Domestic Violence: Intervention
This area contains information on the development and delivery of safe and appropriate services for victims of domestic violence and their children, offering tools for advocates or counselors in community-based domestic violence programs as well as helping professionals in human service arenas or institutional settings who encounter domestic violence victimization in their work. Materials explore approaches addressing intersecting life circumstances or co-occurring issues.
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October 2010
This article offers an overview of the consequenses of trauma to the eye that may be suffered by victims of abuse, highlighting the connection between domestic violence and glaucoma. It urges appropriate screening and intervention for eye care providers.
September 2006
This report chronicles the community mobilization and co-advocacy efforts between domestic violence and disability advocates through the development of two pilot site projects (one rural and one urban) in Washington State.
February 2009
This document provides basic information about service animals and the people who use them, the laws that apply to domestic violence shelters and service animals, and policies and procedures for domestic violence shelters regarding service animals.
Revised January 2010
The goal of this protocol is to support domestic violence agencies to increase their safety planning services to people with disabilities and advance self-determination by offering safety planning that is cognizant of environmental and social barriers.
July 2008
This article offers an overview of what the disAbility Access Project found out when they went around Washington to talk to domestic violence and sexual assault advocates, people with disabilities, and disability advocates.
February 2010
The guide provides relevant research, practice recommendations and information regarding community supports to help social workers implement domestic violence-specific policies of Children's Administration.
February 2002
This critique of the battered women's movement comes from a disabilities advocacy perspective. The article challenges advocates to put aside guilt in favor of pursuing understanding and action about serving survivors of domestic violence with disabilities.
2009
This wiki provides information on the requirements for Public Housing Authorities and Section 8 landlords under VAWA, including HUD Guidance and model Public Housing Authority plans.
2008
This slideshow covers common housing issues that survivors with disabilities face; housing rights and protections available for survivors with disabilities; and using reasonable accommodation laws to advocate for survivors' housing needs.
2008
This website provides resources and contact information for shelters specifically for women.
