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The Victim Advocate’s Guide to Safety and Economic Security for Victims of Violence Against Women

The safety of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking is inextricably linked to their economic security.

By Wider Opportunities for Women|2021-01-18T17:41:32-05:00September 25, 2014|IWPR|Comments Off on The Victim Advocate’s Guide to Safety and Economic Security for Victims of Violence Against Women

Economic Security Considerations for Safer Survivors: A Victim Advocate Pocket Guide

The Victim Advocate Pocket Guide is the perfect tool for educating and working with survivors of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are thinking about or already involved in the criminal justice system.

By Wider Opportunities for Women|2020-12-11T03:40:56-05:00September 25, 2014|IWPR|Comments Off on Economic Security Considerations for Safer Survivors: A Victim Advocate Pocket Guide

The Court’s Guide to Safety and Economic Security for Victims of Violence Against Women

Recognizing that survivors’ safety and their economic security are inextricably linked, the Economic Security for Survivors (ESS) Project promotes strategies that foster economic security within the justice system and in partnership with the non-profits that serve survivors.

By Wider Opportunities for Women|2021-01-18T02:27:11-05:00May 13, 2014|IWPR|Comments Off on The Court’s Guide to Safety and Economic Security for Victims of Violence Against Women

Addressing Economic Security in Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Cases: A Judicial Bench Card

The Addressing Economic Security Judicial Bench Card is the ideal companion tool for judges presiding over domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking cases. In addition to highlighting the importance of considering victim economic security within the court, this concise, user-friendly form contains checklists for economic-related crimes and evidence, determining economic relief during intake or post-trial, and economic considerations for sentencing and enforcement.

By Wider Opportunities for Women|2020-11-11T23:21:11-05:00May 13, 2014|IWPR|Comments Off on Addressing Economic Security in Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Cases: A Judicial Bench Card

Living Below the Line: Economic Insecurity and America’s Families

For several years during the Great Recession, the nation remained focused on a steady stream of mostly discouraging numbers—unemployment rates, poverty rates, stock indices, warehouse inventories and home foreclosures.

By Wider Opportunities for Women|2020-11-11T23:27:06-05:00April 1, 2014|IWPR|Comments Off on Living Below the Line: Economic Insecurity and America’s Families

Population Policy Brief Series: Native Survivors & Economic Security

Intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual assault and stalking are crimes with deep economic impacts. These include both the resulting costs of violence as well as economic abuses used to maintain power and control.

By Wider Opportunities for Women|2020-12-28T01:46:01-05:00December 1, 2013|IWPR|Comments Off on Population Policy Brief Series: Native Survivors & Economic Security

Prosecutor’s Guide to Safety and Economic Security for Victims of Violence Against Women

The safety of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking is inextricably linked to their economic security.

By Wider Opportunities for Women|2020-12-27T17:09:39-05:00November 30, 2013|IWPR|Comments Off on Prosecutor’s Guide to Safety and Economic Security for Victims of Violence Against Women