RESOURCES, ARTICLES AND REPORTS
No Shots Fired: Linking Gun Violence and Coercive Control (article, The Trace)
New data on intimate partner violence and intimate relationships: Implications for gun laws and federal data collection (research paper, University of Pennsylvania)
Excellent Victim Services Will Not Stop Domestic Violence: Blog post from Family Peace Initiative
Campus Health Centers and Sexual Violence Prevention (Toolkit, Futures Without Violence)
LINK Letter April 2018: Monthly newsletter from the National Link Coalition on the link between animal and human abuse with resources and legislative info. This month includes a guide in Spanish on animal abuse and domestic violence.
Expert Interview Series: Trauma FAQ with Jim Hopper: Recorded webinars on law enforcement interviewing by EVAWI
Strangulation and IPV: Expert Q&A series February 2018 recorded webinar from OVC
Continuing the Conversation: Stealthing Violates Consent: Blog post from NNEDV
Camp HOPE America - A Powerful Pathway to Preventing the Next Generation of Mass Shooters: Article from Alliance for HOPE International.
Camp Hope International 2017 National Results: Camp HOPE International is an intervention for children exposed to domestic violence and program evaluation for positive youth development.
The Ultimate Healthy Relationship Factor: Self-Love: Blog post from Futures Without Violence
Warning Signs Spotlight: Pressuring for Sex: Blog post from Break the Cycle
Sexual Assault Cases: Exploring the Importance of Non-DNA Forensic Evidence: NIJ journal article
Exploratory Research into the Intersection of Forced Marriage, Intimate Partner Violence, and Sexual Violence: NIJ report
Adult Human Trafficking Screening Toolkit and Guide: NHTTAC
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations: NHTTAC
Grant Management Toolkit: Building Sustainable Anti-trafficking Programs: NHTTAC
EVAWI Expert Interview Series: includes the following videos/resources:
How Webcams and Technology Privacy Impact Survivors: New blog from NNEDV
New Video: Using SCAN's Free App for Parents + Caregivers: SCAN has a released a new video about their digital parent resource center
Homeless Will Now Be Asked: Are You Fleeing Domestic Violence?: Article from Route Fifty about HUD Point in Time count
Screening, Assessment, and Intervention Model for Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and Co-Occurring Combat-Related Conditions: This guide from BWJP presents a model for understanding and responding to military and veteran-related intimate partner violence (IPV). It examines IPV’s relationship to co-occurring conditions common among current and former service members -- to include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and substance abuse -- and recommends a community-wide approach to screening, assessment, and intervention.
Preventing and Responding to Teen Dating Violence: This special collection of online resources has been compiled by VAWnet in honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Resource collection menu on the left.
Runaway & Homeless Youth and Relationship Violence Toolkit: NRCDV
The Difference Between Surviving and Not Surviving: Public Benefits Programs and Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims' Economic Security: Report by NRCDV
NRCDV TA Question of the Month: What are some practical tips for survivors to manage their online presence?: Recently added to NRCDV library
Strengthening health systems to respond to women subjected to intimate partner violence or sexual violence: A manual for health managers: Recently added to NRCDV library
Forgotten and Left Behind: Shifting Narratives and Exploring Policy Solutions for Vulnerable Youth and Young Adults: Recently added to NRCDV library
Program Profile: Telephone Support Services for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence Recruited from a Midwestern Pediatric Emergency Department: NIJ study
Holiday Toolbox: A collection of Technical Assistance Guidance documents from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence developed to 1) respond to the common misperception that domestic violence increases during the holidays, and 2) provide support during a time that may be stressful for survivors of domestic violence and the programs that serve them.
Reporting Domestic Offenses to Background Check Systems: Does it Really Matter? E-Newsletter from Battered Women’s Justice Project
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence Fall 2017 Newsletter: Includes info on Teen Dating Awareness Month (February), a survivor holiday toolbox, resources on serving trans and non-binary survivors, trainings info, and more.
Project for the Empowerment of Survivors: Information sheet from the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance about their new initiative to provide legal information to survivors
A Brief Intervention to Prevent Adolescent Dating Aggression Perpetration: NCJRS Report
2017 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Infographic: Virginia Department of Health
The Dynamic Context of Teen Dating Violence within Adolescent Relationships: NCJRS Report
Long-Term Impact of a Positive Youth Development Program on Dating Violence Outcomes During the Transition to Adulthood: NCJRS Report
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children: Recorded webinar from Children’s National Hospital Grand Rounds (training starts at 9:50)
Background Checks for Firearm Transfers, 2015 - Statistical Tables: The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics released Background Checks for Firearm Transfers, 2015 - Statistical Tables, which describes background checks for firearm transfers conducted in 2015 and presents estimates of firearm applications received and denied annually since the effective date of the Brady Act in 1994 through 2015. The report also provides data on reasons for denial.
Computers Learn To Detect Financial Abuse of the Elderly: Article from NIJ
Sexual Assault Cases: Exploring the Importance of Non-DNA Evidence: NIJ Article
Expert Interview Series: Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault: Online training from EVAWI
AP/I DVRP Impact Sheet: FY 17 impact data from the Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project
Domestic violence and mass shootings: The link and the loopholes: WTOP Article
The Link Coalition November Newsletter: a monthly report of news from the National Resource Center on the Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence
The Texas Church Massacre and Preventing Domestic Violence-Related Gun Violence: Online article from BWJP
On November 16th, a Chance to Hone Your Advocacy Skills: New blog post from SCAN of Northern VA
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool: Human trafficking assessment tool developed by the Human Trafficking Leadership Academy
Survivor-Informed Practice Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations: document developed by the Human Trafficking Leadership Academy
A Toolkit for Systems Advocacy on Behalf of Victims of Battering Charged with Crimes: New online resources from VA Community Solutions
Intensive Supervision for High-Risk Probationers in California Rated No Effects: NIJ Article
October LINK-Newsletter on the link between animal abuse and violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: New blog post from SCAN of NOVA
Domestic Violence Homicide Rates Fall with Stricter Gun Laws: Article by VAWNet with study link
How Can My Agency Do Better at Reaching Out to Latin@ Members of Our Community? TA Question of the Month blog post by VAWNet
Engaging Your Audience Through Social Media: NRCDV Radio Podcast #10
Workplaces Respond: Workplaces Respond National Resource Center, created as a resource to help work places respond to domestic and sexual violence, recently redesigned their website with help from Futures Without Violence.
Domestic Violence: It’s Not What You Think: Teresa Belcher and Nicole Acosta with OFWDSVS participate in the EMS Continuing Education Program Radio podcast to discuss domestic violence dynamics EMS professionals may encounter.
LINK September Newsletter: Read the National Link Coalition’s September newsletter on the link between animal abuse and human violence.
Strangulation Prevention E-Newsletter September 2017: Read the first edition of the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention’s new E-Newsletter. This month’s newsletter is focused on legislation (including information on VA) and new Radiographic Imaging Guidelines.
Tools You Need Now: Trauma Resources for Children: Recent blog post from SCAN of Northern VA
2017 DVAM: Social Media Toolkit: Honoring 30 Years of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (NCADV)
Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaign materials and toolkit (NRCDV)
