Addressing the Gendered Dimensions of Harassment and Bullying: What domestic and sexual violence advocates need to know
This paper introduces and discusses a recent policy memo from the U.S.
Sexual Violence in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Queer (LGBTIQ) Communities
The select resources and research in this special collection illustrates the LGBTIQ communities’ experiences with sexual violence within the US. Resources especially relevant to these individuals, as well as straight allies and professionals, address the issue of sexual violence in LGBTIQ communities, relationships, and the impact on society.
Publish Date
2011
Sexual Violence in the Military
Ali Mailen Perrotto
Wed, 09/28/2011
This VAWNet Special Collection addresses sexual violence against military service members, defines Military Sexual Trauma (MST), and offers resources (including information on current policy, procedures, legislation, and litigation) to support the prevention of and response to sexual violence as it impacts service members and veterans in the United States.
Publish Date
September 2011
Housing & Sexual Violence Research Brief
This research brief explores the relationship between housing issues, homelessness, and sexual violence. The research reviewed indicates that residents of subsidized housing and people who are homeless experience disproportionate rates of sexual violence.
National Survey of Advocates on Sexual Violence, Housing and Violence Against Women Act
Safe, affordable housing is not only a basic human right and need; safe, affordable housing is a critical component of the healing process for sexual violence victims and survivors.
Partners in Social Change: Engaging Men
This issue of the Partners in Social Change Newsletter includes various articles on the topic of engaging men in the movement to end sexual violence. Topics include guiding principles for men in the movement, reaching queer and trans men, and a "Framework for Engaging Average Joe," among others.
Publish Date
2011
Hate Crimes, 2003-2009
This report presents counts and rates of hate crimes for each year between 2003 and 2009. It discusses the perceptions of victims who experienced violent crimes on they believe their perpetrators targeted them in committing these crimes. An average of 195,000 hate crimes were committed each year in this period.
Publish Date
2011
Rural Resources Collection
Ali Mailen Perrotto
Wed, 06/29/2011
A collection of resources that provides a grounding for the most relevant information available online about and for rural communities as they build more effective responses to sexual violence.
Publish Date
2011
Existe Ayuda (Help Exists) Toolkit
Ali Mailen Perrotto
Wed, 06/29/2011
The Existe Ayuda Toolkit provides a variety of resources and information to help service providers in working with spanish-speaking populations. This project aims to increase cultural competence and accessibility of services. The glossaries, presentations, and
Sex Trafficking in a Border Community: A Field Study of Sex Trafficking in Tijuana, Mexico
This research report discusses the findings of a study conducted largely in a border town in Mexico. The researcher conducted in-depth interviews with individuals directly engaged in the sex trade. According to the report, previous information on human trafficking relied heavily on information provided by agencies responding to it, including advocacy groups and law enforcement, but little direct research has been conducted. This study sought to determine the extent to which coercion and mani