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

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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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Webinar House of Ruth

How We Utilize Volunteers to Meet the Demand for Prevention Services
Prevention Peer Network

The House of Ruth presented a short training on their prevention strategies and lessons learned as part of the Prevention Peer Network. This webinar focuses on maximizing prevention work by gaining the support of volunteers.

Publication Elaine J. Alpert, MD, MPHRoy Ahn, MPH, ScDErin Albright, JDGenevieve Purcell, BAThomas F. Burke, MDWendy L. Macias-Konstantopoulos, MD, MPH

Human Trafficking
Guidebook on Identification, Assessment, and Response in the Health Care Setting

Excerpt from the Guidebook’s Preface:

The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Human Trafficking Initiative and the Massachusetts Medical Society Committee on Violence Intervention and Prevention have worked in partnership to create the first edition of Human Trafficking: Guidebook on Identification, Assessment, and Response in the Health Care Setting. This guidebook provides an overview of human trafficking, describes its clinical manifestations, and offers guidance for health care professionals regarding identification, assessment, care, and follow-up.

Publication California School Boards AssociationCalifornia Partnership to End Domestic Violence

Promoting Healthy Relationships for Adolescents: Board Policy Considerations
Joint Publication of CSBA and the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence

Excerpt from this Publication:

Webinar Krystle ContrerasCalifornia Partnership to End Domestic Violence

Central California Youth Summit: Large Scale Event Planning
Prevention Peer Network

Krystle Contreras of the Family Crisis Center talks about planning and execution of the Central California Youth Summit, which included fundraising, outreach and age-appropriate breakout sessions. This webinar is part of the Partnership’s Prevention Peer Network series, where local programs present short trainings on their prevention strategies and lessons learned.

Resource Tool Opening Doors Inc.

Intake/Needs Assessment
Opening Doors Inc.

This is an Intake/Needs Assessment template that can be used for working with survivors of human trafficking. 

Webinar Lori Vollandt from the Los Angeles Unified School DistrictEmily Austin of Peace Over ViolenceCalifornia Partnership to End Domestic Violence

Lasting Change: A Case Study of Policy Change for the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence at LAUSD
Prevention Peer Webinar

Lori Vollandt from the Los Angeles Unified School District and Emily Austin of Peace Over Violence discuss how they have worked together to school promote policies around teen dating violence. This webinar is part of the Partnership’s Prevention Peer Network series, where local programs present short trainings on their prevention strategies and lessons learned.

Resource Tool The Vera Institute of Justice

Out of the Shadows:
A Tool for the Identification of Victims of Human Trafficking

An excerpt from Out of the Shadows:

Publication Vera Institute of Justice

Screening for Human Trafficking
Guidelines for Administering the Trafficking Victim Identification Tool (TVIT)

This manual is intended primarily for victim service agency staff and other social service providers, who will administer the Trafficking Victim Identification Tool (TVIT) to clients who are potential trafficking victims. Law enforcement, health care and shelter workers will also find it helpful in improving trafficking victim identification, especially in conjunction with appropriate training or mentoring.

Resource Tool William Cordery

Want a Fundraising Board?
Give Them the Tools They Need to Succed

This tool was developed by the Board Development Committee of Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, and provides options for fundraising participation, establishes clear expectations, and sets Board Members up for success.
 

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.