. NRCDV's May 2019 TA Question of the Month highlights the experiences of a collaborative initiative implemented in the state of Florida to better equip home visitors to offer support to families experiencing or at-risk for intimate partner violence.
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April 2019

Policy & Advocacy in Action: Episode 27: Dismantling Racism and Ableism - Centering the Margins

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NRCDV Radio's new podcast show, Policy & Advocacy in Action, brings stories of real advocacy and the impact it has on individuals, communities, and the policy arena. In the first episode, disability rights activist Renee Lopez speaks about the importance of centering the voices of people of color with disabilities in the work for social justice and collective liberation.