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1 is 2 Many: Twenty Years Fighting Violence Against Women and Girls
Abstract: This report opens with a brief summary of how VAWA has helped to change America. It also discusses the many ways in which VAWA has increased accountability and access to services, and has reached underserved communities. The appendix provides details... (read more)
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File: 1_is_2_Many.pdf
Achieving Excellence: Model Standards for Serving Victims & Survivors of Crime
Abstract: This e-publication provides guidelines and suggestions to help victim service practitioners and program administrators improve the quality and consistency of their response to crime victims. The e-publication provides access to program standards,... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Agency's Use of Technology Best Practices & Policies Toolkit
Abstract: When using technology, both victim advocates and survivors need to consider safety, privacy, and security. This resource provides guidance for programs that provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking on... (read more)
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Bias Crime Assessment: A Tool and Guidelines for Law Enforcement and Concerned Communities
Abstract: The Bias Crime Assessment Tool (BCAT) can be used whether or not victimization seems to be a result of a hate incident or a hate crime. Hate crimes are any criminal offenses motivated by bias, hostility, or prejudice against a protected class. Hate... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
Building Partnerships with Local Rape Crisis Centers: Developing a Memorandum of Understanding
Abstract: The White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault has provided this sample memorandum of understanding (MOU), referenced in the Not Alone report, to help colleges and universities to strengthen sexual assault prevention and response... (read more)
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CCR Toolkit: A Privacy Toolkit for Coordinated Community Response Teams
Abstract: Coordinated Community Response (CCR) teams need to protect victim privacy as they engage community service professionals in the work of advocating for survivors and ending sexual and domestic violence. This toolkit offers model policies and highlights... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
File: CCR_Toolkit.pdf
Crime, Violence and Victimization Research Division's Compendium of Research on Violence Against Women
Abstract: The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has invested in research on violence against women, and their research touches on a wide variety of public safety concerns, including intimate partner violence, teen dating violence, sexual assault, and human... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014
DOD Safe Helpline
Abstract: The DOD Safe Helpline is a crisis support service for members of the DOD community affected by sexual violence. Safe Helpline provides live, one-on-one support and information to the worldwide DOD community. The service is confidential, anonymous, secure... (read more)
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URL: DOD Safe Helpline
Domestic Violence Lethality Screen For First Responders
Abstract: The Lethality Screen is a field tool adapted from Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell’s Danger Assessment, a screening instrument used by counselors and clinicians to assess a victim’s risk of homicide or severe re-assault. The Lethality Screen is a tool used as part... (read more)
Publication Date: 2005
End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) Online Training Institute (OLTI)
Abstract: The OLTI provides free, state-of-the art training to anyone who is interested, on the topic of criminal justice response to sexual assault. The OLTI offers the opportunity for interested professionals to expand their knowledge of cutting edge... (read more)
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Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Victims
Abstract: These documents will assist your department in the implementation of the Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Victims Strategy.
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Gaining Insight, Taking Action: Basic Skills for Serving Victims
Abstract: This publication consists of a consolidated DVD and discussion guide produced by OVC to provide broader accessibility to three popular videos and companion guides that were originally released as part of the 2005 National Victim Assistance Academy... (read more)
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Helping Victims of Mass Violence and Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources Online Toolkit
Abstract: The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office for Victim Assistance and the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism developed this toolkit to help... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
How to Notify Victims about Sexual Assault Kit Evidence- Insight and Recommendations from Victims and Professionals
Abstract: This report describes research on victim and professional perspectives on the delivery of victim notification procedures, implementation of new victim notification processes, victim engagement within the criminal justice system, and recommendations for... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
File: IDVSA_victim.pdf
Key Components of Building a Successful Victim Notification Protocol
Abstract: A goal of the Houston Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Action Research Project was to collaborate across disciplines to create an innovative, sensitive, and trauma-informed model of victim notification. Thus, members of an interprofessional working group... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
File: IDVSA_success.pdf
Local Sexual and Gender Violence Resources
Abstract: This webpage provides a map and list of local sexual and gender violence resources by state.
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National Best Practices for Sexual Assault Kits: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Abstract: "The report describes a victim-centered response to sexual assault cases that positively impacts sexual assault response, the experiences of victims, and ultimately results in safer communities.
An NIJ working group consisting of victims, victim... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS)
Abstract: Established in 1972, the NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and drug-related information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.
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National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM)
Abstract: The Stalking Resource Center (SRC) of the National Center for Victims of Crime partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women in observing National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM). The NSAM website provides interactive... (read more)
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Office for Victim Assistance (OVA)
Abstract: The FBI is committed to ensuring victims receive the rights they are entitled to and the assistance they need to cope with crime. Their resources include an Office for Victim Assistance (OVA) at FBI Headquarters and victim specialists nationwide. The OVA... (read more)
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URL: Victim Assistance
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC)
Abstract: OVC TTAC provides access to training and technical assistance for victim service providers and allied professionals who serve crime victims. OVC TTAC aims to build the capacity of victim assistance organizations across the country. OVC TTAC draws on the... (read more)
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OVC HELP for Victim Service Providers Web Forum
Abstract: This message board, hosted by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), is meant to help exchange lessons learned and practices (HELP) in victim services. Victim service providers and allied professionals can share ideas, suggestions, and recommendations... (read more)
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Resource Guide to Prevent and Improve the Response to Sexual Violence at Colleges and Universities
Abstract: This resource guide supports the efforts of students, faculty, administrators, and communities around the country to prevent sexual violence and improve the response to it at colleges and universities. This resource guide compiles guidance, tools, model... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Resource Guide: Combating Violence Against Women
Abstract: The DHS Council on Combating Violence Against Women released this comprehensive resource guide that provides summaries and links to programs, initiatives, training materials, and services that can be leveraged by campuses and communities across the... (read more)
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Responding to Crime Victims with Disabilities: Resource Directory for Service Providers
Abstract: This resource directory is designed to help community advocates working in the fields of crime victim assistance, disability services, law enforcement, and allied professions improve their response to victims with disabilities. Subject listings in the... (read more)
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Responding to Transgender Victims of Sexual Assault
Abstract: This guide provides an enhanced understanding of transgender-related issues, professionals and providers who serve victims of sexual assault can be sources of support and care for all victims, including individuals in this high-risk population.
Publication Date: 2014
Response to Victims of Crime Concepts and Issues Paper
Abstract: This paper is designed to accompany the Model Policy on Response to Victims of Crime established by the IACP National Law Enforcement Policy Center. It provides essential background material and supporting documentation on the developmental philosophy... (read more)
Publication Date: 2010
Response to Victims of Crime Model Policy
Abstract: The purpose of this policy is to emphasize that an effective response to the needs of crime victims is an integral part of the law enforcement mission. This essential function, performed by both sworn and civilian personnel, should address victims' needs... (read more)
Publication Date: 2010
SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach
Abstract: The purpose of this document is to develop a working concept of trauma and a trauma-informed approach and to develop a shared understanding of these concepts that would be acceptable and appropriate across an array of service systems and stakeholder... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014
SANE Program Development and Operation Guide
Abstract: The purpose of the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide is to provide a blueprint for nurses and communities that would like to start a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program. For communities with existing SANE programs, this guide serves... (read more)
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Sexual Assault Kit Testing Initiatives and Non-investigative Kits
Abstract: Sexual assault kits (SAKs) are collected as evidence in sexual assault investigations and may contain DNA evidence that can assist in the investigation of sexual assault cases. Many jurisdictions have implemented alternative reporting and non-reporting... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO)
Abstract: SAPRO is the organization responsible for the oversight of Department of Defense (DOD) sexual assault policy. The Department has implemented a comprehensive policy to ensure the safety, dignity and well being of all members of the Armed Forces. This... (read more)
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Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Toolkit
Abstract: This toolkit is not a protocol, but rather a collection of resources that service providers may use to formalize, expand on, or evaluate their interagency responses. Communities considering a SART response and communities that already have a coordinated... (read more)
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Sexual Assault Victims' Experiences of Notification after a CODIS hit
Abstract: In Houston, victim notification involves reestablishing contact with victims whose cases are re-opened for investigation as a result of a match in the law enforcement database Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), from victims' recently tested sexual... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
File: IDVSA_CODIS.pdf
Stalking Resource Center (SRC)
Abstract: The SRC provides multiple services including training, technical assistance, a website, and an information clearinghouse. The mission of the SRC is to enhance the ability of professionals, organizations, and systems to effectively respond to stalking.... (read more)
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Start by Believing
Abstract: Start by Believing is a public awareness campaign uniquely focused on the public response to sexual assault. Because a friend or family member is typically the first person a victim confides in after an assault, each individual's personal reaction is the... (read more)
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URL: Start by Believing
The National Crime Victim Bar Association (NCVBA)
Abstract: The NCVBA is an affiliate and program of the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC). It was founded in April 1999, creating the nation's first professional association of attorneys and expert witnesses dedicated to helping victims seek justice... (read more)
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The Neurobiology of Sexual Assault
Abstract: The Neurobiology of Sexual Assault: Implications for First Responders in Law Enforcement, Prosecution and Victim Advocacy is part of the National Institute of Justice's translational criminology seminar series and features Dr. Rebecca Campbell of... (read more)
Publication Date: 2012
Vicarious Trauma Toolkit (VTT)
Abstract: In 2013, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime, awarded a grant to Northeastern University's Institute on Urban Health Research and Practice to work with stakeholders in the field to develop the Vicarious... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
What Do Sexual Assault Cases Look Like in Our Community? A SART Coordinators Guidebook for Case File Review
Abstract: Over the last several years, the Sexual Violence Justice Institute at the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault has worked to learn best practices and find better ways to complete case file reviews as an evaluation strategy for Sexual Assault... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Working with Victims of Stalking
Abstract: This webinar examines the effects of stalking on victims and considerations for working with victims, including victim safety, documentation, and advocacy and support services. Practical issues of threat assessment and safety planning with stalking... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014