Templates and Tools
Myth of "Mutual Battering" -- Resource List
A list of articles, reports, books, manuals and other resources related to the myth of "mutual battering." Prepared by the Community Coordination for Women's Safety Project with input from the Safe Choices Project.
Naming the Violence: The Gendered Aspect of Violence Against Women
The Role of Advocacy in Coordination on Violence Against Women
A discussion of the meaning of advocacy and the various forms it can take within a coordination initiative.
Advocacy Worksheet
A guided case study for coordination initiatives to facilitate discussion of advocacy.
Leadership in Coordination Initiatives
This document outlines key elements of effective leadership and power sharing in coordination initiatives.
Administrative Tasks for Coordination Initiatives
Attention to administrative work is central to the longevity of a coordination initiative.This document details a broad range of administrative work that might be involved in sustaining a coordination initiative.
Confidentiality for Rural Women
Information on some of the barriers to confidentiality in small communities. Developed by Nancy Taylor, chair of the Robson Valley Violence Against Women Coordination Committee.
On Finding Common Ground: An Exercise for Coordination Initiatives
The exercise is designed to help a group develop a set of “beliefs we have in common” from a brainstorm on common assumptions.
Coordination Workplan
This document suggests basic tasks for coordination initiatives to take
on that will help focus and direct the work of the initiative. Can be used by new initiatives or by initiatives that need to
examine and/or refocus their work.
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