The Intersectionality of Forced Marriage with Other Forms of Abuse in the United States
Chad Sniffen
Thu, 03/03/2016
This paper provides information and research on forced marriage in the United States and its intersections with child abuse, sexual assault and rape, domestic and family violence, stalking, female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), and human trafficking. The research demonstrates that forced marriage is a serious but neglected problem in this country, and despite many advocates’ best efforts, survivors of forced marriage and those at risk continue to fall through the cracks of the systems and programs set up to protect individuals from abuse.
Key Findings from Sexual Violence Victimization and Associations with Health in a Community Sample of African American Women
Basile, Smith, Fowler, Walters, and Hamburger (2016) offer a window into the lived experiences of African American women in Sexual violence victimization and associations with health in a community sample of African American women. This research translation summarizes the article’s key findings to help support sexual violence prevention and response strategies with Black and African American communities.
Publish Date
February 2016
Identifying and Preventing Gender Bias in Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
The guidance, through a series of detailed case examples, advises law enforcement agencies to incorporate the following principles into clear policies, comprehensive training and effective supervision protocols:
Eight Step Advocacy Plan for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Survivors of Sexual Assault
This guide is intended for rural sexual assault advocates searching for concrete information on how to work with Deaf and hard of hearing sexual assault survivors. Deaf survivors of sexual assault face numerous obstacles, such as isolation, stereotyping, and lack of anonymity in accessing all kinds of services in rural communities.
Principales hallazgos del estudio ‘La victimización mediante violencia sexual y sus asociaciones con la salud en una muestra comunitaria de mujeres hispanas’
Esta traducción resume los principales hallazgos del estudio “La victimización de Violencia Sexual y de las asociaciones de la salud en una muestra de la comunidad de las mujeres hispanas,” realizado por K. C. Basile, S.G. Smith, M.L. Walters, D.N. Fowler, K. Hawk y M.E. Hamburger.
Key Findings from ‘Sexual Violence Victimization and Associations with Health in a Community Sample of Hispanic Women’
Sexual violence can result in many health, economic, and social struggles in the lives of survivors. This resource highlights findings from a 2015 study on sexual violence against Latina women. Findings can help strengthen our prevention and response strategies with Latin@ communities. In
Spanish.
Publish Date
June 2015
Making Sexual and Domestic Violence Services Accessible to Individuals with Limited English Proficiency: A Planning Tool for Advocacy Organizations
This toolkit provides resources and support to build language access as a core service for survivors with LEP. The tabs at the top link to:
Linking the Roads: Working with Youth Who Experience Homelessness & Sexual Violence
This guide focuses on adapting advocacy skills to help young people who experience homelessness and sexual violence build resiliency and lessen their traumas.
Responding to Transgender Victims of Sexual Assault
Ali Mailen Perrotto
Wed, 06/11/2014
This guide provides information that will help in responding to transgender survivors of sexual assault in a way that is helpful, informed, and supportive.
Access the guide.
Publish Date
2014