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We have resources of interest to survivors of woman abuse and their families, service providers, researchers and the general public. These resources include materials on custody and access issues and updated pamphlets in 19 languages. Please explore the following areas of resources:
New Resources (p 1),
Videos (p 2),
Service Provider Training (p 2),
Custody and Access (p 3),
Helping Brochures (p 3),
Information Sheets (p 4),
Posters (p 4),
Buttons (p 5),
Children Exposed to Woman Abuse (p 5),
Woman Abuse General (p 5),
Emotional Abuse (p 6),
Native Women (p 6),
Dating Violence (p 7),
Immigrant/Refugee Women (p 7),
Legal Information (p 7),
Health/Medical (p 8),
Abusive Men (p 8),
Ritual Abuse (p 8),
Sexual Harassment (p 8),
Sexual Assault (p 9),
Women with Disabilities and Deaf Women (p 9),
Lesbians and Gay Men (p 9).
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NEW RESOURCES
In The Centre of The Storm Durham Speaks Out
A Community Response to Custody and Access Issues Affecting Woman Abuse
Survivors and Their Children (June 2000) by Deborah Sinclair. Code 13.09
....$15.00/each
Overcoming the Backlash: Telling The Truth About Power, Privilege, and Oppression
Exploring Gender-based Analysis In The Context Of Violence Against Women
- A resource kit for community agencies (December 31, 2003) by Deborah Sinclair. Code 06.09
....$30.00/each
Dating: How to Stay Safe and Have Fun (2002)
Written by Women’s Habitat, is an interactive CD information tool for youth.
It requires “Quicktime” software to play. Code 09.13
....$7.00/each
The "Dating Violence Prevention Kit" (2003)
A binder and video written by Women's Habitat. It is for educators and
includes information, lesson plans, and activities for use in the classroom. Code 09.12
....$100.00/each
EWA Newsletters Vol. 13, Issue 1 (Spring 2004)
Articles on Older Woman Abuse issues(2004) by EWA. Code 17.17
1 - 10 copies ............ $3.00/each
11 + copies .............. $2.00/each
EWA Newsletters Vol. 13, Issue 2 (Fall 2004)
Special 25th Anniversary Issue by EWA. Code 17.18
1 - 10 copies ............ $3.00/each
11 + copies .............. $2.00/each
EWA Newsletters Vol. 14, Issue 1 (Winter 2005)
Articles on Young Woman Abuse issues(2005) by EWA. Code 17.19
1 - 10 copies ............ $3.00/each
11 + copies .............. $2.00/each
Woman Abuse General
Understanding Women Abuse: Social and Political Challenges (2003)
by Melanie Randall for Education Wife Assault This new and updated paper stresses the importance of a gender analysis in adequately understanding and responding to domestic violence. Additionally, it highlights some of the current issues and problems facing those of us working for change in the movement to end the problem of violence against women. Code 04.02
....$5.00/each
Videos
Facing Diversity: Responding to Violence Against Women From Diverse Cultures (2000)
Video and Instructor’s Guide by the Justice Institute of BC. This 42-minute video is intended for use by those who support and assist women from diverse cultures. Through the voices of three women from different cultural communities the video highlights a selection of best practices that can be used by police, crown counsel and probation officers. Code: 10.20
.......$65.00/each
I WITNESS: Children Exposed to Domestic Violence
A video developed in partnership by Counterpoint Counselling, a Partner Assault Response program, The Crèche Child and Family Centre to strengthening families and promoting the optimal development of children. It has been developed to engage malepepetrators of domestic violence in understanding the effects of their violence on their children. A practitioner's guide is included. Code: 10.22
....$135.00/each
Service Provider Training
EmBodying Equity
Body Image as an equity issue is a creating and innovative practical resource of 50 interactive exercises for teachers, administrators and service providers, addressing the intersections of body image, identity, discrimination and equity. Code: 06.08
....$42.50/each
Changing Landscape: A Training Manual for Service Providers (2001)
by Immigrant and Visible Minority Women Against Abuse. Developed through the collaboration and participation of immigrant and visible minority women survivors of violence. Code: 10.21
.... $25.00/each
Lesbians and Gay Men
Creating Safer Schools for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth: A Resource for Educators (Revised 2002)
Includes strategies for educators to incorporate anti-homophobia education in equity and anti-violence programming. Addresses how teachers can deal with homophobic violence and barriers to starting anti-homophobia work in schools and communities. This exciting resource was developed by educators, school administrators, parents, guidance counsellors and equity workers. Code: 9.9
.... $25.00/each
Women with Disabilities and Deaf Women
Anthology of Women's Writing, Art and Poetry: A Collection of Deaf Women's Stories: Tales of Survival (2000)
22-page collection of stories, poetry and artworks by Deaf and Hard of Hearing women about a wide range of experiences of oppression and violence. Code: 17.11.01
.... $20.00/each
Videos
Raising Young Voices - video (incl. Parent’s, Supervisory Officer's, and Teacher’s Guides) (1996)
by the Ontario Women’s Directorate. Available in English or French. A video with accompanying booklets, this package discusses role stereotypes, and how teachers, parents and other supervisors can help children to achieve their full potential. Code: 9.7
.... $20.00
SERVICE PROVIDER TRAINING
La Mujer Latinoamericana y el Abuso: Un Manual de Capacitacion y Recursos: Para Voluntarias y Trabajadoras Comunitarias (1999)
by Centro para Gente de Habla Hispana, Programa de Mujeres. Developed by Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples Women’s Program, this 105-page training manual for volunteers is an excellent skills development tool for working with abused Latin American women. Includes general information on abuse, information about Latin American cultural contexts, volunteer roles, information on selfcare for volunteers and workers. Also describes community resources in depth. Code: 06.06
....$13.00/each
Understanding Wife Assault: A Training Manual for Counsellors and Advocates (1985)
by Deborah Sinclair. - English, French Provides counselling approaches and advocacy techniques for dealing with needs of assaulted women, violent men, and children in violent homes. The most used and cited document in Canadian history on wife assault. Code: 6.1
.... $16.00/each
Violence Prevention Programming: A Summary of Recent Evaluation Research (1999)
by Tiffany Veinot. Reviews and summarizes 20 recent studies of the impacts of violence prevention programs. Includes Violence Prevention Program Recommendations and Considerations arising from study findings. Code: 06.04
....$2.00/each
Madres y Niños Rompiendo el Ciclo de la Violencia (1997)
by Centre for Spanish Speaking People This workbook is for anyone who is working with abused women and their children. It indicates how to work with a group of mothers and children to help them understand the effects of abuse and strengthen their relationship with each other. The activities outlined are great because they cover working with the mothers and children individually as well as together. Code: 06.07
....$6.00/each
CUSTODY AND ACCESS
Child Custody and Access: Questions and Answers. (2001)
- English and French
Information on child custody and access for immigrant and refugee women such as preparing for family court, going to court, and where to find help. English - Code 13.05.01 French - Code 13.08
....$1.00/each
Child Custody and Access: Questions and Answers. (2001)
- Plain Language English Version
This brochure is about your right to care for your children after you leave a husband or boyfriend who hurts you. Code 13.05.02
....$0.50/each
Child Custody and Access: Experiences of Immigrant and Refugee Women. (2001)
Original research on the experiences of abused immigrant and refugee women. Includes comprehensive recommendations. Code 13.04
....$12.00/each
Child Custody and Access: How you can help – Information for Lawyers. (2001)
This brochure is about “Best Practices” for lawyers in helping immigrant and refugee women.
Code 13.06
....$0.50/each
Child Custody and Access: How you can help – Information for Counselors-Advocates. (2001)
This brochure is about “Best Practices” for counsellor-advocates in helping immigrant and refugee women.Code 13.07
....$0.50/each
EWA Newsletter - Custody and Access Issues for Abused Women (Spring 2001)
Articles on legal issues, the link between child abuse and woman abuse, custody issues for gay and lesbian parents and the experiences of abused immigrant and refugee women. Code 17.15
1 - 10 copies ............ $3.00/each
11 + copies .............. $2.00/each
HELPING BROCHURES
My husband is hurting me… I want him to stop (2001)
A helping brochure for immigrant and refugee women. Covers safety planning, legal rights, immigration status, etc. Available in 19 languages: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, French, Greek, Italian, Korean, Lao, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Tagalog and Tamil. Please specify the language you wish. English and French also available on diskette. Arabic also available with Ottawa area programs and services. Blank resource template available for you to add your community’s progams. Code: 02.01
1 - 24 copies....................... $0.50/each
25 + copies....................... $0.40/each
Wife Assault: Let’s Break the Silence (2002)
- Helping brochures available in English, French, Polish and Vietnamese.
A brochure for both men and women that talks about why wife assault is wrong and what can be done to stop it. Includes general information on wife assault, dealing with police and lawyers and has a comprehensive list of services available in Ontario to men and women. Code: 0-02.03
1 - 9 copies....................... $0.75/each
10 + copies....................... $0.50/each
"Are You Pregnant?" You and Your Baby Deserve to be Safe: Violence During and After Pregnancy (2000)
by Latin American Coalition to End Violence, and St. Joseph's Women's Health Centre (Parkdale Parent's Primary Prevention Project).
- Available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Tamil, & Polish.
This brochure describes specific forms of abuse pregnant women may experience from their partner and some of the adverse effects of abuse on the woman and baby. Blank template available. Permission to reprint. Code: 12.05
....$0.50/each
Family Violence/Przemoc w Rodzinie (1999)
by Polish Immigrant and Community Services.
This Polish/English brochure provides definitions of physical, sexual and psychological abuse by men against women in intimate relationships. It also includes information about the impact of witnessing abuse on children. Blank template available. Code: 2.4
….$0.25/each
Information and Resources for Abused Women in Rural Ontario (1998)
by Education Wife Assault and Community Abuse Program of Rural Ontario.
These illustrated, compact booklets are designed to the specific needs of abused women in rural Ontario. Includes information about financial assistance, housing, legal information, other services, and information for women living on farms. These brochures are available with resource listings for: Northumberland, South Hastings and Prince Edward Counties; Grey, Bruce and Huron Counties.
Blank resource template available for use in other areas. Please specify version required.
Code: 20.01
1-10 copies....................... $1.00/each
11- 49 copies....................... $0.85/each
My Husband Is Beating Me – I Want Him to Stop (1992)
- Available in Chinese, Spanish, Somali, and Vietnamese.
Choose either Metro Toronto version or Blank Template for resources from your own community. Permission to reprint. Code: 2.1
....$0.50/each
Safety Planning in Situations of Woman Abuse (1998)
by Woman Abuse Council of Toronto.
This brochure provides simple suggestions to increase women’s safety: during an explosive incident, when preparing to leave, at home and on the job, with a restraining order, etc. Also includes a checklist of things to take when a woman leaves an abusive partner. Blank template available. Code: 2.3
....$0.50/each
Creating Safety: Tools to Promote a Safe and Coordinated Response to Women's Safety (2000)
by Woman Abuse Council of Toronto.
This booklet provides tools that can help the service provider determine whether their supports and inter-ventions are appropriate for the range of needs of abused women and their children. Code: 02.05
....$2.00/each
Some Important Things for Women to Know abut Sex and Dating (1992)
Discusses date and acquaintance rape, how women can try to protect themselves and where they can go for help. Blank contact space for you to add resources in your community. Code: O-09.08
.…$0.20/each
Sexual Assault: What it Means (1993)
NOT AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH.
These booklets define the term “sexual assault”, and are available in Chinese, Farsi, French, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tamil, and Vietnamese. Code: O-02.04
1 - 10 copies....................... $0.20/each
11 - 25 copies..................... $0.15/each
26 + copies....................... $0.05/each
Wife Assault: Let’s Break the Silence
These general pamphlets on identifying abuse and seeking help are available in: Amharic, Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, Haitian, Laotian, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Tigrigna. Metro Toronto resource listings available for Arabic, Cambodian, Farsi, Hindi and Somali versions. Code: O-02.03
1 - 10 copies....................... $0.25/each
11 - 25 copies....................... $0.15/each
26 + copies....................... $0.05/each
INFORMATION SHEETS
Bill of Rights for Assaulted Women (1999) Code: 3.1
....$0.25/each
For Men to Think About (1997)
Blank resource template available. Code: 3.8 (Toronto), Code: 3.9 (outside Toronto)
....$0.25/each
For Women to Think About (1997)
Blank resource template available.
Code: 3.10 (Toronto),
Code: 3.11 (outside Toronto)
....$0.25/each
For Teens to Think About (1999)
Code: 3.17
....$0.25/each
How to Help an Assaulted Woman (Revised 2002) [NEW!]
Code: 3.13
....$0.25/each
How to Help a Teen (1999)
Code: 3.18
....$0.25/each
Tips for Service Providers and Organizations on Same-Sex Partner Abuse (1999)
Code: 3.16
....$0.25/each
What an Educator Can Do (2001)
Code: 3.6
....$0.25/each
The Wheel of Power and Control and the Wheel of Equality
Code: 3.7
....$0.25/each
See also information sheets under "Emotional Abuse".
POSTERS
Abuse is Wrong in Any Language: Poster (1995)
- English, French
A striking poster which translates the phrase “Abuse is wrong in any language” into 13 languages.
Code: O-10.20
1 - 10 copies....................... $1.00/each
11 + copies....................... $0.50/each
Sexual Assault Poster: Men’s
- English, French
Raises awareness about sexual assault myths. Blank space for local resources. Code: O-1.05.01
1 - 25 copies....................... $1.00/each
26 + copies ....................... $0.50/each
Sexual Assault Poster: Women’s
- English, French
Raises awareness about sexual assault myths. Blank space for local resources. Code: O1-04.01
1 - 25 copies....................... $1.00/each
26 + copies ....................... $0.50/each
Sexual Harassment Poster
Bilingual - English/French
This bright poster is appx. 30 x 100 cm. It depicts examples of sexually harassing behaviour including: pinups, comments and touching. It states clearly: “Sexual Harassment: It Has to Stop.”
Code: O-19.05
1 - 25 copies....................... $1.00/each
26 + copies....................... $0.50/each
50 + copies....................... $0.70/each
Vietnamese Wife Assault Poster (1995)
This glossy, colour poster was written in Vietnamese. It is directed at abusive men, placing the responsibility for stopping violence on the abusers themselves. Also emphasizes the need for community action and pressure to end wife assault. Code: 10.14
....$2.00/each
Wife Assault Community Outreach Poster
Bilingual - English/French
This poster is aimed at women who are being abused by their partners. Shows a woman’s hand reaching for the telephone with the words: “Are you being hurt by your husband or boyfriend? Do you feel trapped or scared? Wife Assault is a crime. You can get help”. Black and white, with a colourful border. Code: O-1.02
1 - 25 copies ....................... $0.75/each
26 + copies ....................... $0.50/each
Women’s Rights Are Human Rights Poster (1993)
This 11 by 27 inch colourful, glossy poster declares 16 essential points for women’s human rights agenda.”Bulk rates available. Code: 4.4
....$2.00/each
BUTTONS
Wife Assault Button: “Wife Assault: No Man Has The Right”
- English, French
These buttons are designed to promote awareness and a knowledge that wife assault is wrong. The buttons are white, with black print and a red slash through the phrase “Wife Assault: No Man has the Right”. Code: O-01.03
1 - 25 buttons.... $0.25/each
26 + buttons .... $0.10/each
CHILDREN EXPOSED TO WOMAN ABUSE
EWA Newsletter - Children Exposed to Woman Abuse Issue (Winter 2002-2003)
20-page Newsletter with articles on: child welfare and VAW collaboration, Family Law reform update, women and children in poverty and abusive relationships, the trauma of betrayal from exposure to woman abuse, how to read the signs of children's exposure, innovative programs, first person stories, tips for mothers/ caregivers and teachers/child care workers, selected resource list. Code: 17.16
1 - 10 copies ..................$3.00/each
11 + copies ....................$2.00/each
How to Help Children Exposed to Woman Abuse (Revised 2003) [NEW!]
Code: 3.15
....$0.25/each
Woman Abuse: Effects on Children
Code: 3.14
....$0.25/each
WOMAN ABUSE GENERAL
Finding our Voice: Healing Thoughts from Survivors of Woman Abuse (1998)
by Woman Abuse Council of Toronto and Education Wife Assault.
Featuring the stories of 30 diverse survivors of woman abuse told in
their own compelling words, this document will help readers to better understand abuse. It lets abused women know that they are not alone, and inspires hope for a life free of abuse. Includes a Study Guide with information about abuse, myths/facts, the impacts of abuse on children, how to help assaulted women and children who witness abuse, and questions for reflection based on the stories. Code: 4.6
1-10 copies....$15.00/each
11+ copies ....$12.00/each
The Politics of Woman Abuse: Understanding the Issues (1989)
by Melanie Randall.
This discussion paper explores some of the reasons why men are violent toward women. Highly Recommended! Code: 4.1
NOW $2.00. .........................$3.25/each
Sexual Assault: Dispelling the Myths (1995)
- English, French
This fact sheet challenges common misconceptions about sexual assault and provides accurate information about this issue. It also covers issues such as: reporting an incident of sexual assault, dating, or acquaintance assault, and the impact that sexual assault can have on health. Code: O-04.07
1 - 10 copies.... $1.00/each
11 + copies.... $0.50/each
Wife Assault: Dispelling the Myths (1994)
- English, French
This fact sheet challenges common misconceptions about wife assault. It also provides basic information about the criminal justice system, health issues and the impact of wife assault on children.
Code: O-04.06
1-10 copies....................... $1.00/each
11+ copies....................... $0.50/each
Woman Abuse: Dispelling the Myths
Code: 03.24
.... $0.50/each
Woman Killing: Intimate Femicide in Ontario, 1974 - 1990 (1990)
by the Women We Honour Action Committee.
For description, see below.
Code: 4.2.1
NOW $17.00 .................$19.95/each
Woman Killing: Intimate Femicide in Ontario 1991-1994 (1997)
by the Women We Honour Action Committee.
A study of intimate femicide in Ontario, which analyses and interprets data collected from coroner's records and compares it with data collected for the earlier report. Code: 4.2.2
NOW $10.00 .................$12.95/each
2-Volume Set covering 1974-1994 available for $25.00/each.
EMOTIONAL ABUSE
Emotional Abuse Assessment Guide (2000)
This 4-page guide helps service providers recognize emotional abuse in the lives of their clients.
It also provides information on appropriate ways to respond to women who disclose emotional abuse. Code: 03.23
....$1.00/each
EWA Newsletter – Emotional Abuse Issue (Winter 1999)
Articles on: emotional abuse and family law; emotional abuse and criminal law; racism and the response to emotional abuse; emotional abuse of women with disabilities, a survivor’s story;
emotional abuse of women about their weight. Code: 17.13
1 - 10 copies........................... $1.00/each
11+ copies.............................. $0.50/each
Face Values: Women, Body Image and Facial Differences (1999)
by AboutFace and Regional Women’s Health Centre, Sunnybrook and Women’s College Health Sciences Centre.
Face Values is for everyone concerned with body image, diversity and violence prevention issues. It is of special interest for women, educators and health care providers. Face Values explores physical appearance and social values. Includes first person stories of women with facial differences, the effects of others’ reactions to their differences, and ways to address social intolerance of differences. Code: 04.08
....$3.00/each
Wearing Her Down: Understanding and Responding to Emotional Abuse (1999)
by Cheryl Champagne.
This issue paper provides a ground-breaking discussion of issues related to emotional abuse. Issues addressed include: a definition of emotional abuse, the tactics of emotional abuse, links to sexual abuse, emotional abuse after women leave, barriers experienced by emotionally abused women, the impact of emotional abuse, and responding to emotionally abused women. Includes a practical Assessment Guide. An excellent resource. Bulk prices are available. Code: 04.07
1 - 5 copies................................ $4.00/each
6 + copies.................................. $3.00/each
Emotional Abuse Information Sheets
Are you Emotionally Abused? Questions for Women in Heterosexual Relationships (2000)
Helps women identify if they are being emotionally abused and provides them with some ideas about what they can do. Code: 03.20
....$0.50/each
Are you Emotionally Abusive? Questions for Men To Ask Themselves (2000)
Provides men with information they can use to identify emotionally abusive behaviors and suggests ways in which they can take action to change these behaviors. Code: 03.21
....$0.50/each
Emotional Abuse of Women by Male Partners: The Facts (2000)
Answers commonly asked questions about emotional abuse such as: what it is; how common it is; and why it damages self-worth and well being. Code: 03.19
....$0.50/each
Responding To Emotional Abuse: How You Can help Someone You Know (2000)
Discusses the different ways that relatives, friends, neighbors and co-workers of women who are experiencing emotional abuse can provide help and support. Code: 03.22
....$0.50/each
NATIVE WOMEN
Resource List for Native Communities in Ontario (Revised 2000)
by Education Wife Assault with help from Native Women’s Resource Centre.
This concise, useful new resource addresses the issue of abuse in First Nations communities. This 16-page Ontario-wide resource list includes: information for abused Native women (reprinted with permission); low-cost, easily attainable print resources and videos; shelters in Ontario; other community resources including Native organizations, legal services, youth programs, etc.; current, frequently updated Websites. Code: 8.2.2
...$3.50/each
DATING VIOLENCE
Helping Students Manage Violence. A Resource Guide for Educators (2001)
by Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke
Provides educators with tools to develop programs on bullying, conflict resolution, anger manage-ment, peer mediation and healthy relationships. It also provides age appropriate education on woman abuse and the effects of witnessing children witnessing. For Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 including special needs classes. Code: 09.11
....$45.00/each
Dating Violence Does Happen. It Can Happen To You! (1993)
A guide to educate teens about violence and sexual assault in dating relationships. Code: 9.5
1 - 4 copies .... $10.00/each
5+ copies.... $7.00/each
Preventing Violence in Dating Relationships: A Teaching Guide (1993)
A pilot project between Education Wife Assault and Women’s Habitat. An informational and educational resource on violence in teen dating relationships for the educator. Code: 9.4
NOW $25.00 ................. $35.00/each
Healthy Relationships: Peers Helping Peers on Issues of Dating Violence (2000)
by Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke.
Based on Women’s Habitat’s highly successful school-based program. This 11-session training manual is geared to teachers in high schools. The manual helps teachers prepare senior high school students for roles as peer helpers on issues of healthy dating relationships. Code: 09.10
NOW $40.00 ............... $45.00/each
IMMIGRANT / REFUGEE WOMEN
Abuse is Wrong in Any Language Booklet (1995)
- English, French
Directed at abused immigrant women. Includes a short glossary of legal terms. Code: O-10.19
1 - 25 copies..... $1.00/each
26 + copies...... $0.50/each
Challenging Myths and Claiming Power Together: a handbook to set up and assess support groups for and with immigrant and refugee women (1994)
by Helene Moussa.
Offers culturally appropriate models for support groups for immigrant and refugee women who have expe-rienced violence, systemic racism and settlement issues. Code: 10.16
....$20.00/each
For Women to Think About (Vietnamese booklets for Assaulted Women) (1995)
Fully illustrated, glossy-covered, plain language booklet written in Vietnamese. Discusses examples of abusive behaviour. Code: 10.17
NOW $1.50........................... $2.00 each
Towards Equal Access (1991)
by Immigrant and Visible Minority Women Against Abuse.
A handbook for service providers working with immigrant women survivors of wife assault. Code: 10.10
NOW $15.00 ....................... $19.50/each
The Well-being of a Community Is in the Well-being of Women (1992)
- Urdu, Vietnamese
A handbook for assaulted immigrant women. Code: 10.1 (Urdu),
Code: 10.2 (Vietnamese).
NOW $1.00.................... $5.00 each
See also information sheets under "Helping Brochures" and "Posters".
LEGAL INFORMATION
Community Support for Battered Women: When Going to Court Is Not What She Wants, What Else Can We Do? (1990)
by L. Berzins. Code: 11.2
....$0.75/each
EWA Newsletter – Legal Issue (Spring 1997)
Articles on: Restraining Orders, Domestic Violence Courts Project, Mandatory Arrest, Immigration Law and Legal Aid. Code: 17.9
1 - 10 copies....... $1.00/each
11+ copies......... $0.50/each
Women with Disabilities, Deaf Women and the Domestic Violence Courts (1998)
These unique, illustrated booklets will help women with disabilities, Deaf and hard of hearing women to understand the court process. And they will help Crown Attorneys, Lawyers, and service providers provide the support that women with disabilities will need. Formats available: Long Version; Plain Language/Large Print version; Audio Cassette version; Diskette version; French version (Les femmes ayant des incapacites, les femmes sourdes et les tribunaux de la violence familiale). Please specify format(s) required. Free to individual women with disabilities. Code: 17.10.01
1 - 10 copies ...... $2.00/each
11 - 99 copies...... $1.75/each
100 + copies........ $1.50/each
HEALTH / MEDICAL
EWA Newsletter - Health Issue (Winter 1997)
Articles on: reproductive impacts of woman abuse, woman abuse as a health issue, hospital protocols, mandatory screening for abuse in health care settings. Code: 17.10
1-10 copies. $1.00/each
11+ copies. $0.50/each
First Steps to Future Safety (1995)
by Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke.
A glossy, laminated two-sided, one-page guide to recognizing and interviewing assaulted women and child witnesses of woman abuse.
Code: 12.3
NOW $2.00..... $2.50 each
ABUSIVE MEN
EWA Newsletter – Interventions with Abusive Men Issue (Winter 1997)
Articles on: Coordinating Men’s Programs; Increasing the Success of Men’s Programs; Working with Chinese Male Batterers; Substance Abuse and Battering; ‘Anger Management’; Risk Assessment; Intimate Femicide. Code: 17.11
NOW $0.50..... $1.00 each
For Men to Think About... You may be becoming or already are an abusive man (1997)
This illustrated booklet identifies characteristics of abusive men.
It reinforces their need to change violent or controlling behaviour and to seek help. Available in: Chinese, English, Farsi, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Tamil, Tagalog, Vietnamese. Available with Toronto resources or with information panel blank for use outside of Toronto. Code: 14.8
1 - 25 copies....................... $1.00/each
26 + copies....................... $0.50/each
RITUAL ABUSE
Report on Ritual Abuse for the Canadian Panel on Violence Against Women (Revised 1995)
by Daniela Coates.
An overview of ritual abuse, including: definitions, profiles of groups perpetrating, intent behind ritual abuse, an estimate of prevalence, problems resulting from ritual abuse, availability of services to ritual abuse survivors, and the events which occur during ritual abuse. Includes a bibliography. Code: 18.1
NOW $6.00...... $8.50/each
Supporting the Ritual Abuse Survivor (1992)
by Daniela Coates.
Provides helpful suggestions for supportive contact with ritual abuse survivors. Code: 18.2
....$1.00/each
The Role of Discreditation in the issue of Ritual Abuse (Revised 1995)
by Daniela Coates.
Discusses the problem of rumors and discreditation of professionals working in the areas of ritual abuse. Code: 18.3
....$0.50/each
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Better Safe Than... : A Training Manual for Employers (1992)
by the Ontario Women’s Directorate.
- English or French
This binder of material is designed for a training session to employers and organizations so that they can implement policies in their workplaces that prevent and address workplace sexual harassment. Includes "A Time for Action on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace" (see below). Code: 19.2
NOW $80.00 ......... $130.00/each
A Time for Action on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Employer’s Guide (1993)
This guide is focused on employers and their responsibility for providing a workplace that is free of sexual harassment. It covers policy-making, legal action that can be taken against an employer should sexual harassment occur, and the benefits of stopping sexual harassment. Code: O-19.04
1 - 10 copies..... $3.50/each
11 + copies...... $2.00/each
Workplace Harassment: An Action Guide for Women (1995)
A Joint Change Agent Project by the Workplace Harassment Action Taskforce and the Ontario Women’s Directorate, this 104-page booklet explores the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace,
and provides a guide to possible remedies women can take to stop harassment. Code: O-19.02
1 - 10 copies....................... $4.00/each NOW $2.00/each
11 + copies ....................... $3.00/each NOW $1.00/each
Sexual Harassment: Working it Out - Manual and Video (1992)
By Daina Green and the Ontario Federation of Labour.
Designed for workshops, this package includes guides on developing anti-harassment policies and methods of dealing with complaints. Code: 19.03
NOW $80.00 ..... $130.00/each
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Abuso Sexual, Autoestima y Poser Personal (1995)
by Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape.
These Spanish-language books examine sexual violence against Latin American women and children in the family. Includes myths, statistics, prevention strategies and action plans for survival.
Code: 22.01
.....$5.00/each
Las Mujeres Mayores y el Abuso Sexual (1996)
by Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape.
These Spanish-language booklets focus on the sexual abuse of older women. Includes information about the impact of sexual assault on the well-being and self-esteem of older women. Code: 22.02
....$5.00/each
See also materials listed under “Helping Brochures”; “Posters”; “Buttons” and “Woman Abuse General”.
WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES AND DEAF WOMEN
Directory of Services for Abused Women with Disabilities and Deaf Women (Revised/Added 2002)
Directories are available for the following cities with Domestic Violence Courts. New in a user-friendly format (2002): Barrie, Kitchener, Newmarket, Sudbury, Toronto and Windsor.
(1999, Revised 2002): Brampton, Durham Region, Hamilton, London, North Bay and Ottawa.
Includes services in each city that were screened for accessibility to abused women with a variety of disabilities and deaf women.
Please specify desired version. Cost varies with the number of listings in each city (Range: $5-$8 except for Toronto $20). Code: 21.01
EWA Newsletter – Women with Disability, Deaf women and Violence Issue (Fall 2000)
20-page Newsletter plus insert. Articles on: Power, violence and empowerment, aboriginal women, disability and violence, access and batterer’s programs, self-defense for young deaf women, survivors’ stories, access to the justice system for women with disabilities and deaf women, funding for access, reviews of resources and reflections on challenges and changes of working in the Deaf community and disability organizations. Insert on ‘Deafinitions’ to enhance commu-nication skills and understanding of the Deaf Culture. Code: 17.14
1 - 10 copies. $3.00/each
11 + copies. $2.00/each
See our web resources:
Tips for Women's Service Providers working with Women with Disabilities (2001), and Tips for Service Providers Working with Women who are Deaf, Deafened, Hard of Hearing or Deaf-Blind (2001), at www.womanabuseprevention.com/html/service_providers.html
See also materials listed under “Legal Information”.
LESBIANS AND GAY MEN
EWA Newsletter – Same-Sex Partner Abuse Issue (Spring 1999)
16-page Newsletter plus insert. Articles on: Violence in gay men’s relationships, providing service to abused lesbians, screening to determine who is an abuser, survivor’s stories, homophobic violence in schools, increasing accessibility of services for gay men and lesbians, services available to assist abused gay men and lesbians. Insert on tips for service providers and organizations on same-sex partner abuse. Also available in large print and on diskette. Code: 17.12
1-10 copies. $2.00/each
11+ copies. $1.00/each
See also materials listed under "Information Sheets".
Type/Format of Resource: Other
Category/Topic of interest: Woman Abuse
Population Group: Friends & Family; Victims / Survivors; Health Care Service Providers; Social Service Providers; Legal Service Providers; Immigrant/Refugee Women; Criminal Justice ; Education
Language of Resource: English
Year of Publication: pre 1995
Associated Document:
Springtide Resources Publication List: Winter 2005
(Acrobat PDF file)
