Domestic Violence Content Topic Results
The results displayed below have been grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections - containing our most highly valued resources - then by individual related materials. Refine your search by category, types, author and/or publisher using the options provided. Sort by date published, date added, or alphabetically. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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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January 2008
Transgender Youth and Dating Violence
Publisher(s):This fact sheet explains what being transgender means, how transgender youth may experience TDV differently. The factsheet also discusses barriers transgender youth face in seeking help.
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- General Material
January 2008
Covering Domestic Violence: A Guide for Journalists and Other Media Professionals
Publisher(s):This guide is designed to assist journalists in accurately covering domestic violence homicides and other related stories.
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- General Material
January 2008
A Comparison of Domestic Violence Advocacy Models
Publisher(s):This chart compares domestic violence advocacy models and serves as a reference for effective advocacy for Latina families.
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- General Material
January 2008
WHO Multi-country Study on Women's Health and Domestic Violence - Country Findings: Brazil
Publisher(s):This fact sheet provides information on the methods and main findings of the 'WHO Multi-country Study on Women's Health and Domestic Violence,' with regard to the phenomenon of intimate partner violence against women in Brazil. (Information available in English, French and Spanish.)
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- General Material
January 2008
Myths & Realities of Identity Change
Publisher(s):This 2 page handout addresses common issues for victims who are considering changing their identity (e.g. name, U.S. social security number, birth certificate, etc.) as part of an attempt to remain safe and hidden from an abuser or stalker. It dispels seven common myths by describing realities of what can happen after an identity change and by providing introductory tips on protecting your identity.
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- General Material
January 2008
A Tool for Reflection: The Realities and Internalized Oppression Faced by Lesbians of Color
Publisher(s):This 3-page document explores the elements that impact the identity of Latin@ Lesbians and provides additional information to facilitate discussion after watching the video "My Girlfriend Did It."
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- Training Tools
- General Material
January 2008
Getting Safe and Sober: Real Tools You Can Use - Support Group Manual and Supplementary Materials for Advocates
Publisher(s):Getting Safe and Sober is a practical tool kit for use with women who have substance abuse or chemical dependence problems and who are, or have been, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or sexual abuse.
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- Training Tools
- General Material
January 2008
K.I.S.S. (A Kid Is So Special): Strengthening Mother-Child Bonds
Publisher(s):This 12-week child-focused curriculum includes a guide for advocates and five mother-child workbooks.
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- General Material
January 2008
Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships
Publisher(s): This booklet from the Canadian Alberta Human Services, Family Violence Prevention and Homeless Supports, offers information on working with male-identified survivors. The booklet defines abuse in intimate relationships and how to recognize it. It also offers information on how to recognize abuse, actions to take as a survivors of abuse, and how to safety plan.
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- General Material
January 2008
The Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors in Public and Subsidized Housing
Publisher(s):This fact sheet lays out the problems DV survivors face and how Housing laws including VAWA can help and protect them.This guide discusses survivors' rights in reference to housing. It includes rules and regulations passed to protect victims of domestic violence.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
January 2008
The Violence Against Women Act: A Housing Toolkit for Advocates
Publisher(s):The toolkit is designed to provide advocates with an overview of VAWA's housing provisions and includes administrative guidance, recent legal developments, and sample advocacy materials.
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- General Material
January 2008
Deconstructing Male Violence Against Women: The Men Stopping Violence Community-Accountability Model
Publisher(s):Men Stopping Violence (MSV), a metro Atlanta-based organization that works to end male violence against women, uses an ecological, community-based accountability model as the foundation of its analysis of the problem of male violence against women and of its work with individuals and in communities.