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Polyvictimization Final Report

In 2016, the United States Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) launched a national demonstration initiative to address the complex and interconnected needs of Family Justice Center clients who have experienced polyvictimization.... Read More

Category: Advocacy, Family Justice and Multi-Agency Centers, Intake: Policies and Procedures, Polyvictimization, protocol, Risk Assessment and Safety Planning, Safety Planning, Survivors, Wellbeing, Info Guide
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Webinar: Introduction to the Muslim Population with Regards to Domestic Violence

Sa’idah Sudan, Domestic Violence Projects Lead of Penny Appeal USA - 2023

This presentation will cover fundamental beliefs and regulations in Islam that relate to gender, marriage, divorce, and domestic violence to dispel some of the myths related to the belief that Islam promotes the oppression of... Read More

Category: Cultural Competency, Domestic Violence 101, Family Justice and Multi-Agency Centers, Spiritual Support, Underserved Populations, Violence by Category, Videos Webinar
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Webinar: Identifying The Dominant Aggressor From The Perspective Of Survivors

During this 90 minute webinar, Casey Gwinn, Michelle Morgan, and Joyce Bilyeu will discuss lessons learned, best practices, new research, and resources available for family violence and sexual assault professionals. This webinar is designed through... Read More

Category: best practices, Communication and Public Relations, Intake: Policies and Procedures, Law Enforcement, Medical, Operational Policies and Procedures, protocol, Risk Assessment and Safety Planning, Safety and Security, Survivors, Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention, Info Guide Webinar
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A Dangerous Link – From Stranglers to Cop Killers

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Category: Advocacy, best practices, Law Enforcement, Medical, Multi-Disciplinary Team, nurses, physicians, Prosecution, protocol, Survivors, Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention,
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Webinar: Centering Your Practice – Integrating Risk Factors for Maximum Client and Community Impact

Alexandria Ruden, Senior Attorney of the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland Jill Smialek, Deputy Director of the Cuyahoga County Witness Victim Services - 2023

Domestic violence lethality factors are well known by most civil legal attorneys and victim advocates. So, now what? This presentation will focus on tips for attorneys and advocates who want to integrate lethality factors into... Read More

Category: Advocacy, Business Plans and Feasibility Studies, Collaboration, Domestic Violence 101, Family Justice and Multi-Agency Centers, Lethality Response, Operational Policies and Procedures, Prosecution, protocol, Safety and Security, Strategic Planning, Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention, Violence by Category, Webinar
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