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URL : http://www.about-face.org/ Title : About-Face! Description : About-Face questions and satirizes negative and demeaning images of women in society.

URL : http://www.mrssurvival.com/ Title : MrsSurvival Description : Information about disaster preparedness and personal self-reliance from a woman's viewpoint.

URL : http://www.beyondmedia.org/ Title : Beyondmedia Description : Dedicated to using media and workshops for greater understanding of women's issues. Details of videos available, and events listing.

URL : http://www.iwpr.org/ Title : Institute for Women's Policy Research Description : A non-profit organization dedicated to researching policy issues of critical importance for women. IWPR's policy areas include poverty and welfare, family and work, health care and domestic violence, and employment.

URL : http://feminist.com/ Title : Feminist.com Description : News and community site for information sharing among women on political issues that affect their lives. Includes news, resources, and directory of women-owned businesses.

URL : http://www.now.org/nnt/03-97/father.html Title : Father's Rights Groups Beware Their Real Agenda Description : Father's Rights Groups: Beware Their Real Agenda

URL : http://womensissues.about.com/ Title : About.com - Women's Issues Description : Annotated directory of sites related to a variety of women's issues.

URL : http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~ulrich/femhist/index.shtml Title : Women's Issues Yesterday & Today Description : Web site constructed by the Spring 2002 Rhetoric of Anglo-American Feminism class at the University of Texas. Discussions of major women's issues from the Victorian period to the present in Britain and American, a web site maintained by students

URL : http://www.ipcb.org/resolutions/htmls/dec_beijing.html Title : Beijing Declaration of Indigenous Women Description : Beijing Declaration of Indigenous Women - NGO Forum, UN Fourth World Conference on Women Huairou, Beijing, peoples Republic of China

URL : http://www.edc.org/WomensEquity/ Title : National Women's Educational Equity Act, The (WEEA) Description : A resource center works to improve educational, social, and economic outcomes for women and girls.

URL : http://www.ruralwomyn.net/ Title : Rural Womyn Zone Description : "An online community of rural feminists." Chat, message boards, a list for rural feminists, and links to resources of use to women in non-urban areas of both the United States and Canada.

URL : http://earthywomen.awardspace.com/ Title : Earthy Women Description : Dedicated to reviving the simple life, green living, and ecological survival.

URL : http://www.unicef.org/gender Title : UNICEF Gender Equality Description : UNICEF resources, statistics and reports on the issue of gender equality worldwide.

URL : http://gstudies.asp.radford.edu/sources/wage_gaps/wagegap.htm Title : Pay Equity and Women's Wage Gaps by Dr. Hilary Lips Description : Offering presentations, information and links on the continuing undervaluing of Women's work regardless of racial, ethnic, educational and occupational status.

URL : http://web2.airmail.net/ktrig246/out_of_cave/crown.html Title : Crown Him Patriarch! Description : A description of our patriarchal social system. It uses John Gray's bestsellers to show that American society is still male supremacist.

URL : http://metrasexual.tripod.com/ Title : The Metrasexual Manifesto Description : Women who enjoy male-associated pursuits. Introduction and links.

URL : http://gstudies.asp.radford.edu/missionreports/mission/mission.htm Title : Mission-Annual Reports Center for Gender Studies Description : Presents a summary of yearly highlights, activities and overall mission of the Center's interns, assistants and director at Radford University.

URL : http://www.womenshealth.org/ Title : Women's Health Concern Description : A forum for women's health covering pregnancy, birth control, menstruation, diseases, and psychological issues.

URL : http://www.fwhc.org/ Title : Feminist Women's Health Center Description : Includes personal stories about health issues along with resources on abortion, menopause, breast cancer and other women's health issues.

URL : http://www.womenshealth.gov/ Title : National Women's Health Information Center Description : Project of the US Department of Health and Human Services offers helpline for women's health problems. Includes news, health calendar, statistics, and related resources.

URL : http://www.iwhc.org/ Title : International Women's Health Coalition Description : Site deals with issues of global well-being, and social and economic justice through attention to women's human rights, health, and equality.

URL : http://www.wworld.org/ Title : Women's World Organization for Rights, Literature and Development (WORLD) Description : Works to research and educate the public about the scope and prevalence of gender-based censorship, defends writers who are attacked, and encourages the development of women's presses and journals. Includes a list of programs, advice for writers, and research publications.

URL : http://www.onlinewomeninpolitics.org/suffrage.htm Title : onlinewomeninpolitics.org - Women's Suffrage Description : Articles and annotated links on women's suffrage including information about women's suffrage in Asia and the ongoing movement in Kuwait. Includes a world chronology of when rights were granted to women.

URL : http://external.oneonta.edu/cooper/susan/suffrage.html Title : Female Suffrage A Letter to the Christian Women of America Description : Project Gutenberg edition of the anti-suffrage writing of Susan Fenimore Cooper.

URL : http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/women.htm Title : The Emancipation of Women Description : Encyclopedia articles on women's suffrage and women in parliamentary reform in the United Kingdom.

URL : http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/vfwhtml/vfwhome.html Title : By Popular Demand Votes for Women Suffrage Pictures Description : Photos and prints of the women's suffrage movement and portraits of leaders.

URL : http://race.eserver.org/impartial-suffrage.txt Title : An Appeal to Congress for Impartial Suffrage Description : Article by American Frederick Douglass printed in 1867 in Atlantic Monthly.

URL : http://www.jaws.org/ Title : Journalism and Women Symposium Description : An organization for women journalists which combats gender bias and fosters education.

URL : http://www.mediareporttowomen.com/ Title : Media Report To Women Description : Providing information on all types of media and the way in which they depict women and issues of interest to women.

URL : http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=7&issue_area_id=13 Title : FAIR - Sexism Description : Information on imbalances in media coverage of men's and women's issues.

URL : http://www.worldpulse.com/ Title : World Pulse Description : Magazine addressing the under-representation of women and children in the international news media. Sample articles, subscription form, and information on their programs.

URL : http://www.centerwomenpolicy.org/ Title : Center for Women Policy Studies Description : An independent, national, multiethnic, and multicultural feminist policy, research, and advocacy institution founded in 1972.

URL : http://www.icrw.org/ Title : International Center for Research on Women Description : ICRW collaborates with individuals, governments, businesses, foundations and communities in more than 40 countries throughout Africa, Asia, and South and Central America to catalyze change.

URL : http://www.ncrw.org/ Title : National Council for Research on Women Description : Enhances the connections among research, policy analysis, advocacy, and innovative programming on behalf of women and girls.

URL : http://www.siyanda.org/ Title : Siyanda Description : An online database of summarized gender resources aimed at supporting practitioners in implementing gender and development programmes. The website aims at building an on-line community reflecting a diversity of voices and resources.

URL : http://www.cwgl.rutgers.edu/ Title : Center for Women's Global Leadership Description : Develops and facilitates women's leadership in the areas of human rights and social justice.

URL : http://www.wrei.org/ Title : Women's Research and Education Institute Description : Provides Members of Congress with nonpartisan information and policy analysis on women's equity issues.

URL : http://www.bridge.ids.ac.uk//bridge/ Title : Briefings on Development and Gender (BRIDGE) Description : Provides tailor-made briefings on gender issues on request. BRIDGE briefings present research findings, review current policy debates, synthesise best practice and evaluate strategies for translating gender policies into practice.

URL : http://www.leaven.org Title : The Leaven Center Description : Leaven is a non-profit organization that provides education and resources in the areas of spiritual development, feminism, anti-racism, and sexual justice.

URL : http://www.rcwms.org Title : Resource Center for Women and Ministry in the South Description : The Resource Center for Women and Ministry in the South (RCWMS), a nonprofit organization founded in 1977, provides education and resources on feminism, faith, creativity, spirituality, and justice.

URL : http://www.hers.com/~water/ Title : WATER Description : WATER, the Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual is a feminist educational center, a network of justice-seeking people that began in 1983 in response to the need for theological, ethical, and liturgical development for and by women.

URL : http://www.cbeinternational.org/?q=content/scholarship-patriarchy-1-timothy-28-15-response-women-church Title : The Scholarship of Patriarchy Description : Scholarly article on 1 Timothy 2:8-15): A Response to Women in the Church, Eds. Kostenberger, Schreiner and Baldwin by Alan G. Padgett. (Biblical passage often quoted and interpreted as meaning that women should not be priests or ministers in the church.

URL : http://www.animusassociation.org/ Title : Animus Association Description : Non-profit organization provides details of history, counselling staff, and anti-trafficking projects. [English, Bulgarian]

URL : http://www.wao.org.my Title : Women's Aid Organisation Malaysia Description : Women's Aid Organisation Malaysia are Malaysian women against violence against women, who provide shelter, counselling, support and advocate for law reform.

URL : http://www.vdayuk.org/ Title : Vday - Until the Violence Stops Description : A global campaign to stop violence against women and girls.

URL : http://brokendreams.wordpress.com Title : Broken Bodies - Broken Dreams Description : Documentation and explanation of global gender-based violence.

URL : http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/domesticviolence.html Title : MedlinePlus Domestic Violence Description : News and research about coping with abuse and violence, symptoms, prevention and screening, law and policy, and statistics.

URL : http://www.ndaa.org/links/violence_against_women_links.html Title : Violence Against Women Links Description : General and domestic violence against women, women-specific Internet crime, and sexual assault links.

URL : http://www.awaic.org/links.html Title : Abused Women's Aid in Crisis Links Description : Links to resources about abuse and domestic violence victims, children and perpetrators, including shelter, children's services, crisis intervention, education and batterers intervention.

URL : http://www.maitri.org Title : Maitri - San Francisco, CA Description : Maitri is a free, confidential, nonprofit organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area, that helps South Asian women facing domestic violence, emotional abuse or family conflict. We provide peer support and referrals to legal help, emergency shelters and counselors.

URL : http://www.caepv.org/ Title : Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence Description : A national nonprofit organization working to prevent domestic violence -- CAEPV is the only program in the country founded by business leaders and focused on the workplace.

URL : http://www.pwcl.org/ Title : Portland Women's Crisis Line Description : Help for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in and around Portland, Oregon with a 24-hour state-wide hotline.

URL : http://www.ragweavers.com Title : Endless Possibilities Description : Endless Possibilities is part weaving program, part community center, part recycling program, and part haven. It's a fund raising program of the Outer Banks Hotline Crisis Intervention and Prevention Center.

URL : http://www.nwrain.net/~refocus/coerchrt.html Title : Biderman's Chart of Coercion Description : Analysis of mind control with significance for survivors of domestic violence.

URL : http://now.org/issues/violence/index.html Title : NOW and Violence Against Women Description : The National Organization for Women's site on issues related to violence against women.

URL : http://www.womanabuseprevention.com/ Title : Education Wife Assault Description : Information for abused women, professionals, friends, and family on abuse of all types. E-Commerce enabled for publications sales and donations.

URL : http://www.opdv.state.ny.us Title : New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Description : Promoting effective cross-systems' responses to DV through training, technical assistance and policy development.

URL : http://www.vpc.org/graphics/amroul.pdf Title : American Roulette Description : Violence Policy Center Study of Murder/Suicide Trends -- Results indicate that most murder/suicides perpetrated by males upon their intimiate partners and children by the use of guns.

URL : http://home.cybergrrl.com/dv/ Title : SafetyNet Domestic Violence Resources Description : SafetyNet - Resources and links, including statistics and a listing of state coalitions against domestic violence from Cybergrrl. Be aware that there is good information on this site, but it has not been updated in several years.

URL : http://creativefolk.com/abusesongs.html Title : 100+ Songs Related to Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Description : A listing of more than 100 songs in every genre, from traditional ballads to punk, many with links to online lyrics.

URL : http://www.ncadv.org/ Title : National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Description : The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is "a grassroots non-profit membership organization working since 1978 to end violence in the lives of women and children."

URL : http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/events/vaw/readings/ Title : Arguing the Violence Against Women Act Two Views Description : Readings for an online discussion May 1, 2000 from the Beekman Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University

URL : http://www.frwc.org/ Title : Financial Resources for Women and Children, Inc. Description : Agency founded to provide low cost loans to women in abusive relationships through partnerships with shelters and domestic violence coalitions. Also provides practical advice about finances and planning for emergencies.

URL : http://www.jtb-servers.com/peace.html Title : PeaceWorks Home Page Description : "PEACEWORKS"is an unique art documentary about domestic violence being developed by The Shelter, Inc. A team of artists/activists/formerly battered women and technicians, have come together to produce this screenplay. Drawn from the poetry, music and artwork of victims, the film stitches together vignettes exploring the root causes of violence and outlining the individual and communal journey of healing from abusive relationships.

URL : http://home.cybergrrl.com/dv/orgs/cp.html Title : The Clothesline Project Description : Provides an opportunity for women to bear witness to their personal experience of violence, and celebrate their transformation from victim to survivor in a powerful statement of solidarity.

URL : http://www.adwas.org Title : Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services Description : Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services, located in Seattle, WA, is a support agency for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

URL : http://www.silcom.com/~paladin/madv/ Title : Men and Women Against Domestic Violence Description : An internet-based coalition of men and women working to address the issue of domestic violence. We declare that this is not just a women's issue, but is very much a men's issue, too. Therefore, it is our responsibility to educate and advocate against physical, mental, emotional and sexual violence of all kinds.

URL : http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/hspother.htm Title : Human Services Policy (HSP) Special Populations/Domestic Violence Description : Department of Health and Human Services online resources related to Domestic Violence

URL : http://www.silentwitness.net/ Title : The Silent Witness National Initiative Description : Silent Witness National Initiative is a non-profit organization promoting peace, healing and responsibility in adult relationships in order to eliminate domestic murders by the year 2010.

URL : http://www.ndvh.org/ Title : National Domestic Violence Hotline Description : 24-Hour Access from all 50 states. Translators available.

URL : http://endabuse.org Title : The Family Violence Prevention Fund Description : The Family Violence Prevention Fund describes itself as "a national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention and public policy reform."

URL : http://www.feminist.org/other/dv/dvhome.html Title : Domestic Violence Information Center Description : Information and resources from The Feminist Majority Foundation.

URL : http://www.prostitutionresearch.com/giobbe.html Title : A Comparison of Pimps and Batterers by Evelina Giobbe Description : Evelina Giobbe is at the Commercial Sexual Exploitation Resource Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The mission of CSERI is to abate commercial sexual exploitation through research, education and community organizing, and to advocate for the human rights of prostituted women, youth, and transgendered persons, and to increase opportunities for individuals to leave the sex industry.

URL : http://www.womensaccounts.com/ Title : Women's Accounts Description : News and information with a focus on survivors of domestic violence.

URL : http://www.vpc.org/fact_sht/domviofs.htm Title : Firearms and Domestic Violence Description : Fact Sheet from the Violence Policy Center

URL : http://www.angelfire.com/hi2/quickie121/ Title : Domestic Violence Help Description : Look up help for a loved one or family member from all over the United States. There are stories of families and their struggle with domestic violence.

URL : http://www.pbs.org/kued/nosafeplace/index.html Title : No Safe Place Description : No Safe Place offers resources and insights into the origins and possible solutions to violence against women. (Public Broadcasting System)

URL : http://www.ruralwomyn.net/domvio.html Title : Rural Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Description : The challenge of providing services in rural areas

URL : http://www-personal.umich.edu/~rtolman/pmwimas.htm Title : Psychological Maltreatment of Women Inventory Description : "The PMWI is a 58-item instrument designed to measure the level of psychological abuse of women by their intimate male partners. Partial text from Tolman's PMWI validation Study (1995) is available." - Kristin Ward, Cornell University

URL : http://newenglandusa.com/arts_ed/arts_ed.html Title : Sisters, Mothers, Daughters - Domestic Violence Video Description : They say that killers don't see their victims as people like themselves; they see an object, a thing, something less than human. Here conversations with sisters, parents, children....bring the 'humanity' back to these tragically lost lives. I found it riveting . Recommended: E.Druda, Video Librarian.

URL : http://www.vpc.org/studies/dv4cont.htm Title : When Men Murder Women Description : When Men Murder Women: An Analysis of 1999 Homicide Data. Females Murdered by Males in Single Victim/Single Offender Incidents. Site maintained by the Violence Policy Center.

URL : http://www.vachss.com/help_text/domestic_violence_us.html Title : Domestic Violence - U.S. Resources Description : Listings of and links to articles, agencies, organizations and websites to find help and information concerning domestic violence, elder abuse and abuse against disabled persons in the United States.

URL : http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/people/Herman/herman-con3.html Title : Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Conversation with Judith Herman Description : Harry Kreisler interviews Judith Herman on the personal and political dimensions of trauma and recovery; September 2000. Explains how PTSD develops in women survivors of domestic violence.

URL : http://www.queensu.ca/humanrights/tap/index.html Title : Making Women's Shelters Accessible to Transgendered Women Description : Funded by the Violence Intervention and Education Workgroup (VIEW), through a grant provided by the Ministry of Education and Training, as part of the Ontario government's Inter-ministerial Violence Against Women Prevention Initiative.

URL : http://www.nostatusquo.com/ACLU/anderson/brides/pg1.html Title : Mail Order Brides and the Abuse of Immigrant Women Description : A License To Abuse: The Impact of Conditional Status on Female Immigrants by Michelle J. Anderson [Text and footnotes of this article are reprinted from The Yale Law Journal. Volume 102 . April 1993 . Number 6. Copyright (c) 1993 by The Yale Law Journal Co., Inc.]

URL : http://www.dvinstitute.org/ Title : Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community Description : The Institute's Mission is: To provide an interdisciplinary vehicle and forum by which scholars, practitioners, and observers of family violence in the African American community will have the continual opportunity to articulate their perspectives on family violence through research findings, the examination of service delivery and intervention mechanisms, and the identification of appropriate and effective responses to prevent/reduce family violence in the African American community.

URL : http://www.transformcommunities.org/tctatsite/instigate/welcome.html Title : Instigate - an Online Toolkit Description : Transforming Communities - Technical Assistance and Training, Marin County, CA.

URL : http://www.wcsr.org/ Title : Women and Children's Support Resources Description : A 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization which provides books, posters, tapes and other materials on domestic violence to women's shelters through a unique gift certificate program.

URL : http://www.thegreenbook.info Title : The Greenbook Initiative Description : To help child welfare and domestic violence agencies and family courts respond more effectively when domestic violence and child maltreatment occur in the same families.

URL : http://www.who.int/inf-fs/en/fact239.html Title : Violence Against Women Description : A factsheet from the World Health Organisation (WHO) covering the scope of the problem, related health consequences, and guidance for health workers.

URL : http://www.family2000.org.uk/domestic_violence.htm Title : Domestic Violence Description : What is violence or abuse? Explanation of psychological and physical abuse.

URL : http://www.abanet.org/domviol/ Title : Domestic Violence - American Bar Association Description : Domestic violence, verbal and psychological Abuse resources by the American Bar Association.

URL : http://www.thenetworklared.org/english/network/about.html Title : Network for Battered Lesbians and Bisexual Women Description : The Network for Battered Lesbians and Bisexual Women does activism to end domestic violence and oppression everywhere, and provides services to lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women victims/survivors of battering.

URL : http://www.purpleberets.org/index.html Title : Purple Berets Advocacy & Education Project Description : A grassroots community-based organization working as advocates for women who are victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Provides information on direct action political organizing to make system-wide change to give women access to justice.

URL : http://www.ncvc.org/src Title : Stalking Resource Center Description : The Stalking Resource Center is a program of the National Center for Victims of Crime. The Stalking Resource Center consists of five components: a Peer-to-Peer Exchange Program, Training, an Information Clearinghouse, a Practitioners' Network, and a Website.

URL : http://mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_domviolence.html Title : Maternal and Child Health Library Knowledge Path Domestic Violence Description : This guide points to key resources on the topic of domestic violence from a health perspective.

URL : http://angels1939.homestead.com/index.html Title : Angels That Care Description : Resources for Domestic Violence, missing and abused children, forum, chat, and Amber Alert.

URL : http://www.msh-ta.org/ Title : Mending the Sacred Hoop -Technical Assistance Project Description : MSH-TA is a Native American program that provides training and technical assistance to our American Indian and Alaskan Native relations in the effort to eliminate violence in the lives of women and their children.

URL : http://www.aic.gov.au/publications/proceedings/27/dear.pdf Title : Blaming the Victim Domestic Violence and the Co-Dependency Model Description : Article by Greg Dear in PDF format.

URL : http://tafkac.org/language/etymology/rule_of_thumb.html Title : Language/Etymology/rule of thumb Description : Definitive essay on the purported "rule of thumb" law about wife-beating.

URL : http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/11425-1.asp Title : eMedicine Health - Domestic Violence Description : Statistics and resources on domestic violence.

URL : http://www.financeprojectinfo.org/WIN/domestic.asp Title : Domestic Violence and Welfare Description : from the Welfare Information Network. Articles on the economic aspects of domestic violence, welfare and homelessness.

URL : http://www.abuseofpower.info/ Title : Abuse of Power Description : Information for victims of domestic violence by police officers and firefighters.

URL : http://abusesanctuary.blogspot.com Title : Sanctuary for the Abused Description : Resources, links and articles on emotional, psychological, verbal and physical abuse and online predators.

URL : http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10093.html Title : New Social Security Numbers For Domestic Violence Victims And Others Description : SSA Publication No. 05-10093 - describes procedures and requirements for requesting a new social security number.

URL : http://www.michigan.gov/fia/0,1607,7-124-5460_7261_7274-15258--,00.html Title : Quality Assurance Program - Peer Review of Domestic Violence Description : Includes standards and peer review documents for domestic violence programs in Michigan .

URL : http://www.dangerassessment.org Title : Online Danger Assessment Description : Danger Assessment instrument from Johns Hopkins. Caution: to download the assessment, you must register on the site.

URL : http://www.ncall.us/ Title : NCALL National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life Description : This site provides access to program development, policy and technical assistance and training related to the nexus between domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse/neglect.

URL : http://www2.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/Controversies/1090863351.html Title : Drinking Alcohol and Domestic Violence Description : Article on false correlation between domestic violence and alcohol use.

URL : http://www.bmsg.org/pcvp/INDEX.SHTML Title : Reporting on Violence Description : Handbook for journalists supported by grants from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and The California Wellness Foundation

URL : http://www.harbour.sfu.ca/freda/reports/dviol.htm Title : Domestic Violence and Disasters Description : Article from The FREDA Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.

URL : http://www.cutitout.org/ Title : CUT IT OUT Description : A program of the Salons Against Domestic Abuse Fund dedicated to mobilizing salon professionals and others to fight the epidemic of domestic abuse in communities across the United States. It builds awareness of domestic abuse and trains salon professionals to recognize warning signs and safely refer clients to local resources.

URL : http://www.motherjones.com/news/featurex/2005/07/haven.html Title : No Safe Haven A Special Report Description : Special issue of Mother Jones magazine devoted to domestic violence.

URL : http://www.urban.org/publications/406727.html Title : The Urban Institute Description : Coordinated Community Responses to Domestic Violence in Six Communities: Beyond the Justice System

URL : http://www.abusedwomen.org/resources.html Title : Abused Women.org Description : Provides general information on what domestic violence is, how to get help, and links including safety plans, links to Power and Control wheels, women of color, women with disabilities, women who are deaf, rural and Native American women, and extensive lists of books, articles and of state coalitions.

URL : http://www.sportinsociety.org/vpd/mvp.php Title : Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Program Description : The Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Program, founded in 1993 by Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society, is a leadership program that motivates student-athletes and student leaders to play a central role in solving problems that historically have been considered "women's issues": rape, battering, and sexual harassment. Partners, Center for the Study of Sport in Society, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

URL : http://www.letswrap.com/usadv/ Title : United States DV Resources Description : Domestic Violence Resources by State on a clickable map, sponsored by Women's Rural Advocacy Programs in Minnesota

URL : http://www.opm.gov/Employment_and_Benefits/WorkLife/OfficialDocuments/handbooksguides/DomesticViolence_Help/index.asp Title : Responding to Domestic Violence Where Federal Employees Can Find Help Description : Prepared by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Includes places to turn to and a sectionalized report.

URL : http://karisable.com/dvca.htm Title : Abuse Within the Family Description : A gateway to all types of domestic violence cases, resources, statistics, and research with a "true crime" focus.

URL : http://www.mrrc.info Title : Mother's Research and Reference Center Description : Information and advice about family courts' failing to protect children and mothers in child custody disputes where there has been domestic violence or evidence of child abuse. Includes articles, personal stories, and message boards.

URL : http://www.vachss.com/guest_dispatches/ascione_2.html Title : Animal Welfare and Domestic Violence Description : Findings of a study by Frank R. Ascione and Utah State University colleagues concerning history of pet abuse in households of women housed in shelters for victims of domestic violence. Includes links to related resources.

URL : http://new.vawnet.org/category/index_pages?category_id=93 Title : Technology Safety and Advocacy Collection Description : Compiled resources on safe computing for survisors and advocates collected by VAWNET.

URL : http://www.findcounseling.com/journal/domestic-violence/ Title : Domestic Violence An Overview Description : Offers definitions, prevalence and trends, effects, resources for victims and offenders, and a directory of shelters and hotlines.

URL : http://www.dangerassessment.com/WebApplication1/default.aspx Title : Danger Assessment Instrument Description : in Identifying Risk Factors for Femicide in Violent Intimate Relationships - Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

URL : http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/ Title : Faith Trust Institute Description : The Institute is a non-profit organization headquartered in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. Founded in 1977 by the Rev. Marie M. Fortune, the Institute is an interreligious educational resource addressing issues of sexual and domestic violence.

URL : http://preventionpathways.samhsa.gov/resources.htm Title : Prevention Pathways - Connecting Alcohol Abuse and Domestic Violence Description : Resource with fact sheets, links to funding sources, downloadble videos, ad copy and icons relating to preventing violence through substance abuse treatment.

URL : http://www.accessingsafety.org Title : Accessing Safety Initiative | Home Description : Funded by the Office on Violence Against Women, the Accessing Safety Initiative helps organizations and communities meet the needs of women with disabilities and Deaf women who are victims or survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

URL : http://home.config.com/~gargoyle/posters/ Title : Graphic Resource Site for Women's Domestic Violence Issues. Description : Free graphic images and designs to use as posters, handouts, or for other applications including use at fund raising events related to violence against women issues. Please request permission for reproduction.

URL : http://www.preventioninstitute.org/rwjf_ipv.html Title : Poised for Prevention Advancing Promising Approaches to Primary Prevention of Intimate Partner Violence Description : The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Prevention Institute called together a group of leaders for a national convening in September 2006. This report is the product of that meeting. Link provided to PDF copy of report.

URL : http://www.musc.edu/vawprevention/ Title : Women's Rights Network Description : The National Violence Against Women Prevention Research Center was funded, in September 1998, through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control. The Center is a consortium of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), The University of Missouri at St. Louis (UMSL), and Wellesley Centers for Women (WCW) at Wellesley College.

URL : http://www.civicresearchinstitute.com/dvr.html Title : Domestic Violence Report - Civic Research Institute Description : Devoted exclusively to innovative programs, legal developments, and current services and research in domestic violence law and prevention. Includes: An Advocate's Introduction to DV and the Military.

URL : http://familyvio.csw.fsu.edu/rural/ Title : Rural Victimization Project Description : Online domestic abuse training tutorials offered for human service professionals. Program is sponsored by the Rural Victimization Project at FSU School of Social Work's Institute for Family Violence Studies.

URL : http://www.freewebs.com/zadaconnaway/ Title : Zada Connaway Description : Novelist, blogging on abuse and safety issues; specifically domestic violence and child abuse.

URL : http://www.acalltomen.com/ Title : A Call to Men Description : Through seminars, workshops and other educational vehicles, challenges men to reconsider their long held beliefs about women, in an effort to create a more just society. Includes training materials and downloadable multimedia resources.

URL : http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/MHF/MHF_HOME_1?section_id=20.40.500.260.0.0.0.0.0 Title : Military Family Resource Center Interpersonal Violence Portal Description : Contains information on building and strengthening domestic violence prevention partnerships between military and civilian communities. Describes U.S. Department of Defense and service initiatives and research, and provides links to related resources.

URL : http://www.wirelessfoundation.org/CalltoProtect// Title : Call to Protect Description : A domestic violence prevention project to provide those in danger with instant access to help in the form of a wireless phone.

URL : http://www.domesticviolence.org/ Title : Domestic Violence Handbook Description : Informative general information site hosted in Oakland County, Michigan. Lists common myths, defines abuse and the cycle of violence, offers personalized safety plan, answers questions about leaving, and personal protection orders.

URL : http://www.thelizlibrary.org/liz/013.htm Title : Reading List on Domestic Violence Description : Good basic reading list on domestic violence -- history, research, self-help.

URL : http://www.multco.us/portal/site/DV/menuitem.fa62ddbd327591937b950b6da36c41ca/?vgnextoid=7e476cef3de06210VgnVCM10000016c614acRCRD&curSMSelectedItem=7e476cef3de06210VgnVCM10000016c614acRCRD Title : Domestic Violence Resource Manual Description : Multnomah County Department of Community and Family Services - Comprehensive resource manual and compilation of contacts information for agencies providing services in this area of Oregon

URL : http://www.multco.us/portal/site/DV/menuitem.fa62ddbd327591937b950b6da36c41ca/?vgnextoid=a0976cef3de06210VgnVCM10000016c614acRCRD&curSMSelectedItem=a0976cef3de06210VgnVCM10000016c614acRCRD Title : Multnomah County Department of County Human Services - Domestic Violence Resource Manual Description : Domestic Violence and the Workplace - Web Based Training

URL : http://www.casamyrna.org/ Title : Casa Myrna Vazquez, Inc. Description : Group dedicated to ending domestic violence through intervention and prevention. Highlights of programs and services with stories of survivors.

URL : http://www.sdnp.org.gy/hands Title : Help And Shelter - Guyana Description : Help and Shelter, Ministry of Labour Annexe, Bottom Flat, Homestretch Avenue, Durban Park, Georgetown, Guyana, South America

URL : http://www.gva.es/violencia/# Title : Centro Reina Sofia para el Estudio de la Violencia Description : Queen Sofia Center for the Study of Violence - Spain

URL : http://www.vachss.com/help_text/domestic_violence_intl.html Title : International Domestic Violence Resources Description : Listings of and links to international agencies, organizations and websites to find help and information concerning domestic violence, elder abuse and abuse against disabled persons.

URL : http://www.hotpeachpages.net/ Title : Hot Peach Pages World-Wide List of Abuse Agencies Description : Lists of agencies in over 180 countries around the World that may provide help around issues of abuse (domestic violence, family violence, spousal abuse, spousal assault, dating violence, battering), sorted by country.

URL : http://www.866uswomen.org Title : American Domestic Violence Crisis Line - Overseas Access Description : The American Domestic Violence Crisis Line is a national non-profit organization with an international outreach that gives hope and provides resources to abused American women and children living overseas. Toll-free assistance to US Citizens living overseas.m

URL : http://www.paho.org/english/hdp/hdw/womenswayout.htm Title : Domestic Violence Women's Way Out Description : Full-text, online e-book about domestic violence, published by The Regional Program on Women, Health, and Development (HDW) of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

URL : http://www.apiahf.org/apidvinstitute Title : Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence Description : National network providing a forum for, and clearinghouse on information, research, resources and critical issues about violence against women in Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

URL : http://www.dvcairns.org/ Title : Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service, Queensland, Australia Description : Free and confidential regional service for persons seeking advice, assistance, counselling, support or information in relation to domestic violence.

URL : http://www.wrisc.org.au/ Title : Women's Resource Information and Support Centre (WRISC ) Description : Offers support for women and children experiencing domestic violence in Ballarat, Australia.

URL : http://www.dvirc.org.au/ Title : Domestic Violence & Incest Resource Centre Description : Agency is funded by the Department of Human Services Victoria, Australia. It is a statewide resource centre for information about domestic violence and sexual assault.

URL : http://www.dvhelppenrithregion.nsw.gov.au Title : Domestic Violence Help Online Description : Information about domestic violence, the cycle of violence, and what you can do if you are experiencing it. From Penrith City Council, NSW, Australia.

URL : http://www.austdvclearinghouse.unsw.edu.au/ Title : Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearing House Description : A national resource on issues of domestic violence and family violence, including a state-based directory of resources, research database, news, links, publications, and library and information service.

URL : http://www.womanabuseprevention.com/ Title : Education Wife Assault - Ontario, Canada Description : Based in Canada. Information for abused women, professionals, friends, and family on abuse of all types. E-Commerce enabled for publications sales and donations.

URL : http://www.acws.ca/ Title : Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS) Description : Seeks to support and strengthen the sheltering movement in Alberta and within the membership. Includes provincial statistics, answers to common questions, conference materials, news and reports, and a guide to shelters in the province.

URL : http://www.acswcccf.nb.ca/ Title : The New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of Women Description : The New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of Women

URL : http://www.womensrefuge.org.nz/ Title : National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges Description : New Zealand. Women's Refuges provide 24 hour support, advocacy and accommodation for women and their children experiencing family violence.

URL : http://www.preventingviolence.org.nz Title : Preventing Violence in the Home Description : New Zealand violence prevention service. Resources, help and information about Domestic violence. Information for men, woment and children.

URL : http://rasac.org.uk/ Title : Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling (RASAC) Description : Winchester-based organisation offering support service for women and men who have been sexually abused.

URL : http://www.cadv.org.uk/ Title : Campaign Against Domestic Violence - United Kingdom Description : CADV was established in August 1991 with the following broad aims: To increase awareness of domestic violence; to improve facilities and services for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence; to campaign for legal change; and the recognition of domestic violence as a workplace issue.

URL : http://www.hiddenhurt.co.uk/ Title : Hidden Hurt - Domestic Abuse Information and Support Description : A UK-based Domestic Abuse Information and Support Site including different forms of abuse, its effect on victim and witnessing children, the cycle of violence, PTSD, National Helplines and Resources, Religion and Abuse, Links, personal stories, and articles.

URL : http://www.tearmann.net Title : Tearmann Domestic Violence Services Description : Monaghan, Ireland. Information about their services, defines domestic violence and the effects of this abuse on women and their children, and legal issues.

URL : http://www.aoibhneas.org/ Title : Aoibhneas - Dublin, Ireland Description : Aoibhneas provides facilities, professional help and support including counselling and a 24-hour help-line. The refuge, a purpose-built facility opened in 1997, and provides crisis accommodation for up to 10 families of women and children.

URL : http://www.ndvf.org.uk Title : Nottinghamshire Domestic Violence Forum Description : NDVF acts as a central reference and resource point for organisations in the City and County and works closely with Women’s Aid and other key organisations in the UK

URL : http://www.donegaldomesticviolenceservice.ie Title : The Donegal Domestic Violence Service (DDVS), Ireland Description : Provides a 24 hour helpline, local DV clinics and accommodation for women and children who are at risk or victims of domestic violence. Awareness, education and training programmes.

URL : http://www.womensaid.org.uk/default.asp Title : Women's Aid Federation of England Description : Women's Aid is the key national charity in England for women and children experiencing physical, sexual or emotional abuse in their homes. Provides help, information and support.

URL : http://beehive.thisisessex.co.uk/southenddvfg Title : Southend on Sea Domestic Violence Focus Group Description : Southend Domestic Violence Focus Group plans to raise awareness of domestic violence in Southend and work towards reducing the effect it has on victims and their families. As part of the Community Safety Partnership it includes the Council, the Police and groups from the public and voluntary sector.

URL : http://www.fife.gov.uk/orgs/index.cfm?fuseaction=display&orgid=1FB5C651-0D06-4D23-815294A6865E8AF9 Title : Fife Domestic Abuse Forum Description : Domestic abuse services in Fife, involving both voluntary and statutory agencies.

URL : http://www.justicewomen.com/ Title : Women's Justice Center Description : Organisation explains its aims which include provision of advocacy, free of charge, for victims of rape, domestic violence, and child abuse, particularly in the Latina and other under served communities of Sonoma County, California. Includes information in Spanish.

URL : http://www.aidv-usa.com/ Title : American Institute on Domestic Violence Description : Training, workshops and seminars for companies whose employees suffer from spousal abuse and domestic violence.

URL : http://www.angelfire.com/il/kanwin/ Title : Korean American Women in Need Description : Offers help and support to Korean Women in the United States.

URL : http://www.life-span.org/ Title : Life Span Description : Information about U.S. not-for-profit agency that provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and their children. Counselling in English, Spanish and Polish. Crisis line in Spanish and Polish.

URL : http://abigails.org/ Title : Abigail's Domestic Violence Resources Description : Seattle, Washington, Christian support group for women victims of domestic abuse, including physical, emotional, psychological, and verbal abuse. Resources on domestic violence issues.

URL : http://www.manavi.org/ Title : Manavi - New Brunswick, NJ Description : Agency established to provide services to South Asian women experiencing violence in their personal and family lives. Provides advocacy, counseling legal clinic, transitional housing for clients.

URL : http://www.avap1.org/ Title : New Hampshire AmeriCorps Victim Assistance Program Description : Advocates placed at crisis centers and police/prosecutor's offices, provide education and support to victims of domestic and sexual violence and stalking throughout New Hampshire.

URL : http://www.healingclub.com Title : The Healing Club Description : Warning: Postings on this site may be read by abusers. Use caution when providing personal information. Domestic violence online support community, information, journal, resources for victims and suvivors of domestic violence.

URL : http://www.feminist.org/911/crisis.html Title : Domestic Violence Hotlines and Resources Description : Contains contact details of organisations offering help to victims in United States.

URL : http://www.ncdsv.org/ Title : National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence Description : Texas based agency. Has training contracts with Law Enforcement and military agencies. Primarily a consulting agency. Does not appear to provide direct services to battered women.

URL : http://safe-moves.org Title : Safe Moves Description : Family and Domestic Violence resource center and support for families as they move toward non-violent lifestyles.

URL : http://www.focusministries1.org/ Title : Focus Ministries, Inc. Description : Christian oriented domestic violence and domestic abuse resource providing services in Illinois and Kentucky.

URL : http://www.growing.com/accolade/viol/w_abuse.htm Title : Wife Abuse - a Bibliography Description : About 300 books dealing with domestic violence, spouse abuse, and battering are listed here with hyperlinks to sources.

URL : http://www.growing.com/accolade/viol/dfviol.htm Title : Domestic and Family Violence - Bibliography Description : Several hundred books relevant to the topics of domestic and family violence are listed here with hyperlinks to sources.

URL : http://www.vpc.org/studies/wherfadv.htm Title : Where Did You Get That Statistic - Firearms Homicide and Domestic Violence Description : This article reports on a 12-year analysis of Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reports homicide data for the years 1976 to 1987.

URL : http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/cbm/domestic_violence_assessment.html Title : Domestic Violence Assessment by Health Care Practitioners (CBM 97-3) Description : Bibliography - National Library of Medicine

URL : http://www.animaltherapy.net/Bibliography-Link.html Title : Bibliography Animal Abuse, Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Description : Articles on the link between abuse of animals and interpersonal violence.

URL : http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/infores/dv/welcome.html Title : Selected Bibliographical Resources - Stalking Description : Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Antistalking Legislation Annual Report to Congress - U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice.

URL : http://www.mincava.umn.edu/documents/bibs/jewish/jewish.html Title : Bibliography of Sources on Sexual and Domestic Violence in the Jewish Community Description : Introduction and bibliography.

URL : http://www.mincava.umn.edu/documents/bibs/bibgen/bibgen.html Title : DV General References Description : MINCAVA

URL : http://www.mincava.umn.edu/documents/bibs/bibworkv/bibworkv.html Title : MINCAVA Bibliography on Workplace Violence Description : List of references complied by Angie Zupancich.

URL : http://www.dvmillennium.org/ Title : Millennium Ending Domestic Violence Description : In August 1999, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and administrators from around the country assembled at The Next Millennium Conference: Ending Domestic Violence to reflect on the historical milestones of the domestic violence movement: celebration of advances made in combating, and re-commitment to eliminating domestic violence.

URL : http://beehive.thisishull.co.uk/purplehouse Title : Preston Road Women's Centre Description : Based on Preston Road in Hull provides a safe space where women can access a range of services. Accredited training and employment opportunity through volunteering and removing the barriers women may face.

URL : http://www.batteredmotherscustodyconference.org Title : Battered Women, Abused Children, and Child Custody Conference Description : Addresses the legal and psychological problems of protective mothers who are being victimized by corrupt or unjust family court processes. Held in January, near Albany, New York.

URL : http://www.vday.org/ Title : V-Day Description : Global movement and series of consciousness-raising events to end violence against girls and women through public performances, education, networking, and fundraising activities. History, schedules, and other news and announcements.

URL : http://familyvio.csw.fsu.edu/ Title : Institute for Family Violence Studies Description : Online tutorials on a variety of domestic violence topics.

URL : http://www.dvirc.org.au/whenlove/ Title : When Love Hurts Description : A guide for young women on love, respect and abuse in dating relationships.

URL : http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/trust/index.htm Title : Trust Betrayed, Description : The purpose of this booklet is to help young adults understand the dynamics of healthy relationships; signs of controlling relationships; strategies for dealing with dating violence; and resources available to end the cycle of violence. From the West Virginia Department of Public Health.

URL : http://heartofthefamily.tripod.com Title : Heart of the Family Description : Informative site for youth led family violence prevention and teen dating violence seminars, workshops, retreats, and conferences.

URL : http://www.girlsallowed.org Title : GirlsAllowed! Description : An animated website targeted to girls age 11-14 in an attempt to aid girls in assessing unhealthy and healthy relationships. The goal is to enable girls to identify potentially abusive relationships before they become involved. Requires fast internet connection and browser with sophisticated plug-ins.

URL : http://www.pbs.org/inthemix/educators/index.html Title : Dating Violence - Twisted Love Description : PBS "In the Mix" video production on Dating Violence. Transcript and ordering information.

URL : http://www.pbs.org/inthemix/educators/date_viol.html Title : Twisted Love Dating Violence Exposed Discussion Guide Description : A discussion guide for the PBS video "In the Mix," produced to heighten awareness and understanding of the problem of dating violence, help young people recognize early signs of trouble, and show them what they can do to get help.

URL : http://ub-counseling.buffalo.edu/warnings.shtml Title : Relationship Violence Warning Signs and Resources Description : Information on date rape and domestic violence prevention including advice on assertiveness, guidelines for men, and facts about Rohypnol. Survivor-friendly.

URL : http://homepage.eircom.net/~kathrync/dve.htm Title : The Breakable Vow - Dating Violence Description : Information for teens about Dating Violence

URL : http://www.loveisnotabuse.com Title : Love Is Not Abuse Description : Teen dating violence information and resources sponsored by Liz Claiborne.

URL : http://www.facetheissue.com/abuse.html Title : Abuse Does he tell you he loves you when he's hitting you? Description : Abuse Information for teens with animations, resources and youth forums.

URL : http://www.ibiblio.org/empower/ Title : Empower Me Description : College based website based in Chapel Hill, NC, helping empower women to believe that love equals respect, not violence. Gives information and resources.

URL : http://www.apa.org/pi/cyf/teen.pdf Title : APA Love Doesn't Have to Hurt Teens Description : Dating violence information from the American Psychological Association.

URL : http://www.surgir.ch/ Title : Surgir Description : Foundation based in Switzerland which campaigns to raise awareness of crimes against women linked to traditions ("honor killings"). Information about their programs, publications, news, and how to support their work. [Multilingual]

URL : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honor_killing Title : Honor Killing Description : Hyperlinked article surveys the practice in Muslim and other cultures, and in legal codes. [Wikipedia]

URL : http://www.merip.org/mer/mer206/ruggi.htm Title : Commodifying Honor in Female Sexuality Honor Killings in Palestine Description : An analysis of honor killing in Palestinian society, and the response of authorities and non-governmental associations. [Middle East Report 206 - Suzanne Ruggi - Spring 1998]

URL : http://www.ranahusseini.com/ Title : Husseini, Rana Description : A Jordanian woman journalist who has focused on social issues with a special emphasis on violence against women, especially crimes committed in the name of family honour. Includes background information, biography, and international awards.

URL : http://www.honourkillings.gn.apc.org/ Title : Campaign Against Honour Killings In Turkey Description : Information about the phenomenon, including cases and background on cultural and legal practices.

URL : http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/bibliog/honour.html Title : Bibliography on Crimes of Honour Description : From the Centre for Islamic and Middle Eastern Law (CIMEL) and the International Centre for the Legal Protection of Human Rights (INTERIGHTS)

URL : http://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/honourcrimes/ Title : Honour Crimes Description : Examines crimes of 'honour', in UK and internationally, as crimes of culture (not religion), and looks at legislation and changing attitudes. [BBC]

URL : http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/188199.pdf Title : Effects of Arrest on Intimate Partner Violence New Evidence From the Spouse Assault Replication Program Description : Pooled analysis of a large number of incidents in which males assaulted their intimate partners, addresses the impacts of arrests and other measures on subsequent aggression and violence.

URL : http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/infores/firstrep/2001/vicofdomvio.html Title : Tips for Responding to Victims of Domestic Violence - US Department of Justice Description : The three primary responsibilities of law enforcement in domestic violence cases are to (1) provide physical safety and security for victims, (2) assist victims by coordinating their referral to support services, and (3) make arrests of domestic violence perpetrators as required by law.

URL : http://www.justicewomen.com/cj_investigate_guide.html Title : How to Investigate Domestic Violence Homicide Description : A Guide for Investigating the Path Leading Up to Domestic Violence Homicides - for Friends, Activists, Journalists, and All Who Care (In English and Spanish)

URL : http://www.eopd.com/domestic.htm Title : East Orange Police Department Facts About Domestic Violence Description : Facts, questions and answers about domestic violence victimization from the East Orange Police Department, New Jersey. Has links to local shelter agencies.

URL : http://www.vaw.umn.edu/documents/protect/protect.html Title : Article A Law Enforcement Officer's Guide to Enforcing Orders of Protection Nationwide Description : Article explains full faith and credit, liability for not enforcing protective orders, availability of technical assistance.

URL : http://www.policeabuse.com/ Title : Police Complaint Center Description : The Police Complaint Center is a national non-profit organization that provides assistance to victims of police misconduct. Using available technology, the Police Complaint Center documents and investigates alleged incidents of police abuse. Our staff are former police officers and licensed private investigators. We believe that many police organizations have done a poor job of protecting the public from abusive officers. Our primary service is assisting victims of misconduct with reporting complaints to appropriate enforcement agencies. We also investigate police and sheriffs deputies that are accused of abusive behavior.

URL : http://www.vaw.umn.edu/documents/fatality/fatality.html Title : Reviewing Domestic Violence Fatalities Summarizing National Developments Description : by Neil Websdale, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 86011; Maureen Sheeran Policy Analyst National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Reno, NV 89557; Byron Johnson, Ph.D. Senior Fellow Crime and Justice Center Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN 37212. Violence Against Women Online Resources, University of Minnesota.

URL : http://www.weaveincorp.org Title : Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE) Description : Washington, DC, organization providing holistic services, including legal representation, counseling, and social services, to victims of domestic violence.

URL : http://www.abanet.org/domviol/home.html Title : Domestic Violence Home Page Description : The American Bar Association's web site for domestic violence issues. Information for attorneys and survivors. Contains information on protecting privacy for survivors during and after divorce.

URL : http://aja.ncsc.dni.us/domviol/booklet.html Title : Domestic Violence and the Courtroom Description : Understanding the Problem and knowing the Victim. The American Judges Foundation.

URL : http://www.omsys.com/fivers/visits.htm Title : Visits in Cases Marked By Violence [Julie Kunce Field] Description : Legal methods for structuring supervised visitation when there has been violence in the family.

URL : http://tribal-institute.org/lists/domestic.htm Title : Domestic and Family Violence Resources Description : The Tribal Court Clearinghouse - Links and Information on Domestic and Family Violence fortribal court personnel, tribal law enforcement personnel, domestic violence victim service agency personnel, social services personnel, and others in handling domestic violence cases and issues.

URL : http://laws.lp.findlaw.com/5th/9831317cv1.html Title : FindLaw Citations for Shipp and Gates vs. McMahon et al. Description : Information on Tort claim by woman who asserts denial of equal protection on the part of law enforcement in domestic violence case in Louisiana.

URL : http://www.omsys.com/fivers/waits_houston.htm Title : Battered Women and Their Children Lessons from One Woman's Story Description : Long article (Kathleen Waits, Houston Law Review, 1998) describes a battered woman's experience in the family court system and discusses lessons that can be drawn about better handling of these cases.

URL : http://www.womenslaw.org/ Title : Women's Law Initiative Description : Legal information (U.S.-specific) and other advice for women living with or escaping domestic violence. Includes focused sections for teens, military women, immigrants, individual states, and tribal jurisdictions.

URL : http://www.neveragainfoundation.org Title : Never Again Foundation Description : An agency claiming to provide free legal help to women who have been abused or sexually assaulted. No information is provided on officers or directors of this entity. Proceed with caution.

URL : http://www.bwjp.org Title : Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP) Description : Collaborative effort of several U.S. national organizations aiming to improve criminal justice responses to domestic violence. Information about services and programs, plus an online resource library.

URL : http://www.zerotolerance.ca/3_domestic_violence.htm Title : Domestic Violence and the Provocation Defence Description : Arguments against the use of the "loss of control" or provocation defence. Published by Zero Tolerance Against Violence, Canada

URL : http://www.womenlawyers.com/domestic.htm Title : Domestic Violence Notepad A listing of resources Description : Provides links to articles, legal help, resources to help victims of domestic violence.

URL : http://www.justicewomen.com/witness.html Title : Macias Case Expert Witness Declaration Description : Testimony in the wrongful-death suit of Macias vs. Sheriff Mark Ihde et al. Maria Teresa Macias was shot and killed by her estranged husband after repeated requests to enforce a restraining order were ignored by the Sonoma County, California, sheriff's department.

URL : http://www.justicewomen.com/tips_write.html Title : How to Write a Letter to the Judge for Victims of Rape, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse Description : Women's Justice Center

URL : http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/infores/etedv/welcome.html Title : Educating To End Domestic Violence Description : A Law School Report by the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence. Produced with the support of the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice

URL : http://www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org/index15.htm Title : Sanctuary for Families - Legal Center Description : News and court opinions from an agency in New York State working for the rights of women and children in families where abuse occurs.

URL : http://www.abanet.org/tips/dvsafety.html Title : Domestic Violence Safety Plan Description : Safety tips for victims of domestic violence from the American Bar Association. Includes information in Spanish.

URL : http://news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/abortion/mikurr10402opn.pdf Title : Michigan vs. Kurr Description : Appeal granted to woman convicted of manslaughter on grounds of defense of others. Defendant was pregnant when she stabbed boyfriend who had assaulted her.

URL : http://laws.lp.findlaw.com/1st/011162.html Title : US v. BUNNELL Description : Protection order and firearm possession case law.

URL : http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ats/Aug11/ Title : Domestic Violence Medical Records Description : An essay from the Harvard School on Public Health discussing the importance of medical records in domestic violence legal cases.

URL : http://courtofappeals.mijud.net/documents/opinions/final/coa/20020219_c225375(67)_53o.225375.opn.coa.pdf Title : Brandt v. Brant - Michigan Court of Appeals Description : Decision upholding no contact order restricting parents' contact with children with order of protection in place.

URL : http://jec.unm.edu/topics/dv.htm Title : New Mexico Judicial Education Center Domestic Violence Benchbook Description : Interactive learning tool for domestic violence, including he applicable requirements of state and federal laws and court cases. It provides information on the dynamics of domestic violence, explains the process governing orders of protection, describes how domestic violence can affect a variety of civil and criminal cases, and addresses pretrial, trial and sentencing issues.

URL : http://www.austdvclearinghouse.unsw.edu.au/PDF files/issuespaper3.pdf Title : Domestic and Family Violence Criminal Justice Interventions Description : Paper by Robyn Holder which explores some of the contemporary debates and dilemmas in implementing criminal justice reform in the area of domestic violence. From the Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse.

URL : http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/help/cvr.htm Title : Help for Victims of Crime - Victims' Rights Description : Help for victims of crime from the Office of Victims of Crime in the Bureau of Justice. Numerous resources on the state and federal level.

URL : http://www.justicewomen.com/handbook/ Title : Handbook - Advocating for Women in the Criminal Justice System in Cases of Rape, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse. Description : Step by step advocacy guide for working with the crimincal justice system for women and children impacted by abuse.

URL : http://www.vaw.umn.edu/library/#831 Title : Child Custody and Visitation Decisions in Domestic Violence Cases Legal Trends, Research Findings, and Recommendations Description : Articles on child custody, visitation, child witnesses, etc.

URL : http://www.mincava.umn.edu/documents/commissioned/online_liability/online_liability.html Title : Domestic Violence Organizations Online Risks, Ethical Dilemmas, and Liability Issues Description : Violence Against Women Online Resources - Minnesota Coalition Against Domestic Violence

URL : http://www.ncjrs.gov/rr/vol1_5/15.html Title : The NIJ Research Review NCJ Number 184752 Description : Test of the Efficacy of Court-Mandated Counseling for Domestic Violence Offenders: The Broward Experiment NCJ Number: 184752 Author: Lynette Feder ; David R. Forde Sponsor: National Institute of Justice US Dept of Justice

URL : http://www.abanet.org/publiced/practical/domviol.html Title : Domestic Violence (ABA Division for Public Education) Description : ABA Division for Public Education provides general information about domestic violence issues in question-and-answer format.

URL : http://www.abanet.org/publiced/practical/books/family/chapter_15.pdf Title : Domestic Violence - Mediation Policy in Domestic Violence Description : The American Bar Association recommends that court-mandated mediation include an opt-out prerogative in any action in which one party has perpetrated domestic violence upon the other party.

URL : http://www.wcwonline.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1409 Title : Wellesley Centers for Women - Compilation of Gender Equality & Domestic Violence Laws from around the World Description : Wellesley Centers for Women, Compilation of Gender Equality & Domestic Violence Laws from Around the World, WCW

URL : http://www.abanet.org/domviol/docs/StandardsofPracticeBlackLetterFinal82407.pdf Title : American Bar Association Standards of Practice for Lawyers Representing Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking in Civil Protection Order Cases Description : PDF version of the newly adopted standards

URL : http://www.thelizlibrary.org/liz/FRtactic.html Title : Stalking Through The Courts Description : The father's rights movement - how to legally stalk, harass, and intimidate victims of domestic violence after a restraining order has been issued.

URL : http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles/batter.pdf Title : Validity and Use of Evidence Concerning Battering and Its Effects in Criminal Trials Description : Report to U.S. Congress on "battered women's syndrome," published jointly by the U.S. Department of Justice and other agencies. [PDF]

URL : http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/185026.pdf Title : Early Identification of Risk Factors for Parental Abduction OJJDP Publications - General Resources Description : Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention report in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. [PDF]

URL : http://www.vaw.umn.edu/documents/survivorbrochure/survivorbrochure.html Title : Increasing Your Safety Full Faith and Credit for Protection Orders Description : Advice for U.S. residents on using the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994 to enforce protection orders when persons with orders travel across state, territorial or tribal lines.

URL : http://www.watchmn.org/ Title : WATCH Description : A volunteer-based court monitoring and research organization that follows cases of family and sexual violence and provides feedback to the justice system.

URL : http://www.familyjusticecenter.com/ Title : San Diego Family Justice Center Description : Centralized services for survivors of domestic violence in San Diego County, California.

URL : http://www.caepv.org/ Title : Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence Description : A national non-profit organization with a mission to education and aid in the prevention of partner violence.

URL : http://www.awol-texas.org Title : All Walks Of Life - Home of STOP the violence to people with disabilities. Description : All Walks Of Life is a source for Prevention, Response and Research news on Violence To People with Disabilities.

URL : http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/cmprfact.htm Title : National Center for Injury Prevention and Control List of Fact Sheets Description : Very good listing of fact sheets domestic violence, child abuse, health risks of intimate violence.

URL : http://www.aafp.org/afp/991201ap/2569.html Title : Case Studies in Partner Violence Description : American Academy of Family Physicians.

URL : http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/rfa/hiv/guide.htm Title : NYSDOH Guidelines for Integrating Domestic Violence Screening into HIV Counseling, Testing, Referral & Partner Notification Description : Public Health Forum - New York State Department of Health

URL : http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/newsletter/FPN_4_30.html Title : Domestic Violence - Friday's Progress Notes - October 13, 2000 Description : Identification, assessment, and prevention of domestic violence.

URL : http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/341/25/1892 Title : Risk Factors for Injury to Women from Domestic Violence Description : Article - New England Journal of Medicine

URL : http://www.sfms.org/domviol.htm Title : Domestic Violence Brochure Description : A practical guide designed to assist physicians and other health care workers in helping victims of domestic violence.

URL : http://www.health.wa.gov.au/publications/dovires.pdf Title : Family and Domestic Violence - Resource manual for Family and Domestic Violence Protocols for Hospitals in WA Description : Comprehensive manual on screening and treatment issues in domestic violence for health care workers providing services to families in Western Australia.

URL : http://www.biausa.org/word.files.to.pdf/good.pdfs/Increasing.Awareness.violence.prevention.pdf Title : Increasing Awareness about Possible Neurological Alterations in Brain Status Secondary to Intimate Violence Description : Article from the Brain Injury Association of America.

URL : http://nursing.advanceweb.com/common/Editorial/Editorial.aspx?CC=40302 Title : Forensic Nursing Techniques Description : Information on screening for violence in a medical setting.

URL : http://www.bcm.edu/crowd/abuse_women/abuse_women.html Title : Abuse and Women with Disabilities Description : Center for Research on Women with Disabilities - Baylor College of Medicine

URL : http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d02530.pdf Title : GAO Report on Pregnant Women and Domestic Violence Description : Violence Against Women: Data on Pregnant Victims and Effectiveness of Prevention Strategies. Report from the General Accounting Office in PDF format.

URL : http://www.drirene.com/understanding.htm Title : Understanding The Victims of Spousal Abuse by Frank Ochberg Description : Article by Frank M. Ochberg, MD, adjunct professor of psychiatry, criminal justice and journalism at Michigan State University. Author of Post Traumatic Therapy and Victims of Violence.

URL : http://www.vlh.com/shared/courses/course_info.cfm?courseno=62 Title : Domestic Violence CME Course Online CME from the Virtual Lecture Hall Description : Offering truly interactive, online Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses and AMA Category 1 credits for physicians.

URL : http://www.dvmhpi.org/ Title : Domestic Violence and Mental Health Policy Initiative Description : The Domestic Violence and Mental Health Policy Initiative (DVMHPI) is a Chicago-based project designed to address the unmet mental health needs of domestic violence survivors and their children. DVMHPI offers information and technical assistance to local agencies, and provides training and support to advocates and mental health providers.

URL : http://www.prostitutionrecovery.org/brain_damage.html Title : Brain Damage from Long-Term Abuse Description : Article on the impact of long-term physical abuse on the brain.

URL : http://www.vadv.org/secPublications/svapwd.pdf Title : Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance Violence Against Women With Disabilities Description : This assessment addresses the frequency with which women with mental health and cognitive disabilities access domestic violence and sexual assault programs.

URL : http://www.sexualityandu.ca/professionals/domestic-violence.aspx Title : Domestic Violence Information for Health Professionals Description : Assessment, screening and counseling information for health professionals sponsored by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.

URL : http://www.facetofacesurgery.org/contact.html Title : Domestic Violence Project Description : The American Academy of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery and NCADV offer a 24-hour toll-free number for victims of domestic violence who are burdened with the physical scars located on the head and neck.

URL : http://www.ippf.org/en/Resources/Statements/The+International+Sexual+and+Reproductive+Rights+Coalition.htm Title : Violence against women The Impact on Reproductive Health and a Call for Action Description : from Planned Parenthood

URL : http://www.ualberta.ca/~jpdasddc/abuse/ICAD/ICAD-faq.html Title : International Coalition on Abuse and Disabilities Description : ICAD is the electronic mailing list of the International Coalition on Abuse and Disability (ICAD). The ICAD organization is an informal network of people with disabilities, researchers, service providers, and others concerned about violence as it affects people with disabilities. Violence is broadly defined to include child abuse, family violence, institutional violence, hate crimes, medical discrimination, involuntary and intrusive treatments, attitudes and beliefs that marginalize people with disabilities, and a variety of other forms of maltreatment experienced by people with disabilities.

URL : http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics%3b101/6/1091 Title : The Role of the Pediatrician in Recognizing and Intervening on Behalf of Abused Women (RE9748) Description : Pediatricians are in a position to recognize abused women in pediatric settings. Intervening on behalf of battered women is an active form of child abuse prevention. Knowledge of local resources and state laws for reporting abuse are emphasized. American Academy of Pediatrics

URL : http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/188564.pdf Title : Documenting Domestic Violence How Health Care Providers Can Help Victims Description : A well documented medical record can strengthen domestic violence cases when they are brought to court. It constitutes third-party factual evidence corroborating or establishing that abuse has occurred and may be useful to pro se litigants in a variety of less formal legal contexts. [PDF]

URL : http://www.growing.com/nonviolent/art/atrocity/index.htm Title : Art and Atrocity; Victim as Artist Description : This is a gallery of art by victims of physical and emotional abuse by intimate partners. The victims also tell their stories. The images are evocative and sometimes shocking.

URL : http://www.g-s-j.org Title : Domestic Violence, Murder and My Kids Description : A mother's story about the murder of her daughter and two grandsons that resulted from a domestically violent relationship.

URL : http://sasmiths.tripod.com/mystory.htm Title : The Addiction to Power and Control Known as Domestic Violence Description : Story of a woman's abuse by her husband and her recovery. Poetry, steps of survival, and links.

URL : http://www.angelfire.com/ny/deuterspage/Sanctuary.html Title : Knights of Kindness Haven of Hope Description : a self empowerment domestic violence support group.

URL : http://www.angelfire.com/nj3/stoptheviolence/index.html Title : Stop The Violence Description : If you or someone you know is being abused, read the story of Rachel Miller, now deceased. Stop the cycle. Find out why, find out how.

URL : http://www.rhiannon3.net/cs/links.cfm Title : The Cop and the Survivor Description : Links to other survivor sites, information, support for survivors, victims and families.

URL : http://www.angelfire.com/ab5/abuse/ Title : Leaving domestic abuse, safely Description : includes tips, information, and resources for women who wish to safely escape from abusive relationships.

URL : http://www.salon.com/mwt/letters/2001/02/28/battered_letters/index.html Title : Salon.com Life | Knocked senseless - The Response Description : Letters written in response to the Salon magazine story by a battered woman. Some support, but much blame, and a good helping of disbelief. Typical of life.

URL : http://www.dvbook.angelcities.com/mystory.html Title : Ann's Story Description : Author's personal story of domestic abuse.

URL : http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2001/02/22/battered/index.html Title : Salon.com Life | Knocked senseless Description : An essay in Salon online magazine by a domestic violence survivor.

URL : http://www.walkingdarklands.bizland.com/silenced.htm Title : WalkingDarkLands A Surviors Poetry & Stories Description : Stories and poetry from a survivor and victor over child and domestic abuse. Includes all original art work and writings, links and other survivors stories.

URL : http://www.angelfire.com/oh4/SpiritOfTheNet/GSONdomesticviolence.html Title : Gentle Spirits Description : Personal stories of abuse.

URL : http://moonaura.tripod.com/ Title : Moonaura's Survivor Healing and Support Description : A page of personal experience. Includes art, poems and resources.

URL : http://www.angelfire.com/journal/stopviolence/ Title : Battered But Not Beat Description : Kathy's domestic violence story and lessons.

URL : http://jglanvillejgranger.bravepages.com Title : Becoming a Survivor Description : Story of a women's fight to survive years of physical, mental, and sexual abuse and homeslessness.

URL : http://voicesandfaces.org/survivor_victoria.asp Title : Voices and Faces - Survivor of Spousal Rape Description : A police officer recounts the story of her spousal rape.

URL : http://www.justiceforbarbara.com Title : Justice For Barbara Description : 1981 cold case re-opened for 3rd time in St. Paul, Minnesota, and has become central to very heated debates in race for Ramsey County Sheriff. This case is amazing!

URL : http://domesticviolencenomore.com/2007/07/03/domestic-violence-pictures-chapter-one.aspx Title : Domestic Violence No More Description : In depth article to help women understand why they are abused, and how to get out of their situation. Personal domestic violence stories and pictures shared by one woman, to help others avoid abuse for themselves, their children, and loved ones.

URL : http://jbwb.multiply.com/ Title : Surviving Domestic Abuse - Friends and Family of Janie Stanley Description : Information on "Face to Face" reconstructive surgery, self help, survival, warning signs, and where to get help. Includes a chat room and message board.

URL : http://www.wendymcelroy.com/dvblog/ Title : McElroy, Wendy Domestic Violence Blog Page Description : Regaining self-respect, and definition of victim and abuser.

URL : http://fire2heart.tripod.com/mystory.html Title : Healing My Broken Spirit Description : A survivors story, poetry, support, useful information and links to helpful sites.

URL : http://www.bridgingthegap.freeservers.com/ Title : Bridging The Gap Ministries Description : Bridging The Gap between religious leaders and human service professionals in dealing with issues of abuse and domestic violence. Resources and support for abused women; training for pastors/religious leaders.

URL : http://saif_w.tripod.com/questions/violence/islam_and_domestic_violence.htm Title : Islam and Domestic Violence Description : Contains quotes and verses from the Holy Quran condemning domestic violence.

URL : http://www.ou.org/publications/ja/5758/spring98/silver1.htm Title : Taking Domestic Violence To Task - Spring 98 Issue of Jewish Action Description : Article about domestic violence in orthodox Jewish communities.

URL : http://members.tripod.com/~Battered_Helpmate/index-2.html Title : Battered Helpmate Description : Bible references which may aid those experiencing spouse abuse. Warning: site will elicit pop-ups.

URL : http://www.abigails.org/a-studypage.htm Title : Bible Studies and Lessons Description : Large collection of Old and New Testament readings and lessons intended to give women guidance for dealing with domestic abuse and its effects.

URL : http://www.familyrefugecenter.com/clrgyhlp.html Title : Violence in the Family A Faith Perspective Description : Advice for clergy, from the Family Refuge Center, Pocahontas County, WV.

URL : http://www.casadeesperanza.org Title : MN Casa de Esperanza - Minneappolis, MN Description : Our mission is to mobilize Latinas and Latino communities to end domestic violence. We invite you to read about us, contact us, and take part. . . .

URL : http://www.shelternet.ca/ Title : Shelternet Description : Links to shelter resources across Canada. Information on sheltering clients' Internet activity from abusers. [English, French, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Farsi, Arabic, and Punjabi]

URL : http://www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca/ Title : Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter Description : A volunteer feminist collective joined to end violence against women; 24 hour crisis line, transition house for women and their children, support groups, speakers, women's organizing centre in Vancouver, BC, Canada

URL : http://www.thans.ca/ Title : Transition House Association of Nova Scotia Description : The provincial voice for member organizations across the province that provide services for abused women. Lists signs of abuse, comprehensive list of crisis hot lines and links to member houses.

URL : http://www.nellies.org/ Title : Nellie's Description : Feminist women's shelter (Toronto, Canada)

URL : http://www.womens-habitat.ca/ Title : Women's Habitat Description : Etobicoke, Toronto. Empowers women and their children in their right to live free from violence in their personal relationships. Provides support, advocacy, emergency shelter, counselling and public education.

URL : http://www.abusehelplines.org/ Title : Provincial Association of Transition Houses Description : Membership is comprised of transition and interval houses throughout Saskatchewan, as well as safe homes and shelters and other agencies that provide services to abused women and children. Includes abuse information and a list of shelters.

URL : http://www.harmonyhousews.com/ Title : Harmony House Women's Shelter Description : Ottawa, Ontario. Hotline numbers, legal information, events, how to help.

URL : http://www.mysistersplace.ca/ Title : My Sister's Place Description : Secure refuge and support services in South Simcoe County, Ontario through advocacy and education.

URL : http://www.bwss.org Title : Battered Women's Support Services Description : BWSS provides education, advocacy, and support services to assist all battered women in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

URL : http://www.acws.ca/map.php Title : Alberta Council of Women's Shelters Member Shelters in Alberta Description : A map showing the location of all the member shelters in Alberta. Includes links for each shelter giving contact information, handicap accessibility, and a list of services and programs provided.

URL : http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncfv-cnivf/familyviolence/pdfs/2004Women_e.pdf Title : Transition Houses and Shelters for Abused Women in Canada Description : A document from the Government of Canada listing shelters and provincial transition house associations for each province.

URL : http://intervalhouse.ca/ Title : Interval House Description : Toronto. Strives to help women in abusive situations get back on their feet by offering emergency shelter and community-based services for them and their children.

URL : http://www.wrsfv.ca/ Title : Women's Resource Society of the Fraser Valley Description : Non-profit Society located in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada. Provides services to women and children in the Mission and Abbotsford areas. These include 2 transition houses, counselling services for abused women and their children and a pregnancy outreach program for women with high risk pregnancies.

URL : http://dixonsociety.ca/ Title : Dixon Transition Society Description : Burnaby, B.C. Housing, counseling and crisis lines.

URL : http://www.atask.org Title : MA Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence, Inc. Description : Located in Boston. Resources, newsletter, tips, and links.

URL : http://www.wcaboise.org/ Title : ID Women's and Children's Alliance - Boise, Idaho Description : Guide to help with domestic abuse, rape crisis center, counseling, shelter for abused women and children

URL : http://www.abwrochester.org/ Title : NY Alternatives for Battered Women Description : Based in Rochester, New York. Options for help, newsletter, events, education, speakers, and links.

URL : http://www.reachofhaywood.com/ Title : NC Haywood County REACH Description : Non-profit organization offering assistance to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Haywood County, NC.

URL : http://www.helpmateonline.org/ Title : NC Helpmate Asheville, NC Domestic Violence Agency Description : 24-Hour hotline, shelter, crisis counseling, legal advocacy.

URL : http://www.helpwomen.org/wp/ Title : PA Women In Transition Description : Philadelphia, PA

URL : http://www.cangleska.org/ Title : SD Cangleska, Inc. - Pine Ridge Reservation Description : Cangleska, Inc. - Domestic Violence shelter for Native women on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. Nonprofit parent organization for Sacred Circle, National Resource Center To End Violence Against Native Women.

URL : http://www.thebrewstercenter.org/ Title : AZ The Brewster Center Domestic Violence Services Description : The Brewster Center provides shelter, counseling and other services for victims of domestic violence. Located in Tucson, AZ.

URL : http://www.apnaghar.org/ Title : IL Apna Ghar Description : A domestic violence shelter serving primarily Asian women and children.

URL : http://www.womanspace.org/ Title : NJ Woman Space Description : Based in Lawrenceville. Services and programs, history, education, the law, and community resources.

URL : http://www.sistercare.com/ Title : SC Sistercare, Inc. Description : 24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter, counseling and referral in Columbia, South Carolina.

URL : http://www.awaic.org/ Title : AK Abused Women's Aid in Crisis, Inc. Description : Shelter in Anchorage, Alaska. Programs and services, education, events, volunteer details, and links.

URL : http://www.edvp.org/ Title : WA Eastside Domestic Violence Program, Bellevue, WA Description : Located in Bellevue, Washington, EDVP offers a wide range of shelter and community programs. Services provided that help domestic violence victims free themselves from abuse. Provides community education about domestic violence. Also provide specialized training to law enforcement, medical organizations and businesses.

URL : http://www.dawnonline.org/ Title : WA DAWN - Domestic Violence Agency with Shelter, King's County, WA Description : Domestic Abuse Women's Network's (DAWN)clients come from all social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. Most have children, over a third of whom are under age five. Though our primary service area is South King County, Washington (near Seattle) we often work with clients from other areas because they have no local domestic violence resources, or because it is not safe to stay near their homes.

URL : http://www.casamyrna.org/ Title : MA Casa Myrna Vazquez Description : Boston. Hotline and shelter information, survivor stories, events.

URL : http://www.helpabusedwomen.org/ Title : MA Help for Abused Women and Their Children Description : Located in Salem. Offers shelter, support and practical information.

URL : http://www.sylviasplace.com/ Title : MI Everyone deserves a safe place! Description : Information on domestic violence and spouse abuse including local emergency shelter in Allegan Michigan

URL : http://www.safehavenministries.org/ Title : MI Safe Haven Ministries Domestic Violence Shelter and Services Description : Provides shelter and services to abused women and partners with the faith community to respond appropriately to families affected by domestic violence. Located in Grand Rapids.

URL : http://www.safehousecenter.org/ Title : MI Domestic Violence Project SAFE House, Ann Arbor, MI Description : Located in Ann Arbor, MI. Services, information for professionals, survivor's handbook, and news.

URL : http://www.cvfriendsofthefamily.org/ Title : IA Cedar Valley Friends of the Family - Waverly, Iowa Description : Cedar Valley Friends of the Family is a private, non-profit victim advocacy agency providing crisis prevention/intervention services to victims of domestic abuse/sexual assault in Bremer, Butler, and Chickasaw counties in Iowa.

URL : http://www.angelfire.com/ia2/seedsofhope/home.html Title : IASeeds of Hope - Grundy and Hardin Counties, Iowa Description : Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Assistance Services. Seeds of Hope gives basic information about sexual assault and domestic violence. This site also includes links and ideas for getting help.

URL : http://www.dvipiowa.org/ Title : IA Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) Description : Offers shelter and support for domestic violence victims in Iowa City.

URL : http://www.genesishouseinc.com Title : TN Genesis House, Cookeville, TN Description : 24 hour Crisis line, crisis intervention, court advocacy, domestic and sexual violence and self-esteem support groups, individual counseling, as well as referral to other community agencies.

URL : http://www.theberniehouse.org Title : MD The Bernie House, Gaithersburg, MD Description : Single family, two year, transitional home for families fleeing domestic violence; with the goal of enabling and strengthening self-sustainability and prevailing against abuse and homelessness.

URL : http://www.juliancenter.org/ Title : IN The Julian Center Description : Indianapolis, IN. Provides shelter and counseling to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and survivors of child sexual abuse.

URL : http://www.safehome-ks.org Title : KS SAFEHOME - Domestic Violence Shelter, Kansas City, KS Description : A resource of information about domestic violence, how to notice warning signs and ways to protect yourself from violent situations. Information is targeted toward women, dating teens and children in violent homes. Also provides a shelter and outreach services to the Kansas City area.

URL : http://wccky.org Title : KY Women's Crisis Center, Kentucky (WCC) Description : Providing 24-hour crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and rape in Maysville and Northern Kentucky. All services are free and confidential.

URL : http://www.metrobatteredwomen.com/ Title : LA Metropolitan Battered Women's Program, Inc. Description : New Orleans, LA services for women experiencing domestic violence offers emergency shelter and counseling to battered women and their children.

URL : http://www.sireneatonshelter.org/ Title : MI SIREN/Eaton Shelter, Inc. Description : Located in Eaton County, Michigan. FAQ, emergency resources, news, and related links.

URL : http://www.letswrap.com/ Title : MI Women's Rural Advocacy Programs Description : Serving Southwestern Minnesota. General information and resources.

URL : http://www.alexandrahouse.org/ Title : MN Alexandra House - A Women's Shelter Description : Located in Blaine, MN. Community and residential services, tips, and links.

URL : http://www.wadvocates.org/ Title : MN Women's Advocates, Inc. Description : St. Paul, MN. Shelter services, education and training, and resources.

URL : http://www.womens-shelter.org/ Title : MN Women's Shelter Inc. Description : Based in Rochester, MN. Shelter details, children's programs, advocacy, and reports.

URL : http://www.thelighthouseshelter.org Title : MO The Lighthouse Shelter, Inc., Marshall, MO Description : The Lighthouse Shelter was founded in 1995 to serve domestic violence victims and their minor children in Saline County, MO.

URL : http://www.saintmarthas.org/ Title : MO St. Martha's Hall Description : St. Louis, MO. Services offered, personal safety plan, privacy, guide, and resources.

URL : http://pages.sbcglobal.net/fvc/ Title : MOFamily Violence Center Description : Provides shelter and advocacy to victims of domestic violence and education to break the cycle of domestic abuse for the people of Southwest Missouri.

URL : http://www.carelodge.com/ Title : MS Care Lodge Domestic Violence Shelter Description : Meridian. Hotline and emergency shelter information, events, list of warning signs of domestic violence.

URL : http://www.safespaceonline.org Title : MT Safe Space, Butte, MT Description : Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program in Butte, Montana. Services provided include shelter, 24 hour crisis counseling and advocacy, on scene response and 911 cell phone program.

URL : http://www.domesticviolence-wilm.org/ Title : NC Domestic Violence Shelter - Wilmington, North Carolina Description : 24-Hour crisis line, shelter, advocacy and referral. Individual and group counseling and support groups. Children's services available. Provides community education and outreach.

URL : http://www.rcwtf.org Title : NJ Resource Center for Women and Their Families, Somerset, NJ Description : Domestic Violence organization working with victims and their families located in Somerset County, NJ. Services include 24-hour domestic violence hotline, emergency shelter and counseling.

URL : http://www.strengthenoursisters.org Title : NJ Strengthen Our Sisters Domestic Violence Shelter, Hewitt, NJ Description : A 155-bed shelter program serving homeless/battered women and children in northern New Jersey.

URL : http://valenciashelter.tripod.com/ Title : NM Valencia Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence in Belen, NM Description : 24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter, counseling, child witness program, support groups, community outreach and education.

URL : http://www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org/ Title : NY Sanctuary for Families - New York City Description : Sanctuary provides crisis intervention, emergency and transitional housing, individual and group counseling, job readiness and mentoring programs. Through our legal center, we offer legal advice and direct representation, mentor volunteer attorneys and advocate legal reform.

URL : http://www.verahouse.org Title : NY Vera House, Syracuse, NY Description : Vera House aims to end domestic abuse and sexual violence, to empower abused women and children, and to promote equality and respect in relationships. Vera House is located in Syracuse, New York.

URL : http://www.thedvshelter.com Title : OH The Domestic Violence Shelter, Mansfield Ohio Description : 24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter, domestic violence victim assistance for Richland, Ashland and Huron Counties. Offering shelter services, educational programs and support groups for all ages of victims.

URL : http://www.bradleyangle.org/ Title : OR Bradley-Angle House Description : Located in Portland. Information for teens, catalog of materials, tips, and links.

URL : http://www.akhopecenter.org Title : PA Alle-Kiski HOPE Center, Allegheny, Westmoreland, Armstrong and Butler counties Description : Information and resources for victims of domestic violence and their families including a Crisis hotline, information, programs, statistics, and educational resources.The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is a domestic violence agency serving the Alle-Kiski Valley area in Southwestern PA.

URL : http://www.sullivancountyvictimservices.org/ Title : PA Sullivan County Victim Services Description : We strive to provide information, referrals, counseling, shelter, educational programs, and advocacy services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse and other crimes and to strive for the elimination of domestic violence and sexual assault.

URL : http://www.wcspittsburgh.org/ Title : PA Women's Center & Shelter Description : Pittsburg, PA

URL : http://www.angelfire.com/sk/rescenter/ Title : SD Resource Center for Women Description : A charitable, non-profit organization providing a variety of shelter and advocacy services for individuals and families dealing with the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or homelessness in Aberdeen, South Dakota

URL : http://www.avaloncenter.org Title : VA Avalon A Center for Women and Children Description : Articles, links, and services dedicated to promoting non-violence and supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Williamsburg, James City County, and Williamsburg, VA.

URL : http://www.frc-inc.org Title : VA Family Resource Center, Wytheville, VA Description : Provides a full range of services and resources such as crisis intervention, supportive counseling, legal advocacy, education, and referrals to empower clients to make informed decisions and positive lifestyle choices.

URL : http://www.havenshelter.org Title : VA Haven Shelter and Services, Inc.- Warsaw, VA Description : The Haven provides advocacy, counseling, and shelter for victims of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, and Stalking in Virginia's Northern Neck. Serves Essex, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland Counties.

URL : http://www.ywcarichmond.org/ Title : VA Richmond YWCA Description : Mission statement, services, information and statistics on violence and assault, and resources.

URL : http://www.womencareshelter.org Title : WA Womencare Shelter and Domestic Violence Services Description : Domestic violence shelter, 24-hour crisis line and support services in Bellingham, Washington.

URL : http://www.tri-countycouncil.org Title : WI Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Description : Promotes non-violence as a life choice and provides a safe environment for persons in crisis.Tri-County Council has offices in Rhinelander, Eagle River and Crandon. They serve people affected by Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Oneida, Forest and Vilas Counties in Wisconsin.

URL : http://www.peaceathomeshelter.org/ Title : AR Peace At Home, Fayetteville, AR Description : 24-Hour crisis line, shelter and outreach programs for victims of domestic violence in Arkansas and surrounding states. Genderal information, legal information, law enforcement information and shelter information.

URL : http://www.chrysalis-shelter.org/ Title : AZ Chrysalis Description : Shelters and transitional housing in Scottsdale and Phoenix. Includes where to get help, safety planning tips, effects on children, newsletter.

URL : http://www.northlandfamily.org/ Title : AZ Northland Family Help Center Description : Flagstaff. Information about women's and children's shelters and how to help.

URL : http://www.sojournercenter.org Title : AZ Sojourner Center Description : Offers emergency and transisional shelter in Phoenix, Arizona.

URL : http://www.asafeplaceforhelp.org/ Title : IL A Safe Place, Lake County Crisis Center Description : Provides shelter, court advocacy, referrals and comprehensive counseling program for victims of domestic violence - women and children who have been physically, verbally, or emotionally abused.

URL : http://www.communityresources.net/familyshelterservice.html Title : IL Family Shelter Service Description : Provides a 24-hour hotline, three shelters, counseling and support groups, and court and victim advocates. Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

URL : http://www.familyshelterservice.org/ Title : IL Family Shelter Service - DuPage County Description : 24-Hour crisis line, shelter, information, advocacy and referral.

URL : http://www.life-span.org/ Title : IL Life Span Providing Services for Women in Crisis Description : Des Plaines, Illinois. Myths, volunteer details, survival checklist, tips, and support groups.

URL : http://www.wingsprogram.com Title : IL Women In Need Growing Stronger - Palatine, IL Description : Provides Chicago area homeless women training and resources to reach economic independence. Offers a domestic violence safe house, assistance and medical care plus therapeutic counseling programs for children.

URL : http://my.sistershouse.org/ Title : SC My Sister's House Description : Agency for victims in North Charleston. Program information and brochures, contact details, and links.

URL : http://dvccct.org Title : CT Domestic Violence Crisis Center Description : With offices in both Stamford and Norwalk Connecticut, the agency provides hotline, shelter, counseling, court advocates and community education for all victims of abusive relationships.

URL : http://www.lacasadelasmadres.org/index.html Title : MI LACASA Description : Livingston County, MI. Provides comprehensive domestic and sexual violence services to victims, their families and friends.

URL : http://crais.liquidweb.com/~safeplac/ Title : MI S.A.F.E. Place - Battle Creek, MI Description : A domestic violence shelter and information center in west Michigan, primarily serving Barry, Calhoun, and Eaton Counties.

URL : http://www.tubman.org Title : MN Harriet Tubman Center Description : Based in Minneapolis. Addresses dating and domestic violence prevention. Provides a variety of support programs.

URL : http://www.awareak.org/ Title : AK Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE) - Juneau, AK Description : Provide safe shelter and support services to victims of domestic or sexual violence in Alaska.

URL : http://safehome0.tripod.com/ Title : VA Safehome Systems Description : Serving Covington, Clifton Forge, and surrounding communities. Pictures of the shelter, history, statistics, and tips provided.

URL : http://wsfrc.tripod.com/index.html Title : OK Domestic Violence - Women's Service and Family Resource Center Description : Based in Canadian County, OK. Services, resources, news, and links.

URL : http://www.turningpointlv.org/ Title : PA Turning Point of Lehigh Valley Description : Pennsylvania organization providing shelter and support services, and working to increase awareness of the problem. Information about programs and events, and news.

URL : http://www.familysunshine.org/ Title : Family Sunshine Center Description : Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Crenshaw, Elmore, Lowndes, and Montgomery counties. Hotline, warning signs, how to help.

URL : http://www.csna.org/ Title : Crisis Services of North Alabama Description : Madison and Morgan counties. Hotline, warning signs, how to help.

URL : http://www.westal.net/harrietshouse/ Title : Harriet's House Description : Greene, Marengo, and Sumter counties. Emergency numbers, newsletter, legal information.

URL : http://www.houseofruthdothan.org/ Title : House Of Ruth Description : Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Pike counties. Hotline, warning signs, how to help.

URL : http://www.penelopehouse.org/ Title : Penelope House Description : Mobile, Escambia, and Washington counties. Hotline, statistics, how to help.

URL : http://www.safehouse.org/ Title : SafeHouse of Shelby County Description : Hotline, warning signs, how to help, events.

URL : http://www.turningpointservices.org/ Title : Turning Point Description : Tuscaloosa, Fayette, Pickens, Bibb, Lamar, and Hale counties. Hotline, events, volunteer information.

URL : http://www.laurashouse.org Title : Laura's House Description : Orange County. Shelter and counseling. Includes signs of abuse, legal information, testimonials.

URL : http://www.kernalliance.org/ Title : Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault Description : Kern County. Hotline, shelter, counseling information.

URL : http://www.womanhaven.org/ Title : Center for Family Solutions of Imperial Valley Description : History of the center, program information, and contact details.

URL : http://1736familycrisiscenter.org Title : 1736 Family Crisis Center, Los Angeles, CA Description : Help for teens, battered women and their children - 24 hour crisis hotlines - shelters and community services in Southern California.

URL : http://www.bfwc.org/ Title : Building Futures with Women and Children Description : San Francisco Bay area. Hotline, news, how to help.

URL : http://www.houseofruthinc.org Title : House of Ruth, Inc., Claremont, Description : Assisting women and children victimized by domestic violence in Eastern Los Angeles County and Western San Bernardino County. House of Ruth provides shelter, a 24-hour hotline, counseling, legal advocacy, and housing/employment assistance.

URL : http://www.lacasa.org/ Title : La Casa de las Madres Description : San Francisco, California. Offering shelter, advocacy and support services to battered women and their children.

URL : http://www.maws.org/ Title : Marin Abused Women's Services, Marin County, CA Description : Founded in 1977, MAWS' direct services and supports program include emergency hotlines, housing facilities, support groups, and a men's program to teach men to stop their violence and abuse.

URL : http://www.maws.org/mawssite/mhome.html Title : Marin Abused Women's Services, San Rafael, CA Description : Emergency housing, hotline, support groups, men's program to stop violence against women.

URL : http://www.save-dv.org Title : SAVE - Shelter Against Violent Environments Description : Serving Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, and San Leandro, California. News, services, resources, statistics, and contact details.

URL : http://www.trivalleyhaven.org/ Title : Tri-Valley Haven Description : Livermore. List of services, self-defense classes, events, and how to help.

URL : http://www.crossroadssafehouse.org/ Title : Crossroads Safehouse Description : Fort Collins, Colorado. Services, newsletter, resources, wishlist, and support details.

URL : http://www.gatewayshelter.org Title : Gateway Battered Women's Services - Aurora, CO Description : 24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence in Aurora/Denver and the surrounding metro area in Colorado.

URL : http://www.tessacs.org Title : TESSA Description : Colorado Springs, CO. Organization serving victims of domestic violence and adult sexual assault in El Paso County, CO.

URL : http://www.cultureofgiving.org/nonprofit.cfm?npid=570 Title : Longmont Coalition of Women in Crisis Description : Information and shelter for victims of domestic violence in Longmont, CO.

URL : http://www.sunrisepasco.org/ Title : Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc. Description : 24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter in Pasco County, FL.

URL : http://www.quigleyhouse.org/ Title : Quigley House Description : 24 Hour Emergency Shelter, Orange Park, Clay County.

URL : http://www.naplesshelter.org/ Title : Shelter for Abused Women and Children Description : 24-Hour crisis line, shelter, Naples, FL.

URL : http://www.bettygriffinhouse.org Title : Betty Griffin House Description : 24-Hour Crisis line, emergency shelter, Saint Augustine.

URL : http://www.safehouseofseminole.org Title : Safehouse of Seminole, Inc., Description : Sanford, Florida. Crisis line and shelter programs provide victims and their children with the resources they need to begin healing from past and preparing for their future. Provides educational programs in Seminole County Schools and other community organizations.

URL : http://www.casa-stpete.org/ Title : Center Against Spouse Abuse (CASA) Description : Located in St. Petersburg. Describes services provided by CASA and provides general information on domestic violence.

URL : http://www.thespring.org/ Title : The Spring of Tampa Bay Description : 24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter, outreach centers in Tampa and Plant City.

URL : http://www.peacefulpaths.org/ Title : Peaceful Paths Description : 24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter in Gainesville, Alachua, Bradford and Union counties.

URL : http://www.harborhousefl.com/ Title : Harbor House Description : 24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter, Orlando, FL.

URL : http://home.rose.net/~halcyon/ Title : Halcyon Home for Battered Women, Inc. Description : Safe shelter for battered women and children serving the Thomas, Grady, Decatur, Seminole Counties, and the southern half of Mitchell County.

URL : http://www.augusta-safehomes.org/ Title : Augusta SafeHomes Description : SAFE-homes of Augusta is a not for profit organization that shelters women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The agency is located in Augusta, GA and serves 13 counties.

URL : http://www.gacircleofhope.org/ Title : Circle of Hope Description : Northeast Georgia family violence organization serves Habersham, Stephens and White counties.

URL : http://www.safeshelter.org Title : Savannah Area Family Emergency (SAFE) Shelter Description : Savannah, Georgia. Provides temporary emergency shelter and confidential services to victims of domestic violence.

URL : http://www.austin-safeplace.org/ Title : Austin SafePlace Description : Works to end sexual and domestic violence and abuse. Includes how you can help, information about programs and services, calendar, job opportunities, training materials, and links to resources for child abuse, domestic and dating violence prevention, stalking, violence in schools, and hotlines.

URL : http://etcc.org Title : East Texas Crisis Center Description : Henderson, Smith, Van Zandt, and Wood-Rains counties. How to get help, information for donors and volunteers, services, news and overview.

URL : http://www.genesisshelter.org/ Title : Genesis Women's Shelter Description : Dallas. Hotline, safety planning resources, and how to help.

URL : http://www.hcwc.org Title : Hays-Caldwell Women's Center Description : San Marcos, Texas. Protection, advocacy, and education for men, women, and children

URL : http://www.hawc.org/ Title : Houston Area Women's Center Description : Shelter and support services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

URL : http://www.newbeginningcenter.org/ Title : New Beginning Center Description : Garland. How to get help, services, news.

URL : http://www.safe-tagency.com/ Title : Safe-T Agency Description : Safe-T provides a "safe house", 24-hour crisis help line, legal advocacy, group and individual counseling, domestic violence, sexual assault and parenting education for clients in eastern Texas.

URL : http://www.familyplace.org/ Title : The Family Place Description : Dallas, TX. How to get help, how to help, programs, facts, events, and news.

URL : http://www.fvps.org/ Title : Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. Description : The Battered Women's Shelter of San Antonio, Texas.

URL : http://www.owjn.org Title : Ontario Women's Justice Network Description : Promotes an understanding of law as it relates to violence against women and children and provides accessible legal information in a manner that reflects the experiences and realities of women.

URL : http://www.mincava.umn.edu/ Title : Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse Description : Offers information and resources on violence and various types of abuse. Provides links to related resources, including information about child abuse, domestic violence, violence against women, and elder abuse.

URL : http://www.nhcadsv.org/ Title : NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Description : The NHCADSV provides statewide advocacy and information as well as direct service to victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

URL : http://www.casafeathome.org/ Title : California Confidential Address Program Description : A unique mail forwarding program for victims of domestic violence.

URL : http://www.ilcadv.org/ Title : Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) Description : Education and referral organization which also provides technical assistance and training. Information about the lending library, services, domestic violence and the law, membership, and news about current projects.

URL : http://www.ndvsac.org/ Title : Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition Description : Statewide advocacy organization committed to the prevention and elimination of sexual and domestic violence. Provides articles for survivors, statutes and laws, and a listing of programs with contact information.

URL : http://www.mcadv.org/ Title : Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence Description : Provides technical assistance to domestic violence shelters, community and professional education, and other related assistance to victims of domestic violence. Lists shelters, events, legal information, and publications.

URL : http://www.mcbw.org/ Title : Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women Description : Local, regional, and statewide organizations advocating on behalf of battered women and their children. Includes an overview of services available in Minnesota and some Minnesota statistics.

URL : http://www.nwnetwork.org/ Title : Northwest Network - Seattle, WA Description : The Northwest Network of bisexual, trans, lesbian and gay survivors of abuse sponsors support groups, safety planning, individual counseling, legal advocacy and community organizing for folks of all genders in Seattle, Washington USA and the Puget Sound area.

URL : http://www.tcadsv.org/ Title : Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic And Sexual Violence Description : Based in Nashville, Tennessee. Services, statistics, quiz, events, legislation, and resources.

URL : http://www.kdva.org/ Title : Kentucky Domestic Violence Association Description : The Mission of the Kentucky Domestic Violence Association is to ensure that the right to live free of any form of domestic abuse is valued, protected and defended in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

URL : http://www.violenceresource.org/ Title : Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Description : Policies, membership, library listings, statistics, resources, and links. Located in Indianapolis.

URL : http://www.weaveinc.org/ Title : WEAVE Women Escaping a Violent Environment Description : Sacramento, CA agency dedicated to preventing violence against women. Includes a useful "action kit" for those who want to get involved, when to call 911, a safety checklist, crisis line, and legal advocacy.

URL : http://www.andvsa.org/ Title : Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Description : Overview and group philosophy, legal advocacy project, resources, and links.

URL : http://www.michigan.gov/fia/1,1607,7-124-5460_7261-15002--,00.html Title : Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board Description : The Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board (MDVPTB) was established within the Michigan Family Independence Agency in 1978 by state legislation that created a Governor-appointed Board responsible for focusing state activity on domestic violence. The Board administers state and federal funding for domestic violence shelters and advocacy services, develops and recommends policy, and develops and provides technical assistance and training.

URL : http://www.mcadsv.com/ Title : Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Description : Information, referral, lending library, hotline.

URL : http://www.nmcadv.org/ Title : New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NMCADV) Description : Works with agencies in the areas of program development, public policy, education, training, and funding proposals. Information about their library and other services.

URL : http://www.nyscasa.org Title : New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault NYSCASA Description : A resource for professionals in the field of sexual assault, allies and supporters seeking information about sexual assault and related crimes as well as survivors and their families

URL : http://www.odvn.org/php/home.php Title : Ohio Domestic Violence Network Description : A statewide coalition of domestic violence programs, supportive agencies and concerned individuals organizing to ensure the elimination of domestic violence by: providing technical assistance, resources, information and training to all who address or are affected by domestic violence; and promoting social and systems change through public policy, public awareness and education initiatives.

URL : http://www.pcadv.org/ Title : Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence Description : Provides information, help and resources for victims of domestic violence.

URL : http://women.wsresources.com/index.htm Title : Philadelphia Women's Resources Description : Philadelphia, PA area online help for victims of domestic violence. Links to hotlines, legal information and inspirational sites. Also links to free Philadelphia, PA domestic violence counseling.

URL : http://www.sccadvasa.org/ Title : South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Description : SCCADVASA is a statewide, nonprofit organization created in 1981 to address the critical needs of victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

URL : http://www.vsdvalliance.org Title : Virginians Against Domestic Violence (VADV) Description : Individuals, agencies and organizations committed to the elimination of domestic violence.

URL : http://www.wavawnet.org Title : Washington's Violence Against Women Network Description : Providing resources, information and training for victims of domestic and sexual assault, service providers and allied professionals.

URL : http://www.wcadv.org Title : Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence Description : Information, help, and resources for domestic abuse programs, victims, other professionals and interested individuals. Specific programs include aging and disabilities, youth, community response, diversity, education, health, immigration, legal, policy, rural and prevention.

URL : http://www.silcom.com/~paladin/madv/dvagencies.html Title : Domestic Violence Agencies Description : Contains state-wise listing of domestic abuse centers and organisations.

URL : http://www.growing.com/nonviolent/index.htm Title : Domestic Violence Project of Santa Clara County, CA Description : Articles, protocols, resources for victims and researchers of domestic and workplace violence. Over 1100 categorized links, 4000 books, and 110 journals.

URL : http://www.sabbathofdomesticpeace.org Title : Sabbath of Domestic Peace Description : Coalition of domestic violence prevention organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area.

URL : http://www.safenetwork.net/ Title : SafeNetwork - Statewide Technical Assistance and Training for Domestic Violence Shelters throughout California Description : Assisting domestic violence service providers to build, maintain, and enhance their services to battered women and their children in the State of California.

URL : http://www.dvscp.org/ Title : Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties (Pennsylvania) Description : Offers 24 hours hotline, legal help, emergency centre, and related resources for victims of domestic violence.

URL : http://www.dvalianza.org Title : National Latino Alliance Description : National Latino organization dedicated to the elimination of domestic violence.

URL : http://www.dahmw.org Title : Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women Description : Supportive services for victims of domestic violence, specializing in offering assistance to men in intimate relationships with abusive women.

URL : http://www.vpc.org/studies/dv4one.htm Title : When Men Murder Women - Section One National Data Description : An Analysis of 1999 Homicide Data - State by State Statistical Profile.

URL : http://home.vicnet.net.au/~dvirc/Statistics.htm Title : Australian Statistics Description : Contains statistical data on cases of domestic violence in Australia.

URL : http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/vi.pdf Title : Violence by Intimates Description : Bureau of Justice Statistics Fact Book.

URL : http://home.cybergrrl.com/dv/stats.html Title : Healthgrrl Violence Resources for Women Description : Statistical resources on Domestic Violence and its relationship to pregnancy, children, teen relationships, and elder abuse.

URL : http://www.silentwitness.net/states/us_map.htm Title : Silent Witness - State by State Statistics on Domestic Homicide Description : The map shows the number of domestic homicides of women per million population in 1997, as cited by the FBI in its Supplemental Homicide Report.

URL : http://caag.state.ca.us/cjsc/publications/misc/dv98intro.htm Title : CJSC (CA Dept Justice) Arrests for Domestic Violence, 1998 Description : This is the CJSC Report on Arrests for Domestic Violence in California, 1998.

URL : http://www.silentwitness.net/sub/violences.htm Title : Silent Witness National Initiatve Description : Offers state-wise data on domestic violence in United States.

URL : http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/wisqars/default.htm Title : WISQARS Description : WISQARSTM (Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System) is an interactive database system that provides customized reports of injury-related data.

URL : http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=1247 Title : Battered Men? Battered Facts Description : Clarification of often quoted statistics on gender symmetry in domestic violence.

URL : http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/CostOfViolence.htm Title : Cost of Violence in the US - DVP, NCIPC Description : Information on the cost of all forms of violence in the American economy. Hosted by the CDC.

URL : http://www.abanet.org/domviol/statistics.html Title : Domestic Violence Statistics Description : American Bar Association Commission offers statistics on domestic violence in relation with age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, religious and socio-economic lines.

URL : http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/ Title : Department of Justice Violence Against Women Office Description : Hyperlinked text of the Violence Against Women Act and other legal information.

URL : http://www.abanet.org/domviol/ Title : American Bar Association Description : Training and educational materials to attorneys and other professionals who serve victims of domestic violence and abuse.

URL : http://www.acog.org/from_home/departments/dept_web.cfm?recno=17 Title : ACOG Violence Against Women Description : American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Violence Against Women Web resource.

URL : http://www.metrac.org/ Title : METRAC - Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children Description : A non-profit organization deals with the rights of women and children to live free of violence and abuse.

URL : http://www.womenshealth.gov/violence/ Title : National Women's Health Information Center Description : US Department of Health and Human Services women abuse and domestic violence education and prevention center.

URL : http://www.earthtym.net/abuse.htm Title : Abuse and Violence against Women Description : Gender related lack of respect and destructive coping skill violence.

URL : http://www.narcissistic-abuse.com/abuse.html Title : What is Abuse? Description : Abuse, its many forms, and how to cope with your abuser.

URL : http://open-site.org/Society/Issues/Violence_and_Abuse/Family_Violence/ Title : Open Site - Family Violence and Abuse Description : Abuse and violence in family settings - psychological profiles of abusers and abused, types of abuse, treatment, statistics, societal and cultural factors, and trauma and PTSD.

URL : http://www.narcissistic-abuse.com/abusefamily.html Title : Abuse in the Family Description : Articles and resources regarding abusive relationships and intimate partner violence and abuse.

URL : http://www.ncjrs.gov/txtfiles1/nij/183781.txt Title : National Violence Against Women Survey Description : National Criminal Justice Reference Service survey results concerning rape, sexual assault, stalking, violence as child/adult, and other forms of abuse.

URL : http://www.end-harassment.com/ Title : Help for Harassment Description : A third party hotline and education program which attempts to eliminates unlawful harassment in the workplace.

URL : http://www.citizenactionny.org Title : Women's Rights at Work Description : Serves women who have experienced sexual harassment at work in the New York area. Educates women about their rights and how to obtain support.

URL : http://www.janedoe.org/ Title : Jane Doe Inc. Description : Support services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Includes directory of rape crisis centers, donation information, restraining order realities, and program highlights.

URL : http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/fs-sex.html Title : Facts About Sexual Harassment Description : Learn more about the form of sex discrimination that violates title VII of the Civil Rights act of 1964.

URL : http://www.de.psu.edu/harassment/ Title : Information on Sexual Harassment Description : This training module on sexual harassment allows you to explore the concept of sexual harassment interactively from a variety of perspectives.

URL : http://www.familyrefugecenter.com/ Title : The Family Refuge Center Description : Community based domestic violence and abuse project serving Greenbrier, Pocahontas, and Monroe counties in southeastern West Virginia

URL : http://www.supportworks.org/cat707.htm Title : Domestic Violence/Spouse Abuse Support Groups Description : SupportWorks directory of support groups in Charlotte, NC addressing domestic violence and spouse abuse.

URL : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fivers/ Title : Fivers Description : Feminists against Intimate Violence through Empowerment, Energizing, Education, Exchange - resources, resistance, research and support.

URL : http://www.dianarussell.com/porntoc.html Title : Pornography as a Cause of Rape Description : Excerpt from a book by Dr. Diana Russell, Against Pornography: The Evidence of Harm (Berkeley, California: Russell Publications, 1994).

URL : http://www.victimsofpornography.org Title : Victims of Pornography Description : Dedicated in helping and guiding victims of pornography, sexual abuse and violence associated with pornography. Includes news articles, case studies, statistics, and resource materials.

URL : http://prostitutionresearch.com/ Title : Prostitution Research & Education Website Description : A sponsored project of San Francisco Women's Centers, a nonprofit corporation.

URL : http://leaderu.com/orgs/probe/docs/pornplag.html Title : The Pornography Plague Description : Describes forms of pornography and documents the psychological and social effects. Also examines legal issues and provides a biblical perspective on sex.

URL : http://www.prtc.net/~morality/porno/research.htm Title : Evidence of Harm Description : A study examining pornography's relationship to rape and aggression toward women.

URL : http://www.nostatusquo.com/ACLU/dworkin/PornAList.html Title : Andrea Dworkin on Pornography Description : An archive of information on Dworkin's views about pornography and the effects that it has on society and women.

URL : http://www.oneangrygirl.net/antiporn.html Title : Anti-Porn Resource Center Description : News, links, myths, books, and quotes on topics such as the childhoods of porn stars, clothing buying habits of teenagers, money, biology, and relationships.

URL : http://www.womenforsobriety.org/ Title : Women For Sobriety, Inc Description : A non-profit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions.

URL : http://www.shesinrecovery.com/ Title : Shes In Recovery Description : Online community for women in recovery from drugs and alcohol abuse. Offers news, self-help articles, newsletter, and related resources.

URL : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pursuitofhappiness2/ Title : Pursuit of Happiness Description : This is a place for women with depression to support each other in taking positive action to change our lives.

URL : http://www.mmp.org Title : Mary Magdalene Project Description : A non-profit organization located in Van Nuys, CA that provides programs and resources to victims of prostitution.

URL : http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/wwen Title : Wisconsin Women's Education Network Description : A grant-funded outreach program for women in recovery and the professionals who work with them.

URL : http://www.laurafranklin.com/lee.html Title : Laura's "Lee" Description : Dedicated to living, loving and learning to laugh again. Recovery sites for those in 12-step programs, many links especially geared to women on journeys of recovery.

URL : http://www.loveyourselfcoaching.com/ Title : Love Yourself Coaching Life Coaching Services Description : Helen Burton works with women in recovery providing life coaching services either one-on-one or in group coaching.

URL : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twistedsistersaarecovery/ Title : Twisted Sisters AA Recovery Description : AA recovery club for women who have a problem with alcohol or drugs. Email and message boards are two ways we keep in touch.

URL : http://www.angelfire.com/az2/soberlady/ Title : The Sober Lady's Recovery Site Description : An online recovery portal for women in recovery seeking information on addictions, health and guides to serenity.

URL : http://groups.yahoo.com/adultconf?dest=%2Fgroup%2Fwomeninrecovery2%2F Title : Women in Recovery Description : A room where women can come and share their special problems and other problems relating to recovery from alcohol. Sign up required

URL : http://www.bellaonline.com/site/12steprecovery Title : Bella Online 12 Step Recovery Description : Offers articles and support.

URL : http://soberchick.com/ Title : Sober Chick Description : Here are the unleashed pages of a sober chick in recovery.

URL : http://www.askmen.com/money/career/16_career.html Title : AskMen.com Women in the workplace Description : Men dealing with women in the workplace.

URL : http://www.angelfire.com/mi3/thoughts/index12.html Title : Mysterious Woman Discrimination In The Work Place Description : A place for women to meet other women that are and have been discriminated against while at work. A place for support and friendship.

URL : http://www.eawc.org/ Title : Euro-American Women's Council Description : Attempts to aid women business owners and executives by building alliances between the private sector and government while providing ground breaking research to document the economic and social contributions of women owned firms.