Adolescents
An organization that works both in the United States and in developing countries with a sole focus on adolescent reproductive and sexual health. Provides printed and electronic resources, technical assistance, and training to promote research-based best practices in the field of adolescent sexual health.
Break the Cycle engages, educates and empowers youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence.
Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services
The mission of Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services (DVAS) is to enrich the lives of people with hearing loss by providing access to services, education and advocacy around sexual and domestic violence. Site includes 4 ASL videos: Red Flags, What is Abuse, Deaf Victims Guide to Staying at a Shelter, and What DVAS Does.
"Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support their efforts to stop these human rights abuses. "
Information, resources, and support for families with troubled teens, including State Directory of Family Help. Information on Abuse; Anger in Our Teens and in Ourselves; Adolescent Sex Offenders; Teen Violence. Speakers available.
Contact Info: Toll-free helpline 1-877-362-8727
International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region
A network of 40 sexual and reproductive health organizations across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Services provided range from sexuality education, contraceptive services, and prenatal care to HIV testing, abortion-related care, and screening for gender-based violence.
An organization promoting gender equality and empowerment of women through free educational materials and resources. The resources are available to facilitators working with young girls and women, parents and guardians, social workers, counselors and therapists, and health providers.
KidsRights, an organization based in the Netherlands, stands up for vulnerable children all over the world - children who fall victim to neglect, abuse, violence, exploitation, or discrimination, or run the risk of doing so. This organization runs projects all over the world and funds existing local projects with long-term support. They also cover all of a child's needs including healthcare, nutrition, education, accomodation, and attention.
"Lessons from Literature is an innovative program that enlists English teachers from across the country to use the books and material they’re already teaching to facilitate discussion and build awareness about physical, verbal and sexual abuse."
Pongo Publishing Teen Writing Project
Organization helps teens in jail and other at-risk youth to write poetry about their lives. Young people often describe early-childhood trauma and loss, usually in the form of neglect, abuse, abandonment, and family death. Website includes information about the writing project and poetry from the youths themselves.
Works to prevent violence against women and children. Website includes information about a resource guide and other resources, how Raising Voices help build a movement in various regions, and how you can raise your voice and become active in the movement to end violence.
Service Region: Eastern and Southern Africa
"Rozan is an Islamabad based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. Most Rozan team members are qualified psychologists who work to enhance the emotional health of people from all sections of the society by conducting awareness raising activities, trainings and counseling."
SAHAYOG is an NGO based in India that works to promote gender equality and women’s health from a human rights framework. Its key activities include advocacy and strengthening partnerships. Some of their programs include maternal health, working with men and boys, sexual and reproductive rights for youth, and violence against women.
South West Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Center
Located in South West Scotland, the organization provides support, both emotional and practical, to women and girls in Dumfries & Galloway, who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives.
Promotes child and family safety through news, information, and a National Sex Offender Registry. Includes fact sheets on safety for women, children and seniors, and much more.
STOPVAW is a site developed by Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights as a tool for the promotion of women's human rights in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). This site addresses violence against women as one of the most pervasive human rights abuses worldwide. The STOPVAW site provides women's rights advocates with information focused on ending the most endemic forms of violence against women in the region:
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The Office on Women's Health (OWH)was established in 1991 to improve the health of women and girls. A main goal is to ensure all U.S. women and girls to be healthier and have a better sense of well-being. Their mission is to provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex- and gender-specific approaches.
Web Forum on Teen Victims of Dating Violence
A web forum where victim service providers and allied professionals can connect to peers, share ideas about best practices, and help change lives.
"WomenSafe works toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against women and their children through direct service, education and social change."
A portal on women, peace, and security. It is intended to address the lack of consolidated data on the impact of armed conflict on women and girls as noted by Security Council resolution 1325 (2000).
Advocacy
AASHA Alliance Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace
AASHA is an alliance of organizations in Pakistan that are committed to curb sexual harassment at workplace. Their aim is to create zero tolerance for sexual harassment and to create a dignified and productive work environment which is free of intimidation & discrimination.
AEquitas: The Prosecutors' Resource on Violence Against Women
A collaborative project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, the Battered Women's Justice Project, and the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women. AEquitas was created as a technical assistance and training provider to address the needs of prosecutors and allied professionals – particularly OVW grantees – who work on issues related to the prosecution of violence against women.
Alabama Coalition Against Rape
The ACAR works to prevent sexual violence in the state of Alabama through their network of rape crisis centers and by taking an active role in public policy, education, and training.
All Women’s Action Society (AWAM)
An independent feminist organization committed to improving the lives of women in Malaysia.
Amnesty International: End the cycle of Violence
"Living free from violence is a human right, yet millions of women and girls suffer disproportionately from violence both in peace and in war, at the hands of the state, in the home and community."
As part of Amenesty International, this website provides information on current issues related to violence against women.
Arizona Sexual Assault Network
The Mission of the Arizona Sexual Assault Network (AzSAN) is to identify and address sexual violence issues through a collaborative statewide network.
Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ACASA)
The Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ACASA) is a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working together toward the elimination of sexual violence.
"Arte Sana (art heals) is a nonprofit agency for underserved survivors of gender and racial violence that promotes healing and empowerment through the arts and community education."
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
Foster research, facilitates information exchange, further professional education and provide for the advancement of professional standards and practices in the field of sex offender evaluation and treatment. Website includes information on membership, conferences, state chapters, public policy, publications, awards and grants, employment, research, forms, and resources.
Association of Women's Rights in Development
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international membership organization connecting, informing and mobilizing people and organizations committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable development and women's human rights.
"The Audre Lorde Project is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non Conforming People of Color center for community organizing, focusing on the New York City area. Through mobilization, education and capacity-building, we work for community wellness and progressive social and economic justice. Committed to struggling across differences, we seek to responsibly reflect, represent and serve our various communities."
"A civil society organisation working for women’s empowerment and citizens’ rights with the collaboration of citizens’ groups and organisations to provide information, build capacity and undertake advocacy for women’s issues and for good governance in Pakistan. Most of the people working at the local level are male. Aurat has found that when abusive men are confronted by men from their own communities, the impact of the message for change is much stronger and lasting than when it comes from women only."
Break the Cycle engages, educates and empowers youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence.
British Columbia Human Rights Coalition
Website gives information about the organization and posts publications. The coalition gives information, advice and advocacy for individual complainants; consultation and workshop organization for unions, employers, and other groups; and papers and presentations on human rights issues for meetings, conferences and media.
CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities
"Organizing Asian Communities (also known as Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence) was founded by Asian women in 1986 as one of the first organizations in the United States to mobilize Asian communities to counter anti-Asian violence. CAAAV focuses on institutional violence that affects immigrant, poor and working-class communities such as worker exploitation, concentrated urban poverty, police brutality, Immigration Naturalization Service detention and deportation, and criminalization of youth and workers."
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The purpose of The California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA) is to promote public policy, and provide advocacy, training, and technical assistance on the issue of sexual assault.
Offers sexual assault, dating violence, and healthy relationship education and awareness through lists of presenters and presentation topics.
Center for Health and Gender Equity
Organization works to create changes in policy and program across the areas of family planning, sexually transmitted diseases and gender violence, and to advocate for development policies that promote women's rights and autonomy.
Center for Sex Offender Management
Organization works to enhance public safety by preventing further victimization through improving the management of adult and juvenile sex offenders who are in the community. Activities include an information exchange, trainings, technical assistance, and more.
Center for the Pacific Asian Family
Addresses domestic violence and sexual assault in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities within Los Angeles, CA. Provides a 24 hour hotline, domestic and sexual violence services, and prevention and community education programs.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Women with Disabilities
"CDC’s disability and health team has targeted women with disabilities as a major area of emphasis and works to promote their health and well-being through research, partnerships, and education. CDC funds projects around the United States to improve surveillance and promotes research that focuses on women with disabilities as a special subpopulation." Site includes section on Domestic Violence.
Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System London Family Court Clinic
The Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System of the London Family Court Clinic is a non-profit agency in London, Ontario, Canada, which advocates for the special needs of children and families involved in the justice system.
Peter G. Jaffe, PhD, Executive Director
254 Pall Mall Street, Suite 200
London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5P6
Tel: 519-679-7250
Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) is a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working together for freedom from sexual violence.
Communities Against Rape and Abuse
CARA is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) grassroots organization that promotes a broad agenda for liberation and social justice while prioritizing anti-rape work as the center of our organizing. We use community organizing, critical dialogue, artistic expression, and collective action as tools to build safe, peaceful, and sustainable communities. Our blog provides a Black feminist analysis of contemporary politics, debates & local Seattle issues.
Community Solutions for Children, Families, and Individuals, Inc. -- La Isla Pacifica
A human service agency providing services in mental health, youth support, domestic violence and sexual assault, court and community referrals, and transitional housing for singe youth parents.
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc. (CONNSACS) is a statewide coalition of individual sexual assault crisis programs, which work to end sexual violence through victim assistance, community education, and public policy advocacy.
"Dads and Daughters is the national advocacy nonprofit for fathers and daughters. DADs inspires fathers to actively and deeply engage in the lives of their daughters and galvanizes fathers and others to transform the pervasive cultural messages that devalue girls and women."
Day One is the sole agency in the state of RI organized specifically to deal with issues of sexual assault as a community concern. Its mission is to reduce the prevalence of sexual violence and to support and advocate for those affected by it. We will support and stand by women, men, children and families from day one.
DeafHope is a nonprofit organization, established for and by Deaf women in January 2003. Their mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education, services, and they also offer training and technical assistance to other agencies serving Deaf survivors.
Delaware, Sexual Assault Network
CONTACT Delaware provides telephone counseling, crisis intervention, information, referral, education, and prevention services for persons in crisis and for persons in need of listening services.
Disabled Women on the Web was established by Corbett O'Toole of the Disabled Women's Alliance to provide information, resources, and support for women with disabilities to continue to change the world. Among many topics, the site includes information on lesbians and queers with disabilities, violence, and health.
District of Columbia Rape Crisis Center
The DC Rape Crisis Center (DCRCC) provides services to victims of sexual violence, a resource library, trainings for professionals, and community education programs.
"Dwa Fanm's (meaning "Women's Rights" in Creole) mission is to empower all women and girls with the freedom to define and control their own lives. Through service, education, advocacy and grassroots programs, Dwa Fanm works to end discrimination, violence, and other forms of injustice in New York City and abroad."
End Violence Against Women International
EVAW works to improve the response of the criminal justice system and community professionals to violence against women. They provide education, training, and research, and promote multidisciplinary collaboration which enables responding professionals to better support victims and hold offenders accountable.
Ending Violence Association of British Columbia
The Ending Violence Association of BC's mandate is to provide support and training, undertake research, develop and distribute resources and tools, educate the public and government bodies on the needs of victims of violence, develop and maintain standards for the provision of service, and foster the development of cross-sectoral coordination and collaboration.
"Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support their efforts to stop these human rights abuses. "
EuroPRO-Fem: European Menprofeminist Network
"Backed by the European Community, our aims are to deconstruct the male gender, carry out more critical analysis of the modes of male domination, try to understand how macho, homophobic societies make us into dominating men, and assert our desire to live in peace without violence, without war between men and without oppression of women. The network is open to all men and women, groups, networks, publications, etc. who want to strive for a non-patriarchal society that rejects violence, homophobia and any gender-based discrimination."
EVAW International On-Line Training Institute
The institute provides opportunities for interested professionals to expand their knowledge of cutting edge developments in the criminal justice and community response to sexual assault, with particular emphasis on those crimes committed by someone who is known to the victim. Participants can work through training modules to learn and review new information and then apply this newly acquired knowledge in realistic and interactive scenarios, as well as assessment methods such as quizzes, tests, and case studies.
Feminist International Radio Endeavour Disabled Women's Section
A Web space focusing on women with disabilities. Areas covered are activism, opportunities, rights and issues important to women with all types of disabilities.
"The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF), which was founded in 1987, is a cutting edge organization dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence. In all spheres, FMF utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially, and politically. Our organization believes that feminists - both women and men, girls and boys - are the majority, but this majority must be empowered. "
"Offers counseling services to victims of abuse. The centre initiated a “Men’s Program Against Violence Against Women”, which involves training for male advocates on gender awareness, definitions and dynamics of violence against women, and exploration of men’s attitudes toward women and violence. They also conduct trainings for military and police to sensitize men on gender issues, violence against women and human rights."
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV) is a statewide nonprofit organization committed to victims and survivors of sexual violence and the sexual assault crisis programs who serve them.
FORGE (For Ourselves: Reworking Gender Expression)
A national education, advocacy, and support umbrella organization that provides victim services to persons who identify as transgender. It also offers training and technical assistance to the sexual assault service providers who serve this population.
"We advance the health, stability, education, and security of women and girls, men and boys worldwide. In 1994, Futures Without Violence was instrumental in developing the landmark Violence Against Women Act passed by the US Congress. Striving to reach new audiences and transform social norms, we train professionals such as doctors, nurses, athletic coaches, and judges on improving responses to violence and abuse. As well, we work with advocates, policy makers and others to build sustainable community leadership and educate people everywhere about the importance of respect and healthy relationships – the relationships that all individuals, families, and communities need and deserve."
A website to give women a voice in the field of information and communication technologies and to help combat cybercrime against women around the world.
Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault
The Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (GNESA) coordinates and supports a multidisciplinary approach to public and professional education, advocacy, and service for sexual assault centers and service providers.
The Global Fund for Women is a nonprofit grantmaking foundation that advances women's human rights worldwide.
A project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and is a community-based, media-driven, child sexual abuse prevention program designed to educate and motivate adult community members to call the 24-hour HERO Hotline if they suspect child sexual abuse.
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
A statewide coalition targeting multiple issues of violence within communities.
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
The Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (ICASDV) is a not for profit organization formed on behalf of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The purpose of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) is two-fold: to end sexual assault violence and to alleviate the suffering of sexual assault victims.
Incite! Women of Color Against Violence
Advancing a movement to end violence against women of color and their communities through direct action, critical dialogue and grassroots organizing. Website includes information about how to get involved, conferences, activist institutes, their newsletter, current issues, and resources.
Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault (INCASA) views itself as an organization working toward the elimination of sexual assault and realizes that its most important goal must be to achieve its own non-existence.
International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region
A network of 40 sexual and reproductive health organizations across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Services provided range from sexuality education, contraceptive services, and prenatal care to HIV testing, abortion-related care, and screening for gender-based violence.
International Women's Rights Action Watch
IWRAW is a resource and communications center on human rights of women and of children. They work directly with nongovernmental organizations throughout the world and with the United Nations facilitating use of international human rights law and processes for effective advocacy to improve the status of women, protect children, and promote gender equality. Primary subjects of concern include violence in the family, economic rights, family law, nationality.
Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault was established to unite Iowa's sexual assault crisis centers. To better meet the needs of survivors, IowaCASA provides training, public policy activities, assistance to communities of color, resources and referrals.
Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline (pdf)
The Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline is a 24-hour line providing support, information and referral services to survivors of sexual abuse, signifcant others, people concerned about sexual abuse and people seeking information and referral. All services are free of charge, confidential and available to women, men and children.
Just Detention International (JDI) is a human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention. Also offers state by state resources for survivors.
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
The Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV) is a network of programs reaching across the state to end battering and sexual assault wherever it occurs.
Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs Inc
The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc. (KASAP) is the statewide coalition of the 13 rape crisis centers in the Commonwealth. This website provides resources for survivors, public and professionals.
An organization promoting gender equality and empowerment of women through free educational materials and resources. The resources are available to facilitators working with young girls and women, parents and guardians, social workers, counselors and therapists, and health providers.
KidsRights, an organization based in the Netherlands, stands up for vulnerable children all over the world - children who fall victim to neglect, abuse, violence, exploitation, or discrimination, or run the risk of doing so. This organization runs projects all over the world and funds existing local projects with long-term support. They also cover all of a child's needs including healthcare, nutrition, education, accomodation, and attention.
LAMBDA GLBT Community Services
LAMBDA is dedicated to protecting gays and lesbians from discrimination and violence in homes, businesses, and schools through educational campaigns, nondiscrimination leadership, and antiviolence efforts. Projects include a youth outreach program, the Hate Crime National Hotline (1-800-686-HATE), and the online Hate Crime Network (which provides assistance to victims of hate crime).
"Legal Momentum is the nation's oldest legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the rights of women and girls. Our current program areas are: Employment and Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic Violence (EHRVDV), Equality Works Program, Immigrant Women Program, National Judicial Education Program, and Sexuality and Family Rights Program."
"Lessons from Literature is an innovative program that enlists English teachers from across the country to use the books and material they’re already teaching to facilitate discussion and build awareness about physical, verbal and sexual abuse."
Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault
The Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LFASA) is a private nonprofit organization of the state's sexual assault crisis centers, as well as other agencies and individuals concerned about sexual violence. Their mission is to work toward the elimination of sexual violence through program support, education, and social change.
Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault
"The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault is organized to put an end to sexual violence in Maine, and to ensure that there will be ongoing support and services for victims and survivors."
The Marie Stopes International provides sexual and reproductive health information. The organization also provides direct services to 3.3 million people worldwide in 38 countries.
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Inc. (MCASA) is a nonprofit organization founded to address the needs of victims of sexual crimes throughout the State. Its members are sexual assault crisis programs, law enforcement, legal practitioners, mental health and health care providers, and educators committed to eliminating sexual violence through community education and public policy advocacy.
Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: Jane Doe, Inc.
This website includes information on steps to safety and fact sheets for those who need help. They list an Online State Resource Guide with resources from all over Massachusetts.
Men Against Sexual Violence is a Project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. The organization offers resources and information on how men play a vital role in ending sexual violence.
Men Against Violence Against Women (MAVAW)
"MAVAW's mission is to reduce, and eventually eradicate violence against women in society, using a multidisciplinary approach focusing on correcting behaviour skill and belief system deficits. MAVAW is a proactive way to take responsibility for male violence and to contribute towards the creation of a violent-free society. Located in Trinidad and Tobago."
Men Against Violence Against Women - MAVAW
Men Against Violence Against Women's mission is to affect social change in the community by making men aware of the prevalence of violence against women. They develop creative and targeted marketing, education and communication tools to deliver the message that the issue is a man's issue as much as a woman's.
Men Against Violence and Abuse (MAVA)
"MAVA is the first men's organization in India directly intervening against gender-based violence on women. MAVA’s mission is to bring about social change, particularly in traditional, male-dominated attitudes and help stop or prevent violence and abuse of women by working primarily with men."
Services include educational workshops for men wanting to play an active and positive role in their communities, as well as workshops and consultations for professionals. Website offers resources, a calendar of events, and more.
Men Ending Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Texas
"This page aims to serve as a collection of resources for men, primarily in Texas, who are working to end domestic violence and sexual assault in our families and communities. It grew out of discussions during and subsequent to the 3rd Forum on Men's Work to End Violence Against Women organized by the Texas Council on Family Violence March 20-22, 2002 in Austin, Texas. At present it contains links to external resources, and a featured article or poem of the month. "
Men's Initiative for Jane Doe, Inc.
"The Men's Initiative for Jane Doe Inc. (MIJD) is a collaboration of men's outreach projects throughout the state of Massachusetts organizing support from men in their communities for Jane Doe Inc. statewide and its member agencies locally. The purpose is to promote men's role in ending violence, abuse and oppression; To link, support and encourage men's projects to end violence; To build partnership with Jane Doe Inc. through it's member organizations."
Mending the Sacred Hoop is committed to strengthening the voice and vision of Native peoples. They work to end violence against Native women and children while restoring the safety, sovereignty, and sacredness of Native women. They work from a social change perspective that relies upon grassroots efforts to restore the leadership of Native women.
MenEngage is a global alliance committed to research, interventions, and policy initiatives that engage men and boys to reduce gender inequalities and promote the health and well-being of women, men, and children.
Mentors In Violence Prevention
"The Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Program is a gender violence prevention and education program based at Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society. The mission of MVP is to raise awareness about the level of men’s violence against women, challenge the thinking of mainstream society, open dialogue between men and women, and inspire leadership by empowering people with concrete options to effect change. "
Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Member organization developing and promoting efforts aimed at the elimination of all domestic and sexual violence in Michigan. Website includes links to information for survivors, locate help near you, The Resource Center, MCADSV members, public policy, employment, publications, Internet gateway, about MCADSV and support MCADSV.
Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) is a coalition of sexual assault programs committed to ending sexual violence. To that end, the coalition provides technical assistance and support to member programs throughout the state of Minnesota. This includes ongoing training and education, development and distribution of educational materials, communities of color outreach, and public policy initiatives.
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC) is a non-profit social and educational services organization committed to the holistic growth and development of American Indian women and their families. They offer various services such as sexual assault advocacy, emergency shelter and supportive housing.
"As a statewide collaboration of 160+ member organizations, the Consortium serves as a resource center to enhance equality and justice for women and children. The consortium helps women working for progressive social change stay in touch."
Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Supports and facilitates networking among member organizations while advocating for social and systems change to eliminate sexual and domestic violence in Montana. Website inclues links to their programs, publications, task force, calendar, discussions, links, and more.
"The Ms. Foundation delivers strategic grants, capacity building and leadership development to organizations at local, state, Tribal and national levels working for policy change and culture change across the broad areas of women’s health, economic justice, ending violence and building democracy."
National Center for Victims of Crime
The National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims and those who serve them. The National Center has worked with grassroots organizations and criminal justice agencies throughout the United States serving millions of crime victims.
National Coalition for the Homeless
The national coalition for the homeless is a national network of people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers, and others committed to a the mission of ending homelessness.
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs
"NCAVP is a coalition of programs that document and advocate for victims of anti-LGBT and anti-HIV/AIDS violence/harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, police misconduct and other forms of victimization."
National Compadres Network (NCN)
"NCN is a national effort whose focus is the reinforcement of the positive involvement of Latino males in the lives of their families, communities, and society. Their mission is to strengthen, rebalance, and redevelop the traditional Chicano/Latino “compadre” extended family system by encouraging, supporting and re-rooting the positive involvement of males in our families and community and preventing/reducing the incidence of alcohol, substance abuse, family/community violence and other oppressive behaviors."
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
This organization provides training to activists on issues surrounding the LGBT community and organizes campaigns for the equality of the LGBT community.
"The National Immigration Forum is the nation’s premier immigrant rights organization. The Forum advocates and builds public support for public policies that welcome immigrants and refugees and are fair to and supportive of newcomers to our country."
National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute
"The National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute brings together nationally recognized leaders in the fields of Latino health, education, social services, and community outreach. Our mission is to build upon Latino cultural strengths and traditions and offer a path for men of all ages to become Un Hombre Noble, or a Noble Man. "
National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women
The National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women seeks to challenge and eliminate all forms of oppression and discrimination against immigrant women facing violence by empowering them to build better lives of their choice. They also offer technical assistance and training to professionals working with immigrant victims of crime.
National Organization for Battered Women's Shelters in Sweden
Organizes most of the women's shelters in Sweden. Educates, arranges conferences, publishes a magazine "Kvinnotryck" and books and pamphlets on all forms of sexual violence against women and girls, initiates feminist research and gives service to our member organizations and to the public. Website is in Swedish and English.
National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS)
"The National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS) is the oldest pro-feminist men's group in the United States. Founded in 1975 with the First National Conference on Men & Masculinity, for over 25 years NOMAS has promoted the cause of gender equality and social justice for everyone through its principles of pro-feminism, gay-affirmation, anti-racism and enhancing men's lives."
National Organization for Victim Assistance
NOVA’s mission is to promote rights and services for victims of crime and crisis everywhere. They also provide advocacy, direct services, and technical services to clients and professionals.
National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization
NOMSV is a nonprofit organization dedicated to healing male survivors of sexual abuse. Their web site offers a variety of articles submitted by both professionals and non-professionals.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
This Center is a project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. Website offers research, statistics, technical assistance, and relevant links about sexual assault.
Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition
Website includes information about local area resources (Lincoln and Lancaster counties, Nebraska), Batterer program guidelines, online guides for employers and educator regarding domestic violence, reports on domestic violence in the above mentioned counties, and a community plan to help stop violence against women.
Nevada Coalition Against Sexual Violence
The Nevada Coalition Against Sexual Violence (NCASV) is committed to achieve statewide, comprehensive and uniform sexual assault services. The website provides information and resources on sexual violence, and information on NCASV programs, including their prevention programs and resource library.
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Statewide network of 14 member programs committed to ending domestic and sexual violence. Their website offers a listing of support services available in New Hampshire and several fact sheets on domestic and sexual violence.
New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The mission of the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA) is to promote the compassionate and just treatment of victims and their loved ones, foster collaborative relationships between community systems, and affect attitudinal and behavioral changes in society to work toward the elimination of sexual violence against all people.
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc
The New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (NMCSAP) is a private nonprofit organization that provides services to victims of sexual violence and training and information to service providers who work with victims.
New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA) works to end all forms of sexual violence and exploitation by advocating for the effective response to all people affected by sexual assault, providing technical support and assistance to rape crisis centers, working legislatively to improve public policy, and confronting societal denial of the impact of sexual violence through statewide outreach and education.
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence
OAESV is a coalition of sexual assault, allied organizations, and individuals throughout Ohio working to eliminate all forms of sexual violence. OAESV provides support, advocacy, and policy information to organizations working to advocate for the rights and need of survivors and co-survivors of sexual violence.
Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
The State Office of the Coalition facilitates the Coalition's commitment of collaboration with local, state and national agencies whose programs have the potential to affect individuals who have been victimized or have the potential to be victimized by domestic violence and sexual assault. State Office staff work on various state level committees, task forces, councils and advisory boards as well as reaching out to law enforcement, social services, medical and judicial systems, the government, and the private sector to develop and enhance knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Provides a variety of technical assistance to Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs, Community Partners, and the general public. Website includes links to information about county shelters, domestic violence, teen resources, sexual assault, sexual harassment, date rape drugs, stalking, legislation and policy, and more.
Pandora's Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information, support, and resources to survivors of rape and sexual abuse and their friends and family. Pandora's Aquarium is an online support group consisting of a message board, chat room, and blogs. It offers peer support to anyone who has been a victim of rape, sexual assault, or sexual abuse. It is free to join and is safely moderated by a diverse group of survivors. There are specific resources and pages devoted to male survivors, child and teen survivors, LGBTQ survivors, family/friends, and professionals.
PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment
A national nonprofit organization that uses social, educational and legislative tactics to shatter the silence of sexual violence. PAVE's work is based in education and action.
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) works to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and advocates for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assault.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.
Planned Parenthood delivers vital health care services, sex education, and sexual health information to millions of women, men, and young people. As women's health advocates, they provide a respectful environment for women to make individual choices about their health, family, and sex.
Pongo Publishing Teen Writing Project
Organization helps teens in jail and other at-risk youth to write poetry about their lives. Young people often describe early-childhood trauma and loss, usually in the form of neglect, abuse, abandonment, and family death. Website includes information about the writing project and poetry from the youths themselves.
"A Brazilian NGO that seeks to promote gender equality and end violence against women, children and youth. Promundo works locally, nationally and internationally to: conduct research related to gender equality and health; implement and evaluate innovative programs that promote positive changes in gender norms and behaviours among individuals, families and communities; and advocate for the integration of these initiatives and a perspective of gender equality into public policies."
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN is a Washington, D.C based non-profit organization founded by singer/songwriter Tori Amos (who is herself a rape survivor). RAINN operates a national toll-free hotline for victims of sexual assault - 1-800- 656-HOPE (4673).
Refugee Women's Alliance is a nonprofit, multi-ethnic organization that promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership and strong communities. Includes a domestic violence program that provides comprehensive and culturally appropriate advocacy and support to immigrant and refugee victims of family violence.
"Rozan is an Islamabad based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. Most Rozan team members are qualified psychologists who work to enhance the emotional health of people from all sections of the society by conducting awareness raising activities, trainings and counseling."
Rutgers Center on Violence Against Women and Children
The center aims to end violence against women and children and focuses on multidisciplinary research, education, and training that impacts communities and policy in New Jersey, the U.S., and throughout the world.
SAFEta Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Technical Assistance
A technical assistance website filled with resources, trainings, and protocols for healthcare professionals, attorneys, victim advocates, and law enforcement serving victims of sexual assault.
SAHAYOG is an NGO based in India that works to promote gender equality and women’s health from a human rights framework. Its key activities include advocacy and strengthening partnerships. Some of their programs include maternal health, working with men and boys, sexual and reproductive rights for youth, and violence against women.
A nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, that provides assistance to Asian and other immigrant families dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking.
A campaign developed by Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE) that promotes healthy relationships and provides resources for LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence.
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault
Membership coalition consisting of all the domestic violence shelters and rape crisis centers in South Carolina, along with individuals and organizations who endorse the mission and philosophy of SCCADVASA. Working to represent the critical needs of all victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Website includes links to services and legislative updates, as well as information about domestic violence, sexual assault, child sexual assault, stalking and more!
South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
The SDCADVSA’s work includes: Coalition building at the state, local, regional, tribal and national levels; support for the community-based nonviolent alternatives, such as safe home and shelter programs for battered women and their children; public education and technical assistance; policy development and innovative legislation; focus on the leadership of SDCADVSA’s caucuses and task forces developed to represent the concerns of organizationally under represented groups; and efforts to eradicate societal conditions which contribute to violence against women and children.
South West Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Center
Located in South West Scotland, the organization provides support, both emotional and practical, to women and girls in Dumfries & Galloway, who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives.
The mission of Stop the Silence is to expose and stop Child Sexual Abuse(CSA) and help survivors heal worldwide. Provides resources for survivors, engages in media advocacy, research, and offers technical assistance to providers.
Support for Orthodox Jewish Victims of Rape and Incest (SOVRI)
SOVRI is an anonymous and confidential helpline staffed by trained volunteers who provide help, information, support, and referrals to survivors of abuse. Our volunteers have received over forty hours of training in the dynamics of sexual abuse, listening and counseling skills, emergency department protocol, legal protocol, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic abuse, childhood sexual abuse and incest, and recommending appropriate resources. The helpline is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-5:30 and Friday 9:30-1:30. The phone number is 212.844.1495
Survivor Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of intersex and trans survivors of domestic and sexual violence through caring action, education and expanding access to resources and to opportunities for action.
Tapestri: Refugee and Immigrant Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Advocates for refugee and immigrant families affected by domestic violence located in Atlanta, Georgia. Website inclues a list of their direct services (including multi-cultural training), men's groups, education materials, resources, and more.
TeenPCAR is a project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. This website provides information about rape among teenagers and ways to get help.
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault
The Texas Association Against Sexual Assault is committed to ending sexual violence in Texas through education, prevention, and advocacy. In the meantime, we desire to support survivors on their paths to hope, healing and justice. The website provides resources for survivors, teens and other information about sexual assault.
The Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action
CAFRA is a regional network of feminists, individual researchers, activists and women’s organisations that define feminist politics as a matter of both consciousness and action. We are committed to understanding the relationship between the oppression of women and other forms of oppression in the society, and we are working actively for change.
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD)
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD) is located at Baylor College of Medicine whose mission is to promote, develop, and disseminate information to improve the health and expand the life choices of women with disabilities. Research is conducted on various topics including violence against women with disabilities.
The International Children’s Peace Prize is an initiative of the KidsRights Foundation with the support of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates. Each year The International Children’s Peace Prize is awarded to a child that has devoted a lot of his or her energy to improving the rights of children.
The Donors Working Group on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
The Web site shares documents and information about donor-supported work with a particular focus on sharing lessons learned and programs to support communities worldwide to enable them to abandon FGM/C within a generation.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
The National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence provides training, consulting and advocacy. At the local, state, regional and national levels, the National Center promotes community collaboration as the model approach to problem solving for domestic and sexual violence issues. The National Center collaborates with law enforcement, legal system agencies, advocacy organizations, social service agencies, the military and other community entities to integrate their efforts to end domestic and sexual violence. In addition, the National Center’s award-winning website is a resource on a variety of issues related to violence against women.
The National Child Protection Training Center
Located on the campus of Winona State University, this center focuses on training child protection professionals to be better prepared to recognize and report the abuse of a child through education, training, awareness, prevention, advocacy and the pursuit of justice.
The National Women's Health Information Center: Violence Against Women
This web page offers abused women and their loved ones resources and information they can use to get help. The list contains general resources on violence against women. The other categories in the Violence Against Women section can refer you to more specific information.
The Network of East-West Women Polska
NEWW is an international communication and resource network supporting dialogue, informational exchange, and activism among those concerned about the status of women in Central and Eastern Europe, the Newly Independent States, and the Russian Federation. NEWW coordinates research and advocacy that supports women's equality and full participation in all aspects of public and private life.
The New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project
Providing free counseling, crisis-intervention, and advocacy for survivors of trauma, crime and violence in New York City's diverse LGTB and HIV-affected communities. 24-hour, bilingual crisis hotline at 212-714-1141. Website includes victim information, publications, how to get involved, and other resources.
The Office on Women's Health (OWH)was established in 1991 to improve the health of women and girls. A main goal is to ensure all U.S. women and girls to be healthier and have a better sense of well-being. Their mission is to provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex- and gender-specific approaches.
A web resource for information about commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) of both children and adults, and the efforts to end it. SAGE Online also includes information for CSE survivors and their families. It was founded by a CSE survivor, is designed for and run predominantly by survivors, and offers legislators, law enforcement, and others interested in CSE information a valuable survivor-oriented perspective.
The UN Secretary-General's database on violence against women
The United Nations Secretary-General established a coordinated database on the extent, nature and consequences of all forms of violence against women, and on the impact and effectiveness of policies and programmes for, including best practices in, combating such violence.
"The White Ribbon is an educational organization to encourage reflection and discussion that leads to personal and collective action among men. The largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women (VAW)."
Trauma-Informed Care for Victims of Intimate Partner Sexual Assault
Witness Justice has launched a new discussion forum which is hosted by expert Sally Laskey, Associate Director of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. This forum shares material adapted from the forth coming National Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Toolkit and explores the provision of trauma-informed care to survivors of intimate partner sexual assault with specific attention to the role of multidisciplinary teams.
Tufts Collective for Men Against Violence
"A group of Tufts University students and faculty who are concerned with issues surrounding violence. They seek to educate the community and themselves about these issues, explore their identities, and create social change. Tufts Collective for Men Against Violence encourages women to attend meetings and to become active members."
The Men's Center is an incorporated, educational non-profit, volunteer organization which began in 1976. Their mission is to provide resources for men seeking to grow in body, mind and spirit, and from that foundation, to advocate for healthier family and community relationships. TCMC offers a variety of workshops, brunches, retreats, playshops, presentations, conferences and support groups. Their website also has a comprehensive resource list.
UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
"A new UN entity designed to boost the global campaign for gender equality. It houses four distinct offices that exists within the United Nations system: the Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW); the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women (OSAGI); the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM); and the UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW)."
UNIFEM Gender and HIV/AIDS Web Portal
"A Web portal to provide up-to-date information on the gender dimensions of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The site aims to promote understanding, knowledge sharing, and action on HIV/AIDS as a gender and human rights issue."
Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA) advocates for programs that support people affected by sexual violence. UCASA works to advance a society in which sexual violence is not tolerated.
Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
A feminist organization committed to eradicating domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, empowerment and social change. Website includes survivor resources, links concerning domestic and sexual violence, legislation, and more.
Violence Against Women Office, U.S. Department of Justice
The mission of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is to provide federal leadership to reduce violence against women, and to administer justice for and strengthen services to all victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This is accomplished by developing and supporting the capacity of state, local, tribal, and non-profit entities involved in responding to violence against women.
Violence Against Women Online Resources
Violence Against Women Online Resources is an extension of the Violence Against Women Grants Office. This site is devoted to providing law, criminal justice, advocacy, and social service professionals with up-to-date information on interventions to stop violence against women. The site contains many downloadable documents about violence against women.
The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) is a network of WHO Member States, international agencies and civil society organizations working to prevent violence. VPA participants share an evidence-based public health approach that targets the risk factors leading to violence and promotes multi-sectoral cooperation.
Virginia Partnership for an Effective Response to Sexual and Domestic Violence
"A website that is designed to provide simple access to a central source of information, tools, and resources that can be used by communities to improve their response to domestic and sexual violence."
Virginians Aligned Against Sexual Assault
Virginians Aligned Against Sexual Assault (VAASA) is the Virginia Coalition of Sexual Assault Crisis Centers. The organization works on behalf of victims of sexual assault and fosters social change toward the elimination of sexual assault in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
Coordinates member programs to exchange information, training, and expertise. Website links include Prevention Services, WCSAP Advocacy Education Department, Public Policy (including Washington's rape laws), links and a library of more than 5,000 books, articles, audio and video tapes, and other educational resources that focuses on issues related to sexual assault prevention, advocacy and treatment.
West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services
The Foundation for Rape Information and Services (FRIS) is a network of 9 sexual assault service providers throughout the state of West Virginia. In addition to coordinating the funding and statewide awareness campaigns for the 9 rape crisis centers, FRIS also facilitates a variety of projects.
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) promotes the social change needed to end sexual violence in Wisconsin. WCASA supports a statewide network of concerned individuals and organizations as they work toward this goal.
An organization based in the UK, that helps women in developing countries find their voices through legal advocacy around violence and poverty.
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) Inc
A site dedicated to providing information, resources, and research on women with disabilities in Australia.
Provides advocacy for victims of rape, domestic violence, and child abuse, particularly in the Latina and other under served communities of Sonoma County. Provides advocacy training and community education. Coordinates the Task Force on Women in Policing with the goal of increasing the number of women and minorities in our
law enforcement agencies. Website inludes a bilingual web forum where victims, activists, advocates, and professionals can communicate with each other on any and all aspects of violence against women and children.
Service region: advocacy in Sonoma County, California.
Women's Justice Center of the Pace University School of Law
A training, resource and direct legal services center that develops strategies with community partners for recognizing and eradicating abuse.
The Women's Law Project works to create a more just and equitable society for women through advocacy, education, and litigation.
"WomenSafe works toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against women and their children through direct service, education and social change."
A portal on women, peace, and security. It is intended to address the lack of consolidated data on the impact of armed conflict on women and girls as noted by Security Council resolution 1325 (2000).
Women’s Coalition of St. Croix
Coalition for domestic and sexual violence located in Christiansted, Virgin Islands.
"The mission of the World Institute on Disability (WID) in communities and nations worldwide is to eliminate barriers to full social integration and increase employment, economic security and health care for persons with disabilities. WID creates innovative programs and tools; conducts research, public education, training and advocacy campaigns; and provides technical assistance. "
Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
This organization works to provide advocacy and safety for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in their communities. Website includes crisis resources; staff and member resources; an events calendar; and job announcements.
One of the most substantial resources on men, masculinities, and gender on the internet. Includes manuals, resource guides, and articles on a wide range of topics including violence, working with men and boys, health, and sexualities.
Children
End Child Prostitution, Pornography and Trafficking International
ECPAT International is an international coalition of agencies and individuals dedicating its work to the issues of child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes. Their web site includes links to ECPAT network members around the world.
Ending Violence Association of British Columbia
The Ending Violence Association of BC's mandate is to provide support and training, undertake research, develop and distribute resources and tools, educate the public and government bodies on the needs of victims of violence, develop and maintain standards for the provision of service, and foster the development of cross-sectoral coordination and collaboration.
"Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support their efforts to stop these human rights abuses. "
This website contains information about the intersection of religious issues and child abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and clergy misconduct.
Information, resources, and support for families with troubled teens, including State Directory of Family Help. Information on Abuse; Anger in Our Teens and in Ourselves; Adolescent Sex Offenders; Teen Violence. Speakers available.
Contact Info: Toll-free helpline 1-877-362-8727
A project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and is a community-based, media-driven, child sexual abuse prevention program designed to educate and motivate adult community members to call the 24-hour HERO Hotline if they suspect child sexual abuse.
Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline (pdf)
The Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline is a 24-hour line providing support, information and referral services to survivors of sexual abuse, signifcant others, people concerned about sexual abuse and people seeking information and referral. All services are free of charge, confidential and available to women, men and children.
Website includes information for children, teenagers, adults, and educators on how to keep yourself and others safe from sexual exploitation and abduction. Also includes information on a speakers bureau, stories of successful child-parent reunions, and a legislative watch.
An organization promoting gender equality and empowerment of women through free educational materials and resources. The resources are available to facilitators working with young girls and women, parents and guardians, social workers, counselors and therapists, and health providers.
Learning Center for Child and Adolescent Trauma
An online resource for professionals and families seeking to learn more about child traumatic stress. CEU's are also provided for free to professionals taking any of their online courses.
For help click on "FAQ's" in the top left hand side of the screen.
"This database provides state-by-state information about child and elder abuse mandatory reporting laws. It includes who is required to report, standards, definitions, and other reporting procedures."
MenEngage is a global alliance committed to research, interventions, and policy initiatives that engage men and boys to reduce gender inequalities and promote the health and well-being of women, men, and children.
"Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan (PreVAiL), is an international research collaboration of over 50 researchers and partners from Canada, the US, the UK, Asia, Europe and Australia, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute for Gender and Health (2009-2014). Our goal is to bring together researchers and decision-maker partners to produce and share knowledge that will help children, women and men exposed to child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV)."
Works to prevent violence against women and children. Website includes information about a resource guide and other resources, how Raising Voices help build a movement in various regions, and how you can raise your voice and become active in the movement to end violence.
Service Region: Eastern and Southern Africa
"Rozan is an Islamabad based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. Most Rozan team members are qualified psychologists who work to enhance the emotional health of people from all sections of the society by conducting awareness raising activities, trainings and counseling."
Safe from the Start, Reducing Children's Exposure To Violence
"The California Safe from the Start (SFTS) Initiative is a comprehensive strategy to assist communities in reducing the impact of violence on children. The initiative targets children ages 0 to 18 with an emphasis on children ages 0 to 5, who have been exposed to family, school and/or community violence."
Sex Offender.com Database Registry provides assistance to parents, children, law enforcement, schools, and the community in identification of potential sexoffenders. Includes on-line data systems. Raises public awareness about ways to help prevent child abduction, molestation and sexual exploitation.
South West Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Center
Located in South West Scotland, the organization provides support, both emotional and practical, to women and girls in Dumfries & Galloway, who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives.
St. Barnabas Hospital Child Advocacy Center
The St. Barnabas Hospital Child Advocacy Center, a division of the St. Barnabas Hospital Department of Pediatrics, is a state of the art diagnostic facility for children who have been abused and neglected. Their mission is to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of children by providing coordinated, culturally sensitive, multidisciplinary evaluations in a safe and child friendly setting.
Promotes child and family safety through news, information, and a National Sex Offender Registry. Includes fact sheets on safety for women, children and seniors, and much more.
The mission of Stop the Silence is to expose and stop Child Sexual Abuse(CSA) and help survivors heal worldwide. Provides resources for survivors, engages in media advocacy, research, and offers technical assistance to providers.
Support for Orthodox Jewish Victims of Rape and Incest (SOVRI)
SOVRI is an anonymous and confidential helpline staffed by trained volunteers who provide help, information, support, and referrals to survivors of abuse. Our volunteers have received over forty hours of training in the dynamics of sexual abuse, listening and counseling skills, emergency department protocol, legal protocol, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic abuse, childhood sexual abuse and incest, and recommending appropriate resources. The helpline is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-5:30 and Friday 9:30-1:30. The phone number is 212.844.1495
The International Children’s Peace Prize is an initiative of the KidsRights Foundation with the support of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates. Each year The International Children’s Peace Prize is awarded to a child that has devoted a lot of his or her energy to improving the rights of children.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The National Child Protection Training Center
Located on the campus of Winona State University, this center focuses on training child protection professionals to be better prepared to recognize and report the abuse of a child through education, training, awareness, prevention, advocacy and the pursuit of justice.
The Office on Women's Health (OWH)was established in 1991 to improve the health of women and girls. A main goal is to ensure all U.S. women and girls to be healthier and have a better sense of well-being. Their mission is to provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex- and gender-specific approaches.
A web resource for information about commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) of both children and adults, and the efforts to end it. SAGE Online also includes information for CSE survivors and their families. It was founded by a CSE survivor, is designed for and run predominantly by survivors, and offers legislators, law enforcement, and others interested in CSE information a valuable survivor-oriented perspective.
Web Forum on Teen Victims of Dating Violence
A web forum where victim service providers and allied professionals can connect to peers, share ideas about best practices, and help change lives.
"WomenSafe works toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against women and their children through direct service, education and social change."
A portal on women, peace, and security. It is intended to address the lack of consolidated data on the impact of armed conflict on women and girls as noted by Security Council resolution 1325 (2000).
Class/Race/Ethnicity
"Arte Sana (art heals) is a nonprofit agency for underserved survivors of gender and racial violence that promotes healing and empowerment through the arts and community education."
CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities
"Organizing Asian Communities (also known as Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence) was founded by Asian women in 1986 as one of the first organizations in the United States to mobilize Asian communities to counter anti-Asian violence. CAAAV focuses on institutional violence that affects immigrant, poor and working-class communities such as worker exploitation, concentrated urban poverty, police brutality, Immigration Naturalization Service detention and deportation, and criminalization of youth and workers."
Center for the Pacific Asian Family
Addresses domestic violence and sexual assault in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities within Los Angeles, CA. Provides a 24 hour hotline, domestic and sexual violence services, and prevention and community education programs.
Communities Against Rape and Abuse
CARA is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) grassroots organization that promotes a broad agenda for liberation and social justice while prioritizing anti-rape work as the center of our organizing. We use community organizing, critical dialogue, artistic expression, and collective action as tools to build safe, peaceful, and sustainable communities. Our blog provides a Black feminist analysis of contemporary politics, debates & local Seattle issues.
This Web site has resources to improve culturally competent health care. Developed by Stratis Health and funded by UCare, it is the first Minnesota-focused online resource devoted to the subject. Among the site's tools is a free assessment for health care organizations to determine how well they meet the federal Office of Minority Health's national Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services standards. It also has information on enhancing culturally sensitive services and understanding specific patient populations.
Disabled Women on the Web was established by Corbett O'Toole of the Disabled Women's Alliance to provide information, resources, and support for women with disabilities to continue to change the world. Among many topics, the site includes information on lesbians and queers with disabilities, violence, and health.
"Dwa Fanm's (meaning "Women's Rights" in Creole) mission is to empower all women and girls with the freedom to define and control their own lives. Through service, education, advocacy and grassroots programs, Dwa Fanm works to end discrimination, violence, and other forms of injustice in New York City and abroad."
Incite! Women of Color Against Violence
Advancing a movement to end violence against women of color and their communities through direct action, critical dialogue and grassroots organizing. Website includes information about how to get involved, conferences, activist institutes, their newsletter, current issues, and resources.
Men Ending Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Texas
"This page aims to serve as a collection of resources for men, primarily in Texas, who are working to end domestic violence and sexual assault in our families and communities. It grew out of discussions during and subsequent to the 3rd Forum on Men's Work to End Violence Against Women organized by the Texas Council on Family Violence March 20-22, 2002 in Austin, Texas. At present it contains links to external resources, and a featured article or poem of the month. "
Mending the Sacred Hoop is committed to strengthening the voice and vision of Native peoples. They work to end violence against Native women and children while restoring the safety, sovereignty, and sacredness of Native women. They work from a social change perspective that relies upon grassroots efforts to restore the leadership of Native women.
National American Indian Court Judges Association
The NAICJA is a non-profit organization primarily devoted to the support of Native American and Alaskan Native tribal justice sytems through education, information sharing, and advocacy.
National Compadres Network (NCN)
"NCN is a national effort whose focus is the reinforcement of the positive involvement of Latino males in the lives of their families, communities, and society. Their mission is to strengthen, rebalance, and redevelop the traditional Chicano/Latino “compadre” extended family system by encouraging, supporting and re-rooting the positive involvement of males in our families and community and preventing/reducing the incidence of alcohol, substance abuse, family/community violence and other oppressive behaviors."
National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute
"The National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute brings together nationally recognized leaders in the fields of Latino health, education, social services, and community outreach. Our mission is to build upon Latino cultural strengths and traditions and offer a path for men of all ages to become Un Hombre Noble, or a Noble Man. "
Works to prevent violence against women and children. Website includes information about a resource guide and other resources, how Raising Voices help build a movement in various regions, and how you can raise your voice and become active in the movement to end violence.
Service Region: Eastern and Southern Africa
Refugee Women's Alliance is a nonprofit, multi-ethnic organization that promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership and strong communities. Includes a domestic violence program that provides comprehensive and culturally appropriate advocacy and support to immigrant and refugee victims of family violence.
A nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, that provides assistance to Asian and other immigrant families dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking.
Tapestri: Refugee and Immigrant Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Advocates for refugee and immigrant families affected by domestic violence located in Atlanta, Georgia. Website inclues a list of their direct services (including multi-cultural training), men's groups, education materials, resources, and more.
The Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund (AALDEF)
AALDEF provides litigation, legal advocacy, and community education on behalf of victims of anti-Asian violence and police misconduct.
Provides advocacy for victims of rape, domestic violence, and child abuse, particularly in the Latina and other under served communities of Sonoma County. Provides advocacy training and community education. Coordinates the Task Force on Women in Policing with the goal of increasing the number of women and minorities in our
law enforcement agencies. Website inludes a bilingual web forum where victims, activists, advocates, and professionals can communicate with each other on any and all aspects of violence against women and children.
Service region: advocacy in Sonoma County, California.
College campus
Clery Center for Security on Campus
The Clery Center for Security On Campus is a nonprofit dedicated to preventing violence, substance abuse and other crimes on college and university campuses across the United States, and to compassionately assist the victims of these crimes. Four core elements define their work and benchmark successful attainment of their mission- Policy, Education, Training, and Advocacy.
Mentors In Violence Prevention
"The Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Program is a gender violence prevention and education program based at Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society. The mission of MVP is to raise awareness about the level of men’s violence against women, challenge the thinking of mainstream society, open dialogue between men and women, and inspire leadership by empowering people with concrete options to effect change. "
SAFER: Students Active for Ending Rape
SAFER empowers students to hold their universities accountable for having strong campus sexual assault policies and programming. The site contains information to help you organize for change on your college campus.
Tufts Collective for Men Against Violence
"A group of Tufts University students and faculty who are concerned with issues surrounding violence. They seek to educate the community and themselves about these issues, explore their identities, and create social change. Tufts Collective for Men Against Violence encourages women to attend meetings and to become active members."
Consequences
This website provides information on the reproductive health consequences of violence and sexual coercion. "Know More about coercion, abuse & birth control sabotage and the consequences for our health."
"Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan (PreVAiL), is an international research collaboration of over 50 researchers and partners from Canada, the US, the UK, Asia, Europe and Australia, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute for Gender and Health (2009-2014). Our goal is to bring together researchers and decision-maker partners to produce and share knowledge that will help children, women and men exposed to child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV)."
The UN Secretary-General's database on violence against women
The United Nations Secretary-General established a coordinated database on the extent, nature and consequences of all forms of violence against women, and on the impact and effectiveness of policies and programmes for, including best practices in, combating such violence.
Disabilities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Women with Disabilities
"CDC’s disability and health team has targeted women with disabilities as a major area of emphasis and works to promote their health and well-being through research, partnerships, and education. CDC funds projects around the United States to improve surveillance and promotes research that focuses on women with disabilities as a special subpopulation." Site includes section on Domestic Violence.
Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services
The mission of Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services (DVAS) is to enrich the lives of people with hearing loss by providing access to services, education and advocacy around sexual and domestic violence. Site includes 4 ASL videos: Red Flags, What is Abuse, Deaf Victims Guide to Staying at a Shelter, and What DVAS Does.
DeafHope is a nonprofit organization, established for and by Deaf women in January 2003. Their mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education, services, and they also offer training and technical assistance to other agencies serving Deaf survivors.
Disabled Women on the Web was established by Corbett O'Toole of the Disabled Women's Alliance to provide information, resources, and support for women with disabilities to continue to change the world. Among many topics, the site includes information on lesbians and queers with disabilities, violence, and health.
Feminist International Radio Endeavour Disabled Women's Section
A Web space focusing on women with disabilities. Areas covered are activism, opportunities, rights and issues important to women with all types of disabilities.
Men Ending Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Texas
"This page aims to serve as a collection of resources for men, primarily in Texas, who are working to end domestic violence and sexual assault in our families and communities. It grew out of discussions during and subsequent to the 3rd Forum on Men's Work to End Violence Against Women organized by the Texas Council on Family Violence March 20-22, 2002 in Austin, Texas. At present it contains links to external resources, and a featured article or poem of the month. "
National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life
"NCALL provides training and technical assistance on abuse in later life. In addition, NCALL staff members are available to train audiences including professionals from domestic violence and sexual assault programs, the aging network, adult protective services, criminal justice, health care, faith based and other areas. "
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD)
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD) is located at Baylor College of Medicine whose mission is to promote, develop, and disseminate information to improve the health and expand the life choices of women with disabilities. Research is conducted on various topics including violence against women with disabilities.
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) Inc
A site dedicated to providing information, resources, and research on women with disabilities in Australia.
"The mission of the World Institute on Disability (WID) in communities and nations worldwide is to eliminate barriers to full social integration and increase employment, economic security and health care for persons with disabilities. WID creates innovative programs and tools; conducts research, public education, training and advocacy campaigns; and provides technical assistance. "
Domestic violence overlap
"A civil society organisation working for women’s empowerment and citizens’ rights with the collaboration of citizens’ groups and organisations to provide information, build capacity and undertake advocacy for women’s issues and for good governance in Pakistan. Most of the people working at the local level are male. Aurat has found that when abusive men are confronted by men from their own communities, the impact of the message for change is much stronger and lasting than when it comes from women only."
Break the Cycle engages, educates and empowers youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence.
Center for the Pacific Asian Family
Addresses domestic violence and sexual assault in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities within Los Angeles, CA. Provides a 24 hour hotline, domestic and sexual violence services, and prevention and community education programs.
DeafHope is a nonprofit organization, established for and by Deaf women in January 2003. Their mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education, services, and they also offer training and technical assistance to other agencies serving Deaf survivors.
Disabled Women on the Web was established by Corbett O'Toole of the Disabled Women's Alliance to provide information, resources, and support for women with disabilities to continue to change the world. Among many topics, the site includes information on lesbians and queers with disabilities, violence, and health.
Domestic Abuse Counseling Center
A non-profit organization whose mission is to end partner violence in western Pennsylvania through counseling abusers; collaborating with social service agencies, criminal justice systems, victim-advocate agencies, and health organizations; and promoting public awareness and education.
Domestic Abuse Project is a multi-service agency for battered women, men who batter and their children serving the Minneapolis area. Dynamics of Domestic Violence Presentation is one of many training resources available from DAP. Other resources include manuals on groupwork with various populations and a manual on program evaluation.
"Dwa Fanm's (meaning "Women's Rights" in Creole) mission is to empower all women and girls with the freedom to define and control their own lives. Through service, education, advocacy and grassroots programs, Dwa Fanm works to end discrimination, violence, and other forms of injustice in New York City and abroad."
Emerge: Counseling and Education to End Domestic Violence
Organization offers group counseling for men who have verbally, mentally or physically abused a woman in a relationship. Includes discussion of the connection between domestic violence and child abuse. Website includes information on domestic violence, information for partners, battered women programs, training for counselors, resource links and more.
Service region: Cambridge, Quincy, Lowell, and Roxbury, Massachusetts
"Offers counseling services to victims of abuse. The centre initiated a “Men’s Program Against Violence Against Women”, which involves training for male advocates on gender awareness, definitions and dynamics of violence against women, and exploration of men’s attitudes toward women and violence. They also conduct trainings for military and police to sensitize men on gender issues, violence against women and human rights."
Institute for Youth Development
Promotes a comprehensive risk avoidance message to youth for five harmful risk behaviors that are inextricably linked: alcohol, drugs, sex, tobacco and violence. This website contains a news release titled New Analyses of National Data Reveal Risk, Protective Factors for Youth Violence and Other Risks, Leading Researchers Report at Capitol Hill Briefing.
"This database provides state-by-state information about child and elder abuse mandatory reporting laws. It includes who is required to report, standards, definitions, and other reporting procedures."
Men's Resource Center of Western Massachusetts
The mission of the Men's Resource Center is to support men, challenge men's violence, and develop men's leadership in ending oppression. Services include support groups, a youth education program, men overcoming violence programs, fathering services, Voice Male magazine, and public education trainings.
PANDA (Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness) is a program designed to train dental professionals and other healthcare providers to recognize and respond to signs of abuse and neglect in their patients.
MN Network on Abuse in Later Life (MNALL)
MNALL serves as the state clearinghouse for information and referral on abuse in later life and works in concert with the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life.
National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life
"NCALL provides training and technical assistance on abuse in later life. In addition, NCALL staff members are available to train audiences including professionals from domestic violence and sexual assault programs, the aging network, adult protective services, criminal justice, health care, faith based and other areas. "
National Compadres Network (NCN)
"NCN is a national effort whose focus is the reinforcement of the positive involvement of Latino males in the lives of their families, communities, and society. Their mission is to strengthen, rebalance, and redevelop the traditional Chicano/Latino “compadre” extended family system by encouraging, supporting and re-rooting the positive involvement of males in our families and community and preventing/reducing the incidence of alcohol, substance abuse, family/community violence and other oppressive behaviors."
National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute
"The National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute brings together nationally recognized leaders in the fields of Latino health, education, social services, and community outreach. Our mission is to build upon Latino cultural strengths and traditions and offer a path for men of all ages to become Un Hombre Noble, or a Noble Man. "
PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment
A national nonprofit organization that uses social, educational and legislative tactics to shatter the silence of sexual violence. PAVE's work is based in education and action.
"Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan (PreVAiL), is an international research collaboration of over 50 researchers and partners from Canada, the US, the UK, Asia, Europe and Australia, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute for Gender and Health (2009-2014). Our goal is to bring together researchers and decision-maker partners to produce and share knowledge that will help children, women and men exposed to child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV)."
Reproductive Justice & Violence Against Women: Understanding the Intersections
"The purpose of this special collection is to provide resources and an introduction to reproductive justice, focusing particularly on the connections between the elimination of reproductive oppression and domestic and sexual violence."
Refugee Women's Alliance is a nonprofit, multi-ethnic organization that promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership and strong communities. Includes a domestic violence program that provides comprehensive and culturally appropriate advocacy and support to immigrant and refugee victims of family violence.
"Rozan is an Islamabad based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. Most Rozan team members are qualified psychologists who work to enhance the emotional health of people from all sections of the society by conducting awareness raising activities, trainings and counseling."
Support for Orthodox Jewish Victims of Rape and Incest (SOVRI)
SOVRI is an anonymous and confidential helpline staffed by trained volunteers who provide help, information, support, and referrals to survivors of abuse. Our volunteers have received over forty hours of training in the dynamics of sexual abuse, listening and counseling skills, emergency department protocol, legal protocol, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic abuse, childhood sexual abuse and incest, and recommending appropriate resources. The helpline is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-5:30 and Friday 9:30-1:30. The phone number is 212.844.1495
Tapestri: Refugee and Immigrant Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Advocates for refugee and immigrant families affected by domestic violence located in Atlanta, Georgia. Website inclues a list of their direct services (including multi-cultural training), men's groups, education materials, resources, and more.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The Office on Women's Health (OWH)was established in 1991 to improve the health of women and girls. A main goal is to ensure all U.S. women and girls to be healthier and have a better sense of well-being. Their mission is to provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex- and gender-specific approaches.
"The mission of the World Institute on Disability (WID) in communities and nations worldwide is to eliminate barriers to full social integration and increase employment, economic security and health care for persons with disabilities. WID creates innovative programs and tools; conducts research, public education, training and advocacy campaigns; and provides technical assistance. "
Elder sexual abuse
"This database provides state-by-state information about child and elder abuse mandatory reporting laws. It includes who is required to report, standards, definitions, and other reporting procedures."
MN Network on Abuse in Later Life (MNALL)
MNALL serves as the state clearinghouse for information and referral on abuse in later life and works in concert with the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life.
National Center on Elder Abuse
National Center on Elder Abuse is a national elder abuse resource center designed to disseminate elder abuse information to professionals and the public. Their website contains many resources, FAQ's and state by state information.
National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life
"NCALL provides training and technical assistance on abuse in later life. In addition, NCALL staff members are available to train audiences including professionals from domestic violence and sexual assault programs, the aging network, adult protective services, criminal justice, health care, faith based and other areas. "
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
This organization provides training to activists on issues surrounding the LGBT community and organizes campaigns for the equality of the LGBT community.
The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the prevention of elder abuse and neglect. It is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
A web resource for information about commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) of both children and adults, and the efforts to end it. SAGE Online also includes information for CSE survivors and their families. It was founded by a CSE survivor, is designed for and run predominantly by survivors, and offers legislators, law enforcement, and others interested in CSE information a valuable survivor-oriented perspective.
Women's Justice Center of the Pace University School of Law
A training, resource and direct legal services center that develops strategies with community partners for recognizing and eradicating abuse.
Global
All Women’s Action Society (AWAM)
An independent feminist organization committed to improving the lives of women in Malaysia.
Amnesty International Online is a major resource on human rights abuses worldwide.
Amnesty International: End the cycle of Violence
"Living free from violence is a human right, yet millions of women and girls suffer disproportionately from violence both in peace and in war, at the hands of the state, in the home and community."
As part of Amenesty International, this website provides information on current issues related to violence against women.
"A civil society organisation working for women’s empowerment and citizens’ rights with the collaboration of citizens’ groups and organisations to provide information, build capacity and undertake advocacy for women’s issues and for good governance in Pakistan. Most of the people working at the local level are male. Aurat has found that when abusive men are confronted by men from their own communities, the impact of the message for change is much stronger and lasting than when it comes from women only."
Strives to relieve suffering caused by war, poverty, poverty, and disease by advancing peace and health in neighborhoods and nations around the globe. Information on peace and health programs are posted on this site.
Cause of Death: Woman is an investigative report on violence against women. One in three women around the world is subjected to physical, sexual or some other form of violence during her lifetime. Between 2010 and 2012 the investigators examined the situation in ten countries. In each country they met women who had survived violence and people working for change. With the help of relatives they were also able to tell the stories of women who have been killed. The website contains over 150 articles from all over the world. You can also download course material and a Do-It-Yourself exhibition.
Center for Gender and Refugee Studies
The Center's mission is to protect the basic human rights of refugee women and girls by advancing gender-sensitive asylum laws, helping advocates successfully represent women in need of protection, and preventing these refugees from being forcibly returned to the countries from which they have fled. The Center also carries out research and advocacy initiatives around human rights violations in regions around the world.
Coalition Against Trafficking in Women
Coalition Against Trafficking in Women is a feminist non-governmental organization (NGO) that promotes women's human rights. The Coalition is composed of regional networks and affiliated international groups. They work internationally to combat sexual exploitation in all its forms, especially prostitution and trafficking in women.
UN Commission uses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a yardstick to review observance of human rights worldwide, discuss reported violations, consider new ways to promote and protect human rights, and encourage countries to respect their populations' basic rights and freedoms. Website includes information on the UN Commission, U.S. Delegation, Statements and Press Releases, Human Rights Reports, Key Background Documents, and Useful Links.
"Dwa Fanm's (meaning "Women's Rights" in Creole) mission is to empower all women and girls with the freedom to define and control their own lives. Through service, education, advocacy and grassroots programs, Dwa Fanm works to end discrimination, violence, and other forms of injustice in New York City and abroad."
End Violence Against Women International
EVAW works to improve the response of the criminal justice system and community professionals to violence against women. They provide education, training, and research, and promote multidisciplinary collaboration which enables responding professionals to better support victims and hold offenders accountable.
"Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support their efforts to stop these human rights abuses. "
EuroPRO-Fem: European Menprofeminist Network
"Backed by the European Community, our aims are to deconstruct the male gender, carry out more critical analysis of the modes of male domination, try to understand how macho, homophobic societies make us into dominating men, and assert our desire to live in peace without violence, without war between men and without oppression of women. The network is open to all men and women, groups, networks, publications, etc. who want to strive for a non-patriarchal society that rejects violence, homophobia and any gender-based discrimination."
"Offers counseling services to victims of abuse. The centre initiated a “Men’s Program Against Violence Against Women”, which involves training for male advocates on gender awareness, definitions and dynamics of violence against women, and exploration of men’s attitudes toward women and violence. They also conduct trainings for military and police to sensitize men on gender issues, violence against women and human rights."
International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims
The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims promotes the provision of treatment and rehabilitation of torture victims globally and contributes to the prevention of torture. This has been done by focusing on support to the establishment of rehabilitation centres and programmes as well as through documentation, information, and training of health professionals.
KidsRights, an organization based in the Netherlands, stands up for vulnerable children all over the world - children who fall victim to neglect, abuse, violence, exploitation, or discrimination, or run the risk of doing so. This organization runs projects all over the world and funds existing local projects with long-term support. They also cover all of a child's needs including healthcare, nutrition, education, accomodation, and attention.
Men Against Violence Against Women (MAVAW)
"MAVAW's mission is to reduce, and eventually eradicate violence against women in society, using a multidisciplinary approach focusing on correcting behaviour skill and belief system deficits. MAVAW is a proactive way to take responsibility for male violence and to contribute towards the creation of a violent-free society. Located in Trinidad and Tobago."
Men Against Violence and Abuse (MAVA)
"MAVA is the first men's organization in India directly intervening against gender-based violence on women. MAVA’s mission is to bring about social change, particularly in traditional, male-dominated attitudes and help stop or prevent violence and abuse of women by working primarily with men."
"Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan (PreVAiL), is an international research collaboration of over 50 researchers and partners from Canada, the US, the UK, Asia, Europe and Australia, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute for Gender and Health (2009-2014). Our goal is to bring together researchers and decision-maker partners to produce and share knowledge that will help children, women and men exposed to child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV)."
"A Brazilian NGO that seeks to promote gender equality and end violence against women, children and youth. Promundo works locally, nationally and internationally to: conduct research related to gender equality and health; implement and evaluate innovative programs that promote positive changes in gender norms and behaviours among individuals, families and communities; and advocate for the integration of these initiatives and a perspective of gender equality into public policies."
Works to prevent violence against women and children. Website includes information about a resource guide and other resources, how Raising Voices help build a movement in various regions, and how you can raise your voice and become active in the movement to end violence.
Service Region: Eastern and Southern Africa
Rutgers Center on Violence Against Women and Children
The center aims to end violence against women and children and focuses on multidisciplinary research, education, and training that impacts communities and policy in New Jersey, the U.S., and throughout the world.
SAHAYOG is an NGO based in India that works to promote gender equality and women’s health from a human rights framework. Its key activities include advocacy and strengthening partnerships. Some of their programs include maternal health, working with men and boys, sexual and reproductive rights for youth, and violence against women.
Aims to educate and raise awareness of the broad range of women's global health and rights issues, including reproductive health, safe motherhood, poverty and economic development, violence against women, women's social status and education. Gives information on the facts, the experts, the polls, and the news. Also gives links to other resources and organizaitons.
The mission of Stop the Silence is to expose and stop Child Sexual Abuse(CSA) and help survivors heal worldwide. Provides resources for survivors, engages in media advocacy, research, and offers technical assistance to providers.
The Donors Working Group on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
The Web site shares documents and information about donor-supported work with a particular focus on sharing lessons learned and programs to support communities worldwide to enable them to abandon FGM/C within a generation.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The Network of East-West Women Polska
NEWW is an international communication and resource network supporting dialogue, informational exchange, and activism among those concerned about the status of women in Central and Eastern Europe, the Newly Independent States, and the Russian Federation. NEWW coordinates research and advocacy that supports women's equality and full participation in all aspects of public and private life.
The UN Secretary-General's database on violence against women
The United Nations Secretary-General established a coordinated database on the extent, nature and consequences of all forms of violence against women, and on the impact and effectiveness of policies and programmes for, including best practices in, combating such violence.
UNIFEM Gender and HIV/AIDS Web Portal
"A Web portal to provide up-to-date information on the gender dimensions of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The site aims to promote understanding, knowledge sharing, and action on HIV/AIDS as a gender and human rights issue."
An organization based in the UK, that helps women in developing countries find their voices through legal advocacy around violence and poverty.
This website documents how rape and sexual violence have been used as tools of genocide. The project aims to raise awareness and push international organizations, including the United Nations, to develop an action plan to combat gender-based violence.
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) Inc
A site dedicated to providing information, resources, and research on women with disabilities in Australia.
This is the United Nations Internet gateway on the advancement and empowerment of Women. Here you can learn about the work of the United Nations entities and inter-governmental and treaty bodies that deal with the advancement and empowerment of women and about international instruments on women's rights, as well as find information about UN conferences, statistical data, and UN appointments.
Health/Medical profession
"The Academy on Violence and Abuse is an academic, health-professional membership-based organization dedicated to making violence and abuse a core component of medical and related professional education."
An organization that works both in the United States and in developing countries with a sole focus on adolescent reproductive and sexual health. Provides printed and electronic resources, technical assistance, and training to promote research-based best practices in the field of adolescent sexual health.
American Medical Association Violence Prevention Information
Link to section of AMA website that includes information on Preparing your Practice to Address Family Violence, AMA violence-related reports and policies, Youth Violence Prevention Training and Outreach Guide, and other violence and abuse resources.
Strives to relieve suffering caused by war, poverty, poverty, and disease by advancing peace and health in neighborhoods and nations around the globe. Information on peace and health programs are posted on this site.
Center for Health and Gender Equity
Organization works to create changes in policy and program across the areas of family planning, sexually transmitted diseases and gender violence, and to advocate for development policies that promote women's rights and autonomy.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Women with Disabilities
"CDC’s disability and health team has targeted women with disabilities as a major area of emphasis and works to promote their health and well-being through research, partnerships, and education. CDC funds projects around the United States to improve surveillance and promotes research that focuses on women with disabilities as a special subpopulation." Site includes section on Domestic Violence.
This Web site has resources to improve culturally competent health care. Developed by Stratis Health and funded by UCare, it is the first Minnesota-focused online resource devoted to the subject. Among the site's tools is a free assessment for health care organizations to determine how well they meet the federal Office of Minority Health's national Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services standards. It also has information on enhancing culturally sensitive services and understanding specific patient populations.
Disabled Women on the Web was established by Corbett O'Toole of the Disabled Women's Alliance to provide information, resources, and support for women with disabilities to continue to change the world. Among many topics, the site includes information on lesbians and queers with disabilities, violence, and health.
Feminist International Radio Endeavour Disabled Women's Section
A Web space focusing on women with disabilities. Areas covered are activism, opportunities, rights and issues important to women with all types of disabilities.
A website to give women a voice in the field of information and communication technologies and to help combat cybercrime against women around the world.
The Global Fund for Women is a nonprofit grantmaking foundation that advances women's human rights worldwide.
Human Rights Watch has information about their regional offices, campaigns, and research papers on human rights abuses worldwide.
International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region
A network of 40 sexual and reproductive health organizations across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Services provided range from sexuality education, contraceptive services, and prenatal care to HIV testing, abortion-related care, and screening for gender-based violence.
An organization promoting gender equality and empowerment of women through free educational materials and resources. The resources are available to facilitators working with young girls and women, parents and guardians, social workers, counselors and therapists, and health providers.
This website provides information on the reproductive health consequences of violence and sexual coercion. "Know More about coercion, abuse & birth control sabotage and the consequences for our health."
Learning Center for Child and Adolescent Trauma
An online resource for professionals and families seeking to learn more about child traumatic stress. CEU's are also provided for free to professionals taking any of their online courses.
For help click on "FAQ's" in the top left hand side of the screen.
The Marie Stopes International provides sexual and reproductive health information. The organization also provides direct services to 3.3 million people worldwide in 38 countries.
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Inc. (MCASA) is a nonprofit organization founded to address the needs of victims of sexual crimes throughout the State. Its members are sexual assault crisis programs, law enforcement, legal practitioners, mental health and health care providers, and educators committed to eliminating sexual violence through community education and public policy advocacy.
PANDA (Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness) is a program designed to train dental professionals and other healthcare providers to recognize and respond to signs of abuse and neglect in their patients.
"The Ms. Foundation delivers strategic grants, capacity building and leadership development to organizations at local, state, Tribal and national levels working for policy change and culture change across the broad areas of women’s health, economic justice, ending violence and building democracy."
National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life
"NCALL provides training and technical assistance on abuse in later life. In addition, NCALL staff members are available to train audiences including professionals from domestic violence and sexual assault programs, the aging network, adult protective services, criminal justice, health care, faith based and other areas. "
National Coalition for the Homeless
The national coalition for the homeless is a national network of people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers, and others committed to a the mission of ending homelessness.
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs
"NCAVP is a coalition of programs that document and advocate for victims of anti-LGBT and anti-HIV/AIDS violence/harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, police misconduct and other forms of victimization."
Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
The State Office of the Coalition facilitates the Coalition's commitment of collaboration with local, state and national agencies whose programs have the potential to affect individuals who have been victimized or have the potential to be victimized by domestic violence and sexual assault. State Office staff work on various state level committees, task forces, councils and advisory boards as well as reaching out to law enforcement, social services, medical and judicial systems, the government, and the private sector to develop and enhance knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.
Planned Parenthood delivers vital health care services, sex education, and sexual health information to millions of women, men, and young people. As women's health advocates, they provide a respectful environment for women to make individual choices about their health, family, and sex.
Free online database of health statistics including national, regional, and county data on abuse, sexual violence, violent youth behavior, murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, homicides and more. Easily generate reports and charts for your next story or lesson plan. This easy-to-use resource has accurate, up-to-date, government approved information.
SAFEta Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Technical Assistance
A technical assistance website filled with resources, trainings, and protocols for healthcare professionals, attorneys, victim advocates, and law enforcement serving victims of sexual assault.
SAHAYOG is an NGO based in India that works to promote gender equality and women’s health from a human rights framework. Its key activities include advocacy and strengthening partnerships. Some of their programs include maternal health, working with men and boys, sexual and reproductive rights for youth, and violence against women.
Aims to educate and raise awareness of the broad range of women's global health and rights issues, including reproductive health, safe motherhood, poverty and economic development, violence against women, women's social status and education. Gives information on the facts, the experts, the polls, and the news. Also gives links to other resources and organizaitons.
Sexual Assault Resource Services Website
The SANE guide is designed for nursing professionals involved in providing evaluations of sexually abused victims. It can be found on this website, which provides information and technical assistance to individuals and institutions interested in developing new SANE-SART programs or improving existing ones.
A non-profit health initiative affiliated with the Columbia University Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. TeenScreen Schools and Communities helps health professionals, school administrators, educators and concerned community members bring mental health checkups to local schools and community-based programs that serve youth.
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD)
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD) is located at Baylor College of Medicine whose mission is to promote, develop, and disseminate information to improve the health and expand the life choices of women with disabilities. Research is conducted on various topics including violence against women with disabilities.
The Donors Working Group on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
The Web site shares documents and information about donor-supported work with a particular focus on sharing lessons learned and programs to support communities worldwide to enable them to abandon FGM/C within a generation.
The National Center for Trauma-Informed Care
"CMHS’s National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC) is a technical assistance center dedicated to building awareness of trauma-informed care and promoting the implementation of trauma-informed practices in programs and services."
The Office on Women's Health (OWH)was established in 1991 to improve the health of women and girls. A main goal is to ensure all U.S. women and girls to be healthier and have a better sense of well-being. Their mission is to provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex- and gender-specific approaches.
Trauma-Informed Care for Victims of Intimate Partner Sexual Assault
Witness Justice has launched a new discussion forum which is hosted by expert Sally Laskey, Associate Director of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. This forum shares material adapted from the forth coming National Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Toolkit and explores the provision of trauma-informed care to survivors of intimate partner sexual assault with specific attention to the role of multidisciplinary teams.
UNIFEM Gender and HIV/AIDS Web Portal
"A Web portal to provide up-to-date information on the gender dimensions of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The site aims to promote understanding, knowledge sharing, and action on HIV/AIDS as a gender and human rights issue."
The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) is a network of WHO Member States, international agencies and civil society organizations working to prevent violence. VPA participants share an evidence-based public health approach that targets the risk factors leading to violence and promotes multi-sectoral cooperation.
Homeless
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC) is a non-profit social and educational services organization committed to the holistic growth and development of American Indian women and their families. They offer various services such as sexual assault advocacy, emergency shelter and supportive housing.
National Coalition for the Homeless
The national coalition for the homeless is a national network of people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers, and others committed to a the mission of ending homelessness.
Immigrant/Immigration
"Arte Sana (art heals) is a nonprofit agency for underserved survivors of gender and racial violence that promotes healing and empowerment through the arts and community education."
CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities
"Organizing Asian Communities (also known as Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence) was founded by Asian women in 1986 as one of the first organizations in the United States to mobilize Asian communities to counter anti-Asian violence. CAAAV focuses on institutional violence that affects immigrant, poor and working-class communities such as worker exploitation, concentrated urban poverty, police brutality, Immigration Naturalization Service detention and deportation, and criminalization of youth and workers."
Center for the Pacific Asian Family
Addresses domestic violence and sexual assault in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities within Los Angeles, CA. Provides a 24 hour hotline, domestic and sexual violence services, and prevention and community education programs.
This Web site has resources to improve culturally competent health care. Developed by Stratis Health and funded by UCare, it is the first Minnesota-focused online resource devoted to the subject. Among the site's tools is a free assessment for health care organizations to determine how well they meet the federal Office of Minority Health's national Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services standards. It also has information on enhancing culturally sensitive services and understanding specific patient populations.
"Legal Momentum is the nation's oldest legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the rights of women and girls. Our current program areas are: Employment and Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic Violence (EHRVDV), Equality Works Program, Immigrant Women Program, National Judicial Education Program, and Sexuality and Family Rights Program."
"The National Immigration Forum is the nation’s premier immigrant rights organization. The Forum advocates and builds public support for public policies that welcome immigrants and refugees and are fair to and supportive of newcomers to our country."
National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women
The National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women seeks to challenge and eliminate all forms of oppression and discrimination against immigrant women facing violence by empowering them to build better lives of their choice. They also offer technical assistance and training to professionals working with immigrant victims of crime.
Refugee Women's Alliance is a nonprofit, multi-ethnic organization that promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership and strong communities. Includes a domestic violence program that provides comprehensive and culturally appropriate advocacy and support to immigrant and refugee victims of family violence.
A nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, that provides assistance to Asian and other immigrant families dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking.
Internet Safety/Technology
MTV's A Thin Line campaign was developed to empower you to identify, respond to, and stop the spread of digital abuse in your life and amongst your peers. The campaign is built on the understanding that there's a "thin line" between what may begin as a harmless joke and something that could end up having a serious impact on you or someone else. We know no generation has ever had to deal with this, so we want to partner with you to help figure it out. On-air, online and on your cell, we hope to spark a conversation and deliver information that helps you draw your own digital line
A website to give women a voice in the field of information and communication technologies and to help combat cybercrime against women around the world.
Intervention
AASHA Alliance Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace
AASHA is an alliance of organizations in Pakistan that are committed to curb sexual harassment at workplace. Their aim is to create zero tolerance for sexual harassment and to create a dignified and productive work environment which is free of intimidation & discrimination.
"The Academy on Violence and Abuse is an academic, health-professional membership-based organization dedicated to making violence and abuse a core component of medical and related professional education."
Alabama Coalition Against Rape
The ACAR works to prevent sexual violence in the state of Alabama through their network of rape crisis centers and by taking an active role in public policy, education, and training.
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
A statewide coalition located Juneau. The website features information on safety planning, legal issues, upcoming events, domestic violence and sexual assault.
Arizona Sexual Assault Network
The Mission of the Arizona Sexual Assault Network (AzSAN) is to identify and address sexual violence issues through a collaborative statewide network.
Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ACASA)
The Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ACASA) is a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working together toward the elimination of sexual violence.
Break the Cycle engages, educates and empowers youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence.
Communities Against Rape and Abuse
CARA is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) grassroots organization that promotes a broad agenda for liberation and social justice while prioritizing anti-rape work as the center of our organizing. We use community organizing, critical dialogue, artistic expression, and collective action as tools to build safe, peaceful, and sustainable communities. Our blog provides a Black feminist analysis of contemporary politics, debates & local Seattle issues.
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc. (CONNSACS) is a statewide coalition of individual sexual assault crisis programs, which work to end sexual violence through victim assistance, community education, and public policy advocacy.
Day One is the sole agency in the state of RI organized specifically to deal with issues of sexual assault as a community concern. Its mission is to reduce the prevalence of sexual violence and to support and advocate for those affected by it. We will support and stand by women, men, children and families from day one.
Delaware, Sexual Assault Network
CONTACT Delaware provides telephone counseling, crisis intervention, information, referral, education, and prevention services for persons in crisis and for persons in need of listening services.
District of Columbia Rape Crisis Center
The DC Rape Crisis Center (DCRCC) provides services to victims of sexual violence, a resource library, trainings for professionals, and community education programs.
Domestic Abuse Counseling Center
A non-profit organization whose mission is to end partner violence in western Pennsylvania through counseling abusers; collaborating with social service agencies, criminal justice systems, victim-advocate agencies, and health organizations; and promoting public awareness and education.
"Dwa Fanm's (meaning "Women's Rights" in Creole) mission is to empower all women and girls with the freedom to define and control their own lives. Through service, education, advocacy and grassroots programs, Dwa Fanm works to end discrimination, violence, and other forms of injustice in New York City and abroad."
Ending Violence Association of British Columbia
The Ending Violence Association of BC's mandate is to provide support and training, undertake research, develop and distribute resources and tools, educate the public and government bodies on the needs of victims of violence, develop and maintain standards for the provision of service, and foster the development of cross-sectoral coordination and collaboration.
Engagingmen.net: A Gender Justice Information Networ
ENGAGINGMEN.NET is an information network for people around the world who are interested in engaging boys and men in gender justice, supporting women's empowerment, ending violence against women and the spread of HIV/AIDS, promoting responsible fatherhood, healthy relationships, and more.
"Offers counseling services to victims of abuse. The centre initiated a “Men’s Program Against Violence Against Women”, which involves training for male advocates on gender awareness, definitions and dynamics of violence against women, and exploration of men’s attitudes toward women and violence. They also conduct trainings for military and police to sensitize men on gender issues, violence against women and human rights."
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
A statewide coalition targeting multiple issues of violence within communities.
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The purpose of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) is two-fold: to end sexual assault violence and to alleviate the suffering of sexual assault victims.
Just Detention International (JDI) is a human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention. Also offers state by state resources for survivors.
Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: Jane Doe, Inc.
This website includes information on steps to safety and fact sheets for those who need help. They list an Online State Resource Guide with resources from all over Massachusetts.
Men Against Violence Against Women - MAVAW
Men Against Violence Against Women's mission is to affect social change in the community by making men aware of the prevalence of violence against women. They develop creative and targeted marketing, education and communication tools to deliver the message that the issue is a man's issue as much as a woman's.
Men Ending Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Texas
"This page aims to serve as a collection of resources for men, primarily in Texas, who are working to end domestic violence and sexual assault in our families and communities. It grew out of discussions during and subsequent to the 3rd Forum on Men's Work to End Violence Against Women organized by the Texas Council on Family Violence March 20-22, 2002 in Austin, Texas. At present it contains links to external resources, and a featured article or poem of the month. "
Men's Resource Center of Western Massachusetts
The mission of the Men's Resource Center is to support men, challenge men's violence, and develop men's leadership in ending oppression. Services include support groups, a youth education program, men overcoming violence programs, fathering services, Voice Male magazine, and public education trainings.
MenEngage is a global alliance committed to research, interventions, and policy initiatives that engage men and boys to reduce gender inequalities and promote the health and well-being of women, men, and children.
Metro Action Committee on Public Violence Against Women and Children
Promotes the rights of women and children to live free from violence and threats of violence. They have education programs on personal safety, post information about preventing school violence, and have a database of over 4000 resources, including their own publications.
Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Member organization developing and promoting efforts aimed at the elimination of all domestic and sexual violence in Michigan. Website includes links to information for survivors, locate help near you, The Resource Center, MCADSV members, public policy, employment, publications, Internet gateway, about MCADSV and support MCADSV.
PANDA (Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness) is a program designed to train dental professionals and other healthcare providers to recognize and respond to signs of abuse and neglect in their patients.
Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Supports and facilitates networking among member organizations while advocating for social and systems change to eliminate sexual and domestic violence in Montana. Website inclues links to their programs, publications, task force, calendar, discussions, links, and more.
National Organization for Battered Women's Shelters in Sweden
Organizes most of the women's shelters in Sweden. Educates, arranges conferences, publishes a magazine "Kvinnotryck" and books and pamphlets on all forms of sexual violence against women and girls, initiates feminist research and gives service to our member organizations and to the public. Website is in Swedish and English.
National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization
NOMSV is a nonprofit organization dedicated to healing male survivors of sexual abuse. Their web site offers a variety of articles submitted by both professionals and non-professionals.
Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition
Website includes information about local area resources (Lincoln and Lancaster counties, Nebraska), Batterer program guidelines, online guides for employers and educator regarding domestic violence, reports on domestic violence in the above mentioned counties, and a community plan to help stop violence against women.
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Statewide network of 14 member programs committed to ending domestic and sexual violence. Their website offers a listing of support services available in New Hampshire and several fact sheets on domestic and sexual violence.
New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The mission of the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA) is to promote the compassionate and just treatment of victims and their loved ones, foster collaborative relationships between community systems, and affect attitudinal and behavioral changes in society to work toward the elimination of sexual violence against all people.
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc
The New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (NMCSAP) is a private nonprofit organization that provides services to victims of sexual violence and training and information to service providers who work with victims.
New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA) works to end all forms of sexual violence and exploitation by advocating for the effective response to all people affected by sexual assault, providing technical support and assistance to rape crisis centers, working legislatively to improve public policy, and confronting societal denial of the impact of sexual violence through statewide outreach and education.
Office on Violence Against Women
Information on violence against women, VAW laws and regulations, and federal grant programs, and hotline, service provider, and coalition information.
Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
The State Office of the Coalition facilitates the Coalition's commitment of collaboration with local, state and national agencies whose programs have the potential to affect individuals who have been victimized or have the potential to be victimized by domestic violence and sexual assault. State Office staff work on various state level committees, task forces, councils and advisory boards as well as reaching out to law enforcement, social services, medical and judicial systems, the government, and the private sector to develop and enhance knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Provides a variety of technical assistance to Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs, Community Partners, and the general public. Website includes links to information about county shelters, domestic violence, teen resources, sexual assault, sexual harassment, date rape drugs, stalking, legislation and policy, and more.
PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment
A national nonprofit organization that uses social, educational and legislative tactics to shatter the silence of sexual violence. PAVE's work is based in education and action.
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) works to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and advocates for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assault.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN is a Washington, D.C based non-profit organization founded by singer/songwriter Tori Amos (who is herself a rape survivor). RAINN operates a national toll-free hotline for victims of sexual assault - 1-800- 656-HOPE (4673).
"Rozan is an Islamabad based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. Most Rozan team members are qualified psychologists who work to enhance the emotional health of people from all sections of the society by conducting awareness raising activities, trainings and counseling."
Safe from the Start, Reducing Children's Exposure To Violence
"The California Safe from the Start (SFTS) Initiative is a comprehensive strategy to assist communities in reducing the impact of violence on children. The initiative targets children ages 0 to 18 with an emphasis on children ages 0 to 5, who have been exposed to family, school and/or community violence."
Aims to educate and raise awareness of the broad range of women's global health and rights issues, including reproductive health, safe motherhood, poverty and economic development, violence against women, women's social status and education. Gives information on the facts, the experts, the polls, and the news. Also gives links to other resources and organizaitons.
Sexual Violence Prevention Program
This program exists to support Minnesota communities in understanding, addressing and preventing sexual violence.
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault
Membership coalition consisting of all the domestic violence shelters and rape crisis centers in South Carolina, along with individuals and organizations who endorse the mission and philosophy of SCCADVASA. Working to represent the critical needs of all victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Website includes links to services and legislative updates, as well as information about domestic violence, sexual assault, child sexual assault, stalking and more!
South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
The SDCADVSA’s work includes: Coalition building at the state, local, regional, tribal and national levels; support for the community-based nonviolent alternatives, such as safe home and shelter programs for battered women and their children; public education and technical assistance; policy development and innovative legislation; focus on the leadership of SDCADVSA’s caucuses and task forces developed to represent the concerns of organizationally under represented groups; and efforts to eradicate societal conditions which contribute to violence against women and children.
South West Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Center
Located in South West Scotland, the organization provides support, both emotional and practical, to women and girls in Dumfries & Galloway, who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives.
St. Barnabas Hospital Child Advocacy Center
The St. Barnabas Hospital Child Advocacy Center, a division of the St. Barnabas Hospital Department of Pediatrics, is a state of the art diagnostic facility for children who have been abused and neglected. Their mission is to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of children by providing coordinated, culturally sensitive, multidisciplinary evaluations in a safe and child friendly setting.
Tapestri: Refugee and Immigrant Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Advocates for refugee and immigrant families affected by domestic violence located in Atlanta, Georgia. Website inclues a list of their direct services (including multi-cultural training), men's groups, education materials, resources, and more.
TeenPCAR is a project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. This website provides information about rape among teenagers and ways to get help.
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault
The Texas Association Against Sexual Assault is committed to ending sexual violence in Texas through education, prevention, and advocacy. In the meantime, we desire to support survivors on their paths to hope, healing and justice. The website provides resources for survivors, teens and other information about sexual assault.
Texas Department of Human Services Family Violence Program
Texas Department of Human Services Family Violence Program maintains a homepage with extensive information about its programs and clients. Includes a Texas Shelter List.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The National Women's Health Information Center: Violence Against Women
This web page offers abused women and their loved ones resources and information they can use to get help. The list contains general resources on violence against women. The other categories in the Violence Against Women section can refer you to more specific information.
The UN Secretary-General's database on violence against women
The United Nations Secretary-General established a coordinated database on the extent, nature and consequences of all forms of violence against women, and on the impact and effectiveness of policies and programmes for, including best practices in, combating such violence.
Trauma-Informed Care for Victims of Intimate Partner Sexual Assault
Witness Justice has launched a new discussion forum which is hosted by expert Sally Laskey, Associate Director of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. This forum shares material adapted from the forth coming National Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Toolkit and explores the provision of trauma-informed care to survivors of intimate partner sexual assault with specific attention to the role of multidisciplinary teams.
Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA) advocates for programs that support people affected by sexual violence. UCASA works to advance a society in which sexual violence is not tolerated.
V-Day: Until the Violence Stops
V-Day is a global movement to end violence against girls and women. V-Day is a decision, an energy, a spirit, a day -- Valentine's Day -- where once a year theatrical and artistic events are produced in local and national venues to raise money and to transform consciousness. In order to translate its mission into action, V-Day established the V-Day Fund in 1998. The V-Day Fund allocates resources to grassroots, national and international groups that work to end rape, battery, incest and genital mutilation.
VAWnet, the National Electronic Network on Violence Against Women, is an online resource for advocates working to end domestic violence, sexual violence, and other violence in the lives of women and children. The library includes a resource room, general collection, law collection, periodicals, and calendar. Resources can be downloaded and printed.
Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
A feminist organization committed to eradicating domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, empowerment and social change. Website includes survivor resources, links concerning domestic and sexual violence, legislation, and more.
Virginia Partnership for an Effective Response to Sexual and Domestic Violence
"A website that is designed to provide simple access to a central source of information, tools, and resources that can be used by communities to improve their response to domestic and sexual violence."
Virginians Aligned Against Sexual Assault
Virginians Aligned Against Sexual Assault (VAASA) is the Virginia Coalition of Sexual Assault Crisis Centers. The organization works on behalf of victims of sexual assault and fosters social change toward the elimination of sexual assault in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
Coordinates member programs to exchange information, training, and expertise. Website links include Prevention Services, WCSAP Advocacy Education Department, Public Policy (including Washington's rape laws), links and a library of more than 5,000 books, articles, audio and video tapes, and other educational resources that focuses on issues related to sexual assault prevention, advocacy and treatment.
West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services
The Foundation for Rape Information and Services (FRIS) is a network of 9 sexual assault service providers throughout the state of West Virginia. In addition to coordinating the funding and statewide awareness campaigns for the 9 rape crisis centers, FRIS also facilitates a variety of projects.
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) promotes the social change needed to end sexual violence in Wisconsin. WCASA supports a statewide network of concerned individuals and organizations as they work toward this goal.
Women Against a Violent Environment
Women Against a Violent Environment is an organization aimed at increasing public awareness of the murders of women in the Rochester, NY, community.
Women's Justice Center of the Pace University School of Law
A training, resource and direct legal services center that develops strategies with community partners for recognizing and eradicating abuse.
"WomenSafe works toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against women and their children through direct service, education and social change."
Women’s Coalition of St. Croix
Coalition for domestic and sexual violence located in Christiansted, Virgin Islands.
Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
This organization works to provide advocacy and safety for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in their communities. Website includes crisis resources; staff and member resources; an events calendar; and job announcements.
Intimate partner sexual violence
"Arte Sana (art heals) is a nonprofit agency for underserved survivors of gender and racial violence that promotes healing and empowerment through the arts and community education."
Break the Cycle engages, educates and empowers youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence.
Center for the Pacific Asian Family
Addresses domestic violence and sexual assault in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities within Los Angeles, CA. Provides a 24 hour hotline, domestic and sexual violence services, and prevention and community education programs.
DeafHope is a nonprofit organization, established for and by Deaf women in January 2003. Their mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education, services, and they also offer training and technical assistance to other agencies serving Deaf survivors.
Disabled Women on the Web was established by Corbett O'Toole of the Disabled Women's Alliance to provide information, resources, and support for women with disabilities to continue to change the world. Among many topics, the site includes information on lesbians and queers with disabilities, violence, and health.
Feminist International Radio Endeavour Disabled Women's Section
A Web space focusing on women with disabilities. Areas covered are activism, opportunities, rights and issues important to women with all types of disabilities.
International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region
A network of 40 sexual and reproductive health organizations across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Services provided range from sexuality education, contraceptive services, and prenatal care to HIV testing, abortion-related care, and screening for gender-based violence.
This website provides information on the reproductive health consequences of violence and sexual coercion. "Know More about coercion, abuse & birth control sabotage and the consequences for our health."
"Lessons from Literature is an innovative program that enlists English teachers from across the country to use the books and material they’re already teaching to facilitate discussion and build awareness about physical, verbal and sexual abuse."
Men Against Violence and Abuse (MAVA)
"MAVA is the first men's organization in India directly intervening against gender-based violence on women. MAVA’s mission is to bring about social change, particularly in traditional, male-dominated attitudes and help stop or prevent violence and abuse of women by working primarily with men."
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC) is a non-profit social and educational services organization committed to the holistic growth and development of American Indian women and their families. They offer various services such as sexual assault advocacy, emergency shelter and supportive housing.
PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment
A national nonprofit organization that uses social, educational and legislative tactics to shatter the silence of sexual violence. PAVE's work is based in education and action.
Reproductive Justice & Violence Against Women: Understanding the Intersections
"The purpose of this special collection is to provide resources and an introduction to reproductive justice, focusing particularly on the connections between the elimination of reproductive oppression and domestic and sexual violence."
A campaign developed by Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE) that promotes healthy relationships and provides resources for LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence.
South West Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Center
Located in South West Scotland, the organization provides support, both emotional and practical, to women and girls in Dumfries & Galloway, who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives.
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD)
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD) is located at Baylor College of Medicine whose mission is to promote, develop, and disseminate information to improve the health and expand the life choices of women with disabilities. Research is conducted on various topics including violence against women with disabilities.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The Office on Women's Health (OWH)was established in 1991 to improve the health of women and girls. A main goal is to ensure all U.S. women and girls to be healthier and have a better sense of well-being. Their mission is to provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex- and gender-specific approaches.
The UN Secretary-General's database on violence against women
The United Nations Secretary-General established a coordinated database on the extent, nature and consequences of all forms of violence against women, and on the impact and effectiveness of policies and programmes for, including best practices in, combating such violence.
Trauma-Informed Care for Victims of Intimate Partner Sexual Assault
Witness Justice has launched a new discussion forum which is hosted by expert Sally Laskey, Associate Director of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. This forum shares material adapted from the forth coming National Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Toolkit and explores the provision of trauma-informed care to survivors of intimate partner sexual assault with specific attention to the role of multidisciplinary teams.
Violence Against Women Office, U.S. Department of Justice
The mission of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is to provide federal leadership to reduce violence against women, and to administer justice for and strengthen services to all victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This is accomplished by developing and supporting the capacity of state, local, tribal, and non-profit entities involved in responding to violence against women.
Virginia Partnership for an Effective Response to Sexual and Domestic Violence
"A website that is designed to provide simple access to a central source of information, tools, and resources that can be used by communities to improve their response to domestic and sexual violence."
Web Forum on Teen Victims of Dating Violence
A web forum where victim service providers and allied professionals can connect to peers, share ideas about best practices, and help change lives.
Women's Justice Center of the Pace University School of Law
A training, resource and direct legal services center that develops strategies with community partners for recognizing and eradicating abuse.
Legal/Policy
AEquitas: The Prosecutors' Resource on Violence Against Women
A collaborative project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, the Battered Women's Justice Project, and the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women. AEquitas was created as a technical assistance and training provider to address the needs of prosecutors and allied professionals – particularly OVW grantees – who work on issues related to the prosecution of violence against women.
Arizona Sexual Assault Network
The Mission of the Arizona Sexual Assault Network (AzSAN) is to identify and address sexual violence issues through a collaborative statewide network.
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
Foster research, facilitates information exchange, further professional education and provide for the advancement of professional standards and practices in the field of sex offender evaluation and treatment. Website includes information on membership, conferences, state chapters, public policy, publications, awards and grants, employment, research, forms, and resources.
Bureau of Justice Statistics Clearinghouse
"BJS collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. "
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The purpose of The California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA) is to promote public policy, and provide advocacy, training, and technical assistance on the issue of sexual assault.
Center for Research on Violence Against Women
The Center for Research on Violence Against Women was created in 2002 as a joint project of the University of Kentucky and the Office of the Kentucky Governor. The Center is committed to preparing students and advancing scientific inquiry into the legal and clinical complexities presented by domestic violence, rape, stalking and related crimes against women. The Center is dedicated to enhancing the welfare and safety of those impacted by these crimes through research, scholarship and public service.
Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) is a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working together for freedom from sexual violence.
UN Commission uses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a yardstick to review observance of human rights worldwide, discuss reported violations, consider new ways to promote and protect human rights, and encourage countries to respect their populations' basic rights and freedoms. Website includes information on the UN Commission, U.S. Delegation, Statements and Press Releases, Human Rights Reports, Key Background Documents, and Useful Links.
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc. (CONNSACS) is a statewide coalition of individual sexual assault crisis programs, which work to end sexual violence through victim assistance, community education, and public policy advocacy.
End Violence Against Women International
EVAW works to improve the response of the criminal justice system and community professionals to violence against women. They provide education, training, and research, and promote multidisciplinary collaboration which enables responding professionals to better support victims and hold offenders accountable.
EVAW International On-Line Training Institute
The institute provides opportunities for interested professionals to expand their knowledge of cutting edge developments in the criminal justice and community response to sexual assault, with particular emphasis on those crimes committed by someone who is known to the victim. Participants can work through training modules to learn and review new information and then apply this newly acquired knowledge in realistic and interactive scenarios, as well as assessment methods such as quizzes, tests, and case studies.
The Freedom and Justice Center conducts research and develops models and materials aimed at improving public policy and the law, the legal system and the legal profession in matters related to prostitution and other areas of the sex industry. Recognizing prostitution as inherently violent, we do not support the decriminalization, regulation or legalization of prostitution.
Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault
The Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (GNESA) coordinates and supports a multidisciplinary approach to public and professional education, advocacy, and service for sexual assault centers and service providers.
Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault was established to unite Iowa's sexual assault crisis centers. To better meet the needs of survivors, IowaCASA provides training, public policy activities, assistance to communities of color, resources and referrals.
"Legal Momentum is the nation's oldest legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the rights of women and girls. Our current program areas are: Employment and Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic Violence (EHRVDV), Equality Works Program, Immigrant Women Program, National Judicial Education Program, and Sexuality and Family Rights Program."
"This database provides state-by-state information about child and elder abuse mandatory reporting laws. It includes who is required to report, standards, definitions, and other reporting procedures."
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Inc. (MCASA) is a nonprofit organization founded to address the needs of victims of sexual crimes throughout the State. Its members are sexual assault crisis programs, law enforcement, legal practitioners, mental health and health care providers, and educators committed to eliminating sexual violence through community education and public policy advocacy.
Mending the Sacred Hoop is committed to strengthening the voice and vision of Native peoples. They work to end violence against Native women and children while restoring the safety, sovereignty, and sacredness of Native women. They work from a social change perspective that relies upon grassroots efforts to restore the leadership of Native women.
MenEngage is a global alliance committed to research, interventions, and policy initiatives that engage men and boys to reduce gender inequalities and promote the health and well-being of women, men, and children.
Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) is a coalition of sexual assault programs committed to ending sexual violence. To that end, the coalition provides technical assistance and support to member programs throughout the state of Minnesota. This includes ongoing training and education, development and distribution of educational materials, communities of color outreach, and public policy initiatives.
"As a statewide collaboration of 160+ member organizations, the Consortium serves as a resource center to enhance equality and justice for women and children. The consortium helps women working for progressive social change stay in touch."
"The Ms. Foundation delivers strategic grants, capacity building and leadership development to organizations at local, state, Tribal and national levels working for policy change and culture change across the broad areas of women’s health, economic justice, ending violence and building democracy."
National American Indian Court Judges Association
The NAICJA is a non-profit organization primarily devoted to the support of Native American and Alaskan Native tribal justice sytems through education, information sharing, and advocacy.
National Center for Victims of Crime
The National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims and those who serve them. The National Center has worked with grassroots organizations and criminal justice agencies throughout the United States serving millions of crime victims.
National Crime Victims Law Institute
Organization is an educational organization dedicated to promoting a fair and balanced criminal justice system through legal education, legal scholarship, legal information resources and legal advocacy.
"The National Immigration Forum is the nation’s premier immigrant rights organization. The Forum advocates and builds public support for public policies that welcome immigrants and refugees and are fair to and supportive of newcomers to our country."
National Organization for Women
NOW's webpage posts information on many critical issues including violence against women. The page includes legislative updates, NOW actions, news reports, and information regarding other violence against women issues.
National Sexual Assault Resource Sharing Project (RSP)
Funded by the Office of Violence Against Women, the RSP was created to help state sexual assault coalitions across the country access the resources they need in order to develop and thrive. The project is designed to provide technical assistance, support, and to facilitate peer-driven resources for all statewide sexual assault coalitions.
New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA) works to end all forms of sexual violence and exploitation by advocating for the effective response to all people affected by sexual assault, providing technical support and assistance to rape crisis centers, working legislatively to improve public policy, and confronting societal denial of the impact of sexual violence through statewide outreach and education.
Office on Violence Against Women
Information on violence against women, VAW laws and regulations, and federal grant programs, and hotline, service provider, and coalition information.
Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
The State Office of the Coalition facilitates the Coalition's commitment of collaboration with local, state and national agencies whose programs have the potential to affect individuals who have been victimized or have the potential to be victimized by domestic violence and sexual assault. State Office staff work on various state level committees, task forces, councils and advisory boards as well as reaching out to law enforcement, social services, medical and judicial systems, the government, and the private sector to develop and enhance knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Ontario Women's Justice Network (OWJN)
An online legal resource for women's organizations and individuals working on issues related to justice and violence against women and children. Website includes steps for taking action, justice issues, legal info, archive, and a list of resources including service providers.
SAFER: Students Active for Ending Rape
SAFER empowers students to hold their universities accountable for having strong campus sexual assault policies and programming. The site contains information to help you organize for change on your college campus.
SAFEta Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Technical Assistance
A technical assistance website filled with resources, trainings, and protocols for healthcare professionals, attorneys, victim advocates, and law enforcement serving victims of sexual assault.
The Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund (AALDEF)
AALDEF provides litigation, legal advocacy, and community education on behalf of victims of anti-Asian violence and police misconduct.
The Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action
CAFRA is a regional network of feminists, individual researchers, activists and women’s organisations that define feminist politics as a matter of both consciousness and action. We are committed to understanding the relationship between the oppression of women and other forms of oppression in the society, and we are working actively for change.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
The National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence provides training, consulting and advocacy. At the local, state, regional and national levels, the National Center promotes community collaboration as the model approach to problem solving for domestic and sexual violence issues. The National Center collaborates with law enforcement, legal system agencies, advocacy organizations, social service agencies, the military and other community entities to integrate their efforts to end domestic and sexual violence. In addition, the National Center’s award-winning website is a resource on a variety of issues related to violence against women.
The National Child Protection Training Center
Located on the campus of Winona State University, this center focuses on training child protection professionals to be better prepared to recognize and report the abuse of a child through education, training, awareness, prevention, advocacy and the pursuit of justice.
The Sexual Violence Justice Institute
The Sexual Violence Justice Institute seeks to improve the criminal justice system's response to sexual assault through development of a multidisciplinary, response protocol for the investigation and prosecution of adult sexual assault cases in Minnesota.
The UN Secretary-General's database on violence against women
The United Nations Secretary-General established a coordinated database on the extent, nature and consequences of all forms of violence against women, and on the impact and effectiveness of policies and programmes for, including best practices in, combating such violence.
Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
"The Vermont Network works with a wide range of partners to make Vermont a place where victims and survivors are safe and supported and where domestic and sexual violence can no longer thrive."
Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
A feminist organization committed to eradicating domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, empowerment and social change. Website includes survivor resources, links concerning domestic and sexual violence, legislation, and more.
Violence Against Women and Family Violence Program (VAWFV)
This Research and Evaluation program is one of many initiatives supported by the Office of Research and Evaluation of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). The mission of the VAWFV program is to promote the safety of women and family members, and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice system's response to these crimes.
Violence Against Women Office, U.S. Department of Justice
The mission of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is to provide federal leadership to reduce violence against women, and to administer justice for and strengthen services to all victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This is accomplished by developing and supporting the capacity of state, local, tribal, and non-profit entities involved in responding to violence against women.
Violence Against Women Online Resources
Violence Against Women Online Resources is an extension of the Violence Against Women Grants Office. This site is devoted to providing law, criminal justice, advocacy, and social service professionals with up-to-date information on interventions to stop violence against women. The site contains many downloadable documents about violence against women.
The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) is a network of WHO Member States, international agencies and civil society organizations working to prevent violence. VPA participants share an evidence-based public health approach that targets the risk factors leading to violence and promotes multi-sectoral cooperation.
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
Coordinates member programs to exchange information, training, and expertise. Website links include Prevention Services, WCSAP Advocacy Education Department, Public Policy (including Washington's rape laws), links and a library of more than 5,000 books, articles, audio and video tapes, and other educational resources that focuses on issues related to sexual assault prevention, advocacy and treatment.
An organization based in the UK, that helps women in developing countries find their voices through legal advocacy around violence and poverty.
Provides advocacy for victims of rape, domestic violence, and child abuse, particularly in the Latina and other under served communities of Sonoma County. Provides advocacy training and community education. Coordinates the Task Force on Women in Policing with the goal of increasing the number of women and minorities in our
law enforcement agencies. Website inludes a bilingual web forum where victims, activists, advocates, and professionals can communicate with each other on any and all aspects of violence against women and children.
Service region: advocacy in Sonoma County, California.
Women's Justice Center of the Pace University School of Law
A training, resource and direct legal services center that develops strategies with community partners for recognizing and eradicating abuse.
The Women's Law Project works to create a more just and equitable society for women through advocacy, education, and litigation.
This is the United Nations Internet gateway on the advancement and empowerment of Women. Here you can learn about the work of the United Nations entities and inter-governmental and treaty bodies that deal with the advancement and empowerment of women and about international instruments on women's rights, as well as find information about UN conferences, statistical data, and UN appointments.
LGBTQ
"The Audre Lorde Project is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non Conforming People of Color center for community organizing, focusing on the New York City area. Through mobilization, education and capacity-building, we work for community wellness and progressive social and economic justice. Committed to struggling across differences, we seek to responsibly reflect, represent and serve our various communities."
Disabled Women on the Web was established by Corbett O'Toole of the Disabled Women's Alliance to provide information, resources, and support for women with disabilities to continue to change the world. Among many topics, the site includes information on lesbians and queers with disabilities, violence, and health.
FORGE (For Ourselves: Reworking Gender Expression)
A national education, advocacy, and support umbrella organization that provides victim services to persons who identify as transgender. It also offers training and technical assistance to the sexual assault service providers who serve this population.
Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project
Organization provides community education and direct services for clients. Offers a crisis line (1.800.832.1901), shelter, guidance, and resources to allow gay, bisexual, and transgender men in crisis to remove themselves from violent situations and relationships. Website includes information about domestic violence, survivor stories, information on getting involved, and more.
Service region: Massachusetts
Human Rights Watch has information about their regional offices, campaigns, and research papers on human rights abuses worldwide.
International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission
International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission monitors and documents human rights abuses against gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people, and people living with HIV and AIDS around the world.
LAMBDA GLBT Community Services
LAMBDA is dedicated to protecting gays and lesbians from discrimination and violence in homes, businesses, and schools through educational campaigns, nondiscrimination leadership, and antiviolence efforts. Projects include a youth outreach program, the Hate Crime National Hotline (1-800-686-HATE), and the online Hate Crime Network (which provides assistance to victims of hate crime).
Men Ending Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Texas
"This page aims to serve as a collection of resources for men, primarily in Texas, who are working to end domestic violence and sexual assault in our families and communities. It grew out of discussions during and subsequent to the 3rd Forum on Men's Work to End Violence Against Women organized by the Texas Council on Family Violence March 20-22, 2002 in Austin, Texas. At present it contains links to external resources, and a featured article or poem of the month. "
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs
"NCAVP is a coalition of programs that document and advocate for victims of anti-LGBT and anti-HIV/AIDS violence/harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, police misconduct and other forms of victimization."
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
This organization provides training to activists on issues surrounding the LGBT community and organizes campaigns for the equality of the LGBT community.
National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS)
"The National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS) is the oldest pro-feminist men's group in the United States. Founded in 1975 with the First National Conference on Men & Masculinity, for over 25 years NOMAS has promoted the cause of gender equality and social justice for everyone through its principles of pro-feminism, gay-affirmation, anti-racism and enhancing men's lives."
PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment
A national nonprofit organization that uses social, educational and legislative tactics to shatter the silence of sexual violence. PAVE's work is based in education and action.
A campaign developed by Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE) that promotes healthy relationships and provides resources for LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence.
Survivor Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of intersex and trans survivors of domestic and sexual violence through caring action, education and expanding access to resources and to opportunities for action.
The New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project
Providing free counseling, crisis-intervention, and advocacy for survivors of trauma, crime and violence in New York City's diverse LGTB and HIV-affected communities. 24-hour, bilingual crisis hotline at 212-714-1141. Website includes victim information, publications, how to get involved, and other resources.
The Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans and Lesbian Survivors of Abuse
Support groups, individual counseling, advocacy and community education and organizing in the greater Seattle area. Resources and referrals also available to callers outside Seattle. All services are free and confidential.
Our program was formerly called AABL, Advocates for Abused and Battered Lesbians.
Service Region: greater Seattle area
Contact Info: info@nwnetwork.org
Men's engagement
Resources and information for men who seek to prevent sexual and domestic violence. They encourage the use of their site for the formation of new groups and projects, as well as networking amongst existing groups and projects.
"A civil society organisation working for women’s empowerment and citizens’ rights with the collaboration of citizens’ groups and organisations to provide information, build capacity and undertake advocacy for women’s issues and for good governance in Pakistan. Most of the people working at the local level are male. Aurat has found that when abusive men are confronted by men from their own communities, the impact of the message for change is much stronger and lasting than when it comes from women only."
"Dads and Daughters is the national advocacy nonprofit for fathers and daughters. DADs inspires fathers to actively and deeply engage in the lives of their daughters and galvanizes fathers and others to transform the pervasive cultural messages that devalue girls and women."
Engagingmen.net: A Gender Justice Information Networ
ENGAGINGMEN.NET is an information network for people around the world who are interested in engaging boys and men in gender justice, supporting women's empowerment, ending violence against women and the spread of HIV/AIDS, promoting responsible fatherhood, healthy relationships, and more.
EuroPRO-Fem: European Menprofeminist Network
"Backed by the European Community, our aims are to deconstruct the male gender, carry out more critical analysis of the modes of male domination, try to understand how macho, homophobic societies make us into dominating men, and assert our desire to live in peace without violence, without war between men and without oppression of women. The network is open to all men and women, groups, networks, publications, etc. who want to strive for a non-patriarchal society that rejects violence, homophobia and any gender-based discrimination."
"Offers counseling services to victims of abuse. The centre initiated a “Men’s Program Against Violence Against Women”, which involves training for male advocates on gender awareness, definitions and dynamics of violence against women, and exploration of men’s attitudes toward women and violence. They also conduct trainings for military and police to sensitize men on gender issues, violence against women and human rights."
Men Against Sexual Violence is a Project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. The organization offers resources and information on how men play a vital role in ending sexual violence.
Men Against Violence Against Women (MAVAW)
"MAVAW's mission is to reduce, and eventually eradicate violence against women in society, using a multidisciplinary approach focusing on correcting behaviour skill and belief system deficits. MAVAW is a proactive way to take responsibility for male violence and to contribute towards the creation of a violent-free society. Located in Trinidad and Tobago."
Men Against Violence Against Women - MAVAW
Men Against Violence Against Women's mission is to affect social change in the community by making men aware of the prevalence of violence against women. They develop creative and targeted marketing, education and communication tools to deliver the message that the issue is a man's issue as much as a woman's.
Men Against Violence and Abuse (MAVA)
"MAVA is the first men's organization in India directly intervening against gender-based violence on women. MAVA’s mission is to bring about social change, particularly in traditional, male-dominated attitudes and help stop or prevent violence and abuse of women by working primarily with men."
Men Ending Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Texas
"This page aims to serve as a collection of resources for men, primarily in Texas, who are working to end domestic violence and sexual assault in our families and communities. It grew out of discussions during and subsequent to the 3rd Forum on Men's Work to End Violence Against Women organized by the Texas Council on Family Violence March 20-22, 2002 in Austin, Texas. At present it contains links to external resources, and a featured article or poem of the month. "
As the youth development program of Men Can Stop Rape, Men of Strength club (MOST) is a violence prevention program that mobilizes young men to prevent sexual and dating violence.
Men's Initiative for Jane Doe, Inc.
"The Men's Initiative for Jane Doe Inc. (MIJD) is a collaboration of men's outreach projects throughout the state of Massachusetts organizing support from men in their communities for Jane Doe Inc. statewide and its member agencies locally. The purpose is to promote men's role in ending violence, abuse and oppression; To link, support and encourage men's projects to end violence; To build partnership with Jane Doe Inc. through it's member organizations."
MenEngage is a global alliance committed to research, interventions, and policy initiatives that engage men and boys to reduce gender inequalities and promote the health and well-being of women, men, and children.
Mentors In Violence Prevention
"The Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Program is a gender violence prevention and education program based at Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society. The mission of MVP is to raise awareness about the level of men’s violence against women, challenge the thinking of mainstream society, open dialogue between men and women, and inspire leadership by empowering people with concrete options to effect change. "
National Compadres Network (NCN)
"NCN is a national effort whose focus is the reinforcement of the positive involvement of Latino males in the lives of their families, communities, and society. Their mission is to strengthen, rebalance, and redevelop the traditional Chicano/Latino “compadre” extended family system by encouraging, supporting and re-rooting the positive involvement of males in our families and community and preventing/reducing the incidence of alcohol, substance abuse, family/community violence and other oppressive behaviors."
National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute
"The National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute brings together nationally recognized leaders in the fields of Latino health, education, social services, and community outreach. Our mission is to build upon Latino cultural strengths and traditions and offer a path for men of all ages to become Un Hombre Noble, or a Noble Man. "
National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS)
"The National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS) is the oldest pro-feminist men's group in the United States. Founded in 1975 with the First National Conference on Men & Masculinity, for over 25 years NOMAS has promoted the cause of gender equality and social justice for everyone through its principles of pro-feminism, gay-affirmation, anti-racism and enhancing men's lives."
"A Brazilian NGO that seeks to promote gender equality and end violence against women, children and youth. Promundo works locally, nationally and internationally to: conduct research related to gender equality and health; implement and evaluate innovative programs that promote positive changes in gender norms and behaviours among individuals, families and communities; and advocate for the integration of these initiatives and a perspective of gender equality into public policies."
"Rozan is an Islamabad based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. Most Rozan team members are qualified psychologists who work to enhance the emotional health of people from all sections of the society by conducting awareness raising activities, trainings and counseling."
SAHAYOG is an NGO based in India that works to promote gender equality and women’s health from a human rights framework. Its key activities include advocacy and strengthening partnerships. Some of their programs include maternal health, working with men and boys, sexual and reproductive rights for youth, and violence against women.
The MENding Project was created to provide a vehicle with which men can provide practical and immediate support to victims of sexual and domestic violence while shifting the social norm of male complacency in the face of these assaults. The Project provides a method for coordinating broad, community-based pledges for pro bono goods and services from traditionally male-run or male-oriented businesses that can help battered women and children and sexual assault survivors mend the harm done to them.
"The White Ribbon is an educational organization to encourage reflection and discussion that leads to personal and collective action among men. The largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women (VAW)."
Tufts Collective for Men Against Violence
"A group of Tufts University students and faculty who are concerned with issues surrounding violence. They seek to educate the community and themselves about these issues, explore their identities, and create social change. Tufts Collective for Men Against Violence encourages women to attend meetings and to become active members."
Mental health
Information, resources, and support for families with troubled teens, including State Directory of Family Help. Information on Abuse; Anger in Our Teens and in Ourselves; Adolescent Sex Offenders; Teen Violence. Speakers available.
Contact Info: Toll-free helpline 1-877-362-8727
An organization promoting gender equality and empowerment of women through free educational materials and resources. The resources are available to facilitators working with young girls and women, parents and guardians, social workers, counselors and therapists, and health providers.
Learning Center for Child and Adolescent Trauma
An online resource for professionals and families seeking to learn more about child traumatic stress. CEU's are also provided for free to professionals taking any of their online courses.
For help click on "FAQ's" in the top left hand side of the screen.
"Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan (PreVAiL), is an international research collaboration of over 50 researchers and partners from Canada, the US, the UK, Asia, Europe and Australia, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute for Gender and Health (2009-2014). Our goal is to bring together researchers and decision-maker partners to produce and share knowledge that will help children, women and men exposed to child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV)."
Free online database of health statistics including national, regional, and county data on abuse, sexual violence, violent youth behavior, murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, homicides and more. Easily generate reports and charts for your next story or lesson plan. This easy-to-use resource has accurate, up-to-date, government approved information.
Reproductive Justice & Violence Against Women: Understanding the Intersections
"The purpose of this special collection is to provide resources and an introduction to reproductive justice, focusing particularly on the connections between the elimination of reproductive oppression and domestic and sexual violence."
"Rozan is an Islamabad based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. Most Rozan team members are qualified psychologists who work to enhance the emotional health of people from all sections of the society by conducting awareness raising activities, trainings and counseling."
South West Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Center
Located in South West Scotland, the organization provides support, both emotional and practical, to women and girls in Dumfries & Galloway, who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives.
Support for Orthodox Jewish Victims of Rape and Incest (SOVRI)
SOVRI is an anonymous and confidential helpline staffed by trained volunteers who provide help, information, support, and referrals to survivors of abuse. Our volunteers have received over forty hours of training in the dynamics of sexual abuse, listening and counseling skills, emergency department protocol, legal protocol, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic abuse, childhood sexual abuse and incest, and recommending appropriate resources. The helpline is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-5:30 and Friday 9:30-1:30. The phone number is 212.844.1495
A non-profit health initiative affiliated with the Columbia University Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. TeenScreen Schools and Communities helps health professionals, school administrators, educators and concerned community members bring mental health checkups to local schools and community-based programs that serve youth.
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD)
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD) is located at Baylor College of Medicine whose mission is to promote, develop, and disseminate information to improve the health and expand the life choices of women with disabilities. Research is conducted on various topics including violence against women with disabilities.
The National Center for Trauma-Informed Care
"CMHS’s National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC) is a technical assistance center dedicated to building awareness of trauma-informed care and promoting the implementation of trauma-informed practices in programs and services."
The Office on Women's Health (OWH)was established in 1991 to improve the health of women and girls. A main goal is to ensure all U.S. women and girls to be healthier and have a better sense of well-being. Their mission is to provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex- and gender-specific approaches.
Military/War
International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims
The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims promotes the provision of treatment and rehabilitation of torture victims globally and contributes to the prevention of torture. This has been done by focusing on support to the establishment of rehabilitation centres and programmes as well as through documentation, information, and training of health professionals.
Survivors of Torture, International
Website includes information about torture. Organization is also a service provider to survivors of torture and educates the general public and professional communities about torture.
Service Region: San Diego
Contact Info: Executive Director, Kathi Anderson
Clinical Director, David Gangsei Ph.D.
University of Minnesota Human Rights Library
The University of Minnesota Human Rights Library online has links to information on international human rights treaties and other instruments, human rights education materials and bibliographies, war crimes tribunals, and other information pertaining to international human rights activities.
A portal on women, peace, and security. It is intended to address the lack of consolidated data on the impact of armed conflict on women and girls as noted by Security Council resolution 1325 (2000).
Multimedia
EVAW International On-Line Training Institute
The institute provides opportunities for interested professionals to expand their knowledge of cutting edge developments in the criminal justice and community response to sexual assault, with particular emphasis on those crimes committed by someone who is known to the victim. Participants can work through training modules to learn and review new information and then apply this newly acquired knowledge in realistic and interactive scenarios, as well as assessment methods such as quizzes, tests, and case studies.
Other
Center for Gender and Refugee Studies
The Center's mission is to protect the basic human rights of refugee women and girls by advancing gender-sensitive asylum laws, helping advocates successfully represent women in need of protection, and preventing these refugees from being forcibly returned to the countries from which they have fled. The Center also carries out research and advocacy initiatives around human rights violations in regions around the world.
The Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action
CAFRA is a regional network of feminists, individual researchers, activists and women’s organisations that define feminist politics as a matter of both consciousness and action. We are committed to understanding the relationship between the oppression of women and other forms of oppression in the society, and we are working actively for change.
The International Children’s Peace Prize is an initiative of the KidsRights Foundation with the support of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates. Each year The International Children’s Peace Prize is awarded to a child that has devoted a lot of his or her energy to improving the rights of children.
UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
"A new UN entity designed to boost the global campaign for gender equality. It houses four distinct offices that exists within the United Nations system: the Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW); the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women (OSAGI); the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM); and the UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW)."
Police officers
CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities
"Organizing Asian Communities (also known as Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence) was founded by Asian women in 1986 as one of the first organizations in the United States to mobilize Asian communities to counter anti-Asian violence. CAAAV focuses on institutional violence that affects immigrant, poor and working-class communities such as worker exploitation, concentrated urban poverty, police brutality, Immigration Naturalization Service detention and deportation, and criminalization of youth and workers."
End Violence Against Women International
EVAW works to improve the response of the criminal justice system and community professionals to violence against women. They provide education, training, and research, and promote multidisciplinary collaboration which enables responding professionals to better support victims and hold offenders accountable.
EVAW International On-Line Training Institute
The institute provides opportunities for interested professionals to expand their knowledge of cutting edge developments in the criminal justice and community response to sexual assault, with particular emphasis on those crimes committed by someone who is known to the victim. Participants can work through training modules to learn and review new information and then apply this newly acquired knowledge in realistic and interactive scenarios, as well as assessment methods such as quizzes, tests, and case studies.
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs
"NCAVP is a coalition of programs that document and advocate for victims of anti-LGBT and anti-HIV/AIDS violence/harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, police misconduct and other forms of victimization."
SAFEta Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Technical Assistance
A technical assistance website filled with resources, trainings, and protocols for healthcare professionals, attorneys, victim advocates, and law enforcement serving victims of sexual assault.
The Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund (AALDEF)
AALDEF provides litigation, legal advocacy, and community education on behalf of victims of anti-Asian violence and police misconduct.
Pornography
Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section
Subsite of the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice website. CEOS contains information about child pornography, child predators, and traffickers of women and children including information on how to report child pornography on the Internet; investigating and prosecuting exploitation of children; safety tips for parents and children; international aspects of child exploitation; and more.
Anti-Porn website dedicated toward informing all persons about the detrimental effects of pornography and the associated industry. Letters, articles, informational materials, news in-the-know and other information is presented.
One of the most substantial resources on men, masculinities, and gender on the internet. Includes manuals, resource guides, and articles on a wide range of topics including violence, working with men and boys, health, and sexualities.
Prevention
AASHA Alliance Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace
AASHA is an alliance of organizations in Pakistan that are committed to curb sexual harassment at workplace. Their aim is to create zero tolerance for sexual harassment and to create a dignified and productive work environment which is free of intimidation & discrimination.
"The Academy on Violence and Abuse is an academic, health-professional membership-based organization dedicated to making violence and abuse a core component of medical and related professional education."
AEquitas: The Prosecutors' Resource on Violence Against Women
A collaborative project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, the Battered Women's Justice Project, and the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women. AEquitas was created as a technical assistance and training provider to address the needs of prosecutors and allied professionals – particularly OVW grantees – who work on issues related to the prosecution of violence against women.
Alabama Coalition Against Rape
The ACAR works to prevent sexual violence in the state of Alabama through their network of rape crisis centers and by taking an active role in public policy, education, and training.
All Women’s Action Society (AWAM)
An independent feminist organization committed to improving the lives of women in Malaysia.
Amnesty International: End the cycle of Violence
"Living free from violence is a human right, yet millions of women and girls suffer disproportionately from violence both in peace and in war, at the hands of the state, in the home and community."
As part of Amenesty International, this website provides information on current issues related to violence against women.
Arizona Sexual Assault Network
The Mission of the Arizona Sexual Assault Network (AzSAN) is to identify and address sexual violence issues through a collaborative statewide network.
Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ACASA)
The Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ACASA) is a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working together toward the elimination of sexual violence.
"Arte Sana (art heals) is a nonprofit agency for underserved survivors of gender and racial violence that promotes healing and empowerment through the arts and community education."
"A civil society organisation working for women’s empowerment and citizens’ rights with the collaboration of citizens’ groups and organisations to provide information, build capacity and undertake advocacy for women’s issues and for good governance in Pakistan. Most of the people working at the local level are male. Aurat has found that when abusive men are confronted by men from their own communities, the impact of the message for change is much stronger and lasting than when it comes from women only."
Break the Cycle engages, educates and empowers youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence.
Center for Sex Offender Management
Organization works to enhance public safety by preventing further victimization through improving the management of adult and juvenile sex offenders who are in the community. Activities include an information exchange, trainings, technical assistance, and more.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Women with Disabilities
"CDC’s disability and health team has targeted women with disabilities as a major area of emphasis and works to promote their health and well-being through research, partnerships, and education. CDC funds projects around the United States to improve surveillance and promotes research that focuses on women with disabilities as a special subpopulation." Site includes section on Domestic Violence.
Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) is a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working together for freedom from sexual violence.
Communities Against Rape and Abuse
CARA is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) grassroots organization that promotes a broad agenda for liberation and social justice while prioritizing anti-rape work as the center of our organizing. We use community organizing, critical dialogue, artistic expression, and collective action as tools to build safe, peaceful, and sustainable communities. Our blog provides a Black feminist analysis of contemporary politics, debates & local Seattle issues.
Community Solutions for Children, Families, and Individuals, Inc. -- La Isla Pacifica
A human service agency providing services in mental health, youth support, domestic violence and sexual assault, court and community referrals, and transitional housing for singe youth parents.
Day One is the sole agency in the state of RI organized specifically to deal with issues of sexual assault as a community concern. Its mission is to reduce the prevalence of sexual violence and to support and advocate for those affected by it. We will support and stand by women, men, children and families from day one.
Delaware, Sexual Assault Network
CONTACT Delaware provides telephone counseling, crisis intervention, information, referral, education, and prevention services for persons in crisis and for persons in need of listening services.
District of Columbia Rape Crisis Center
The DC Rape Crisis Center (DCRCC) provides services to victims of sexual violence, a resource library, trainings for professionals, and community education programs.
"Dwa Fanm's (meaning "Women's Rights" in Creole) mission is to empower all women and girls with the freedom to define and control their own lives. Through service, education, advocacy and grassroots programs, Dwa Fanm works to end discrimination, violence, and other forms of injustice in New York City and abroad."
Ending Violence Association of British Columbia
The Ending Violence Association of BC's mandate is to provide support and training, undertake research, develop and distribute resources and tools, educate the public and government bodies on the needs of victims of violence, develop and maintain standards for the provision of service, and foster the development of cross-sectoral coordination and collaboration.
Engagingmen.net: A Gender Justice Information Networ
ENGAGINGMEN.NET is an information network for people around the world who are interested in engaging boys and men in gender justice, supporting women's empowerment, ending violence against women and the spread of HIV/AIDS, promoting responsible fatherhood, healthy relationships, and more.
The European Women’s Lobby (EWL) is the largest umbrella organization of women’s associations in the European Union (EU), working to promote women’s rights and equality between women and men.
EuroPRO-Fem: European Menprofeminist Network
"Backed by the European Community, our aims are to deconstruct the male gender, carry out more critical analysis of the modes of male domination, try to understand how macho, homophobic societies make us into dominating men, and assert our desire to live in peace without violence, without war between men and without oppression of women. The network is open to all men and women, groups, networks, publications, etc. who want to strive for a non-patriarchal society that rejects violence, homophobia and any gender-based discrimination."
This website contains information about the intersection of religious issues and child abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and clergy misconduct.
"Offers counseling services to victims of abuse. The centre initiated a “Men’s Program Against Violence Against Women”, which involves training for male advocates on gender awareness, definitions and dynamics of violence against women, and exploration of men’s attitudes toward women and violence. They also conduct trainings for military and police to sensitize men on gender issues, violence against women and human rights."
Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault
The Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (GNESA) coordinates and supports a multidisciplinary approach to public and professional education, advocacy, and service for sexual assault centers and service providers.
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention
Provides information on sexual assault related to substance abuse, as well as other violence-related information. Provide training, technical assistance, publications, and other resources to assist colleges and universities in their alcohol, other drug, and violence prevention efforts.
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
A statewide coalition targeting multiple issues of violence within communities.
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The purpose of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) is two-fold: to end sexual assault violence and to alleviate the suffering of sexual assault victims.
Just Detention International (JDI) is a human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention. Also offers state by state resources for survivors.
LAMBDA GLBT Community Services
LAMBDA is dedicated to protecting gays and lesbians from discrimination and violence in homes, businesses, and schools through educational campaigns, nondiscrimination leadership, and antiviolence efforts. Projects include a youth outreach program, the Hate Crime National Hotline (1-800-686-HATE), and the online Hate Crime Network (which provides assistance to victims of hate crime).
Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: Jane Doe, Inc.
This website includes information on steps to safety and fact sheets for those who need help. They list an Online State Resource Guide with resources from all over Massachusetts.
Men Against Sexual Violence is a Project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. The organization offers resources and information on how men play a vital role in ending sexual violence.
Men Against Violence Against Women (MAVAW)
"MAVAW's mission is to reduce, and eventually eradicate violence against women in society, using a multidisciplinary approach focusing on correcting behaviour skill and belief system deficits. MAVAW is a proactive way to take responsibility for male violence and to contribute towards the creation of a violent-free society. Located in Trinidad and Tobago."
Men Against Violence Against Women - MAVAW
Men Against Violence Against Women's mission is to affect social change in the community by making men aware of the prevalence of violence against women. They develop creative and targeted marketing, education and communication tools to deliver the message that the issue is a man's issue as much as a woman's.
Men Against Violence and Abuse (MAVA)
"MAVA is the first men's organization in India directly intervening against gender-based violence on women. MAVA’s mission is to bring about social change, particularly in traditional, male-dominated attitudes and help stop or prevent violence and abuse of women by working primarily with men."
Services include educational workshops for men wanting to play an active and positive role in their communities, as well as workshops and consultations for professionals. Website offers resources, a calendar of events, and more.
Men Ending Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Texas
"This page aims to serve as a collection of resources for men, primarily in Texas, who are working to end domestic violence and sexual assault in our families and communities. It grew out of discussions during and subsequent to the 3rd Forum on Men's Work to End Violence Against Women organized by the Texas Council on Family Violence March 20-22, 2002 in Austin, Texas. At present it contains links to external resources, and a featured article or poem of the month. "
Dedicated to promote positive masculinity and end sexism and violence. They are a men's group based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada that started after the Montreal Massacre in 1989. Men for Change maintains a number of links to other violence-related web sites. They also have an Education Programs to Prevent Violence page that lists violence prevention programs as well as resources on youth gangs.
As the youth development program of Men Can Stop Rape, Men of Strength club (MOST) is a violence prevention program that mobilizes young men to prevent sexual and dating violence.
Mentors In Violence Prevention
"The Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Program is a gender violence prevention and education program based at Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society. The mission of MVP is to raise awareness about the level of men’s violence against women, challenge the thinking of mainstream society, open dialogue between men and women, and inspire leadership by empowering people with concrete options to effect change. "
Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Member organization developing and promoting efforts aimed at the elimination of all domestic and sexual violence in Michigan. Website includes links to information for survivors, locate help near you, The Resource Center, MCADSV members, public policy, employment, publications, Internet gateway, about MCADSV and support MCADSV.
Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Supports and facilitates networking among member organizations while advocating for social and systems change to eliminate sexual and domestic violence in Montana. Website inclues links to their programs, publications, task force, calendar, discussions, links, and more.
National Compadres Network (NCN)
"NCN is a national effort whose focus is the reinforcement of the positive involvement of Latino males in the lives of their families, communities, and society. Their mission is to strengthen, rebalance, and redevelop the traditional Chicano/Latino “compadre” extended family system by encouraging, supporting and re-rooting the positive involvement of males in our families and community and preventing/reducing the incidence of alcohol, substance abuse, family/community violence and other oppressive behaviors."
National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women
The National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women seeks to challenge and eliminate all forms of oppression and discrimination against immigrant women facing violence by empowering them to build better lives of their choice. They also offer technical assistance and training to professionals working with immigrant victims of crime.
Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition
Website includes information about local area resources (Lincoln and Lancaster counties, Nebraska), Batterer program guidelines, online guides for employers and educator regarding domestic violence, reports on domestic violence in the above mentioned counties, and a community plan to help stop violence against women.
Nevada Coalition Against Sexual Violence
The Nevada Coalition Against Sexual Violence (NCASV) is committed to achieve statewide, comprehensive and uniform sexual assault services. The website provides information and resources on sexual violence, and information on NCASV programs, including their prevention programs and resource library.
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Statewide network of 14 member programs committed to ending domestic and sexual violence. Their website offers a listing of support services available in New Hampshire and several fact sheets on domestic and sexual violence.
New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The mission of the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA) is to promote the compassionate and just treatment of victims and their loved ones, foster collaborative relationships between community systems, and affect attitudinal and behavioral changes in society to work toward the elimination of sexual violence against all people.
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc
The New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (NMCSAP) is a private nonprofit organization that provides services to victims of sexual violence and training and information to service providers who work with victims.
New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA) works to end all forms of sexual violence and exploitation by advocating for the effective response to all people affected by sexual assault, providing technical support and assistance to rape crisis centers, working legislatively to improve public policy, and confronting societal denial of the impact of sexual violence through statewide outreach and education.
Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
The State Office of the Coalition facilitates the Coalition's commitment of collaboration with local, state and national agencies whose programs have the potential to affect individuals who have been victimized or have the potential to be victimized by domestic violence and sexual assault. State Office staff work on various state level committees, task forces, councils and advisory boards as well as reaching out to law enforcement, social services, medical and judicial systems, the government, and the private sector to develop and enhance knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Provides a variety of technical assistance to Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs, Community Partners, and the general public. Website includes links to information about county shelters, domestic violence, teen resources, sexual assault, sexual harassment, date rape drugs, stalking, legislation and policy, and more.
PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment
A national nonprofit organization that uses social, educational and legislative tactics to shatter the silence of sexual violence. PAVE's work is based in education and action.
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) works to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and advocates for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assault.
"Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan (PreVAiL), is an international research collaboration of over 50 researchers and partners from Canada, the US, the UK, Asia, Europe and Australia, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute for Gender and Health (2009-2014). Our goal is to bring together researchers and decision-maker partners to produce and share knowledge that will help children, women and men exposed to child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV)."
Advocates for prevention. Website includes papers, a list of programs insterested in prevention, and tools and frameworks to use in prevention work, including an eight-step methodology for collaboration that guides advocates and practitioners through the process.
"A Brazilian NGO that seeks to promote gender equality and end violence against women, children and youth. Promundo works locally, nationally and internationally to: conduct research related to gender equality and health; implement and evaluate innovative programs that promote positive changes in gender norms and behaviours among individuals, families and communities; and advocate for the integration of these initiatives and a perspective of gender equality into public policies."
Free online database of health statistics including national, regional, and county data on abuse, sexual violence, violent youth behavior, murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, homicides and more. Easily generate reports and charts for your next story or lesson plan. This easy-to-use resource has accurate, up-to-date, government approved information.
This organization from the Fargo-Moorhead area (North Dakota, Minnesota) publishes prevention and treatment materials on the topics of sexual abuse, child abuse, and domestic violence in their publications division. Services include Crisis Intervention, Advocacy, Counseling, Legal Advocacy, Emergency Housing, Outreach Activities, Community Education and Professional Training, Support Groups, and Criminal Justice Systems Monitoring.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN is a Washington, D.C based non-profit organization founded by singer/songwriter Tori Amos (who is herself a rape survivor). RAINN operates a national toll-free hotline for victims of sexual assault - 1-800- 656-HOPE (4673).
"Rozan is an Islamabad based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. Most Rozan team members are qualified psychologists who work to enhance the emotional health of people from all sections of the society by conducting awareness raising activities, trainings and counseling."
Safe from the Start, Reducing Children's Exposure To Violence
"The California Safe from the Start (SFTS) Initiative is a comprehensive strategy to assist communities in reducing the impact of violence on children. The initiative targets children ages 0 to 18 with an emphasis on children ages 0 to 5, who have been exposed to family, school and/or community violence."
SAHAYOG is an NGO based in India that works to promote gender equality and women’s health from a human rights framework. Its key activities include advocacy and strengthening partnerships. Some of their programs include maternal health, working with men and boys, sexual and reproductive rights for youth, and violence against women.
Sex Offender.com Database Registry provides assistance to parents, children, law enforcement, schools, and the community in identification of potential sexoffenders. Includes on-line data systems. Raises public awareness about ways to help prevent child abduction, molestation and sexual exploitation.
Sexual Violence Prevention Program
This program exists to support Minnesota communities in understanding, addressing and preventing sexual violence.
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault
Membership coalition consisting of all the domestic violence shelters and rape crisis centers in South Carolina, along with individuals and organizations who endorse the mission and philosophy of SCCADVASA. Working to represent the critical needs of all victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Website includes links to services and legislative updates, as well as information about domestic violence, sexual assault, child sexual assault, stalking and more!
South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
The SDCADVSA’s work includes: Coalition building at the state, local, regional, tribal and national levels; support for the community-based nonviolent alternatives, such as safe home and shelter programs for battered women and their children; public education and technical assistance; policy development and innovative legislation; focus on the leadership of SDCADVSA’s caucuses and task forces developed to represent the concerns of organizationally under represented groups; and efforts to eradicate societal conditions which contribute to violence against women and children.
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault
The Texas Association Against Sexual Assault is committed to ending sexual violence in Texas through education, prevention, and advocacy. In the meantime, we desire to support survivors on their paths to hope, healing and justice. The website provides resources for survivors, teens and other information about sexual assault.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The Red Flag Campaign is a public awareness campaign designed to address dating violence and promote the prevention of dating violence on college campuses. The campaign was created using a “bystander intervention” strategy, encouraging friends and other campus community members to “say something” when they see warning signs ("red flags") for dating violence in a friend’s relationship.
The UN Secretary-General's database on violence against women
The United Nations Secretary-General established a coordinated database on the extent, nature and consequences of all forms of violence against women, and on the impact and effectiveness of policies and programmes for, including best practices in, combating such violence.
"The White Ribbon is an educational organization to encourage reflection and discussion that leads to personal and collective action among men. The largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women (VAW)."
Tufts Collective for Men Against Violence
"A group of Tufts University students and faculty who are concerned with issues surrounding violence. They seek to educate the community and themselves about these issues, explore their identities, and create social change. Tufts Collective for Men Against Violence encourages women to attend meetings and to become active members."
Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA) advocates for programs that support people affected by sexual violence. UCASA works to advance a society in which sexual violence is not tolerated.
Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
"The Vermont Network works with a wide range of partners to make Vermont a place where victims and survivors are safe and supported and where domestic and sexual violence can no longer thrive."
Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
A feminist organization committed to eradicating domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, empowerment and social change. Website includes survivor resources, links concerning domestic and sexual violence, legislation, and more.
The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) is a network of WHO Member States, international agencies and civil society organizations working to prevent violence. VPA participants share an evidence-based public health approach that targets the risk factors leading to violence and promotes multi-sectoral cooperation.
Virginia Partnership for an Effective Response to Sexual and Domestic Violence
"A website that is designed to provide simple access to a central source of information, tools, and resources that can be used by communities to improve their response to domestic and sexual violence."
Virginians Aligned Against Sexual Assault
Virginians Aligned Against Sexual Assault (VAASA) is the Virginia Coalition of Sexual Assault Crisis Centers. The organization works on behalf of victims of sexual assault and fosters social change toward the elimination of sexual assault in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
Coordinates member programs to exchange information, training, and expertise. Website links include Prevention Services, WCSAP Advocacy Education Department, Public Policy (including Washington's rape laws), links and a library of more than 5,000 books, articles, audio and video tapes, and other educational resources that focuses on issues related to sexual assault prevention, advocacy and treatment.
West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services
The Foundation for Rape Information and Services (FRIS) is a network of 9 sexual assault service providers throughout the state of West Virginia. In addition to coordinating the funding and statewide awareness campaigns for the 9 rape crisis centers, FRIS also facilitates a variety of projects.
Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources
Publishes and distributes prevention materials (literature, curricula, videos, posters, etc.) for all ages. Many topics are addressed, including: conflict resolution, anger management, peace, and violence prevention.
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) promotes the social change needed to end sexual violence in Wisconsin. WCASA supports a statewide network of concerned individuals and organizations as they work toward this goal.
This website documents how rape and sexual violence have been used as tools of genocide. The project aims to raise awareness and push international organizations, including the United Nations, to develop an action plan to combat gender-based violence.
"WomenSafe works toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against women and their children through direct service, education and social change."
Women’s Coalition of St. Croix
Coalition for domestic and sexual violence located in Christiansted, Virgin Islands.
Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
This organization works to provide advocacy and safety for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in their communities. Website includes crisis resources; staff and member resources; an events calendar; and job announcements.
One of the most substantial resources on men, masculinities, and gender on the internet. Includes manuals, resource guides, and articles on a wide range of topics including violence, working with men and boys, health, and sexualities.
Prisons
Just Detention International (JDI) is a human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention. Also offers state by state resources for survivors.
Stop Prisoner Rape is committed to combating the rape of male and female prisoners and to helping survivors of jailhouse rape.
Program evaluation
The Donors Working Group on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
The Web site shares documents and information about donor-supported work with a particular focus on sharing lessons learned and programs to support communities worldwide to enable them to abandon FGM/C within a generation.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
Prostitution
The Freedom and Justice Center conducts research and develops models and materials aimed at improving public policy and the law, the legal system and the legal profession in matters related to prostitution and other areas of the sex industry. Recognizing prostitution as inherently violent, we do not support the decriminalization, regulation or legalization of prostitution.
KidsRights, an organization based in the Netherlands, stands up for vulnerable children all over the world - children who fall victim to neglect, abuse, violence, exploitation, or discrimination, or run the risk of doing so. This organization runs projects all over the world and funds existing local projects with long-term support. They also cover all of a child's needs including healthcare, nutrition, education, accomodation, and attention.
A web resource for information about commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) of both children and adults, and the efforts to end it. SAGE Online also includes information for CSE survivors and their families. It was founded by a CSE survivor, is designed for and run predominantly by survivors, and offers legislators, law enforcement, and others interested in CSE information a valuable survivor-oriented perspective.
Religion
PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment
A national nonprofit organization that uses social, educational and legislative tactics to shatter the silence of sexual violence. PAVE's work is based in education and action.
Support for Orthodox Jewish Victims of Rape and Incest (SOVRI)
SOVRI is an anonymous and confidential helpline staffed by trained volunteers who provide help, information, support, and referrals to survivors of abuse. Our volunteers have received over forty hours of training in the dynamics of sexual abuse, listening and counseling skills, emergency department protocol, legal protocol, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic abuse, childhood sexual abuse and incest, and recommending appropriate resources. The helpline is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-5:30 and Friday 9:30-1:30. The phone number is 212.844.1495
Reporting
"This database provides state-by-state information about child and elder abuse mandatory reporting laws. It includes who is required to report, standards, definitions, and other reporting procedures."
The National Child Protection Training Center
Located on the campus of Winona State University, this center focuses on training child protection professionals to be better prepared to recognize and report the abuse of a child through education, training, awareness, prevention, advocacy and the pursuit of justice.
Research
"The Academy on Violence and Abuse is an academic, health-professional membership-based organization dedicated to making violence and abuse a core component of medical and related professional education."
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
Foster research, facilitates information exchange, further professional education and provide for the advancement of professional standards and practices in the field of sex offender evaluation and treatment. Website includes information on membership, conferences, state chapters, public policy, publications, awards and grants, employment, research, forms, and resources.
Bureau of Justice Statistics Clearinghouse
"BJS collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. "
"The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF), which was founded in 1987, is a cutting edge organization dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence. In all spheres, FMF utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially, and politically. Our organization believes that feminists - both women and men, girls and boys - are the majority, but this majority must be empowered. "
MenEngage is a global alliance committed to research, interventions, and policy initiatives that engage men and boys to reduce gender inequalities and promote the health and well-being of women, men, and children.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
This Center is a project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. Website offers research, statistics, technical assistance, and relevant links about sexual assault.
"Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan (PreVAiL), is an international research collaboration of over 50 researchers and partners from Canada, the US, the UK, Asia, Europe and Australia, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Institute for Gender and Health (2009-2014). Our goal is to bring together researchers and decision-maker partners to produce and share knowledge that will help children, women and men exposed to child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV)."
Free online database of health statistics including national, regional, and county data on abuse, sexual violence, violent youth behavior, murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, homicides and more. Easily generate reports and charts for your next story or lesson plan. This easy-to-use resource has accurate, up-to-date, government approved information.
Reproductive Justice & Violence Against Women: Understanding the Intersections
"The purpose of this special collection is to provide resources and an introduction to reproductive justice, focusing particularly on the connections between the elimination of reproductive oppression and domestic and sexual violence."
Rutgers Center on Violence Against Women and Children
The center aims to end violence against women and children and focuses on multidisciplinary research, education, and training that impacts communities and policy in New Jersey, the U.S., and throughout the world.
The mission of Stop the Silence is to expose and stop Child Sexual Abuse(CSA) and help survivors heal worldwide. Provides resources for survivors, engages in media advocacy, research, and offers technical assistance to providers.
The Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action
CAFRA is a regional network of feminists, individual researchers, activists and women’s organisations that define feminist politics as a matter of both consciousness and action. We are committed to understanding the relationship between the oppression of women and other forms of oppression in the society, and we are working actively for change.
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD)
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD) is located at Baylor College of Medicine whose mission is to promote, develop, and disseminate information to improve the health and expand the life choices of women with disabilities. Research is conducted on various topics including violence against women with disabilities.
The Donors Working Group on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
The Web site shares documents and information about donor-supported work with a particular focus on sharing lessons learned and programs to support communities worldwide to enable them to abandon FGM/C within a generation.
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls
An online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementers and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls. The primary purpose of the Global Virtual Knowledge Centre is to encourage and support evidence-based programming to more efficiently and effectively design, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
The Network of East-West Women Polska
NEWW is an international communication and resource network supporting dialogue, informational exchange, and activism among those concerned about the status of women in Central and Eastern Europe, the Newly Independent States, and the Russian Federation. NEWW coordinates research and advocacy that supports women's equality and full participation in all aspects of public and private life.
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) Inc
A site dedicated to providing information, resources, and research on women with disabilities in Australia.
Risk factors
DeafHope is a nonprofit organization, established for and by Deaf women in January 2003. Their mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education, services, and they also offer training and technical assistance to other agencies serving Deaf survivors.
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD)
The Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD) is located at Baylor College of Medicine whose mission is to promote, develop, and disseminate information to improve the health and expand the life choices of women with disabilities. Research is conducted on various topics including violence against women with disabilities.
The Office on Women's Health (OWH)was established in 1991 to improve the health of women and girls. A main goal is to ensure all U.S. women and girls to be healthier and have a better sense of well-being. Their mission is to provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex- and gender-specific approaches.
Substance abuse
Information, resources, and support for families with troubled teens, including State Directory of Family Help. Information on Abuse; Anger in Our Teens and in Ourselves; Adolescent Sex Offenders; Teen Violence. Speakers available.
Contact Info: Toll-free helpline 1-877-362-8727
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention
Provides information on sexual assault related to substance abuse, as well as other violence-related information. Provide training, technical assistance, publications, and other resources to assist colleges and universities in their alcohol, other drug, and violence prevention efforts.
Institute for Youth Development
Promotes a comprehensive risk avoidance message to youth for five harmful risk behaviors that are inextricably linked: alcohol, drugs, sex, tobacco and violence. This website contains a news release titled New Analyses of National Data Reveal Risk, Protective Factors for Youth Violence and Other Risks, Leading Researchers Report at Capitol Hill Briefing.
Web-Based Course
Learning Center for Child and Adolescent Trauma
An online resource for professionals and families seeking to learn more about child traumatic stress. CEU's are also provided for free to professionals taking any of their online courses.
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