• General Technical Assistance and Public Education Materials
  • Information Packets
  • Online Toolkits
  • Publications
  • Brochures and Resource Lists
• Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence
  • BCSDV Policy, Practice and Vision Paper Series
  • BCSDV Newsletter: Increasing Economic Opportunity for Battered Women
  • BCSDV National Training Initiative to Enhance Collaboration
  • Welfare and Domestic Violence Technical Assistance Initiative Papers
• Women of Color Network (WOCN)
• VAWnet Applied Research Documents

Information Packets
NRCDV staff and consultants develop a variety of general information packets on a range of domestic violence issues.

• Domestic Violence Awareness Project: 2009 Resource Packet HTML (3 p.) by Domestic Violence Awareness Project, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (2009)
  This packet includes a collection of informational materials, fact sheets, articles and order forms for items available from the Project Advisory Group, as well as other national, statewide, and culturally specific organizations and projects. [More Info]

• Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence PDF (52 p.) by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (March 2002)
  This packet provides an introduction to the complex and varied issues around children's exposure to intimate partner violence. It includes articles, research findings, statistics and resources pulled from work done between 1990-2002. [More Info]

• General Domestic Violence Statistics Packet: Using Statistics and Evaluating Research PDF (54 p.) by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (March 2002)
  Offers key issues on selecting statistics and questions to ask when reviewing a dataset or research study. Includes an annotated list of various statistics, a chart comparing four national datasets, a bibliography and extensive web site resource list. [More Info]

• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Communities and Domestic Violence: Information and Resources PDF (83 p.) by Mary Allen, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (2007)
  Domestic violence in LGBT communities is about abuse of power, manipulation, exploitation, oppression and barriers to service. This collection is designed for dv program advocates, activists working in LGBT communities and those wishing to become allies. [More Info]

• Religion & Domestic Violence: Information and Resources PDF (84 p.) by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (2007)
  This collection of information packets serves as an introduction to the complex and varied issues that religion and faith can present for victims and survivors of domestic violence and their advocates in both the faith and secular communities. [More Info]

• Teen Dating Violence: Information and Resources PDF (92 p.) by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (June 2004)
  An introduction to the dynamics, prevalence and consequences of teen dating violence, this packet examines current provision of support services for teens and presents information about a variety of promising prevention /intervention strategies. [More Info]

Online Toolkits

• Runaway and Homeless Youth and Relationship Violence Toolkit HTML by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, in collaboration with the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program of HHS (February 2010)
  This toolkit was developed by and for advocates in the runaway and homeless youth and dv/sa fields to help programs create partnerships, meaningful services, and effective intervention and prevention strategies for working with youth at risk. [More Info]

Publications
The NRCDV commissions and/or publishes documents created in consultation with experts in the field of domestic violence program advocacy, prevention, public education and services. The publications are designed to disseminate replicable, innovative approaches to assist advocates and allies in meeting varied objectives in the long-term work to end domestic violence.

• The Austin Community Domestic Violence Project: A Blueprint for Raising Community Awareness and Promoting Local Action PDF (38 p.) by Olga Becker, Gloria Lewis and Kathleen Monahan, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (1999)
  Describes a community organizing project that worked within an African American community to mobilize and train citizen leaders and business gatekeepers to safely and effectively intervene in domestic violence cases and raise neighborhood awareness. [More Info]

• Developing Culturally-Relevant Responses to Domestic Abuse: Asha Family Services, Inc. PDF (56 p.) by Antonia Vann, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (2003)
  Documents the development and growth of the first and only recognized culturally-specific family violence intervention and prevention program in Wisconsin which employs methods specific to serving African American families. [More Info]

• Domestic Violence Awareness: Action for Social Change PDF (111 p.) by Domestic Violence Awareness Project, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (2005)
  This collection of short papers begins to illustrate the power, creativity and mobilization of advocates nationwide and hopes to inspire movement beyond minimum standards of operation. [More Info]

• Domestic Violence Awareness: Action for Social Change - Part II: Organizing and Communications PDF (113 p.) by Domestic Violence Awareness Project, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (August 2009)
  This second installment of the Action for Social Change manual intends to generate critical thinking and enhance dialogue regarding community organizing and partnerships, communications and engaging the media. [More Info]

• Expect Respect: A School-Based Program Promoting Safe and Healthy Relationships PDF (85 p.) by Barri Rosenbluth, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (2002)
  This document examines the issues of dating violence, sexual harassment and bullying, their interrelationship, and offers a rationale for school-based programs. [P/S] [More Info]

• Getting the Word Out... Domestic Violence Awareness in Rural Communities PDF (73 p.) by West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (July 1999)
  This statewide public awareness campaign collected and evaluated existing awareness materials, developed new materials focused on rural populations, tested creative strategies for distributing materials in rural areas, & compiled a rural resource listing. [More Info]

• Kid&TeenSAFE: An Abuse Prevention Program for Youth with Disabilities PDF (65 p.) by Wendie H. Abramson and Iracema 'Cema' Mastroleo, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (2002)
  This publication details a project of SafePlace's Disability Services ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program) in Texas and provides its model program materials for use with youth with disabilities. [P/S/T] [More Info]

• Making the Peace: An Approach to Preventing Relationship Violence Among Youth PDF (81 p.) by Allan Creighton, TODOS Institute/Oakland Men's Project, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (May 2000)
  Describes a comprehensive school-based project that provided training and technical assistance to 2 communities implementing comprehensive dating/domestic violence prevention campaigns in their secondary schools. [More Info]

• Media Outreach Made Easy: An Advocate's Guide to Working With the Press PDF (24 p.) by Vicki Cuscino and Pam Shea, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (1999)
  This document provides basic information on the many ways to use the media to disseminate messages about domestic violence to the American public. A set of sample media materials is included. [More Info]

• The Multilingual Access Model: A Model for Outreach and Services in Non-English Speaking Communities PDF (75 p.) by Beckie Masaki, Mimi Kim and Christy Chung, Asian Women's Shelter, San Francisco (1999)
  This project recruited and trained bicultural-bilingual advocates from area ethnic communities to provide assistance to victims and initiate outreach and awareness activities in their communities. Assistance to 6 providers created an area access plan. [More Info]

• Organizing College Campuses Against Dating Abuse PDF (68 p.) by Marilyn Best and Debbie Nelson, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (1999)
  This publication provides information and assistance to staff in higher education and/or domestic violence programs who are interested in developing a comprehensive response to dating abuse as it affects students on college campuses. [More Info]

• A Practical Guide to Evaluating Domestic Violence Coordinating Councils PDF (112 p.) by Nicole E. Allen, Ph.D. and Leslie A. Hagen, J.D., National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (2003)
  This is a manual that provides practical strategies for the evaluation of domestic violence coordinating councils, task forces and committees in order to make the process of evaluation easier. [More Info]

• Raising Public Awareness on Domestic Violence in Indian Country PDF (36 p.) by Karen Artichoker and Verlaine Gullickson, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (2003)
  This is a guide for promoting public education in rural and Native American communities. [More Info]

• Transforming Communities: Creating Safety and Justice for Women and Girls PDF (57 p.) by Cathy Rath, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (1999)
  This paper describes the Novato Community Demonstration Project focusing on changing social belief systems; mobilizing Community Action Teams (CAT) to run activism campaigns; an organizer's role; projects implementation; and evaluation process. [P/S/T] [More Info]

Brochures and Resource Lists

• Finding Safety and Support / Encontrando Seguridad y Apoyo by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (1998)
  This generic brochure is designed to be used or adapted by local programs to be given to victims/survivors and is written in gender neutral language. [More Info]

• Help End Domestic Violence/Ayude a poner fin a la violencia domestica PDF (2 p.) by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (1998)
  This generic brochure is designed to be used or adapted by local programs; it provides basic domestic violence information that can be handed out to a variety of audiences. [More Info]

• There Is No Room for Abuse in Our Community PDF (2 p.) by Adapted with permission from the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (2006)
  This brochure is designed to raise awareness of services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans communities. [More Info]

• Video Resource List PDF (61 p.) PHP by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
  This topically organized list is designed to assist advocates and others working to end domestic violence in selecting videos to use in educational programming and service provision. Searchable video database also available online. [More Info]

BCSDV Policy, Practice and Vision Paper Series

• When Battered Women Stay... Advocacy Beyond Leaving PDF (19 p.) by Jill Davies, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (June 2008)
  This paper raises key issues, questions, and dilemmas regarding advocacy with battered women who stay in their relationships. It discusses limitations of safety strategies for leaving, and frames issues central to the expansion of advocacy beyond leaving. [More Info]

• HarborCOV: One Community’s Effort to Build Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence PDF (40 p.) by Laurie Holmes and Jill Davies, Building Comprehensive Solutions to DV/NRCDV (April 2006)
  This paper describes how one local domestic violence program, located in Chelsea, MA, built an innovative organization that transformed services, improving options for women’s safety and their families’ well-being. [More Info]

• Economic Education Programs for Battered Women: Lessons Learned from Two Settings PDF (25 p.) by Katie Ciorba VonDeLinde & Amy Correia, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (April 2005)
  This BCSDV paper discusses economic education, sometimes also called, "financial or economic literacy." The discussion describes well-established economic education programs based in domestic violence agencies in Iowa and St. Louis, Missouri. [More Info]

• Integrating Anti-Poverty Work into Domestic Violence Advocacy: Iowa's Experience PDF (12 p.) by Amy Correia and Katie M. Ciorba VonDeLinde, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (October 2002)
  This document describes how the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) approached integrating economic advocacy into its work in order to better respond to the financial concerns of battered women and their families. [More Info]

• How Are Domestic Violence Programs Meeting the Economic Needs of Battered Women in Iowa? An Assessment and Recommendations PDF (20 p.) HTML by Katie M. Ciorba VonDeLinde, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (March 2002)
  Explores the economic needs of battered women as identified by 9 focus groups, 5 composed of battered women and 4 of domestic violence advocates. Recommendations are made for improving economic advocacy within local programs and state coalitions. [More Info]

• Policy Blueprint on Domestic Violence and Poverty PDF (24 p.) by Jill Davies, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (March 2002)
  This paper offers a new and important tool for advocates working with domestic violence and poverty issues in single or multiple systems. It provides a straightforward framework for policy analysis and concrete policy implementation strategies. [More Info]

• Supporting Battered Women's Economic Development: One Community's Effort PDF (20 p.) HTML by Trish Bonica, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (December 2000)
  This document discusses a process used in St. Louis, Missouri to support battered women's economic development. It explores ways that women's safety and well-being can be enhanced by access to income, financial resources, and opportunities to save money. [More Info]

• Expanding Solutions for Domestic Violence and Poverty: What Battered Women with Abused Children Need from Their Advocates PDF (16 p.) HTML by Susan Schechter, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (June 2000)
  This paper uses examples from the child welfare system to raise questions about the limitations of current DV advocacy strategies for low-income women. The paper challenges the U.S. traditional battered women's movement to expand its solutions. [More Info]

• The Battered Women's Movement - Transforming Our Vision To Meet Women's Needs: Reflections on Wisconsin's Experience PDF (20 p.) HTML by Kathleen Krenek, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (October 2000)
  Describes the process of Wisconsin domestic violence advocates to assess how well their programs and procedures were meeting the needs of battered women and their children. A Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence project publication. [More Info]

• The Workforce Investment Act: The Law and its Implications for Battered Women and Their Advocates PDF (12 p.) HTML by Robin Hammeal-Urban, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (October 2000)
  This paper provides basic information about the WIA and how it can provide battered women and others with job training and related services so they can get jobs that pay enough to live on. The paper discusses key implementation issues to survivors. [More Info]

• Welfare, Poverty, and Abused Women: New Research and its Implications PDF (18 p.) HTML by Eleanor Lyon, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (October 2000)
  This summary of studies on domestic violence and TANF recipients explores their physical and mental health and work experience. It focuses on interference from their partners, barriers to work, the Family Violence Option, and the Child Support Exemption. [More Info]

• Strategies to Expand Battered Women's Economic Opportunities PDF (36 p.) HTML by Amy Correia, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (January 2000)
  This document is an overview of strategies implemented to increase economic opportunities for low-income women and families. Organizing efforts, job training and opportunity development, creating assets, and governmental responses are described. [More Info]

• Federal Housing and Domestic Violence: Introduction To Programs, Policy, And Advocacy Opportunities PDF (26 p.) HTML by Jill Davies and Robin Hammeal-Urban, Building Comprehensive Solutions To Domestic Violence, National Resource Center On Domestic Violence (October 1999)
  This paper identifies key policy issues and trends in housing policy. Issues are addressed through case examples and discussion questions for critical thinking. Specific advocacy interventions are reviewed. A glossary defines housing terms. [More Info]

• Building Bridges Between Domestic Violence Organizations and Child Protective Services PDF (39 p.) HTML by Linda Spears, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (February 2000)
  This document is a resource for advocates seeking to strengthen efforts to help battered women with abused and neglected children. [More Info]

• Building Bridges Between Domestic Violence Advocates And Health Care Providers PDF (41 p.) HTML by Janet Nudelman, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (June 1999)
  This paper describes opportunities for practice and policy agenda collaborations that respond to the growing challenges facing advocates working to end domestic violence in the health care arena. [More Info]

• Housing and Battered Women: Increasing Battered Women's Access to Federal Housing Programs PDF (8 p.) HTML by R. Hammeal-Urban, Building Comprehensive Solutions To Domestic Violence, National Resource Center On Domestic Violence (June 1999)
  This paper provides information on why survivors would want to get in a housing program as soon as possible and how to advocate with PHAs in annual and five-year planning processes. A sample letter to HUD explains the importance of housing. [More Info]

• Housing and Battered Women: Using Housing Vouchers to Assist Battered Women Move From Welfare to Work PDF (8 p.) HTML by R. Hammeal-Urban, Building Comprehensive Solutions To Domestic Violence, National Resource Center On Domestic Violence (1999)
  The paper identifies barriers faced by many survivors as they attempt to move from welfare to work and shows how the HUD welfare-to-work voucher program can help women overcome these obstacles. Advocacy strategies with PHAs are emphasized. [More Info]

• Housing And Battered Women: A Case Study of Domestic Violence Programs in Iowa PDF (12 p.) HTML by Amy Corriea, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (March 1999)
  This paper describes the design, implementation and results of a survey of Iowa’s DV programs. Study goals were to describe housing services by DV programs and identify barriers battered women face in securing affordable housing. [More Info]

• Innovative Strategies To Provide Housing For Battered Women PDF (29 p.) HTML by Amy Corriea, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (January 1999)
  This paper highlights 8 DV programs response to the housing needs of battered women. All initiatives describe collaborative relationships with agencies, including PHAs, homeless coalitions, nonprofit housing developers and/or homeless service providers. [More Info]

• New Challenges for the Battered Women’s Movement: Building Collaborations and Improving Public Policy for Poor Women PDF (18 p.) HTML by Susan Schechter, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (January 1999)
  This paper advocates the adoption of an agenda that recognizes the importance of safety, justice and economic resources for women and their families and urges that advocates pay particular attention to the concerns and interests of poor women. [More Info]

BCSDV Newsletter: Increasing Economic Opportunity for Battered Women
The Increasing Economic Opportunity for Battered Women newsletter was originally published from November 2000 through March 2002 as a forum for sharing ways that domestic violence programs are responding to the economic issues facing battered women, particularly those living in poverty. The newsletter resumed publication in June 2004.

• Building A Network Of Advocates Committed To Improving Battered Women's Economic Security PDF (2 p.) HTML by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (November 2000)
  Features articles about the FVO advocacy efforts of the KS Coalition; the anti-poverty public policy initiatives underway at the AZ Coalition; and an economic literacy curriculum for adult women called Personal Economic Planning. [More Info]

• Collaboration a Key Factor in Fostering Economic Opportunity PDF (2 p.) HTML by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (April 2001)
  Features articles on an Economic Action Program developed in Missouri, and, how in Pennsylvania and Alabama, some strategic collaboration with state welfare departments creates options for battered women. [More Info]

• Welfare-to-Work Programs Create Options for Battered Women PDF (2 p.) by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (July 2001)
  Explores how welfare-to-work programs can help battered women, highlighting programs that provide specialized services to battered women. Also included is a list of Internet resources designed to increase understanding of this complex system. [More Info]

• Safe and Affordable Housing PDF (2 p.) by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (September 2001)
  Highlights include descriptions of the efforts of a state welfare agency, a community-based domestic violence program, and two state domestic violence coalitions toward improving housing opportunities for battered women. [More Info]

• New Visions, New Allies: Creating Domestic Violence and Poverty State Teams PDF (2 p.) by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (March 2002)
  Describes the Domestic Violence and Poverty State Team Leadership Institute held in Connecticut in July 2001, where teams in six states were developed to build and carry out a policy and practice agenda on domestic violence and poverty. [More Info]

• Economic Advocacy Capacity Building: Iowa's Experience and Lessons Learned PDF (2 p.) by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (June 2004)
  The main article outlines the steps and stages of ICADV's housing and financial advocacy work from 1997 until the present. Main activities are covered and lessons learned are highlighted. [More Info]

• Economic Resource Connections for Battered Women: A Collaborative Community Approach PDF (2 p.) by Andrea Farney, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (September 2004)
  This newsletter features Her Will, Inc. It describes their approach to establishing and maintaining resource connections for battered women and their families. A list of BCS papers on job opportunities and training for battered women is also included. [More Info]

• Generating Resources for Battered Women via Community Empowerment PDF (2 p.) by Andrea C. Farney, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (November 2004)
  This issue profiles the community organizing and community-based organization (CBO) capacity building approach of the Community Empowerment Program (CEP) of CONNECT, Inc. of New York City. [More Info]

• BCS Connecting Institute Seminar Overview PDF (2 p.) by Andrea C. Farney, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (April 2005)
  The Connecting Institute Tampa Seminar, held November 2004, is the featured story. This main article summarizes activities, philosophy, and highlights of the Connecting Institute's kick-off gathering of 15 state teams. Lessons learned are highlighted. [More Info]

• Expanding Economic Advocacy Beyond Welfare: Highlights and Lessons Learned from the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence PDF (2 p.) by Andrea C. Farney, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (September 2005)
  This issue profiles the vanguard efforts of the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence as they respond to the economic-related needs faced by battered women and their children. [More Info]

• Casa de Esperanza: Mobilizing Latinas and Latino Communities to End Domestic Violence PDF (2 p.) by Andrea Farney, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (February 2006, Volume 7, Number 1)
  This issue of the BCS newsletter features the strengths-based, community engagement approach of Casa de Esperanza, of St. Paul, MN. The main article describes their work of mobilizing Latinas and Latino communities to end domestic violence. [More Info]

• The Allstate Foundation’s Domestic Violence Program: A National Partnership with NNEDV to Reduce the Economic Barriers to Safety and Security of Women and their Families PDF (2 p.) by Reva Gupta & Andrea Farney, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (April 2006)
  This BCS newsletter features the Allstate Foundation’s Domestic Violence Program. The main article covers the three primary program components and highlights activities of the FY05 state domestic violence coalition grantees. [More Info]

BCSDV National Training Initiative to Enhance Collaboration
As a means of enabling domestic violence organizations to play a broader collaborative effort in the community, the BCSDV initiative of the NRCDV developed three training curricula for the staff of grassroots domestic violence organizations. The three curricula are interrelated and build on each other, although each can stand alone as a teaching unit. Each curriculum contains an introductory discussion of the material, a suggested schedule, material to be copied as transparencies for overhead projectors, handouts to be duplicated for participants, and substantive discussion of each section for the trainer.

• Introduction to Policy Advocacy and Analysis PDF (229 p.) by Jill Davies, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (February 2000)
  This curriculum is designed to enhance public policy skill and knowledge of domestic violence advocates. It provides both a theoretical approach to systemic advocacy and basic hands-on-tools to help advocates better prepare for their work with systems. [More Info]

• Outreach to Underserved Communities PDF (214 p.) by Sujata Warrier, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (February 2000)
  This curriculum is designed to help domestic violence programs reach out to underserved communities in order to address the issues of diversity and of the limited access to quality services for battered women from those communities. [More Info]

• Skills for Successful Collaborations PDF (191 p.) by Day Piercy, Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (February 2000)
  This is a skill-building curriculum in negotiation, collaborative mindset, strategic thinking, and meeting facilitation. It is the third of three interrelated training curricula developed for staff of grassroots domestic violence organizations. [More Info]

Welfare and Domestic Violence Technical Assistance Initiative Papers
Initiated in 1996, the purpose of this NRCDV paper series is to provide practical information that will help states implement welfare and child support enforcement reforms that promote both the safety and self-sufficiency of battered women and other domestic violence victims.

• Building Opportunities for Battered Women's Safety and Self-Sufficiency PDF (20 p.) HTML by Jill Davies, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (1998)
  This practice paper provides background information about domestic violence and describes options battered women need available to them in order to be safe and more economically independent. [More Info]

• Family Violence Protocol Development for TANF and Child Support Agencies PDF (19 p.) HTML by Jill Davies, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (1998)
  This paper provides detailed guidance on developing family violence protocols within welfare settings. It is written to assist domestic violence advocates and state administrators implementing PRWORA [More Info]

• Recommendations for Training TANF and Child Support Enforcement Staff about Domestic Violence PDF (27 p.) HTML by Jill Davies, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (December 2000)
  This paper provides an overview of legal and policy context for domestic violence training, presents suggestions for effective teaching, and defines the concept of a "basic response to domestic violence." [More Info]

• The New Welfare Law: Implications for Battered Women, Introduction to the Law PDF (10 p.) HTML by Jill Davies, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (October 1996)
  Provides basic introduction to the U.S. federal welfare law, PRWORA of 1996 - provides information about this "welfare law" and its potential effects on battered women and their children. [More Info]

• The New Welfare Law: State Implementation and Use of the Family Violence Option PDF (39 p.) HTML by Jill Davies, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (January 1997)
  This paper explores the impact of implementing the U.S. federal welfare law, PRWORA of 1996. It looks at how the use of the FVO and the federal block grant program, TANF, might effect battered women and their children. [More Info]

• The New Welfare Law: Child Support Enforcement PDF (19 p.) HTML by Jill Davies, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (1997)
  Provides a brief overview of family violence issues in the context of child support enforcement and the establishment of paternity, including the identification of key issues for states and Indian Tribes. [More Info]

• Poverty, Welfare and Battered Women: What Does the Research Tell Us? PDF (11 p.) by Eleanor Lyon, Ph.D., National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (December 1997)
  The paper explores what we know and don't know about the prevalence of dv among poor women and women receiving welfare; the connections that can be drawn between welfare and dv; and the effects of dv on women receiving welfare benefits. [More Info]

• Forging New Collaborations Between Domestic Violence Programs, Child Welfare Services and Communities of Color PDF (16 p.) by Nita Carter, Women of Color Network, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (2003)
  Over 100 domestic violence and sexual assault activists of color participated in these focus groups. The report includes highlights from their conversations regarding issues, barriers & recommendations for battered women of color with children. [More Info]

• Women of Color VOICES: Volume 1, Issue 1 PDF (12 p.) by Women of Color Network, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (Summer/Fall 2006)
  This issue features articles about the Asian & Pacific Islander Institute's conference on Gender & Culture, the Spirits of Hope Coalition, survivor advocacy in the digital age, domestic violence and animal abuse, and poems from survivors. [More Info]

• Domestic Violence in Communities of Color PDF (8 p.) by Women of Color Network (2006)
  This "Facts & Stats Collection" paper highlights specific issues and distinguishing dynamics that confront different women of color, including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American/Alaskan Indian women. [More Info]

• Sexual Violence in Communities of Color PDF (4 p.) by Women of Color Network (2006)
  This "Facts & Stats Collection" paper highlights specific issues and distinguishing dynamics that confront different women of color, including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American/Alaskan Indian women. [More Info]

• Dating Violence in Communities of Color PDF (12 p.) by Women of Color Network, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (2008)
  This "Facts & Stats Collection" paper describes specific issues and distinguishing dynamics that confront teens and young adults of color, highlighting types of abuse and warning signs. Resources for additional information are provided. [More Info]

• Elder Abuse in Communities of Color PDF (8 p.) by Women of Color Network, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (2008)
  This "Facts & Stats Collection" paper describes specific issues and distinguishing dynamics that confront older women of color, highlighting types of abuse and warning signs. Resources for additional information are provided. [More Info]

• Abuse and Women with Disabilities PDF (7 p.) HTML by Margaret Nosek & Carol Howland, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (February 1998)
  This document highlights the prevalence of violence against women with disabilities, examines abuse interventions for women with disabilities, and offers a critique of studies on abuse and disability. Includes recommendations for research and practice. [More Info]

• Alcohol and Sexual Violence Perpetration PDF (16 p.) HTML by Antonia Abbey with contributions from Lydia Guy Ortiz, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (December 2008)
  This Applied Research paper examines the frequent co-occurrence of alcohol and sexual violence perpetration. Identifying the different ways alcohol relates to perpetration can aid in the development of effective sexual violence prevention strategies. [More Info]

• Are Heterosexual Men Also Victims of Intimate Partner Abuse? PDF (13 p.) HTML by Joanne Belknap and Heather Melton, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (March 2005)
  The document discusses discrepancies in scholars' interpretations of findings regarding women's use of violence against intimate partners, explains the findings of the research review, and provides recommendations for research and practice. [More Info]

• Assessment for Lifetime Exposure to Violence as a Pathway to Prevention PDF (12 p.) HTML by Linda Chamberlain with contributions from Peggy Brown, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (February 2006)
  This document provides a brief overview of the research on lifetime exposure to violence and the long-term health consequences of violence. It also examines how assessment for lifetime exposure to violence can create a pathway to prevention. [More Info]

• Battered Women’s Protective Strategies PDF (14 p.) HTML by Sherry Hamby with contributions from Andrea Bible, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (July 2009)
  This Applied Research paper adopts a holistic approach to understand battered women’s protective strategies, reviewing a wide range of strategies used by women to cope with numerous threats posed by battering, not just the threat of bodily harm. [More Info]

• Child Custody and Visitation Decisions in Domestic Violence Cases: Legal Trends, Risk Factors, and Safety Concerns (Revised 2007) PDF (20 p.) HTML by Daniel G. Saunders in consultation with Karen Oehme (Revised October 2007)
  Describes major legal and social trends surrounding custody and visitation decisions and the social science evidence supporting the need to consider domestic violence. Recommendations for custody and visitation decisions are explored. [More Info]

• Civil Tort Actions Filed by Victims of Sexual Assault: Promise and Perils PDF (9 p.) HTML by Ellen Bublick with contributions from Jessica Mindlin, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2009)
  This Applied Research paper examines tort actions for sexual assault - law suits that seek financial compensation for wrongs that cause injury to the victim. The paper also discusses benefits and drawbacks of tort litigation for sexual assault survivors. [More Info]

• Confronting the Sexual Abuse of Women with Disabilities PDF (13 p.) HTML by R. Amy Elman, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (January 2005)
  The document covers the origins of our knowledge concerning the sexual abuse of women with disabilities, discusses data on women with disabilities and the men who abuse them, and explores the advocacy efforts of women with disabilities and their allies. [More Info]

• Controversies and Recent Studies of Batterer Intervention Program Effectiveness PDF (15 p.) HTML by Larry Bennett and Oliver Williams, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (August 2001)
  This document examines the effectiveness of batterer intervention programs in holding batterers accountable, increasing victim safety, and changing behavior and attitudes. The authors address the inherent complications in evaluating these outcomes. [More Info]

• Culturally Competent Service Provision to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Survivors of Sexual Violence PDF (19 p.) HTML by Sabrina Gentlewarrior with contributions from Kim Fountain, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2009)
  This Applied Research paper provides a review of the research focusing on LGBT survivors of sexual trauma and offers recommendations for culturally competent service provision to LGBT clients. [More Info]

• Current Trends in Psychological Assessment and Treatment Approaches for Survivors of Sexual Trauma PDF (10 p.) HTML by Nicole P. Yuan, Mary P. Koss, and Mirto Stone, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (April 2006)
  This document provides a review and critique of current trends in mental health assessment and treatment for sexual trauma survivors with an emphasis on early intervention. Treatment approaches are restricted to psychotherapy. [More Info]

• Domestic Abuse in Later Life PDF (13 p.) HTML by Bonnie Brandl and Loree Cook-Daniels, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (December 2002)
  Nearly 77 million people more than a quarter of the total US population are age 50 or older (US Census Bureau 2000). So there must be many victims of domestic violence in later life, correct? A question that this document explores. [More Info]

• Economic Stress and Domestic Violence PDF (15 p.) HTML by Claire M. Renzetti with contributions from Vivian M. Larkin, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (September 2009)
  This Applied Research paper provides data on domestic violence rates across social classes, highlights the relationship between economic stress and domestic violence, and explores employment, social support networks, and weaknesses in social services. [More Info]

• The Effectiveness of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Programs PDF (9 p.) HTML by Rebecca Campbell, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (November 2004)
  This paper describes SANE programs in the US, and presents current research on their effectiveness in 3 areas: providing care in an empowering setting, improving the quality of forensic evidence collection, and increasing prosecution rates. [More Info]

• The Effectiveness of Sexual Assault Services in Multi-Service Agencies PDF (11 p.) HTML by Debra Patterson with contributions from Sally Laskey, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2009)
  This Applied Research paper examines whether organizational affiliation and structure affect the quantity and quality of sexual assault services. The paper offers recommendations for future research evaluating the effectiveness of rape crisis centers. [More Info]

• Emerging Responses to Children Exposed to Domestic Violence PDF (14 p.) HTML by Jeffrey Edleson In consultation with Barbara Nissley, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (October 2006)
  This document reviews the new research, policies, and programs focused on children who have witnessed adult domestic violence. It argues that the diversity of children’s experiences requires equally diverse responses from those who serve them. [More Info]

• Evaluating Coordinated Community Responses to Domestic Violence PDF (10 p.) HTML by Melanie Shepard, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (April 1999)
  This document explores mechanisms for coordination of community responses to domestic violence, examines research regarding various components of community responses, and highlights studies that evaluate the effectiveness coordinated community responses. [More Info]

• Evaluating the Outcomes of Domestic Violence Service Providers: Some Practical Considerations and Strategies PDF (8 p.) HTML by Cris Sullivan and Carole Alexy, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (2001)
  This document provides an overview of how to conceptualize and carry out program evaluation in domestic violence organizations. The authors include a discussion of how to design appropriate outcomes and collect data. [More Info]

• Evaluating Violence Against Women Research Reports PDF (9 p.) HTML by Sandra K. Beeman, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (March 2002)
  This document is a helpful guideline for the use and evaluation of research reports. It is intended to help advocates become more skilled and confident about reading and understanding research reports. [More Info]

• Evaluations of Advocacy Efforts to End Intimate Male Violence Against Women PDF (6 p.) HTML by Cris M. Sullivan and Mary Keefe, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (April 1999)
  This document discusses four evaluations of community advocacy efforts and identifies the need for both individual and systems-focused advocacy in order to create an effective and comprehensive community response to battered women. [More Info]

• Girls and Violence: Is the Gender Gap Closing? PDF (9 p.) HTML by Meda Chesney-Lind, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (August 2004)
  As the publics concern about girls' aggression and violence is rising, this document reviews the objective evidence regarding youthful female violence, makes suggestions about what is occurring, and suggests ways to address the issue positively. [More Info]

• Housing and Battered Women PDF (11 p.) HTML by Amy Correia and Jen Rubin, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (November 2001)
  This paper offers a research on DV and homelessness and trends in federal housing policy. A model for conducting a community assessment of local housing needs includes critical thinking questions on an organization’s capacity for housing advocacy. [More Info]

• Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence: Cultural Challenges and Available Legal Protections PDF (8 p.) HTML by Sudha Shetty and Janice Kaguyutan, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (February 2002)
  Explores the unique experiences and challenges facing immigrant battered women in the U.S. This paper also outlines legal protections available to immigrant women who experience domestic violence, including an overview of options available through VAWA. [More Info]

• Incidence Rates of Violence Against Women: A Comparison of the Redesigned National Crime Victimization Survey and the 1985 National Family Violence Survey PDF (7 p.) HTML by Ronet Bachman, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (January 1998)
  This document highlights the differences between two of the largest U.S. surveys that attempt to measure violence against women, and explores the factors that attribute to the differences in incidence rates of violence in each study. [More Info]

• Incorporating Evaluation into Media Campaign Design PDF (9 p.) HTML by Sharyn J. Potter with contributions from Brad Perry, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (April 2008)
  This Applied Research paper provides information on core concepts relevant to media campaign evaluation strategies and showcases several sexual violence prevention campaigns that have completed evaluations at various stages of the implementation process. [More Info]

• Interpersonal Violence and Women With Disabilities: A Research Update PDF (15 p.) HTML by Laurie E. Powers, Rosemary B. Hughes, and Emily M. Lund, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2009)
  This article provides an update on what researchers have learned during the past ten years about abuse and women with disabilities and offers some perspectives on the state of current research and its implications for future studies and advocacy efforts. [More Info]

• Lethality Assessment Tools: A Critical Analysis PDF (9 p.) HTML by Neil Websdale, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (2000)
  This document critiques several lethality assessment tools and examines the link between these instruments and research on domestic homicide. Discusses the antecedents of lethal violence and utility of dangeousness assessment tools in promoting safety. [More Info]

• Marital Rape: New Research and Directions PDF (14 p.) HTML by Raquel Kennedy Bergen With contributions from Elizabeth Barnhill, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (February 2006)
  This document provides an overview of the research on marital rape including a brief legal history of marital rape; discussion of its occurrence; summary of the effects; and an analysis of practitioners’ intervention with marital rape survivors. [More Info]

• Measuring the Extent of Woman Abuse in Intimate Heterosexual Relationships: A Critique of the Conflict Tactics Scales PDF (7 p.) HTML by Walter DeKeseredy and Martin Schwartz, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (Feburary 1998)
  This document offers a critique of the Conflict Tactics Scale, a commonly-used measurement instrument designed to estimate the extent of violence against women, examining several limitations and describing the need for multiple measures of woman abuse. [More Info]

• Mobilizing Communities to Prevent Domestic Violence PDF (9 p.) HTML by Melanie Shepard with contributions from Deborah Zelli, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (November 2008)
  This Applied Research document provides an overview of the research on community mobilization to prevent domestic violence, explores guiding concepts and frameworks, and discusses the challenges of implementing community mobilization strategies. [More Info]

• No Safe Place: Sexual Assault in the Lives of Homeless Women PDF (13 p.) HTML by Lisa A. Goodman, Ph.D., Katya Fels, & Catherine Glenn, M.A., VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2006)
  This paper consolidates knowledge about the damaging interplay between homelessness and sexual violence. It clarifies steps researchers, policy-makers, and service providers can take to intervene with victims and prevent future sexual assaults. [More Info]

• The Overlap Between Child Maltreatment and Woman Abuse PDF (7 p.) HTML by Jeffrey L. Edleson, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (Revised April 1999)
  An examination of the research on the overlap between child abuse and woman battering. The author explores the dynamics of overlapping violence and discusses the limitations of the research on this topic. [More Info]

• Parental Alienation Syndrome & Parental Alienation: Research Reviews PDF (17 p.) HTML by Joan S. Meier, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (January 2009)
  This VAWnet document provides a historical and research overview of Parental Alienation Syndrome and Parental Alienation, identifies strategic issues for advocates working with victims, and offers guidelines to improve courts’ treatment of these issues. [More Info]

• Pornography and Sexual Violence PDF (9 p.) HTML by Robert Jensen, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (July 2004)
  This document summarizes the current research on the connection between pornography and sexual violence, and looks at how we define pornography, the consumption and effects of pornography, and the implications this has on policies and practices. [More Info]

• Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault PDF (9 p.) HTML by David A. Wolfe and Peter G. Jaffe, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (January 2003)
  "As public recognition of domestic violence and sexual assault has reached increasing heights, there has been an outcry for more effective prevention programs." This paper looks at these prevention programs. [More Info]

• A Prevention Primer for Domestic Violence: Terminology, Tools, and the Public Health Approach PDF (10 p.) HTML by Linda Chamberlain, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (March 2008)
  This document provides an introduction to basic prevention concepts by exploring the public health approach, two classification systems, a planning tool used to develop more comprehensive initiatives, and the importance of understanding terminology. [More Info]

• Problems Associated with Children's Witnessing of Domestic Violence PDF (8 p.) HTML by Jeffrey L. Edleson, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (Revised April 1999)
  Discusses children's problems associated with exposure and factors that influence the degree of those problems. The author offers a critique of the research methods used to study child witnessing and explores policy implications of the data on this issue. [More Info]

• The Psychological Consequences of Sexual Trauma PDF (10 p.) HTML by Nicole P. Yuan, Mary P. Koss, and Mirto Stone, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (March 2006)
  This document describes current research findings on the effects of childhood and adulthood sexual victimization on women's mental health. Existing data on understudied communities and risk factors for mental health problems are discussed. [More Info]

• Rape Prevention and Risk Reduction: Review of the Research Literature for Practitioners PDF (21 p.) HTML by Kimberly A. Lonsway with contributions from Dorothy Edwards, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (January 2009)
  This Applied Research paper examines both single- and mixed-gender rape prevention and risk reduction programs, and provides suggestions for practitioners to design, implement, and evaluate programs. [More Info]

• The Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Victimization PDF (14 p.) HTML by Jeanette Norris, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (December 2008)
  This Applied Research paper examines the relationship between alcohol and sexual victimization. The paper focuses on victims’ experiences, including resistance during and psychological effects subsequent to alcohol-involved sexual assault incidents. [More Info]

• Restorative Justice and Intimate Partner Violence PDF (16 p.) HTML by James Ptacek and Loretta Frederick, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (January 2009)
  This Applied Research document discusses the role of victims within restorative justice, reviews the research on restorative justice, and discusses the potential harms and benefits of using restorative justice in cases of intimate partner violence. [More Info]

• Restorative Justice Responses to Sexual Assault PDF (15 p.) HTML by Mary Koss and Mary Achilles, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (February 2008)
  This Applied Research paper examines restorative justice for sexual assault from the perspective of survivors. A large international literature promotes restorative justice options as satisfying and empowering to crime victims. [More Info]

• A Review of Standards for Batterer Intervention Programs PDF (10 p.) HTML by Juliet Austin and Juergen Dankwort, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (Revised August 1998)
  This document reports on the current status of standards for batterer intervention programs in each U.S. state, describes the common elements of standards, and explores the positive and negative aspects of standards. It includes a state-by-state chart. [More Info]

• Sexual Violence Against Women: Impact on High-Risk Health Behaviors and Reproductive Health PDF (10 p.) HTML by Sandra L. Martin and Rebecca J. Macy with contributions from Janice A. Mirabassi, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (June 2009)
  This Applied Research paper provides a brief overview of research on the impact of sexual violence on females’ high-risk health behaviors and reproductive health, focusing on studies of sexual assault or rape experienced primarily during adulthood. [More Info]

• Screening for Sexual Violence: Gaps in Research and Recommendations for Change PDF (19 p.) HTML by Lynne Stevens with contributions from Barbara Sheaffer, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (December 2007)
  This Applied Research paper provides a review of the current literature on screening women for sexual violence in health care facilities, and discusses the reasoning and rationale behind screening women for sexual violence. [More Info]

• Sexual Assault in Rural Communities PDF (8 p.) HTML by Susan H. Lewis, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2003)
  This document addresses our current level of understanding of sexual assault in rural areas as it affects both victims and service providers, identifying the need to recognize a wide variety of rural configurations and cultural characteristics. [More Info]

• Sexual Victimization in Indian Country: Barriers and Resources for Native Women Seeking Help PDF (13 p.) HTML by Sherry Hamby, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (May 2004)
  This document summarizes the barriers facing and resources available to American Indian victims of sexual victimization, with a focus on systemic barriers found in the organizations and communities most likely to serve native women. [More Info]

• Sexual Violence and Adolescents PDF (16 p.) HTML by Holly Harner, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (April 2003)
  Despite many similarities, the risk factors for and consequences of sexual violence within adolescent relationships differs from adult marital or cohabiting relationships. As such, programs must be tailored to meet the specialized needs of the population. [More Info]

• Sexual Violence in the Lives of African American Women: Risk, Response, and Resilience PDF (11 p.) HTML by Carolyn M. West with contributions from Jacqueline Johnson, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (October 2006)
  This paper synthesizes information on African American female victim/survivors. It addresses historical context, survivor traits, risk factors, health consequences, culturally sensitive responses, and resilience of survivors. [More Info]

• Spouse Assault Replication Program: Studies of Effects of Arrest on Domestic Violence PDF (6 p.) HTML by Arlene Weisz, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (Revised November 2001)
  Reviews NIJ studies on arrest policies for misdemeanor domestic assault, an attempt to replicate the Minneapolis Domestic Violence Experiment (1984), which found that arrest was almost twice as effective as other police actions in preventing re-arrest. [More Info]

• Substance Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence PDF (15 p.) HTML by Larry Bennett and Patricia Bland, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (May 2008)
  This document provides an overview of the research on the relationship between substance abuse and woman battering, covering the victim’s use of substances and the specific needs for domestic violence services for those with substance abuse problems. [More Info]

• Teen Dating Violence: A Review of Risk Factors and Prevention Efforts PDF (15 p.) HTML by Maura O'Keefe, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (April 2005)
  Provides a critical review of the dating violence literature with respect to potential risk factors for both perpetrators and victims and examines the empirical research regarding the effectiveness of prevention and intervention programs targeting teens. [More Info]

• Towards an Understanding of Women's Use of Non-Lethal Violence in Intimate Heterosexual Relationships PDF (13 p.) HTML by Shamita Das Dasgupta, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (February 2001)
  The paper examines the complex issue of women's use of non-lethal violence against their male partners including a review of existing research, an examination of the motivations and context, and a critical analysis to inform policy and practice. [More Info]

• Treatment of Adult Sex Offenders PDF (9 p.) HTML by Robert Prentky and Barbara Schwartz with contributions from Gail Burns-Smith, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (December 2006)
  This Applied Research paper provides an overview of the current state of treatment of adult male sex offenders, with a focus on the effectiveness of treatment. [More Info]

• Understanding National Rape Statistics PDF (13 p.) HTML by Dean Kilpatrick and Jenna McCauley with contributions from Grace Mattern, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2009)
  This Applied Research paper provides an overview of how estimates of sexual violence in the United States are produced, with particular emphasis on major sources of rape statistics at the national level. [More Info]

• Update of the 'Battered Woman Syndrome' Critique PDF (13 p.) HTML by Mary Ann Dutton with contributions from Sue Osthoff and Melissa Dichter, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (August 2009)
  This Applied Research paper reviews the definition, evolution, and utilization of “battered woman syndrome” in the courts and offers a critique of its framework and its use. [More Info]

• The Use of Expert Testimony on Intimate Partner Violence PDF (12 p.) HTML by Kathleen J. Ferraro and Noël Bridget Busch-Armendariz, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (August 2009)
  This Applied Research paper presents an overview of the uses of expert testimony, the qualifications and roles of experts, the literature on the use of testimony on the effects of battering, and considerations for future research. [More Info]

• Using Rapist Risk Factors to Set an Agenda for Rape Prevention PDF (16 p.) HTML by Raymond A. Knight and Judith Sims-Knight with contributions from Suzanne Brown-McBride, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2009)
  This Applied Research paper reviews the empirical research on the behaviors, traits, developmental experiences, and biological antecedents that have been found to be associated with an increased probability that a male will become sexually aggressive. [More Info]

• Violence Against Women and the Role of Religion PDF (8 p.) HTML by Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune and Rabbi Cindy Enger, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (March 2005)
  This document provides an overview of some of the basic issues and questions that confront religiously identified women who have experienced abuse, and outlines strategies for clergy and secular anti-violence advocates to reach out to one another. [More Info]

• Welfare and Domestic Violence Against Women: Lessons from Research PDF (14 p.) HTML by Eleanor Lyon, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (August 2002)
  This paper provides a summary of the research on the connections between poverty, public assistance, employment, and violence against women. Implications for working with battered women who receive TANF are discussed in detail. [More Info]

• Women's Experiences of Abuse as a Risk Factor for Incarceration PDF (13 p.) HTML by Mary E. Gilfus, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (December 2002)
  Violence perpetrated against women and girls increases their risk of arrest and incarceration; this paper examines the intersections of violence that are forcing abused girls and women into the criminal justice system not as victims, but as offenders. [More Info]

• Working with Men to Prevent Violence Against Women: An Overview (Part One) PDF (8 p.) HTML by Alan Berkowitz, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (October 2004)
  This document provides an overview of current efforts involving men in the prevention of violence against women. This document discusses men role in prevention, what is effective, and cultural issues and considerations in working with men. [More Info]

• Working with Men to Prevent Violence Against Women: Program Modalities and Formats (Part Two) PDF (7 p.) HTML by Alan Berkowitz, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (October 2004)
  This document discusses best practices in prevention, provides an overview of different program modalities and formats, and reviews program philosophies that can be used in working with men to prevent violence against women. [More Info]

• Working with Young Men Who Batter PDF (12 p.) HTML by Dean Peacock and Emily Rothman, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (November 2001)
  This document reviews juvenile BIPs, identifies risk factors for teen dating violence perpetration, describes efforts to prevent re-offenses, discusses shortcomings inherent in post-crisis intervention, and outlines current challenges within the field. [More Info]