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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.
Special Collection
Special Collection
October 2021
Centering the Needs of Male-Identified Survivors of Domestic Violence
“An officer said to me, ‘She must be a really big woman, and stronger than you.’ Society doesn't believe men like me that go through things like these.” – Male Survivor
Special Collection
June 2019
Preventing and Responding to Domestic Violence in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer (LGBTQ) Communities
The select resources and research in this Special Collection illustrate the LGBTQ communities’ experiences with domestic violence within the U.S. Resources especially relevant to these individuals, as well as straight allies and professionals, address the issue of domestic violence in LGBTQ communities, relationships, and the impact on society. Guidance for enhancing culturally specific practice and policy initiatives is provided.
Special Collection
July 2012
Being a Man: Preventing Gender Based Violence
This Special Collection provides resources for anti-violence programs to increase their capacity to engage men and boys in their work to end gender-based violence.
Special Collection
October 2011
Sexual Violence in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Queer (LGBTIQ) Communities
The select resources and research in this special collection illustrates the LGBTIQ communities’ experiences with sexual violence within the US. Resources especially relevant to these individuals, as well as straight allies and professionals, address the issue of sexual violence in LGBTIQ communities, relationships, and the impact on society.
Special Collection
January 2000
Identifying and Preventing Gender and Intersectional Bias in Law Enforcement Responses to Domestic and Sexual Violence
This special collection is a product of the COURAGE in Policing Project, jointly supported by the Human Rights Clinic at the University of Miami School of Law, Casa de Esperanza National Latin@ Network, and UN Women. The purpose of this special collection is to compile resources focused on improving the law enforcement responses to domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Materials
- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2021
National Prevention Town Hall 2021 Day 2 Strategy Session C: Engaging Men of Color in Efforts to End Violence
Publisher(s): Men have a significant impact when ending violence, especially Intimate partner violence. In this session from NRCDV's 2021 Prevention Town Hall, participants hear from panel members who are working with men and boys in their unique fields. This session inspires deeper conversations about advocacy oriented behaviors and best practices, peer-to-peer accountability, and communication strategies which move us away from "call out culture" and to more solution and restorative justice oriented practices.
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- General Material
October 2021
National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality
Publisher(s): The first-ever National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality, created by the White House Gender Policy Council, sets forth an aspirational vision and a comprehensive agenda to advance gender equity and equality in domestic and foreign policy—and demonstrates that families, communities, and nations around the world stand to benefit.
Materials
- General Material
September 2021
Beyond COVID-19: A Feminist Plan for Sustainability and Social Justice
Publisher(s): As the world learns to live with COVID-19, to emerge from the current crisis, and to “build back better,” UN Women’s new “Feminist plan” provides a visionary but practical roadmap for putting gender equality, social justice, and sustainability at the centre of the recovery and transformation. The “Feminist plan” maps the ambitious and transformative policies—on livelihoods, care, and the environment—that are needed to build a more equal and sustainable future.
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- General Material
July 2021
Assessing Our Capacity for Serving Male Survivors of Sexual Violence
Publisher(s):This self-assessment tool helps reflect on your organization’s current work serving men who have experienced sexual violence. The tool offers reflection questions related to individual and organizational capacity to serve male survivors.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
June 2021
WEBINAR: Enhancing Services to Male-Identified Survivors Series Part 3: Gender Neutral Advocacy / Mejorando los Servicios para Sobrevivientes Autoidentificados como Hombres: La Intersesoria Genero Neutral
Publisher(s): In part three of the Enhancing Services to Male Survivors Series, the presenters engage in a discussion about how to meaningfully support survivors of all genders while maintaining & strengthening a collective, feminist analysis on gender, power, and violence. / En la tercera parte de la serie Mejorando los Servicios para los Sobrevivientes que se Autoidentifican como Hombres, los presentadores participan en una discusión sobre cómo apoyar de manera significativa a los sobrevivientes de todos los géneros mientras mantienen y fortalecen un análisis feminista colectivo sobre género, poder y violencia.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
June 2021
What do domestic violence programs need to know about coercive control to ensure survivor-specific and gender-inclusive supports for male-identified and people of all genders? (Part 2)
Publisher(s): Intimate partner violence programs must understand oppression and have processes in place that assess for power imbalances in individual relationships in order to competently serve male-identified individuals, survivors of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, and people of all genders. The June 2021 TA Question of the Month outlines what programs need to know about coercive control to ensure inclusive supports for survivors of all genders.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
May 2021
What do domestic violence programs need to know in order to welcome and support male-identified and people of all genders? Getting real about patriarchy & power (Part 1)
Publisher(s): Domestic violence programs play a key role in shifting from a culture that tolerates difference to one that embraces intersectionality. The May 2021 TA Question of the Month outlines what domestic violence programs need to know in order to serve survivors of all genders with autonomy and dignity.