Resources for Helpers

Training

VSDVAA Training Institute Trainings

Trainings sponsored by other agencies

Virginia Department of Health Division of Injury and Violence Prevention Trainings or http://www.vahealth.org/civp/projectradarva/training.asp

Accreditation of Domestic Violence Programs and Sexual Assault Crisis Centers

Resources for DSS Employees

Domestic Violence Defined
Books about domestic violence
Children Who Witness Domestic Violence
Code of Virginia
Compelling Reasons Why Women Stay
How You Can Help in 3 Steps (PDF)
Child Sexual Assault: Warning Signs (PDF)
Effects of Child Sexual Assault (PDF)
Preventing Child Sexual Assault (PDF)
Resources on Child Sexual Assault (PDF)
Domestic Violence and Reproductive Health (PDF)
Domestic Violence & Poverty Fact Sheet (PDF)
Domestic Violence FAQs
Myths About Domestic Violence
Red Flags for Abusive Behaviors
Responses as Guides for Action (Word Document)
Safety Planning with Battered Women (Word Document)
Screening for Domestic Violence: A guide for professionals
Sexual Assault Crisis Centers & Domestic Violence Programs
Virginia Department Social Services Initial Screening Assessment

Resources for Health Care Providers

Childhood Sexual Assault Victimization in VA (PDF)
Child Sexual Assault: Warning Signs (PDF)
Child Sexual Assault: Resources (PDF)
Domestic Violence and Reproductive Health (PDF)
Effects of Child Sexual Assault (PDF)
Preventing Child Sexual Assault (PDF)
ProjectRadarVA
Response to and Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Screening for Domestic Violence: A guide for professionals
Sexual Violence Surveillance Report (PDF)

Training for Health Care Providers

A standardized and comprehensive one-hour speciality-specific curriculum on intimate partner violence for health care providers has been developed. Providers interested in receiving this training at their practice or insitution should contact the Division of Injury & Violence Prevention (DIVP) to schedule a time. DIVP also offers training programs, educational materials, and consultation services on a variety of topics related to intimate partner violence. For more information visit the VA Department of Health.

Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTS)

Sexual Assault Response Teams

Special Issues

The Power of Diversity (Word document)
Dismantling Racism - 10 Action Steps (Word document)
Disabilities Overview (Word document)
Disability Etiquette (Word document)
Glossary of Terms: Working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
(Word document)
Hiring a Sign Language Interpreter (Word document)
Military Resources CD (PDF Version)
Working with Sign Language Interpreters in Meetings (Word document)
The Power Wheel for People with Disabilities (PDF)
The Power Wheel: Workplace (PDF)
Providing Services to People with Disabilities (Word document)
SV/DV Screening Tool for People with Disabilities (Word Document)
TTY Etiquette (Word document)

Media

Technical Assistance

Sexual Violence Awareness Fact Sheet: African American/Black Women In color (PDF Document)
Sexual Violence Awareness Fact Sheet: People with Disabilities In color (PDF Document)
Sexual Violence Awareness Fact Sheet: Women in Prison In color (PDF Document)
Sexual Violence Awareness Fact Sheet: Hispanics/Latinos In color (PDF Document)

Reports

Family and Intimate Partner Violence Homicide Report 1999-2003 -
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (PDF)
The Virginia Department of Health Division of Injury and Violence Prevention released a new fact sheet on sexual violence in Virginia. You may view it at VDH Sexual Violence BRFSS Fact Sheet 2005-2006

VSDVAA Resource Library

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