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Prevention of Domestic Violence

Abuse and Women with Disabilities (article)

This article reviews highlights from research studies on abuse of women with disabilities and offers recommendations for making programs more accessible.

Every nine seconds a woman is assaulted by her partner.

Break the Silence on Domestic Violence Action Kit

Calling for broad public participation, this action kit for Sacramento residents offers a wealth of practical strategies for preventing domestic violence.

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Count to Ten Action Kit

Designed as part of a county-wide domestic violence prevention campaign in Fresno County, this kit invites community members and business leaders to participate in community activities aimed at preventing domestic violence.

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Domestic Violence and Women with Disabilities (brochure)

Adapted for women with disabilities, this brochure describes the dynamics of relationship abuse and unique power and control tactics used against people with disabilities.

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Impact: Feature Issue on Violence Against Women with Developmental or Other Disabilities (newsletter)

Research, public policy and prevention perspectives are brought to bear on the problem of violence against women with developmental disabilities in this special edition of Impact.

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Including Women with Disabilities (information packet excerpts)

New fact sheets and guidelines on including women with disabilities in Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities are available in this free information packet.

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It Is Your Business Community Action Kit

Members of the African American community are encouraged to transform domestic violence from a private family matter into a community-wide concern -- everybody's business -- in this resource-rich kit.

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Neighbor to Neighbor Domestic Violence Action Kit

This action kit includes a step-by-step guide and resource materials for hosting a neighborhood meeting to raise awareness and create "domestic violence-free zones" in the local community.

OFF LIMITS: A Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Manual

Creating "sexual harassment-free zones" in schools is the aim of this manual, which includes separate sub-sections for students, parents, teaching staff and school administrators.

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Person to Person Action Kit

This kit encourages individuals to use their personal experience to help a friend, family member, neighbor or co-worker escape from domestic violence -- and offers action ideas to get started.

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Rape Prevention Action Kit

Practical tools are combined with daring ad images and messages that challenge myths and stereotypes about sexual assault in this rich and provocative set of resource materials.

Shifting The Paradigm (video)

Speakers underscore the need to shift from treatment intervention to prevention as a long-term strategy for ending family violence in this modest yet hopeful video from Humboldt State University.

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Together Against Violence

Multiple forms of family violence -- elder abuse, child abuse, dating violence, and spouse abuse -- are addressed in this easy-to-adapt kit with eye-catching black and white artwork.

Article: "Transforming the Culture: Creating Safety, Equality, and Justice for Women and Girls," found in: Preventing Violence in America, Issues in Children's and Families' Lives Vol. 4

This journal article builds a compelling case for developing domestic violence prevention strategies that derive from a gender-based analysis.

What Causes Men's Violence Against Women? (book)

This thought-provoking book on causes of men's violence offers a broad research model and critiques by theorists arguing from biological, sociological and family systems perspectives.

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Worker to Worker Action Kit

A complete set of resource materials and ideas for addressing domestic violence as it impacts the workplace setting are included in this kit for employees and managers.

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