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The Intersection of Spirituality, Religion And Intimate Partner Violence in the African American Community
Black women look to their spiritual roots for solace and relief when coping with intimate partner violence. This article explores the roles of the Black church in addressing intimate partner violence. It offers suggestions for clergy on how they can facilitate healing for survivors and address perpetrators. It concludes with a set of recommendations for domestic violence and sexual assault service providers on how they can incorporate spiritual elements into their programs.
The Intersections Between Intimate Partner Violence and HIV/AIDS
The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women has compiled a Special Collections series on the Intersections Between Intimate Partner Violence and HIV/AIDS. The Special Collection series includes terms and definitions, impact on at-risk populations, where to get tested, and the various articles discussing the intersection of intimate partner violence and HIV/AIDS.
http://www.vawnet.org/special-collections/DV-HIV.php
The Relationship Between Intimate Partner Violence and Substance Use: An Applied Research Paper
This article provides an overview of recent research studies looking at the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and substance use. In addition to summarizing research findings, this article also takes a look at strengths and weaknesses of the existing research studying IPV and substance use. The article also provides recommendations for moving forward and next steps.
Published: 2015
The article is a part of the work of the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health. To find out more about the work of the NCDVTMH visit their website at www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org.
The State of Violence in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Communities of Virginia
Report of a 10-month study completead in 2008 and conducted by the Virginia Anti-Violence Project. The study included a survey of 1,000 individuals who identified as LGBTQ Virginians and addressed their experiences of sexual, intimate partner, and hate violence. They study also included a questionnaire for sexual and domestic violence agencies and LGBTQ service organizations regarding the services they offer LGBTQ individuals experiencing violence. 59 pages, includes survey and questionnaire.
Title IX and Dating Abuse from Break the Cycle
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a Federal civil rights law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. While public focus lately has been placed on better implementing Title IX at colleges and universities, very little has been dedicated to how the law should work in secondary schools. This document addresses the need for efficient Title IX implementation in secondary schools.
