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Learning and capacity building resources for advocates, preventionists, and activists

➜  If you are experiencing domestic violence and need support, please visit our searchable map of domestic violence organizations.

Whether you’re a seasoned advocate, a student, or a community member interested in learning more about domestic violence, our user-friendly resource library is a great tool for you. We have compiled an extensive database of publications, images, websites, webinars and more — all dedicated to understanding the dynamics of abuse, prevention strategies and community solutions. 

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Video

Town Hall: Discussion on Executive Order to Clear Encampments

On July 25, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order “directing state agencies to urgently address homeless encampments,” a decision with significant impacts in communities across the state.

Resource Tool Asian Pacific Institute on Gender Based ViolenceDeborah Son, MSW: STAND! For Families Free of ViolenceMinouche Kandel, San Francisco Department on the Status of Women & Alexandra Lutnick, RTI InternationalDerald Wing Sue, Christina M. Capodilupo, Gina C. Torino, Jennifer M. Bucceri, Aisha M. B. Holder, Kevin L. Nadal, and Marta Esquilin Teachers College, Columbia UniversityAdaptation from Sue, Derald Wing, Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Race, Gender and Sexual Orientation, Wiley & Sons, 2010.Celina Alveraz, Empower Yolo, WOCN Aspiring Ally and Jackie Burris, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services, WOCN Aspiring AllySarah Khan and Vivian LeeHolly Grace Palmer, Haven Women’s Center of Stanislaus County and Adaora Ezike, MHS California Adolescent Health Collaborative at PHIDeep Kaur Jodhka, Sikh Family Center and Nancy Wan, Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based ViolenceKristine King, Project Coordinator, Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse and Rhonda Martinson, Consultant on behalf of Praxis International

Our Statewide Domestic Violence Conference: Keeping the Momentum Going

Website

Tools to Promote Gender Responsiveness in HIV Prevention Programs for Women and Girls

Do you plan, design, implement, monitor, or evaluate HIV prevention programs for women and adolescent girls? If so, this is a blog post you won’t want to miss! You can download the HIV Prevention Toolkit: A Gender-Responsive Approach, and related training materials from the links at AIDS.gov.

Resource Tool The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence; National Latin@ Network - Casa de Esperanza; Department of Justice; Asian Pacific Institute on Gender Based Violence

Language Access Resources
Making Services Accessible to Limited English Proficiency, Deaf & Hard of Hearing DV Survivors

Survivors with limited language proficiency (LEP) are more likely to seek services if those services are provided in their language, and any organization receiving federal financial assistance—either directly or indirectly—is required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the American with Disabilities Act.

Publication The California Partnership to End Domestic ViolenceNancy LemonFaune Williams

California Domestic Violence Law Compendium 2016

This resource is an overview of all domestic violence law in the state of California. It is updated every year and encompasses family, civil, and criminal law, as well as, varying code sections.

Webinar California Partnership to End Domestic ViolenceCatalyst

Increasing Accessibility for LGBTQ+ Survivors and Victims
Prevention Peer Network

Building internal capacity to provide responsive services before engaging in population specific outreach and awareness activities, is an important part of prevention planning. LGBTQ+ communities experience many barriers when seeking DV/SA services. Because of the presence of homophobia within many formal systems, it is essential that service providers evaluate their own agency culture and service delivery to ensure their organization is a safe space for LGBTQ+ survivors and victims.

Webinar Ruby Solis, Youth Education Support Services (YESS) Department, STAND! For Families Free of Violence

Trauma-Informed Teen Dating Violence Prevention
Prevention Peer Network

This webinar is part of the Partnership’s Prevention Peer Network series, where local programs present on their prevention strategies and lessons learned. This webinar explores strategies to developing a youth-friendly trauma-informed program, a deeper exploration of how trauma, family violence, and community violence contribute to Teen Dating Violence. Presented by Ruby Solis, Youth Education Support Services (YESS) Department, STAND! For Families Free of Violence.

Webinar Creative Interventions

Communities in Conflict: Why teens stand by instead of standing up?
Prevention Peer Network

This webinar is part of the Partnership’s Prevention Peer Network series, where local programs present on their prevention strategies and lessons learned. This webinar reflects on the Bystander Intervention workshops provided to youth within San Diego’s Juvenile Court & Community Schools, emphasizing the reasons why teens impacted by violence often choose not to intervene when they witness conflict. For many teens, intervening is not and has not been an option.

Webinar Hannah Greenstreet of Live Violence Free

Shifting School Culture Through Partnership With Administration
Prevention Peer Network

This webinar is part of the Partnership’s Prevention Peer Network series, where local programs present on their prevention strategies and lessons learned. In this presentation, Live Violence Free’s prevention program outlines successes, challenges, and strategies to build a comprehensive, sustainable, long-lasting prevention program within schools. The presentation overviews how to gain the backing of an entire school district, from teachers to the superintendent.

Publication California Partnership to End Domestic Violence

Overview of New Laws Passed in 2015 Relevant to School-Based Dating Abuse Prevention

This is a helpful resource for local education leaders to determine how school districts can stay updated on the most recent laws passed to prevent adolescent dating abuse.

Campaign

Teen DV Month 2016: Social Justice Allies & Concerned Californians

Campaign Toolkit

Teen DV Month Challenge: Starting February 1st, the first individual or organization to change their Facebook picture to our campaign theme will w

Pod

Understanding the Impacts of Domestic Violence on Survivors

The Depp v. Heard trial has been trauma activating for many survivors. At this moment when domestic violence is receiving a lot of sensationalized attention throughout the various forms of media, we affirm the need for attention on concrete solutions—those that support survivors, educate on the realities of domestic violence, and prevent it from occurring in the first place.