RAISING AWARENESS - CAMPAIGNS - INITIATIVES - TRAINING - OUTREACH - KITS & TOOLS
LEARNING TOOLS
Finding Evidence for Sexual Violence Prevention Programs
by Andres Villaveces, PREVENT
This one-hour slideshow with audio helps participants be able to identify and evaluate the best sources of information (or evidence) on which to base intervention decisions and prevention activities.
http://breeze.unc.edu/p10167279
Orientation to Violence Prevention & Scope of the Problem
by PREVENT
This is a series of short, self-directed online learning modules offering an introduction to violence prevention. Each module includes several slideshow presentations with audio. A printable outline (slides and script), and a glossary are available.
http://www.prevent.unc.edu/education/distance_learning/modules.htm
Prevention Connection Online Presentations
by Prevention Connection, California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Online Presentations are tutorials on topics related to the prevention of violence against women. These short (5-10 minute) narrated animations can be shared with others for training, presentations and fundraising.
http://www.preventconnect.org/display/displaySection.cfm?sectionID=237
Step Up and Speak Out: A Parent Guide for Selecting Youth Serving Organizations
by Darkness to Light (August 2007)
This slideshow presentation with audio is a guide that teaches parents about their personal power and responsibility to protect children from sexual abuse.
http://www.darkness2light.org/PG4P_flash/PreventionGuide4Parents.pdf
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RAISING AWARENESS
CAMPAIGNS
Green Dot Kentucky Campaign
The Green Dot violence prevention initiative is taking hold around the state. There is a renewed sense of hope that the collective impact of individual actions can indeed result in a reduction of violence. From every corner of the state, men and women are committing to add their single green dot to our Kentucky map.
http://www.uky.edu/~drlane/greendot/
Men in the Movement to End Violence Against Women: Campaigns and Campaign Materials
by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (Updated 2007)
Highlights many campaigns organized by or aimed at men to prevent domestic violence and/or encourage men's involvement in the movement to end violence against women. Also included are several sample campaign materials available online.
http://new.vawnet.org/category/Main_Doc.php?docid=1044
National Crime Victims' Rights Week: Reach For The Stars
by U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (April 2001)
Guide designed to aid those promoting victims' rights and services and to help in planning commemorative activities in communities and states around victims and their rights.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/ncvrw/2001/welcome.html
The Red Flag Campaign
The Red Flag Campaign is the first statewide public awareness campaign to address dating violence and promote the prevention of dating violence on Virginia's college campuses, and is now being offered to and launched on campuses nationally.
http://www.theredflagcampaign.org/
The White Ribbon Campaign
The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women (VAW). In over fifty-five countries, campaigns are led by both men and women, even though the focus is on educating men and boys. In some countries it is a general public education effort focused on ending violence against women.
http://www.whiteribbon.ca/
LEARNING TOOLS - RAISING AWARENESS - CAMPAIGNS - INITIATIVES - TRAINING - OUTREACH - KITS & TOOLS
INITIATIVES
Art Approaches to Sexual Violence Prevention and Education
by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), in collaboration with the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) (2003)
This page lists some internet-based creative arts initiatives that include components focusing on sexual violence prevention and education.
http://new.vawnet.org/category/Main_Doc.php?docid=1064
Because We Have Daughters
by Men Stopping Violence
http://www.menstoppingviolence.org/BWHD.php
Beyond April and October: Some Ideas for Gender Violence Prevention Campaigns Throughout the Year
by Ben Atherton-Zeman (2005)
Provides examples of year-round, local public awareness programming that can raise awareness with limited resources. The article includes a month-by-month listing of ideas for local programs to adapt for implementation in their own community.
http://new.vawnet.org/Assoc_Files_VAWnet/BeyondAprilandOctober.pdf
The California Campus Blueprint to Address Sexual Assault
by California Coalition Against Sexual Assault & California Campus Sexual Assault Task Force (April 2004)
This report presents legislative recommendations to the Governor of CA and the Legislature regarding changes that should be made in existing laws and enactment of new laws to enhance the SA-related polices and practices of colleges and universities.
http://new.vawnet.org/Assoc_Files_VAWnet/CampusBlueprint.pdf
Campus Sexual Assault Resource and Information Sharing Toolkit
by Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (September 2002)
Compilation of resources and tools from a gathering of students, campus program coordinators, campus police, and local rape crisis centers in WA State to share ideas and learn about campus initiatives to address sexual assault.
http://new.vawnet.org/Assoc_Files_VAWnet/CampusTool.pdf
Take Back the Night
From the late 1970's through present day, Take Back The Night events have been held by college and university women's centers, YWCA's, rape crisis centers, community centers, high school student groups, battered women's shelters, and other organizations dedicated to helping women achieve safety and empowerment. Events have been held in England, Belgium, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean Islands, the United States, and likely other corners of the globe. http://www.takebackthenight.org/
VDAY: A Global Movement to End Violence Against Women and Girls
V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. V-Day is a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day generates broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation (FGM) and sexual slavery.
http://www.vday.org/
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TRAINING
Balancing Acts: Keeping Children Safe in Congregations
by Reverend Debra W. Haffner, Unitarian Universalist Association
This manual provides information and suggestions for congregational leaders around the issue of sex offenders in their religious community. The manual focuses on prevention through education, awareness raising, and policy development.
http://archive.uua.org/cde/ethics/balancing/BalancingAct.pdf
Issues for Teachers in Sexual Violence Prevention Education
by Janet Meyer, 2000 (Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault)
This document highlights some of the issues teachers need to consider when doing sexual harassment and sexual violence prevention education.
http://www.ccasa.org/documents/Issues_for_teachers.pdf
Men in the Movement to End Violence Against Women: Training and Education
by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) (Updated 2007)
Highlights several training tools and background information for use in promoting men's involvement in the movement to end violence against women. Also included are educational materials to support the teaching of non-violence to boys and young men.
http://new.vawnet.org/category/Main_Doc.php?docid=1045
Sexual Harassment: Trend or Turning point, Education for an Anti-Harassment Workplace, trainer's manual
by Riley Harvill, Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University (April 2006)
This instructor manual is designed to provide all of the information necessary to conduct effective training sessions and follows the workbook: 'Sexual Harassment: Trend Or Turning Point.'
http://www.learningcast.net/files/TM_Sexual_Harassment.pdf
LEARNING TOOLS - RAISING AWARENESS - CAMPAIGNS - INITIATIVES - TRAINING - OUTREACH - KITS & TOOLS
OUTREACH
Effective Outreach Through the Media
by Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (2004)
This is a guide for those working in agencies that serve victims of sexual assault on how to effectively utilize the media.
http://new.vawnet.org/Assoc_Files_VAWnet/EffectiveOutreach.pdf
Reaching and Serving Teen Victims: A Practical Handbook
by National Crime Prevention Council and the National Center for Victims of Crime (September 2005)
This resource discusses adolescent development, the unique impact of victimization on teens, & strategies for assessing teen victimization, creating outreach activities, making service environments teen-friendly, and tips for helpful interactions.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/pdftxt/ncj211701.pdf
Reshape Issue 10: Media Advocacy
by Newsletter of the Sexual Assault Coalition Resource Sharing Project (Spring 2004)
The focus of this issue is on ways that coalitions can effectively utilize media to further their message.
http://www.resourcesharingproject.org/ReShapeNewsletters/Reshape10.pdf
Working with the Media: A Toolkit for Service Providers
by Tammy Lemmer, Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (2004)
The purpose of the toolkit is to assist service providers by offering guidance in building media partnerships for improved media coverage of sexual assault.
http://www.preventconnect.org/images/PDFsforPC/Guide_for_Advocates_B_W.pdf
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KITS & TOOLS
Instigate! An Online Toolkit for Community Mobilization
by Transforming Communities: Technical Assistance, Training & Resource Center (TC-TAT) (2001)
Provides tips, tools and exercises to guide the development of a Community Action Team in your neighborhood, city, faith-based group, school or place of employment. Designed primarily for use by domestic violence and public health organizations.
http://www.transformcommunities.org/tctatsite/instigate/welcome.html
Instigate! An Online Toolkit for Starting a Community Action Team
by Transforming Communities
Set of tips, tools and exercises to start up a Community Action Team (CAT) in your neighborhood, city, faith-based group, school or place of employment. This toolkit is designed primarily for use by domestic violence and public health organizations.
http://www.transformcommunities.org/tctatsite/instigate/welcome.html
Making Communications Connections: A Toolkit
by Frameworks Institute, Annie E. Casey Foundation
This kit was designed to provide the tools necessary to consider and implement communications campaigns that might prove effective for raising awareness about issues impacting local communities.
http://tarc.aecf.org/initiatives/mc/communications/making_comm_conn.pdf
Preventing Sexual Violence: An Educational Toolkit for Health Care Professionals
by American Academy of Pediatrics
This online toolkit designed for use by health care providers is organized around four video case vignettes: Preschool, School Age, Younger Adolescent, and Older Adolescent.
http://www.aap.org/pubserv/PSVpreview/start.html
Shifting the Paradigm: Primary Prevention of Sexual Violence Toolkit
by The American College Health Association (August 2008)
This online toolkit was developed to provide facts, ideas, strategies, conversation starters, and resources to everyone on campus who cares about the prevention of sexual violence.
http://www.acha.org/sexualviolence/
Toolkit for Working with Men and Boys to Prevent Gender-Based Violence
by Family Violence Prevention Fund (2007)
This web site is a comprehensive tool kit designed to help you work with men and boys to prevent gender-based violence.
http://toolkit.endabuse.org/Home.html
Love Is Not Abuse: A Teen Dating Violence Prevention Curriculum
Developed by Liz Claiborne, Inc. (2007)
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