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Attorney Safety Guide
Attorneys who work on cases involving domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (DVSAS)… Read more
Battered Women’s Justice Project
Court Practice in Domestic Violence Protection Order Cases: Creating Court Summary Information Forms
Because protection orders can be the basis by which someone is ineligible to receive a… Read more
Battered Women’s Justice Project
Court Practice in Misdemeanor Crimes of Domestic and Dating Violence Cases: Creating Court Summary Information Forms
Because misdemeanor convictions for crimes of domestic and dating violence can be the basis by… Read more
Battered Women’s Justice Project
U.S. v. Rahimi: Understanding the Implications for Protection Orders and Firearms Prohibitions
In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the federal law that prohibits domestic abusers… Read more
Battered Women’s Justice Project
What High Schools and Colleges Need to Know About Dating Violence and Firearms
In the United States, one in eight high school students reports having been subjected to… Read more
U Visa Certifications: Range of Potential Certifiers at the Local, State, and Federal Government Levels
This handout will explore the range of potential certifiers that attorneys and advocates can work with to secure certifications that are a necessary prerequisite to filing their clients’ U visa applications.
National Network to End Domestic Violence
Understanding Sexting and Non-Consensual Intimate Image (NCII) Sharing
It has become increasingly common to send intimate content to a partner as technology is replacing human interaction. Is sexting the problem? No, the misuse and sharing of these images without consent is the problem, not the images themselves. Unfortunately, abusers can use intimate images as a way to manipulate, blackmail, or threaten survivors. This informational handout provides information about Intimate Images and highlights what Non-consensual Intimate Images is and what it is not.
Brochure: Understanding Stalking
A printable brochure on the basics of stalking, providing resources and generally answering questions such as:
- Who are stalkers?
- What do stalkers do?
- What can you do to be safe?
- Are you being stalked?
Brochure: Understanding Stalking (Spanish)
A printable brochure on the basics of stalking, providing resources and generally answering questions such as:
- Who are stalkers?
- What do stalkers do?
- What can you do to be safe?
- Are you being stalked?
Brochure: Understanding Stalking on Campus
A printable brochure on the basics of stalking on campus and among college-age adults (ages 18 to 24), providing resources and generally answering questions such as:
- Who are stalkers?
- What do stalkers do?
- What can you do to be safe?
- Are you being stalked?
Brochure: Understanding Stalking on Campus (Spanish)
A printable brochure on the basics of stalking on campus and among college-age adults (ages 18 to 24), providing resources and generally answering questions such as:
- Who are stalkers?
- What do stalkers do?
- What can you do to be safe?
- Are you being stalked?
Workshop: Understanding Stalking – Facilitator guide
A guided script for the facilitator of a public awareness workshop on the basics of stalking
Understanding Stalking Workshop Slideshow
A slideshow for a public awareness workshop on the basics of stalking
National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)
Unique Challenges in Abuse in Later Life Cases
A list of various challenges that often arise when working with older victims so that service providers know what they may encounter and thus can be better prepared to provide effective services.
Updates on VAWA Self-Petitions and U Visas: Practice Pointers on Emerging Issues, Including Keeping Your Survivors Safe While Applying for Status
On September 21, 2017, ASISTA Executive Director Gail Pendleton and Senior Policy Counsel Cecelia Friedman Levin presented a webinar on VAWA self-petitions and U Visas. In addition to updates on case adjudication and process, they shared emerging best practices and strategies for helping your clients avoid detention and removal while pursuing secure immigration status. To listen to the webinar recording, click here: https://youtu.be/Z8cLYcH266s