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Teen dating violence (TDV), sometimes called dating abuse or dating violence, refers to any pattern of behaviors used to gain or maintain power and control in a dating or romantic relationship between partners who are teenagers (between the ages of 12 and 20). TDV can happen in person or through technology and includes behaviors that…
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Households may experience food insecurity when access to food is limited, inadequate, or unsafe. Food insecurity affects many families across the United States, including immigrant and refugee households. Collecting reliable data helps community organizations: Understand the needs of the families they serve Design better programs and services Strengthen funding applications Advance advocacy efforts Compare their…
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This toolkit, developed by Switchboard, offers refugee service providers an introduction to virtual reality (VR) in the context of resettlement and integration programming. Through this guide, users will learn promising practices for integrating VR as a training tool in programs that support refugees and other newcomers. Future Switchboard resources will provide more details about the…
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Surveys are powerful tools for collecting data, shaping programs, informing policies, and improving services. But if designed or implemented without care, surveys can also replicate harm—particularly for individuals and communities who have experienced trauma. This toolkit provides practical guidance for practitioners and researchers who want to conduct surveys using trauma-informed principles, with a focus on…
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Hepatitis B is common all over the world, but people from certain countries in Africa and Asia have a higher risk. This campaign centers their perspectives and experiences, ensuring those most affected have influence over how the issue is framed. The result is health education materials that are community-informed, customizable, and culturally validated.
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Data visualization is the process of presenting information using visuals such as plots, charts, and diagrams. The goal of data visualization is to help your audience understand the main message of your data without introducing additional clutter. In many cases, easy-to-read forms of visualization, such as bar and pie charts, are sufficient to present your…
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This resource, adapted from the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants and Migrants (NRC-RIM), is designed to help diverse populations navigate healthy eating on a budget in the United States. Originally created for Afghan newcomers, it now caters to a broader audience, incorporating nutrition education standards from the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB)…
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Switchboard has developed this toolkit in partnership with the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) to support public and private sector stakeholders involved in resettlement with conducting effective quarterly consultations (QCs). Those stakeholders include State Refugee Coordinators (SRCs), State Refugee Health Coordinators (SRHCs), national and local resettlement agency (RA) staff, ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs), and others. After…
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Afghan newcomers arriving to the United States often encounter a new healthcare landscape, marked by distinct protocols and unfamiliar systems. Tasks like filling a prescription, understanding patient rights, or effectively communicating with U.S. healthcare providers can pose unique challenges. The Healthcare Navigation Toolkit stands as a vital resource, tailored to empower individuals to engage confidently…
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The Refugee Resettlement Program, overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), provides vital funding to aid refugees in their resettlement journey. However, significant gaps persist in housing funding, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to secure and manage funding for housing initiatives that…
