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"Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America" Film Website

added 10/28/2010

This is a website connected to Peter Cohn's film, "Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America", that provides a wealth of information, resources, current news, and over 40 video interview excerpts related to domestic violence.

American Medical Association Violence Prevention Information

added 01/03/2011

Link to section of AMA website that includes information on Preparing your Practice to Address Family Violence, AMA violence-related reports and policies, Youth Violence Prevention Training and Outreach Guide, and other violence and abuse resources.

Breaking the Silence: Kenyatta National Hospital Addresses Gender-Based Violence

added 04/30/2010

"In this short feature, Kenyatta National Hospital staff discuss its Gender-Based Violence Recovery Centre. Victims of gender-based violence also speak out."

Diamonds: Stories of Women in The Asia-Pacific Network of People Living with HIV (pdf)

added 04/30/2010

"Diamonds is a compilation of the personal narratives of ten women and one girl who are HIV-positive in the Asia Pacific region. The publication is accompanied by a documentary that focuses on four of these stories."

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Learning Center for Child and Adolescent Trauma

added 12/17/2009

An online resource for professionals and families seeking to learn more about child traumatic stress. CEU's are also provided for free to professionals taking any of their online courses.
For help click on "FAQ's" in the top left hand side of the screen.

Recognizing, Assessing, and Responding to Victims and Perpetrators in the Health Care Setting

added 03/13/2010
University of Washington, School of Nursing

"This web-based course on domestic violence (DV) addresses practical issues faced by health care providers in clinical settings. The course includes vignettes which illustrate assessment strategies to use with victims and with perpetrators of DV. "

The Big Picture: Macroeconomics, Women and HIV/AIDS (Video)

added 04/30/2010
UNDP, UNIFEM

"This documentary argues that economic policy plays an integral role in responding to the needs of women infected with and affected by the HIV and AIDS pandemic. It explores the way in which an enabling environment could be fostered with policy instruments that respond to challenges faced by women, especially those living in poverty. Special attention is paid to women and girls who live in conflict zones."