The Impact of Family and Demographic Factors on Intergenerational Transmission of Violence

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In order to further the understanding of intergenerational transmission of violence, this review from the New York University (NYU) Applied Psychology Online Publications of Undergraduate Studies (OPUS) examines how children interpret and acknowledge familial violence. Additionally, it will also address familial and demographic factors that influence the intergenerational transmission of violence.
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2015-04-30T20:00:00
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http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/appsych/opus/issues/2015/spring/chanalifnelson
Publication Date
2015-05-01

The Muslim Advocacy Network Against Domestic Violence (MANADV)

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The Muslim Advocacy Network Against Domestic Violence (MANADV) is a national network comprised of predominantly Muslim advocates addressing domestic violence in Muslim communities through diverse faith-based and mainstream approaches and agencies. The aim of MANADV is to bring together a national network of advocates, service providers, legal and health care professionals, activists, researchers, scholars, and community based organizations to strengthen culturally appropriate advocacy, encourage dialogue and collaboration, develop models and analyses, and disseminate resources.
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2016-10-27T20:00:00
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City/County
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http://peacefulfamilies.org/manadv.html
Publication Date
2016-10-28

National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities

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The National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities, a project of Casa de Esperanza that builds bridges and connections among research, practice, and policy to advance effective responses to eliminate domestic violence and to promote healthy relationships within Latin@ families and communities.
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2016-10-27T20:00:00
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http://www.nationallatinonetwork.org/
Publication Date
2016-10-28

Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community

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The Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community (IDVAAC) is an organization focused on the unique circumstances of African Americans as they face issues related to domestic violence, including intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder maltreatment, and community violence. IDVAAC’s mission is to enhance society’s understanding of and ability to end violence in the African-American community.
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2016-10-27T20:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.idvaac.org/
Publication Date
2016-10-28

The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center, Inc.

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The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center, Inc. (NIWRC) is a Native nonprofit organization that was created specifically to serve as the National Indian Resource Center (NIRC) Addressing Domestic Violence and Safety for Indian Women. Under this grant project and in compliance with statutory requirements, the NIWRC seeks to enhance the capacity of American Indian and Alaska Native (Native) tribes, Native Hawaiians, and Tribal and Native Hawaiian organizations to respond to domestic violence.
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2016-10-27T20:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.niwrc.org/resources
Publication Date
2016-10-28

Addressing Rural Poverty One Community at a Time

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This blog post from the ACF Family Room Blog highlights the work of the Office of Family Assistance (OFA) on improving rural communities. OFA developed the Rural Communities Initiative, which provided information on various rural issues. In addition, OFA provides assistance on small business development, economic development, and transportation.
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ACF Blog Spotlight
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2016-09-08T20:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/blog/2016/09/addressing-rural-poverty-one-community-at-a…
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2016-09-09

Improving Service Delivery for Children Affected by Trauma: An Implementation Study of Children’s Institute, Inc.

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The Children’s Institute, Inc. (CII), located in Los Angeles, California, combines clinical mental health and other supports to serve children and families affected by trauma. This report from MDRC presents findings from an evaluation of CII’s service model and delivery of evidence-based practices.
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2016-07-31T20:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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City/County
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http://www.mdrc.org/publication/improving-service-delivery-children-affected-tr…
Publication Date
2016-08-01

OFA Webinar: Preventing Intergenerational Transmission of Domestic Violence in TANF Families

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This facilitated webinar from OFA PeerTA explored promising practices and programs from TANF programs and contractors that have been effective in addressing domestic violence with an intergenerational approach. Webinar participants were provided with an overview of programs that have been shown to be effective in addressing the needs of survivors and children who have experienced domestic violence, while empowering them to move toward economic self-sufficiency. The webinar also explored methods of preventing the intergenerational transmission of domestic violence to children who have witnessed domestic violence. It was held on October 26, 2016, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET.

Presenters included:
-Rocío García, Violence Interruption Program, Inc.
-Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita/Kansas Department for Children and Families
-Debra Hughes, Brookview House

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2016-10-26T10:00:00
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View Webinar
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2016-10-17
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Webinar Transcript 115.45 KB
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Violence Intervention Program, Inc. (VIP) Presentation 1.76 MB
Safety, Advocacy, Finances, and Employment (S.A.F.E.) Project Presentation 57.1 KB

Financial incentives and sanctions: Can they improve employment outcomes for low-income adults?

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Many programs attempting to improve employment outcomes for low-income adults use financial incentives or sanctions to motivate participants to obtain and/or retain a job. This brief describes the employment and earnings impacts of 12 interventions, identified by the Employment Strategies for Low-Income Adults Evidence Review, that used financial incentives or sanctions as a primary strategy. It also highlights four promising interventions and their impacts in more detail. (author abstract)

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2015-12-31T19:00:00
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/financial-incentives-sanctions-can-they-im…
Publication Date
2016-01-01

National Hire Network Clearinghouse

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The National Hire Network Clearinghouse provides contact information for state-specific government agencies and community-based organizations that can assist people who have criminal records. Assistance may include providing job-related and legal services, answering questions from individuals with criminal records, or offering referrals to other useful organizations.
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2015-12-31T19:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.hirenetwork.org/clearinghouse
Publication Date
2016-01-01