This report assesses the actions of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and provides recommendations regarding the protection of women and children from sexual exploitation. Government Report, 58 pages. Available online in PDF format (free).
This bibliography includes references to books, video and curricula that aim to inform the public about sexual violence and its aftermath.
This is often a difficult topic to discuss and to learn about. We hope that this list will prove useful to individuals and groups searching for information on this topic. These lists are provided for information purposes only. The Arizona Department of Health Services and the University of Arizona do not specifically endorse the materials listed herein. For more information about a specific resource please contact the listed publisher or distributor directly.
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Humanitarian Assistance: Protecting Refugee Women & Girls Remains a Significant Challenge
2003
English
Book
Not provided
DIANE Publishing Company
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, & Stalking Prevention and Intervention in Rural Native American Communities: Training, Research, and Education
A training manual for rural Native American communities providing information on federal, state, and tribal laws, law enforcement responses, judicial responses, advocacy, prevention and intervention, and resources. Training manual available in web-based format as a PDF, TXT, or HTML document.(1998 with 2001 updates).
1998
English
Curricula
Not provided
Native American Circle, Ltd.
Teen Dating Violence Prevention Curriculum and Workbook for Native American Girls
This prevention program is designed to address dating violence and date rape. The workbook contains pertinent information and exercises, and is accompanied by a facilitator’s guide. Workbook and facilitator’s guide.
2002
English
Curricula
Schools
Native American Women’s Health Education Resource Center
Sexual Assault Prevention for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Designed to assist people with disabilities navigate dangerous situations by improving their knowledge and skills. Curriculum & Video
2000
English
Curricula
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)
Sexuality and Sexual Assault Awareness for Empowerment (S.A.F.E.): A Preventative Educational Curriculum for Individuals with Physical Disabilities
Intended to facilitate discussion regarding issues of sexuality, boundaries, sexual assault, and empowerment with individuals with disabilities to reduce incidence of sexual violence.
2002
English
Curricula
Healthcare providers
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)
No! A Work In Progress
Addresses issues of racism, rape, and sisterhood in the African American community. 20-minute VHS
2000
English
Video
Minority / underserved populations
AfroLez® Productions
A View From the Shadows: Talking About Child Sex Abuse (Vol. III)
Child sexual abuse in the African American community. 25-minute video available in VHS or DVD format.
2001
English
Video
Parents
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
GOLDPITT Productions
MACHO
The Men’s Group of Managua calls upon men to end violence against women. 26-minute video available in VHS or DVD format
2000
Spanish with English subtitles
Video
Men
Women Make Movies, Inc.
Una Visión Desde Las Sombras: Abuse Sexual Infantil en la Communidad Hispana Volume 4
Educating Hispanic parents to identify child sexual abuse and how to intervene. 18-minute video available in VHS or DVD format
2001
Spanish, English subtitles
Video
Hispanic community
GOLDPITT Productions
Hollow Water NFB
Aboriginal Peoples’ efforts to end sexual abuse in their community. 48-minute video
2000
English
Video
Adolescents
Adults
National Film Board of Canada
Latinos Speak Out
Sexual violence within the Latino community. 20-minute video
1999
Spanish
Video
Hispanic community
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)
Senorita Extraviada, Missing Young Woman
A documentary on the more than 200 kidnapped, raped and murdered young women of Juárez, Mexico. 74-minute video in VHS or DVD format
2001
Spanish with English subtitles
Video
Adolescents
Adults
Lourdes Portillo
Sexual Assault in the Cambodian Community
An educational video about victim’s rights and resources regarding sexual assault by the Seattle Police department. Cambodian with English subtitles
2003
Cambodian
Video
Minority / underserved populations
Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA )
Sexual Assault in the Somali Community
An educational video about victim’s rights and resources regarding sexual assault by the Seattle Police department. Somali with English subtitles
2003
Somali
Video
Minority / underserved populations
Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA)
Sexual Assault in the Russian Community
An educational video about victim’s rights and resources regarding sexual assault by the Seattle Police department. Russian with English subtitles
2003
Russian
Video
Minority / underserved populations
Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA)
Sexual Assault in the Vietnamese Community
An educational video about victim’s rights and resources regarding sexual assault by the Seattle Police department. Vietnamese with English subtitles
2003
Vietnamese
Video
Minority / underserved populations
Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA)
Stories of Immigrant Survivors of Abuse: Remedies under the Violence Against Women Act
Provides the basic requirements of VAWA and applies the act to immigrant victims of abuse. 25-minute video(Purchase payable to: The Political Asylum Project of Austin)
2001
English
Video
Not provided
You Deserve To Be Safe: A Guide for Girls With Disabilities
Facilitating positive self-esteem as a means to reduce violence against women with disabilities. Video is accompanied by a Resource Guide booklet
2002
English
Video
Disabled persons
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
Disabled Women's Network Ontario
What Next? What to do about Sexual Assault
A guide for people with disabilities who have experienced sexual abuse. 12-minute video
2000
English
Video
Disabled persons
Community Living Algoma
Senorita Extraviada, Missing Young Woman
A documentary on the more than 200 kidnapped, raped and murdered young women of Juárez, Mexico. 74-minute video in VHS or DVD format. Spanish with English Subtitles
2001
Spanish
Video
Adolescents
Adults
Lourdes Portillo
The Color of Violence: The Incite! Anthology
Describes strategies on how to stop violence against women of color and the role of medical institutions in contributing to violence. 275-page book
2006
English
Book
Not provided
South End Press
Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide
This book makes historical and cultural references as they relate to the violence experienced by Native Americans women. 250-page book
2005
English
Book
Not provided
South End Press
Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment
Provides insight into Black culture, treatment and images of Black women, and the power of heterosexism. 336-page book
2000
English
Book
Not provided
Routledge
Breaking the Culture of Silence
An insight to the impact of culture on four Latina women that have experienced sexual assault. 12-minute bilingual video
English
Video
Hispanic community
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)