National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) Content Topic Results
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July 2008
Informing and Enhancing Response to Domestic Violence within Federally-funded Healthy Marriage Projects
Publisher(s):This report highlights findings from interviews conducted with healthy marriage programs and domestic violence partners about their experience with developing and implementing their domestic violence protocols.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
June 2008
When Battered Women Stay... Advocacy Beyond Leaving
Publisher(s):This paper raises key issues, questions, and dilemmas regarding advocacy with battered women who stay in their relationships. It discusses limitations of safety strategies for leaving, and frames issues central to the expansion of advocacy beyond leaving.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
May 2008
Substance Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence
Publisher(s):VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This document provides an overview of the research on the relationship between substance abuse and woman battering, covering the victim's use of substances and the specific needs for domestic violence services for those with substance abuse problems.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
April 2008
Incorporating Evaluation into Media Campaign Design
Publisher(s):VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This Applied Research paper provides information on core concepts relevant to media campaign evaluation strategies and showcases several sexual violence prevention campaigns that have completed evaluations at various stages of the implementation process.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
March 2008
A Prevention Primer for Domestic Violence: Terminology, Tools, and the Public Health Approach
Publisher(s):VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This document provides an introduction to basic prevention concepts by exploring the public health approach, two classification systems, a planning tool used to develop more comprehensive initiatives, and the importance of understanding terminology.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
February 2008
Restorative Justice Responses to Sexual Assault
Publisher(s):VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This Applied Research paper examines restorative justice for sexual assault from the perspective of survivors. A large international literature promotes restorative justice options as satisfying and empowering to crime victims.
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- General Material
January 2008
Dating Violence in Communities of Color
Publisher(s):This "Facts & Stats Collection" paper describes specific issues and distinguishing dynamics that confront teens and young adults of color, highlighting types of abuse and warning signs. Resources for additional information are provided.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
December 2007
Screening for Sexual Violence: Gaps in Research and Recommendations for Change
Publisher(s):VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This Applied Research paper provides a review of the current literature on screening women for sexual violence in health care facilities, and discusses the reasoning and rationale behind screening women for sexual violence.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
October 2007
Child Custody and Visitation Decisions in Domestic Violence Cases: Legal Trends, Risk Factors, and Safety Concerns (Revised 2007)
Publisher(s):VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
Describes major legal and social trends surrounding custody and visitation decisions and the social science evidence supporting the need to consider domestic violence. Recommendations for custody and visitation decisions are explored.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
January 2007
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Communities and Domestic Violence: Information and Resources
Publisher(s):Domestic violence in LGBT communities is about abuse of power, manipulation, exploitation, oppression and barriers to service. This collection is designed for dv program advocates, activists working in LGBT communities and those wishing to become allies.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
January 2007
Religion & Domestic Violence: Information and Resources
Publisher(s):This collection of information packets serves as an introduction to the complex and varied issues that religion and faith can present for victims and survivors of domestic violence and their advocates in both the faith and secular communities.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
December 2006
Treatment of Adult Sex Offenders
Publisher(s):VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This Applied Research paper provides an overview of the current state of treatment of adult male sex offenders, with a focus on the effectiveness of treatment.