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This research provides statistics on the prevalence of domestic abuse in military families. Data includes PTSD rates, monthly compensation, and active-duty abuse experiences (2016).

The authors introduce and study a long-term link between military service and post-service behavior (2015).

The authors seek to provide a review of literature to disentangle what is known about bi-directional IPV patterns in military and veteran populations (2017).

The prejudiced norm theory specifies the social-psychological processes by which exposure to disparagement humor uniquely affects the tolerance of discrimination against members of groups targeted by the humor. The authors in this study ose that a norm of tolerance of discrimination implied by disparagement humor functions as a source of self-regulation for people high in prejudice (2004).

This research is comprised of narratives from government officials, advocates, and service providers with a link to domestic and sexual violence. The purpose of this collection is to help develop and implement future policy (October 2015).

This research examines the concept of systems change, as it has emerged as a dominant frame thorugh which national, state, and local practitioners in a variety of fields approach their work. The paper also covers the importance of attending to both deep and apparent structures within a system as well as the interactions and interdependencies among these system parts (May 2007).

This article examines IPV in Latina communities. Because of fear, distrust, and cultural barriers, these victims often avoid formal resources, even when they are experiencing extreme IPV. In order to develop effective interventions, Latinas' voices in research must be used, and organizations must collaborate with community-based organizations (CBOs). (March 2009).

Despite the alarming rates of IPV across the U.S., women in rural areas face obstacles that impair their ability to get help. Lack of an adequate health care and criminal justice system are barriers for these victims of domestic violence. This study examines the many challenges that rural victims face, and how to create a coordinated, systemic change in rural America (March 2015).

This study provides evidence-based information from seven focus groups comprised of diverse members of intimate partner violence. The research details survivors' opinions on existsing service gaps and how helping professionals might enhance court operations (December 2014).

This report examines how survivors of domestic violence define success for themselves.  The authors also answer the question of how DV advocates and practitioners define success for DV survivors.  The research finds a significant disconnect between how survivors and other stakeholder groups understand survivor success (October 2014).

This document discusses the Greater Newburyport DV High Risk Team, which is comprised of allied professionals working together to identify the most dangerous cases of DV and implement interventions to prevent cases from escalating to fatal levels (December 2013).

This study examines the increased stress and demands of military readiness placed on military families, which can often result in family violence incidents (2016).

This article suggests future directions for coordinated community responses. The research highlightsthe importance of identifying which specific services are effective before efforts are made to combine and coordinate those services or interventions (2008).

This article reviews the literature on several CCR components, and suggests directions for future research on CCRs for IPV victims (2014).

This report analyzes the process of a multiagency collaborative involving a large, municipal police department and other service providers as an attempt to find meaningful solutions to family violence against women in a southwestern metropolitan area (2001).

This project was funded by the National Institute of Justice to combat violence against women in Texas. Components of this research included introducing researchers as academic resources for the collaborative in the area of domestic violence theory. Additionally, the project monitored the process of inter-agency collaboration in DV work, and provided an evaluation of the effects of inter-agency DV training (January 2002).

Collaboration Multiplier is a tool for enhancing collaborative efforts across diverse fields. This guide is a good resource for those interested in coordinating efforts in various careers and sectors (2011).

Although primarily focused on traffic safety, this paper describes "Collaboration Math," a tool developed to help individuals representing different disciplines to work together effectively (September 2003).

This paper examines a sample of Texas police chiefs concerning their perceptions of the level of collaboration that is occurring between their respective departments and federal agencies (October 2011).

This research discusses the effectiveness of a coordinated community response in a mid-sized Midwestern city (May 2015).

Few studies have examined the influence of neighborhood context on intimate partner femicide (IPF). In this study, the authors examine the role for neighborhood-level factors in differentiating urban and rural IPFs in Wisconsin (2013).

This paper details what is known about rural crime and suggests likely issues for the future. The authors make the distinction between the reality of rural versus urban crime, and the obstacles that face both of them.

This guide provides blueprints and details for protocols involving victims of domestic violence (2006).

Harris County, TX has the highest number of women who are killed by their intimate partners. The Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council has made significant efforts to collaborate with the community and reduce these deaths (September 2014).

This document examines the importance of collaboration between members of academia and service agencies in order to effectively combat and respond to domestic and sexual violence. The authors provide suggestions and methods of how to create positive, collaborative relationships between academicians and service providers (March 2011).

This paper chronicles the Duluth Project, which is a pioneer in coordinated community responses to domestic violence and sexual assault. The Duluth Project is a system of networks, agreements, and applied principles created by the local shelter movement, criminal justice agencies, and human services programs developed in northern Minnesota (January 1997).

This paper calls for a shift in domestic violence services toward a more network-oriented approach. Such a shift would require a reframing of the role of DV practitioners and the scope and nature of services (2011).