A Life Free of Violence: It's Our Right
Website of the United Nations Inter-Agency Campaign on Women's Human Rights in Latin America and The Caribbean.
"A Window Between Worlds is a non-profit organization dedicated to using art to help end domestic violence. Through creative expression, battered women and children recover a sense of renewal and power. Their images of hope, survival and strength educate the public and become 'a window between worlds' for survivors taking steps to change their lives."
Woman's Fund, Inc. provides safety and support to survivors of violence. Services include emergency and transitional housing for up to 35 women and children, counseling, advocacy, outreach, and training. They provide 24-hour crisis services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
A World-Wide List of Agencies Against Domestic Violence
A global inventory of hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centres and women's organizations, searchable by country, along with an index of domestic violence resources in over 60 languages.
"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."
Action Ohio Coalition For Battered Women
Another coalition in the state of Ohio that works for battered women.
Adhunika is a global volunteer organization dedicated to the promotion of technology usage for women in Bangladesh. Their main goal is to promote web presence of women.
Administration for Children and Families
"The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. "
Adults and Children Together Against Violence (ACT)
Posts factsheets and resource information about violence prevention. Topics include Discipline; Tips for Responding to Challenging Behavior; Supporting Positive Behaviors; Understanding Behavior; Media Violence; Positive Learning Activities; Anger Management; Violence Prevention for Teachers of Young Children; Selecting High Quality Childcare; and Violence Prevention for Families of Young Children.
Advocacy for Women and Kids in Emergencies (AWAKE)
"The AWAKE (Advocacy for Women and Kids in Emergency) Program at Children's Hospital Boston offers domestic violence services to patients, parents of patients and employees at Children's and the Martha Eliot Health Center."
"The Advocacy Learning Center is a 2-year experiential course created to examine the vision, identify the principles and knowledge, and practice the skills and qualities that make advocacy a powerful force in the movement to end violence against women. Ongoing skill practice is built in so participants can transform new learning directly into real-world advocacy. "
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.
Domestic violence perpetrator programme based in Plymouth, England. Also offers support & counselling service for women survivors, risk assessment service for family law/child protection practitioners, training and consultancy in the field of domestic violence (International).
Service Region: Devon, England
Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
A statewide coalition located in the capital of Montgomery.
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.
Website posts information concerning the Alabama Legislature, including pages for each Member of the House of Representatives and Senate, a detailed explanation of the legislative process in Alabama, Rules of each of the two houses, as well as the Joint Rules, a page wherein you can obtain the texts of bills introduced in the current Session, the Code of Alabama, historical information relating to the Alabama Legislature, and copies of all six of Alabama's Constitutions. Also includes a Student and Teacher Page which provides a large number of educational links for students, teachers, parents and any others interested.
Website gives links to a variety of issues including: State Senate; House of Representatives; Legislators by District; Legislative Branch; Legislative Affairs Agency; Information Documents; Council of State Governments-Alaska Conference 2001; Gavel-to-Gavel on the Web; Bill Action & Status Inquiry System (BASIS); Committee Schedule; Legislative Information Search; Directory of State Officials; Students Page; and Teleconference Schedule and Audio Recordings.
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.
All Walks of Life works to prevent violence against people with disabilities. Toward this effort the organization collects data, provides education, publishes reports, and works with others to reach this goal.
American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law
The ABA Center on Children and the Law offers law-related resources relating to child abuse and neglect and other components of child welfare.
American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence
Reports on ending domestic violence, information on getting help, facts about domestic violence, events, and commission news. Provides a document, How an abuser can discover your Internet activities. The document discusses email safety and methods for clearing the computer cache of visited sites.
American Institute on Domestic Violence
This organization provides training, workshops, toolkits, and other resources for identifying and dealing with domestic violence spillover into the workplace.
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
APSAC provides professional education which promotes effective, culturally sensitive, and interdisciplinary approaches to the identification, intervention, treatment, and prevention of child abuse and neglect. There is also emphasis on promoting research and guidelines to inform professional practice and educate the public about child abuse and neglect, while ensuring that America's public policy concerning child maltreatment is well informed and constructive.
Amnesty International Online is a major resource on human rights abuses worldwide.
Organization working to create a slave-free world through Programme, Communication and Information. Website includes information on modern slavery, child labour laws, trafficking, campaigns, news and resources.
Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence
A statewide coalition located in Phoenix.
Arizona Rape Prevention Education Data and Evaluation Project
Project collects sexual assault surveillance information from the programs in Arizona funded to provide rape prevention education and rape crisis hotline services in Arizona. The site also provides violence and abusive behavior data for Arizona; national rape statistics; state sexual assault surveillance systems data; and the Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Injury and Disability Prevention rape prevention education strategic plan.
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.
ALIS Online is an information service of the Arizona Legislature, designed to promote increased public access to, and awareness of, the legislative process in Arizona. Offers subsites for the Senate and House of Representatives, as well as links to information on Bills; Members; Governor's Letters; Proceedings; Committees; and more.
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
A statewide coalition located in the capital city of Little Rock.
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.
Offers subsites for the Senate and House of Representatives, as well as links to Legislators and Committees; Meetings and Events; Bills and Resolutions; Staff Organizations; Acts; Research Resources; Batch Bill Status; Previous Legislative Sessions; Committee Meeting Videos; and Session Summaries.
Armenian Research Center, at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, focuses on the experiences of the Armenians, including their genocide.
"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."
"Artemis Center provides early intervention, supportive services, and education for victims of domestic violence and their children."
Asian and Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence
Works to eliminate domestic violence in Asian and Pacific Islander communities by increasing awareness about the extent and depth of the problem; making culturally specific issues visible; strengthening community models of prevention and intervention; identifying and expanding resources; informing and promoting research and policy; and deepening our understanding and analyses of the issues surrounding violence against women. Website includes resources and links on domestic violence and information on the organization.
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
This website offers resources for asian persons experiencing or engaging in domestic violence. Additional informational brochures are translated into 5 asian languages.
Asian/Pacific Islander Youth Violence Prevention Center
The API Center conducts research to prevent and reduce youth violence among the API population. It also aims to position communities to become proactive in creating a safe and healthy environment for themselves.
ASISTA (Advanced Special Immigrant Survivors Technical Assistance)
ASISTA is a collaboration between four nationally-recognized legal experts who work to provide comprehensive and cutting-edge technical assistance on the intersection between immigration and domestic violence law. Our purpose is to centralize, enhance and expand immigration assistance to frontline advocates and attorneys who provide legal assistance to immigrant victims.
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."
Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse
The Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse is a national resource on issues of domestic and family violence. It provides a central point for the collection and dissemination of Australian domestic and family violence policy, practice and research. The Clearinghouse also provides information on international efforts to end these forms of violence. Website inlcudes publications and research and resource databases.
Battered Women's Justice Project
BWJP provides technical assistance for practitioners on policy issues related to the civil and criminal justice response to domestic violence, including use of the self-defense plea by battered women charged with crimes. Also provides information on the response of Native communities to domestic violence.
Batterer Intervention Services Coalition of Michigan
This is a coalition comprised of people and agencies who work in batterer intervention services, battered women's service organizations, and those involved in a coordinated community response to domestic violence in Michigan. Their site includes a listing of state standards for batterer intervention programs.
Bedari is a national level non governmental voluntary development organization in Pakistan working with women and girls for the promotion and protection of their human rights. Some of their programs include crisis intervention, advocacy, girls education, HIV awareness, capacity building and training, and they also produce publications on women's empowerment issues.
Board on Children, Youth, and Families
Website. Addresses a variety of policy-relevant issues related to the health and development of children, youth, and families. Links to information about the Committee on Adolescent Health and Development, projects, publications, meetings, staff and contact information, frequently asked questions, an e-newsletter, and more.
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.
Building Blocks for Youth is an alliance of children's advocates, researchers, law enforcement professionals and community organizers that seeks to protect minority youth in the justice system and promote rational and effective justice policies.
Contains dvd's, bookmarks, pamphlets, and other resources teaching youth on preventing violence and conflict resolution.
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. "
This website, geared towards children and teens, provides quizzes to help recognise family violence, stories from young people, tips for developing a safety plan, answers to questions about telling police, child protection or counsellors about abuse, leaving home and the issues to consider, and helping a friend. This organisation provides professional education and resources. The ‘Bursting the Bubble’ website was developed in consultation with counsellors, teachers, child protection professionals, and teenagers in schools and in youth refuges. It was funded by the Victorian government's Community Support Fund.
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.
California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC) website is designed to: "Serve as an online connection for child welfare professionals, staff of public and private organizations, academic institutions, and others who are committed to serving children and families. Provide up-to-date information on evidence-based child welfare practices. Facilitate the utilization of evidence-based practices as a method of achieving improved outcomes of safety, permanency and well-being for children and families involved in the California public child welfare system."
California Legislative Information
Website offers links to Assembly Bills; Senate Bills; Today's Events; Bill Information; California Law; Your Legislature; and Legislative Publications.
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
Coalition representing the needs and interests of battered women and their children throughout the state of California. Website includes information about programs/projects, alliance news, legislation, links to resources, call to action, and employment.
"The purpose of the program is to equip unmarried mothers and fathers with skills for making healthy decisions and to explore future options for their relationship including the potential of getting married. New parents will learn skills for parenting together and strengthening their family unit."
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.
Cell Phones For Life, Inc. mission is to provide free emergency use cell phones for the elderly, disabled, and battered women's shelters. These phones are used for emergencies only and provide a sense of freedom and security.
Center For Child and Family Advocacy, Inc.
"The Center offers hope and healing as it treats child abuse and domestic violence victims, providing long-term therapeutic support for them and their non-offending family members. The Center brings together a dedicated child abuse medical team, therapists, law enforcement, child welfare workers, prosecutors and domestic violence advocates to provide comprehensive treatment for these families and to hold perpetrators accountable."
Center for Child Protection and Family Support, Inc.
The Center offers community-level services directly to children and their families, and trains professionals on child welfare issues. Most of our services are provided at not cost, and address the diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds of families.
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.
CIR is a Chicago-based not-for-profit organization that works towards elimination of poverty through grass-roots research aimed at identifying innovative policy strategies better reflecting low-income persons' needs. CIR's projects all result in new poverty solutions crafted in collaboration with low-income persons, community-based organizations, and governmental agencies.
Center for Restorative Justice and Peacemaking
The Center is committed to the development of community-based restorative responses to crime and violence which strengthen community safety and social harmony.
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 Prevention of School Violence
Provides resources on program assistance and research about school violence prevention. The Center is a nationally recognized resource for School Resource Officer Programs and has assisted many North Carolina school systems in their safe school planning efforts.
Center for Women's Global Leadership
This Center seeks to develop an understanding of the ways in which gender affects the exercise of power and the conduct of public policy internationally. Their focus includes a global campaign to end violence against women.
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."
Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation - South Africa
This Centre is a South African, non-governmental, multi-disciplinary unit concerned with policy formation, implementation, service delivery, education and training, and the provision of consultancy services. The Centre focuses on a wide range of violence-related issues.
CHANGE (Men Learning to End Their Violence to Women) Ltd.
CHANGE offers consultancy and training to Criminal Justice Service staff and partner agencies in working with men convicted of violence towards their wives or female partners, and in developing appropriate services for women partners.
Site includes information on training, publications,conferences,UK network information, & new organisation Respect
Service Region: general
Contact Info: Scotland, UK, based
Child Abuse Council of Santa Clara County
Posts information about the Child Abuse Council and its activities, what is child abuse, child abuse prevention, mandated reporting, child abuse statistics, and treatment and specific programs within Santa Clara County.
Child Abuse Legislation Study Project
A non-profit organization dedicated to tracking bills, laws, and legislative action on child abuse, incest, and domestic violence. Website includes links to Urgent! activism news; Anti-abuse action; a free newsletter; links; victim's resources; and more.
Child Abuse Prevention Network
Provides tools for professionals to support the identification, investigation, treatment, adjudication, and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Child Advocates is an organization in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties (Bay Area, California) with over 500 volunteers working with abused and neglected children.
Child Development-Community Policing (CD-CP)
To coordinate the efforts of the New Haven Police Department and mental health clinicians by providing interdisciplinary intervention to children and families who are victims, witnesses, or perpetrators of violent crimes.
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.
Organization assists in the search for missing children in Canada. Delivers education and prevention programs pertaining to children's safety. Offers Child Fingerprinting Clinics: "All About Me I.D." Advocate for the rights of children. Website includes links, safety information, pictures of missing children, and event information.
Serves as a national network for the exchange of information about child labor. Website includes links to consumer campaign, legislations, and best practice solutions, chld labor in the U.S., child labor around the world.
Addresses the maltreatment of children through direct clinical services, professional training, and research. Their website offers a publications, abstracts of ongoing research, and information for caregivers, and more. Includes online courses.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
The Clearinghouse is a national resource for professionals seeking information on the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect and related child welfare issues. Databases, Publications, Links, and Funding sources are provided on their website.
Child Welfare League of America
CWLA is the nation's oldest and largest organization devoted entirely to the well-being of America's vulnerable children and their families. Website includes links to information about advocacy, programs, how to donate, publications, giftables, conferences and trainings, consultation, member agencies, and corporate friends.
Program at Portland State University providing research, training, program development and graduate education. Their web site provides information about each aspect of the program, including extensive information about their research.
Child Witness to Violence Project
A counseling, advocacy, and outreach project that focuses on the growing number of young children who are hidden victims of violence: children who are bystanders to community and domestic violence. Website includes information on the program's mission, services, related projects, CWTV staff, children & violence, how to find help, tips for caregivers, a calendar, and program resources.
Service region: Boston, MA
Internet resource for information on child abuse and related issues. This e-zine was created to support, inform and encourage those dealing with any aspect of child abuse, in a positive non-threatening environment. Website posts information about child abuse, legislation, and events and trainings. Offers links and an electronic newsletter.
Organization in the field of child abuse prevention and treatment. Childhelp programs include: body safety education for children, abuse intervention training for adults who work with children, early enrichment programs for at-risk children and families, residential treatment for victims of severe child abuse, and 24-hour abuse crisis counseling and referral services.
Children Against Court Appointed Child Abuse CA3
CA3 is an organization founded by adult Children who suffered Court Appointed Child Abuse and are trying to find their voices through ending CA-CA.
Designed for professionals concerned with child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption. Supported by the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and published by the Child Welfare Information Gateway and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.
"The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. We champion policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education, and a moral and spiritual foundation."
"We are a national advocacy group working to reform failing child welfare systems on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of abused and neglected children who depend on them for protection and care. Website contains new individual sections for each of our legal cases and policy projects, featuring an overview and a complete archive of related documents, fact sheets, printed reports, and press information."
Children's Safety Centers Network, Inc.
Organization provides a safe haven for children during parent visitation when there is threat of abuse or witnessing abuse during parent visitation or visitation exchanges. Website explains services.
Service Region: Various locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Distributes materials on youth and violence prevention, including guides to data and educational resources and materials for parents.
CHOOSE RESPECT teaches young teens and the caring adults in their lives about dating abuse prevention and healthy relationships.
A great resource that provides information and facts about child exposure to domestic violence, all of which is documented by the Clackamas Women's Services in OR. Click on the links to review the services provided and the upcoming events.
Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly
This web site allows interested researchers to search for reference materials related to various aspects of elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect and ageism. At this time, the database contains annotated abstracts of materials from the current year back through 1993, and provides information on obtaining references from previous years. CANE is a partner of the National Center on Elder Abuse.
Contact Info: Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE)
University of Delaware
Dept. of Consumer Studies
Allison Hall West - Rm. 211
Newark, DE 19716
telephone: (302) 831-3525
email: CANE-UD@udel.edu
Clearinghouse On Supervised Visitation
Offers: Information Updates; Training Manuals; Law Enforcement Manuals; Newsletters; and information about Florida Visitation Centers, and National/International Visitation Centers, and How To Start a Supervised Visitation Center.
Clergy and Educator Abuse Survivors Empowered
Organization is devoted to educating church leadership about the prevalence of clergy abuse within the denomination. Website includes information on Clergy Sexual Abuse, Spiritual Healing for Survivors of Clergy Abuse, Prevention, and more.
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.
Coalition for Justice in the Maquiladoras
"CJM is an international non-profit, non-governmental coalition composed of organizations from religious, labor, environmental, community and women’s organizations in Mexico, the United States, Canada and Dominican Republic.We place special emphasis on defending the rights of women who suffer discrimination, humiliation, and sexual harassment in the workplace."
Coalition of South Asian and Middle Eastern Organizations
CAMEO aims to empower comunities by ending family violence in South Asian and Middle Eastern communities. They provide support services, and promote awareness through education, training, and advocacy. For more information contact dearcameo@hotmail.com.
Code Amber Child Safety Programs
Code Amber is the nationally recognized leader in child safety. Our organization is on the forefront of the Amber Plans and Amber Alerts nationwide. We regularly appear at corporate sponsored child safety events to increase parental awareness of child safety issues, products and services. Please review our site and contact us for your next child safety fair or child safety event.
Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence, is a statewide, grassroots, nonprofit organization that has been coordinating services for battered women and their families since 1978. Its mission is "to prevent and eliminate domestic violence in all forms at all levels of society through comprehensive coordination of services, training, and technical assistance, community education, advocacy, action and funding."
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.
Website offers many links to information sources including: Current Regular Session Information, Current Special Session Information, Contact Information; Service Agencies; General Legislative Resources; Session Laws; Bill Digest; Capitol Tour; and more.
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.
Committee for Children: Leaders in Youth Violence Prevention and Social-Emotional Learning
Provides classroom curricula for the prevention of child abuse and youth violence. They also offer training and parent education, and conduct original research.
Communities Against Rape and Abuse
CARA pushes a broad agenda for liberation and social justice while prioritizing anti-rape work. CARA is spearheaded by survivors of sexual and domestic violence who have led organizing efforts against forced institutionalization of people with disabilities, against racist sterilization abuse of women of color and poor women, and against the alarming criminalization of young people. Organizers and activists demonstrate how these issues are intricately connected to the process of undermining sexual violence.
CARA also uses community organizing as a tool to reconnect people to each other with a common goal of building safe, supportive, and accountable communities. Community members participate in support group facilitation training; in-depth dialogue about family/friend-based accountability strategies; and projects that emphasize positive sexuality.
The Community Justice Exchange, sponsored by the Center for Court Innovation and the Bureau of Justice Assistance, offers information about innovative new programs that are improving the way criminal justice agencies work. The site includes best practices, planning tools, project descriptions, interviews with community justice practitioners, a library database and links to a variety of related organizations.
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.
Congresso de Latinos Unidos, Inc.
"As a holistic human service agency, Congreso offers a wide range of adult and youth services including: truancy intervention, out-of-school time youth development programs, workforce development, drug and alcohol counseling, housing counseling, health education, teen pregnancy prevention and intervention, maternal and child health programs, and HIV/AIDS services."
Information for adults who want to make their communities better places for kids. The site includes information on violence-related issues.
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Membership organization working to end domestic violence by changing the social conditions, beliefs and social actions that perpetuate abuse against women and children. Website includes links to "About CCADV," CCADV initiatives, what is dv?, services in Connecticut, safety planning, dating violence, and other links.
Website offers information on the House; Senate; Offices; Committees; Agencies; Legislature; and Connecticut General Statutes. A quick search allows the user to find a legislative bill by number.
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.
Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence
Educates and aids in the prevention of partner violence. The alliance was founded on the belief that through the workplace the corporate community can make a significant contribution to ending and preventing partner violence.
Creating a Partner Violence Workplace Policy
This web page, developed by the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence, describes points to consider when creating a workplace policy about partner violence. The site also offers facts, figures, articles and advice for corporations. Information covers dating violence, domestic violence, employee education, safety, support, security and more.
Crimes Against Children Research Center
Provides high quality research and statistics to the public, policy makers, law enforcement personnel, and other child welfare practitioners. Website posts Statistics about crimes committed against children.
Crimes Against Children: Online Child Pornography
This is part of the Innocent Images National Initiative, an intelligence-driven, proactive, multi-agency investigative initiative to combat the proliferation of child pornography/child sexual exploitation facilitated by an online computer. Website includes information on kidnappings, online child pornography, the national sex offender registry, the Child Support Recovery Act, federal statutes and more.
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.
Dade County Domestic Violence Division
Miami-Dade County has forged a cooperative effort between the court, government agencies, and those in the community who are committed to effectively addressing family violence through the justice system.
Darlington Domestic Violence Forum
Organization works to bring agencies together to prevent domestic violence in Darlington, England. Offers training to professional groups & voluntary organisations. Website gives crisis resources/information, links, personal safety information, and legal help.
Service Region: Darlington, England
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.
Deana's Fund: Acting to Prevent Violence
Organization develops and produces comprehensive educational theater programs on relationship violence for grades K-12, colleges, workplaces, and communities.
Delaware Coaltion Against Domestic Violence
Member organization striving to create an environment in which those victimized by domestic violence become empowered. The Coalition also seeks to eliminate the institutional and personal abuse of power that creates the conditions under which domestic violence is condoned. Website also includes information about DCADV membership, calendar of events, resources and referrals, and links.
Website posts links to the State Senate; House of Representatives; Bill Tracking; On-line publications; General Information; Legislative Divisions; Contact Information; and Meeting Notices and Agendas. Also includes a list of related links.
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 Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Coalition coordinates advocacy, direct service, education, research, and training for the D.C. area. Website includes crisis resource information.
District of Columbia Rape Crisis Center
The District of Columbia 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.
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.
Domestic Violence and Mental Health Policy Initiative
The Domestic Violence and Mental Health Policy Initiative (DVMHPI) is a collaborative effort designed to mobilize a comprehensive response to the mental health needs of domestic violence survivors and their children. DVMHPI provides publications, resource center information, and direct service information.
Organization includes an educational and training center, research center, public policy center, and domestic violence register for professionals and organizations. Website includes a Battered Woman's Questionnaire; a Lethality Scale; a Psychological Abuse Questionnaire; a Physical Abuse Questionnaire; a Physical Injury Scale; a Sexual Abuse Questionnaire; and information about Stalking.
Domestic Violence Knowledge Path
"The knowledge path has been compiled by the Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University and presents a selection of current, high-quality resources about identifying and responding to domestic violence within the home and the community.This knowledge path is aimed at health professionals, program administrators, policymakers, advocates, researchers, employers, and victims of abuse and their families. "
Domestic Violence Knowledge Path
"The knowledge path has been compiled by the Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University and presents a selection of current, high-quality resources about identifying and responding to domestic violence within the home and the community.This knowledge path is aimed at health professionals, program administrators, policymakers, advocates, researchers, employers, and victims of abuse and their families. "
Domestic Violence Prevention Network in Vietnam
The purpose of DOVIPNET is to establish a network in order to promote domestic violence prevention work in Vietnam. Through this network, interested individuals also may share experiences, initiatives and co-operate together to end domestic violence in particular and violence against women in general.
Domestic Violence Unit -- Project Safe Family: Massachusetts Department of Social Services
"The Department's vision is to ensure the safety of children in a manner that holds the best hope of nurturing a sustained, resilient network of relationships to support the child's growth and development into adulthood."
Domestic Violence: Make it Your Business
Posts information about the facts of domestic violence and its impact on all our workplaces. Gives information for if you are an employer, lawyer, victim, or perpetrator. Also information for if you work with a victim or perpetrator. Includes community resources.
Dove, Inc., Domestic Violence Program
Dove is a coalition of religious organizations, volunteers, and advocates that seeks to coordinate efforts to address unmet human needs and social injustices. Dove works for justice, equality and understanding among all people.
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
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.
Information about stalking, traits of stalkers, how stalking affects the workplace, safety tips, building your case, court orders, victims' rights, and how you can help stop stalking.
End Violence Against Women: Information and Resources
This website provides documents, posters, daily news items, reports, pamphlets, an E-mail group, journal articles, videos, links to organizations, training materials, radio programs, novelty items and more. You can also contribute your organization's materials to the site.
"Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support their efforts to stop these human rights abuses. "
The European Roma Rights Center is an international non-governmental organization which combats human rights abuses against Roma peoples in Europe.
EVIDENCE-BASED BEHAVIORAL PRACTICE (EBBP)
The EBBP.org project creates training resources to help bridge the gap between behavioral health research and practice. This organization provides educators with tools for teaching evidence-based concepts and skills to students and practitioners.
An international campaign to give voice to the millions of women denied basic human rights and freedoms. The goal of Face to Face is to increase global awareness that women's rights are human rights. Website gives information on recent news, activities and events, partners and projects, celebrity field visits, companies making a difference, and a photo exhibition.
This website contains information about the intersection of religious issues and child abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and clergy misconduct.
This Project aims to educate medical students to identify, treat and prevent partner violence.
Located in Tacoma, Washington, the organization operates a national 24-hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence, provides basic emergency services, an on-site technology center, survival self-defense classes, spiritual support, pet therapy, an animal kennel for victims’ pets, Cars for Families Program, educational scholarships, relocation help and transitional housing.
Family Violence Outreach Program -- Coordinating Council for Children in Crisis, Inc
CCCC works to prevent abuse, neglect and victimization across the life span and to serve those affected by providing home visiting and outreach, parenting education, family strengthening activities, counseling and advocacy to children and adults.
Family Violence Prevention Fund
FVPF is a national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention and public policy reform. From their website you can sign up for an electronic newsletter, and read about battered immigrant women, economic independence, and the health care impact. With the California Department of Health, FVPF has co-sponsored an unprecedented new TV campaign with the goal of stopping domestic violence and helping battered women. For a set of scripts of the TV spots, contact Kristie Wang at kristie@fvpf.org.
Federal Interstate Stalking Law
Provides definitions and interpretations of the Federal Interstate Stalking Law.
Federal Justice Statistics Resource Center (FJSRC)
FJSRC provides online access to the BJS Federal Justice Statistics Program database about cases processed in the Federal criminal justice system. Users may interactively query the database and download datasets for more detailed analysis. Data for 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996 are available online.
Committed to active nonviolence as a transforming way of life and as a means of radical change. They educate, train, build coalitions, and engage in nonviolent and compassionate actions locally, nationally, and globally.
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. "
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
FCADV serves as the professional association for Florida's 38 domestic violence centers. FCADV works towards ending violence through public awareness, policy development, and support for Florida's domestic violence centers. Website includes information about projects, centers, training and events, about FCADV, 2002 Legislation, DV and elders, and more.
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.
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
Foster Care Central is an online resource that was created for all those dedicated individuals who are working to improve the lives of foster youth. Members include foster and adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, social workers, and CASA workers. Foster Care Central provides a platform for the exchange of information, resources, and discussions to better support foster youth.
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.
"With digital communication a central part of teens’ lives, the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) launched a new national public service advertising (PSA) campaign to help teens recognize digital dating abuse and take steps to prevent it. It is designed to start a conversation among teens about how controlling behavior and harassment from a boyfriend or girlfriend, online or via cell phone, can turn into abuse."
Organization is a US-based women's solidarity organization working with GABRIELA Philippines. They organize around issues such as the global traffic of women, world trade and the sex industry, the mail-order bride industry, first world and third world perspectives on the women's movement, and gender relations in the Asian-American community. GABNet operates a speakers' bureau which offers lecturers and discussants who lead in-depth discussions on these issues. They also publish a bimonthly newsletter, kaWomenan.
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
The Gender Violence Institute (GVI) is a resource development and consulting firm founded
in 1994 by Rose Thelen and Chuck Derry. Through community organizing, policy development, education and training the institute works to promote the personal and social change necessary to end
violence in women's lives. GVI may be contacted at:
PO Box 91
Clearwater, MN 55320 OR
Telephone and FAX: (320)558-4510; Toll Free: 888-558-4484
E:mail: GenViolns@aol.com
A new 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 Coalition Against Domestic Violence
A statewide coalition located in the capital city of Atlanta.
Website posts information about Reapportionment; Legislative Searches; Index of Bills; Passed Legislation; Audio/Video; General Assembly; Budget Information; and Lobbyist-in-a-Box (creates a list of bills to monitor and allows you to receive updated status reports on those bills).
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 Girls Circle Association seeks to promote girls' resiliency and connection by equipping group facilitators with skills and resources to hold Girls Circles in their communities. Also provides comprehensive training and materials, and is a research based model.
Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women
Member organization coordinating, organizing and facilitating work on issues related to trafficking in persons and women's labour migration in virtually every region of the world. Website includes information about GAATW, GAATW Activities, Publications, GAATW Newsletter, Resource Center, Human Rights Standards for the Treatment of Trafficked Persons and Recommendations, and Anti-Trafficking Documents.
This site contains all you need to know about setting up and managing your own social and environmental campaigns, drawn from the experience of Greenpeace Australia campaigners with contributions from a range of environmental and social change activists.
Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law
The Harriett Buhai Center provides family law and domestic violence assistance to low-income families in Los Angeles through the efforts of volunteer lawyers, paralegals and students.
HateWatch is a web-based not-for-profit organization that monitors the growing and evolving threat of hate groups on the Internet. HateWatch offers assistance to academicians, activists and victims of hate crimes. They have an email newsletter.
Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
An inter-island-wide coalition located in the city of Honolulu.
Weblinks to Status and Documents; Conference; Legislative Information; House; Senate; Felix Study; Archives; Links; and more.
Healthyplace: Domestic Abuse Stories
This website offers a place for survivors to share their stories with each other.
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug 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.
This website has an international inventory of hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centres and women's organizations, searchable by country, plus an index of domestic violence resources in over 70 languages.
Hubbard House provides shelter and outreach services for domestic violence victims and their families.
Human Rights Watch has information about their regional offices, campaigns, and research papers on human rights abuses worldwide.
Human Rights: Our Common Aspiration
Oraganization devoted to eliminating all forms of discrimination around the world, forging international solidarity among discriminated minorities and advancing the international regine of human rights.
The political and human rights issues related to human trafficking are discussed in this document. Critical thinking questions are posed, along with facts sheets and policy initiatives.
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
A statewide coalition targeting multiple issues of violence within communities.
Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance
Includes links of interest to crime victims and advocates. Sidebar links include Get Help, Find Information!, Idaho Programs for Crime Victims, National Programs for Crime Victims, Idaho News, Events, Forum and more.
Website posts 2001 Legislative links to Legislation; Session Laws; Vetoes; Interim Calendar; Interim Committee; and Session Summary. Other links include information on Citizen Legislators; and Constitution and Statutes.
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
A membership organization providing statewide training of service providers working with victims of domestic violence, information and referral to local resources, technical assistance to domestic violence programs statewide, public education materials, lending library, and implementing public policy. Website includes Illinois domestic violence program information, Internet safety tips, statistics, and links to the above mentioned programs.
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 Domestic Violence and The Resource Center
ICADV is committed to the elimination of domestic violence through: providing public awareness and education; advocating for systemic and societal change; influencing public policy and allocation of resources; educating and strengthening coalition members; and, promoting the availability of comprehensive services.
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.
Website includes information on the Session Calendar; Interim Information; Bills and Resolutions; Legislators; Publications and Other Documents; Law and Administrative Rules; and Session Rules, Journals, and Archive.
Initiative for Violence-Free Families of Hennepin County Minnesota
The Initiative for Violence-Free Families has been retooled to demonstrate our commitment to mobilize the community to take action to end violence. Users can find practical steps that can help prevent violence and can make a difference in their community.
Initiative on Conflict Resolution and Ethnicity
This site is an extensive resource that is intended to serve as a central resource for those interested in conflict resolution and ethnic conflict. Posted information includes an Information Bank, Training Programs, Bibliography Database and Researcher Database through the Conflict Data Service; issues of Ethnic Conflict Research Digest, a journal of peer reviews; news and events; and publications and papers.
Institute for Women's Policy Research
Maintains a Welfare Reform Research Coordination Project which often includes information about domestic violence and welfare reform.
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.
Institute on Domestic Violence in the African-American Community
This Institute provides an interdisciplinary vehicle and forum by which scholars, practitioners, and observers of family violence in the African American community will have the continual opportunity to articulate their perspective on family violence through research findings, the examination of service delivery and intervention mechanisms, and the identification of appropriate and effective responses to prevent/reduce family violence in the African American community.
Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma
National resource center that focuses specifically on issues of family violence, sexual assault, and child maltreatment. Provides workshops, resources, consultation and more.
International Center for Research on Women
ICRW's mission is to improve the lives of women in poverty, advance women's equality and human rights, and contribute to the broader economic and social well-being. ICRW accomplishes this, in partnership with others, through research, capacity building, and advocacy on issues affecting women's economic, health, and social status.
International Child Resource Institute
ICRI has been providing services for families and children locally and around the world. ICRI makes a difference by providing technical assistance and consultation to a wide variety of national and international organizations interested in such children's issues as child care, child abuse prevention, child survival, maternal and child health, placement alternatives for abandoned and traumatized children and the promotion of children's rights. ICRI has offices or collaborates with organizations around the world to provide services to children and families.
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.
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 Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism
This website offers information about International Terrorism (which includes terrorist organization profiles, a terror attack database, and information on state-sponsored terrorism), the Arab-Israeli Conflict, and Counter-Terrorism. They also offer a database of articles relating to terrorism and a page on weblinks.
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.
International Save the Children Alliance
The International Save the Children Alliance currently comprises 30 organizations around the world. Working in over 100 countries, Save the Children is the world's largest independent movement for children.
International Society for Child Abuse and Neglect
ISPCAN's mission is to prevent cruelty to children in every nation, in every form: physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, street children, child fatalities, child prostitution, children of war, emotional abuse and child labor. ISPCAN is committed to increasing public awareness of all forms of violence against children, developing activities to prevent such violence, and promoting the rights of children in all regions of the world
International Victimology Website
Resource for all those interested in improving justice for victims of crime and abuse of power. Features two databases (Victimology Research Database - victimology research in progress and Victim Services and Victimization Prevention Database -promising practices); a document and publications hosting page (including the UN Handbook on Justice for Victims and the Guide for Policymakers on the Implementation of the UN Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power); links to other victimology resources on the Internet; and a victimology news page and bulletin board.
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 Domestic Violence
Member organization encouraging excellence in service through support to member projects, accountability for the quality of services, and the development of model policies and practices. Website links to domestic violence services in Iowa, common questions, resources for teens, and more.
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.
Website is divided into sections for learning about the Legislature. Sections include: Session; Members; Iowa Law and Court Rules; Administrative Rules; Interim, Agencies; Educational Information; and Other.
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.
Islamic Society of North America: Domestic Violence Forum
This site was established to bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence in Muslim communities and provide opportunities for collaboration, exchanges of information and the promotion of continued research in the field of domestic violence’s impact on Muslim families. It includes intervention strategies, definitions and resources for victims.
Contact Info: Islamic Society of North America
P O Box 38
Plainfield, IN 46168, USA
(317) 839 - 8157 phone
(317) 839-1840 fax
ssiddiqui@isna.net
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.
A Jewish voice in the peace community and a peace voice in the Jewish community. JPF is a nondenominational Jewish organization committed to active nonviolence as a means of resolving conflict. This organization also supports the conscientious objection to military service.
Jewish Women International, founded in 1897 as B'nai B'rith women, honors the concept of tikkun olam — repairing the world-through education, advocacy and action. Guided by a vision of a safe world for women and children, each of their anti-violence initiatives promotes the highest form of tzedakah by helping women and children become independent and help themselves.
Kansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
A statewide coalition located in Topeka.
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.
Major categories of information on this website include: 2001-2002 Legislative Session; House; Senate; Statutes; Campaign Finanace Data; and Additional Legislative Links.
Provide a clinically based resource for training, consultation, program development and evaluation, and research in all forms of child abuse and neglect. The Center is committed to multidisciplinary approaches to improving the recognition, treatment, and prevention of all forms of abuse and neglect.
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.
Kentucky Domestic Violence Association
The KDVA works to provide a strong, statewide voice on behalf of the domestic violence victims and their children by administering state and federal funds to fifteen of Kentucky's domestic violence programs serving Primary Service Providers in the Area Development Districts, promoting public awareness, operating a Certification Program for domestic violence staff, and among other things, advocating for state legislative initiatives to increase protection to domestic violence victims and their dependent children.
Website posts links to: Schedules and Vistor Info; Who's Who; Organization and Administration; Legislation and Legislative Record; Public Services; Legislative Resources; Other Web Sites; and Kids Pages.
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.
L. A. Gay & Lesbian Center's STOP Partner Abuse Program
Domestic violence in the LGBT community. Safety plan, services offered, where to find appropriate help, etc.
Service Region: Los Angeles, California
"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."
The Life & Peace Institute is an international and ecumenical centre for peace research and action. Founded in 1985 by the Swedish Ecumenical Council, LPI aims to further the causes of justice, peace and reconciliation through a combination of research, seminars and publications.
Lighthouse Institute/Chestnut Health Systems
We offer a comprehensive scope of behavioral health and human services in Illinois.
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
Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Statewide network of battered women's programs, supportive organizations, and individuals who share the goal of ending violence against women and children in Louisiana. Website includes links for safety planning for adults, safety planning for kids, what is domestic violence?, Louisiana law, who are your legislators?, statistics, current projects, conference information, links, and batterer intervention.
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.
Major categories on the website include Session Information; House; Senate; Committees; Legislators; and a Search function that allows you to search the Bill Summaries. Other links include: About the Legislature; Boards and Commissions; Diabilities Informaton; Fiscal Information; How Do I. . .?; Internet Publications; Legislative Auditor's Office; Louisiana Laws; and PULS Line.
Website for teens on dating violence. Includes an a story about an abusive relationship, red flags for abuse, facts about abuse, a quiz, and information on how to talk to adults and what to do when it's over, and other resources.
Love Is Respect - National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
Loveisrespect.org is the online home of the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline. A community where one can find support and information to understand dating abuse.
Organization dedicated to redefining child abuse through aggressive public awareness and advocacy. Website offers information and resources for parents, childcare givers, kids and teens.
M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence
Promotes and applies the principles of nonviolence locally, nationally, and globally, to prevent violence and resolve personal and public conflicts through research, education, and programming. The Institute was established to promote and teach the philosophy and practice of nonviolence to help reduce the violence that consumes our hearts, our homes, and our societies.
MADE: Moms and Dads for Education to Stop Teen Dating Abuse
A national coalition of parents, teachers and concerned citizens who are advocates for ensuring that every middle school and high school in the country is teaching a curriculum on preventing teen dating relationship violence and abuse. Website offers a toolkit filled with statistics, fact sheets, and curriculum for schools to use.
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."
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
Member organization that provides services for victims of domestic abuse and their children; public education and school-based prevention programs; training for volunteers, professionals, and others; monitoring of batterers' intervention programs; development of public policy and supporting legislation that protects and empowers victims of domestic violence and holds perpetrators accountable; and visibility and a voice to groups that have traditionally been silenced. Website includes links for what is domestic violence?, providing help to someone else in need, domestic violence and related services in Maine, and more.
Website includes subsites to the House of Representatives and to the Senate. Also includes links to Session Information and Constitution, Statutes, and Laws.
A dating violence prevention and awareness project that involves teens as educator/role models. The Website gives information on project activities, publications, and information for teens and teachers on dating violence.
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.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers Project at Stanford University
Contains information and links on the work of Dr. King.
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.
Website posts information about the General Assembly; Bill Information and Status; Bill Indexes and Profiles; Prior Session Information; Redistricting Information; Other documents; How to Contact or Find a Legislator; House and Senate Proceedings; House and Senate Agenda; Hearing Schedule; and Budget Hearing Schedule.
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
Member organization working to end domestic violence. Website includes news, legislative agenda, dv laws, service providers, how to get help, links, statistics, and more.
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.
Website introduces Senate and House leadership and gives links to Legislators; Current Legislation; Laws Committees; Journals/Calendars; Latest Senate Technology Initiatives; Redistricting; and Miscellaneous.
Maternal and Child Health Library
"Provides accurate, timely, and reliable information and resources pertaining to maternal and child health. The site also has a section on domestic violence publications, databases of data, literature and research."
Matthew's Place is a website dedicated to the life of Matthew Shepard, and has been established as a permanent human rights community resource.
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.
Service region for groupwork: Washington, D.C.
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.
Men Stopping Violence is a group of men in Atlanta, GA, working to end male violence against women. Services include training and consultation and a batterers intervention program.
Men Stopping Violence Training
Men Stopping Violence trains clergy, corporations, physical and mental health practitioners, legal, criminal justice and military personnel and other leaders by providing training and consultation services for individuals, groups and organizations locally, nationally, and internationally. Contact Ulester Douglas at (404) 270-9894 to discuss your training needs.
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.
Mending the Sacred Hoop Technical Assistance Project
"MSH-TA is a Native American program that provides training and technical assistance to our American Indian and Alaskan Native relations in the effort to eliminate violence in the lives of women and their children. We work with villages, reservations, rancherias and pueblos across the United States to improve the justice system, law enforcement, and service provider response to the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in Native communities. "
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.
An organization whose aim is to raise awareness among the residents of U.S. about efforts made in Pakistan to promote human rights; youth leadership for social justice; and a pluralistic, gender-balanced society in Pakistan. They also encourage Pakistani-origin U.S. citizens / residents or those interested in Pakistan (students and scholars) to become a part of the struggle to curb religious fundamentalism and encourage pluralism in Pakistan.
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.
Website allows you to view bills, schedules, legislative publications, and more. One link brings you to a fact sheet on "How a bill becomes a law."
Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights
Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide. Special projects include a death penalty defense project and a women's project focusing on domestic violence.
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
"The mission of the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) is to support research, education, and access to violence related resources."
Minnesota Child Response Center
"The Minnesota Child Response Center (MNCRC) aims to integrate evidenced-based treatment models into the community systems of care for traumatized homeless and formerly homeles children in Minneapolis/St. Paul, and to create a continuum of care for highly diverse groups of underserved children and families."
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 Coalition for Battered Women
MCBW advocates on behalf of battered women and their children in Minnesota. MCBW also publishes a diverse selection of books, workbooks, posters, manuals and handouts, including the curricula "My Family and Me", "Violence-Free", "Kids Workbook on Family Violence" and "Skills for Violence-Free Relationships". MCBW's curricula educate children about domestic violence, promote conflict resolution skills, and challenge the social messages that contribute to the acceptance and perpetuation of domestic violence.
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.
Minnesota Program Development, Inc.
Nonprofit corporation that includes National Training Project, Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, Duluth Family Visitation Center, and Mending the Sacred Hoop and MSHTA. Website includes information about each of these programs and their services, as well as posting Resources.
Website gives information on the Minnesota House; Senate; Legislation and Bill Status; Statutes, Session, Laws, and Rules; Schedules; General Information; Youth Pages; Joint Departments and Commissions. Also includes links to Directories; Publications; Maps; Other Government; Links to the World; Library and more.
"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."
Website posts web posters of 10 missing children a month. If you happen to see any of these children or believe you may have information which could help authorities locate any of these children please contact the National Center for Exploited and Missing Children IMMEDIATELY at their 24 Hour Hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Missing Children Society of Canada
Organization provides a free search program to assist police and searching parents in the active, ongoing search for missing children. Website includes information about the search program, a photo directory, parent resources, safety information for kids, information on Missing Children's Day and how you can help.
Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence
A statewide coalition located in Jackson.
Website provides links to the House of Representatives; State Senate; Lt. Governor; Bill Status; Legislative Calendar; Missisippi Legislative Process; and Related Sites.
Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence
A statewide network of community-based programs and individuals providing shelter, support and advocacy to battered women and their children. Website includes links to Missouri's Victim Assistance's Legacy, a bulletin board, member agencies, events calendar, justice system, Missouri resources, topical resources, 1-800 resources, and links.
Website gives links to Bill Tracking Information; Real Audio Debates; Missouri Revised Statutes; Missouri Constitution; Missouri House of Representatives; Missouri Senate; Legislative Joint Committees; and Requesting copis of the Missouri Constitution and Statutes.
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.
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.
This site is presented by Montana's legislative officers and employees to make readily available as much information as possible about the Montana Legislature. Topics include: Audit; Fiscal; Services; Environmental Quality; Consumer Counsel; General Information; Interim Work; and Sessions.
"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 Alliance for Safe Schools
This Alliance is a not-for-profit research, training and technical assistance organization dedicated to the promotion of an orderly educational environment.
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 Archive of Criminal Justice Data (NACJD)
NACJD offers an interactive data analysis system for selected NACJD studies. The user is able to produce cross-tabulations, descriptive statistics, and frequencies or subset cases into extracts that can be downloaded for further analysis. Several homicide, victimization and corrections studies are available.
National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect - Australia
Contains educational resources for parents and professionals on child abuse and neglect, families, parenting, reporting information, and more. Also includes information on activities, programs, and family and community workshops.
Service Region: Australia for trainings.
National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse
Serves as a resource for training, expert legal assistance, court reform and state-of-the-art information on criminal child abuse investigations and prosecutions. See the website for event, publication, and state statute information.
National Center for Victims of Crime
The National Center for Victims of Crime believes in forging a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. We are dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crimes. Through collaboration with local, state, and federal partners they provide direct services and resources; advocate for laws and public policies that create resources and secure rights and protections for victims; and deliver training and technical assistance to victim services providers and allied professionals.
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. Since its inception in 1985, the National Center has worked with grassroots organizations and criminal justice agencies throughout the United States serving millions of crime victims. The center provides direct services to victims, trainings and technical assistance to professionals, and advocates for laws and public policies that protect crime victims."
National Center for Victims of Crime Stalking Page
The National Center for Victims of Crime website has information about stalking definitions, legislation, safety tips, and community resources.
"NCYL provides a range of services to help foster parents, attorneys, health care providers, teachers, child welfare workers, and other advocates working on behalf of children and youth. Trainings on child welfare, economic security, health/mental health, and juvenile justice are provided."
National Center on Elder Abuse
National Center on Elder Abuse page contains resources such as identifying elder abuse, the latest news and features, a newsletter, connections to professionals and researchers, and biannual compliations of state adult protective services data.
National Center on Poverty Law
Includes information about domestic violence. To access over 500,000 case pleadings and other documents from the Poverty Law Library, and to access Clearinghouse Review articles prior to 1997, you must subscribe to their site.
A not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide training, technical assistance and networking opportunities to communities seeking to plan, establish and improve Children's Advocacy Centers.
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 Against Domestic Violence
Grassroots non-profit organization providing a national network for state coalitions and local programs, national level public policy, technical assistance, community awareness campaigns, general information and referrals, and publications.
National Coalition Against Violent Athletes
The purpose of The National Coalition Against Violent Athletes is to educate the public on a variety of issues regarding athletes and violent behavior, while also providing support to the victims, including but not limited to, advocacy, referrals and research. We also strive to promote positive athlete development through education, support and accountability.
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 Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges: Family Violence Department
The Family Violence Department (FVD) of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) is dedicated to improving the way courts, law enforcement, agencies and others respond to family violence, with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of domestic violence victims and their children.
National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence
NCCAFV's commitment is to assist victims of child abuse, spouse/partner abuse and elder abuse and to prevent family violence through public awareness, education and program development.
National Crime Prevention Council
Working to enable people to create safer and more caring communities by addressing the causes of crime and violence and reducing the opportunities for crime to occur. Website includes information on their multiple prevention programs, local initiatives, training and tools, public service campaigns, community action and more.
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.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
Lists Justice Grants from several government agencies, most of which relate to violence and abuse issues.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts Database
Contains summaries of more than 150,000 criminal justice publications, including Federal, State, and local government reports, books, research reports, journal articles, and unpublished research.
National Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc.
Offers training in the management of disruptive and assaultive behavior. Website offers tips for reducing the risk of violence in the workplace, free posters, and listings of CPI's training programs. They focus on the following professional discipline areas: education, health, business, mental health, corrections/security/police, human services/government, and youth services.
National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect
NDACAN facilitates the secondary analysis of research data relevant to the study of child abuse and neglect. Their website includes datasets, publications, informationon their trainings, a discussion group (Child-Maltreatment-Research-L), and other resources.
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 Juvenile Court Data Archive
This Archive houses the automated records of cases handled by courts with juvenile jurisdiction. The Archive was established by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, within the U.S. Department of Justice, to promote access to automated juvenile court data sets for juvenile justice research and policymaking efforts. This web site was developed to inform researchers about the available data sets and the procedures for use and access.
National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence
The National Latino Alliance For the Elimination of Domestic Violence is a group committed to the findings of the 1997 National Symposium on La Violencia Domestica: An Emerging Dialogue Among Latinos. This website discusses their five initiatives, building the movement, policy, research, service provision/education/training, and community development, as well as posting a page of personal stories and weblinks.
National Network to End Domestic Violence
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), a social change organization, is dedicated to creating a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists. They also offer technical assistance training and engage in various advocacy projects.
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 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 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 Organization of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc.
Organization which is specifically for the survivors of homicide victims and which follows up with supportive family services after the murder of a family member or friend. Information includes tips from survivors and tips for 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 Resource Center on Child Abuse and Neglect
Provides a wide variety of resources and services to professionals and the general public.
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
The NRCDV provides support to all organizations and individuals working to end violence in the lives of victims and their children through technical assistance, training and information on response to and prevention of domestic violence.
This organization provides youth who have been or are considering running away from home with resources in finding their way safely back home. They also have a runaway prevention program geared for teachers to pass on to their students and tips parents can use to make sure their children are in a safe environment.
Provides updated information on school violence and school crisis resources for parents, educators, and reporters. The Center was created by presidential directive in 1984 to meet the growing need for additional training and preparation in the area of school crime and violence prevention.
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.
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.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
NSPCC is the UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. The website includes information about the Full Stop campaign, getting involved, job opportunities, information about the organization and it's publications, and more. Services include children's services and family support.
National Workplace Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Addresses the need for information and policy development to respond to domestic violence issues at the workplace.
National Youth Gang Center is a project of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. It assists state and local jurisdictions in the collection, analysis, and exchange of information on gang-related demographics, legislation, literature, research, and promising program strategies.
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
Source of information on prevention and intervention programs, publications, research, and statistics on violence committed by and against children and teens. Sponsored by the White House Council on Youth Violence. This website and call center 1-866-SAFEYOUTH (723-3968) serve as a user-friendly, single point of access to Federal information on youth violence prevention and suicide.
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.
Website allows you to explore the legislature by posting information about Current Legislation Action; Legislative Documents; Senatores and Districts; Laws of Nebraska; Learning about the Unicameral; Offices; Redistricting; Session Coverage; and more. Allows you to look up Bills by number or session.
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.
Website posts Interim Information and Session Information, as well as information on their Law Library, Counsel Bureau, Research Library, Assembly and Senate.
Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence
A statewide organization providing a resource library and technical assistance to communities in Nevada developing domestic violence programs. The website includes resources lists and legal protection information.
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.
Website posts links to the Senate; House; Legislative Services/Rules; Legislative Budget Assistant; Cenus, Redistricting, Ethics, Downloads, etc.; and Legislation.
New Hope for Women: Working to End Domestic Violence
The site has information on teen dating violence and the New Hope for Women's School Outreach Program, which provides training and information on dating violence to students and teachers.
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 Jersey Coalition for Battered Women
Website includes information on getting help and services available throughout New Jersey, FAQ's and statistics, a newsletter, legistation, certification, training and conferences, publications, sites and resources, and more.
Website provides links to: Members; Bills 2000-01; Majority and Minority Offices; Leadership; Bills of Prior Sessions; Office of Legislative Services; Committees; Statutes; Legislative Calendar; Districts; Chapter Laws; Legislative Digest; Our Legislature; Constitution; and Legislative Documents.
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.
Website posts links to a Bill Finder; Agendas/Calendars; Legislative Reports; New Mexico Statutes; News, Issues, and Archives; Legislative Finance Committee; Legislative Agencies; and Relevant Links.
New Mexico State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
A statewide coalition located in Albuquerque.
New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
A statewide coalition located in Albany.
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.
New York State Resources on the Legislature, Assembly and Senate
Major sections of this website include New York State Legislature, New York State Assembly, and New York State Senate. Further links include: Bill/Veto/Recall; Legislative Intent; New York State Constitution; Press Releases; Member Directories; 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.
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
A community of agencies and individuals who share in the work of providing services to battered women and their children. Website includes links to Stop Family Violence, annual report, confidentiality in website visits, domestic awareness month, dv service providers, links to other websites, handouts, resource library, silent witness program, and more.
North Carolina General Assembly
Major categories on this website include House; Senate; Bill Information; Legislation Information; and Representation. Further links take you to Legislation Staff Information; Audio Broadcasts; Educational Resources; and more.
North Dakota Council on Abused Women Services
NDCAWS continues to seek legislation, policy, and systems changes to promote victim safety and offender accountability. Its 19 member programs serve on a variety of committees and forums designed to take action on specific relevant issues.
North Dakota Legislative Branch
This website posts information to the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council. Links include Senate; House; Bills/Resolutions; Bill Topic Index; Fiscal Data; Daily Schedules; Interim Meetings; ND Century Code; State Constitution; Session Laws; and Agency Rulemaking.
NY Model for Batterer Programs
The purpose of the NY Model for Batterer Programs is to provide a service to the civil and criminal court systems, for men who appear as a result of their acts of domestic violence. As a service to the courts, a NY Model batterer program is utilized to extend judicial monitoring (both pre-disposition and post-disposition) and as a mechanism for offender accountability. To function effectively it is crucial that: A NY Model batterer program is not used as a diversion from a more serious consequence; Orders to attend a NY Model batterer program are made only when the court will issue a consequence to the offender who does not comply; and Voluntary participants are not accepted to attend a NY Model batterer program.
The key role of a NY Model batterer program is to provide the courts with an opportunity to assess an offender's seriousness about following the conditions of a court order. From point of referral, each participant’s adherence to program policies and procedures is rigorously monitored. Compliance reports, tailored to the request of each court, are sent to the court in a reliable and meticulous manner. The role of a NY Model batterer program as a mechanism for accountability and monitoring is of primary significance.
This Office formulates, develops and coordinates policies and programs and provides direction to foreign service posts on international parental child abduction and international adoption. Website includes information on Child Support Enforcement Abroad; International Parental Child Abduction; Privacy Act Waiver Form; and Resources for Judges on International Parental Child Abduction.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), in the U.S. Depatrment of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, provides research to lawmakers, policymakers, or practitioners concerned about juvenile justice in the United States. The OJJDP web site contains publications, grants and funding information, news, resources, and a calendar of events. They also sponsor JUVJUST, an electronic mailing list that sends announcements about grants and funding opportunities, publications, upcoming conferences, and other news. To subscribe send an e-mail message to listproc@ncjrs.org. Leave the subject line blank. Type "subscribe juvjust your name (first and last)" in the body of the message. (081699)(youth)
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.
Ohio Domestic Violence Network
Network of individuals and organizations from across the state which advocates with and for battered persons, produces and shares information, educates about options, and advocates for social change. Website includes links to ODVN's services (statewide info, crisis intervention, resource center, publications, etc.) and to articles and information (Protect your internet activities from being discovered, is this an abusive relationship?, domestic violence and the law, etc.).
Website links to the following: Ohio General Assembly; Ohio Senate; Ohio House of Representatives; Legislative Service Commission; Legislative Budget Office; Legislative Office of Education Oversight; Correctional Institution Inspection Committee; Proposed Legislation; State Agency Rule-Making Procedures; Legislation Regarding School Funding; and more.
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.
Website's major categories include State Election Board; Ethics Commission; House of Representatives; Legislative Service Bureau; and Oklahoma State Senate.
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.
Open Meadows Foundation is a grant-making organization for projects that are led by and benefit women and girls, particularly those from vulnerable communities. Open Meadows Foundation funds projects that do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and expression, age or ability. It offers grants up to $2000 to projects.
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.
Website links to the Oregon Senate; House; Bills/Laws; Committees; Budget/Tax; Audio/Video; Employment; Related Sites; FAQs; and Capitol Information.
Pace Women's Justice Center, housed in the Pace University School of Law, is comprised of Pace law students and faculty, attorneys, and advocates dedicated to eradicating domestic violence and furthering the legal rights of women. The Pace Women's Justice Center is a training, resource and direct legal services center for New York metropolitan citizens.
PACER Center's Teens Against Bullying
An innovative bullying prevention resource where teens can become a powerful part of the movement to end bullying. Through videos, blogs, and social networking, the site’s resounding message is “the end of bullying begins with you.” The site offers FAQ's on bullying and what kids can do to help stop bullying.
Parents and Children Together: Family Visitation Center
The Family Visitation Center-Maui provides a safe, neutral, and nurturing environment where visitations and exchanges of children occur between custodial and non-custodial parents. The Center helps children and parents who are experiencing difficulties in divorce, separation, family violence or involved in custody disputes.
Parents and Children Together: Family Visitation Center
The Family Visitation Center-Maui provides a safe, neutral, and nurturing environment where visitations and exchanges of children occur between custodial and non-custodial parents. The Center helps children and parents who are experiencing difficulties in divorce, separation, family violence or involved in custody disputes.
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.
Works through national and grassroots citizens' action to promote global nuclear disarmament, cut military spending, and end the international arms trade. Includes sister organizations: Peace Action Education Fund and SPAN (the Student Peace Action Network). Website discusses how you can take action and act locally. Secondary pages include: student networks, peace voter, abolish nukes, human rights and peace economy.
Human rights agency dedicated to stopping domestic violence. Involved in public awareness campaigns, implementing education and intervention programs, and organizing community response and involvement. Website includes achievements, key programs, PaH products, media, events, in the news, resources and more.
Peace Brigades International (PBI)
Peace Brigades International is an organization that implements nonviolent approaches to peacekeeping and support for basic human rights in countries around the world.
Focuses on global peace and conflict resolution. They have a database of progressive activism sites, tips for online activists, job and volunteer listings, public discussion forums, and a calendar of events.
Descriptions of statutes and penalties for violations.
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence/National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Manages a statewide contract that provides financial support and technical assistance in program development and training to the network of service providers. Offers consultation and technical expertise to state domestic coalitions, private and government agencies, and state and federal policy-makers; and provides information and resource materials to the media and general public. Website includes publications and a library of resources.
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.
Information about House and Senate Bills and Calendars, and other legislative information, can be found under Session Information. The Welcome Page contains information about visiting the State Capitol, pictures of the Capitol Complex, an online State Trivia Quiz, and more.
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.
Polaris Project is a U.S.-based anti-trafficking agency committed to combating sex trafficking and strengthening the anti-trafficking movement through direct intervention, grassroots advocacy, and research for action. Polaris Project is one of the largest grassroots anti-trafficking organizations in the United States, and operates www.humantrafficking.com, the world's largest online resource and activism center against sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and commercial sexual exploitation.
From the "Public Education" page, you can see safety tips for parents, safety tips for kids, how to obtain a free child safety kit, information on the California sex offender ID, and what to tell your kids about child abduction and molestation prevention and detection. Website also posts information about missing kids and gives family testimonials.
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.
Training and technical assistance available to rural grantees, and a regularly updated list of training opportunities, dates and registration materials. The site also includes bulletin boards for grantees to share ideas.
Includes information on advocacy, state chapter development, implementation of programs such as Healthy Family America, publications, public service announcements, and research.
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 resource for those who believe that children's optimal development occurs in nuturing, violence-free environments and that every child has the right to grow and learn in such an environment.
A research project based at the Johns Hopkins University School for Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC. The purpose of the project is to gather and disseminate information regarding the national and international legislation on human trafficking including trafficking of women and children.
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.
Rainbow House is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization, whose mission is to end domestic violence. For more than a quarter of a century, Rainbow House has offered domestic violence prevention programs, support and outreach services and resources to survivors across the City of Chicago.
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
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).
Research, Action, and Information Network for the Bodily Integrity of Women (Rainbo)
Organization works on issues within the intersection between health and human rights of women. Starting with the issue of female circumcision/female genital mutilation (FC/FGM), they explore means of preventing this and other forms of gender-related violence. Website includes information on their international program, Africa program, African immigrant program, publications, how you can help, and links.
Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan
The Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA) campaigns for women's rights and provides education and health facilities for women and children. They fight nonviolently for human rights and social justice in Afghanistan.
Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Working to eliminate domestic violence in Rhode Island. Supports and enhances the work of member agencies and provides leadership on the issue of domestic violence. Website includes links to getting help, facts, legislation, dating violence, SOAR survivors, campaigns, events, legal, publications, and more.
Major categories on this website include Legislation Session Information; Law Revision Office - New Session Laws; General Legislative Information; and Additional Legislative Information.
Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center
The Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center strives to deliver high quality legal services for at-risk and maltreated children, promote their healing and healthy development, and ensure that each foster child finds a permanent, loving home - whether this is with their biological family or a new family - as soon as possible.
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.
A blog developed by David Mandel & Associates, LLC in which they will be exploring the ideas underpinning the Safe and Together model. The model provides a practical and concrete approach to improving the response of child welfare to the risk and safety concerns presented by batterers. They will be providing practical tips and ideas for policy and practice. All are welcome to participate in the discussion.
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."
The mission of The Safe Schools Coalition is to help schools - at home and all over the world - become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. The website offers resources for youth, school curriculum development personnel, families, allies, social workers and other people.
"The Center's purpose is to create a comprehensive system that improves the accessibility, delivery, and quality of supports and treatment interventions for children from birth to six years of age and their families where the child was exposed to, experienced or witnessed, family or community violence."
SafeNetwork is the statewide provider of technical assistance and training for the California Department of Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Branch, Domestic Violence Section, Battered Women Shelter Program. Their purpose is to assist domestic violence service providers build, maintain, and enhance their ability to provide comprehensive and culturally appropriate services to battered women and their children.
Works to protect the children of the world from neglect, cruelty and exploitation. The organization's role has ranged from giving emergency aid to starving young victims, to supporting children, families and communities in developing countries and at home in Canada. Website includes press releases, publications, and resource links.
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.
Geared specifically and exclusively to the prevention of college and university campus violence and other crimes. S.O.C. is also dedicated to assisting campus crime victims in the enforcement of their legal rights. Website includes information on campus crime statistics, victim assistance programs, campus crime related laws, and binge drinking prevention, as well as current news related to campus crime.
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 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.
Sexual Violence Prevention Program
This program exists to support Minnesota communities in understanding, addressing and preventing sexual violence.
Sexual Violence Reported by Correctional Authorities, 2006
"This resource is an annual report on the incidence and prevalence of sexual violence within correctional facilities."
Sheila Wellstone Institute on Violence Prevention Policy
Wellstone Action is currently developing The Shelia Wellstone Institute. This is an institute on violence prevention policy, named for Shelia and designed to carry on her work. This function of the Institute will be to emulate Sheila's commitment to meaningful action, not hollow rhetoric, and to honor her extraordinary dedication to improving the lives of women and children by meeting with them, listening to them, and giving them a voice.
Shelternet is a virtual directory of emergency shelters for women in Canada. Shelternet is also a place for shelters to communicate with each other in password protected areas.
Silent Witness National Initiative
Silent Witness National Initiative originated in Minnesota and is a traveling exhibit of free-standing, life-sized red wooden figures, each bearing the name of a woman murdered by someone she knew. This site documents the history of this innovative response to domestic violence, and promotes peace, healing and responsibility in adult relationships in order to eliminate domestic murders in the United States by the year 2010.
Sisterhood is Global Institute
An international non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of women's rights at the local, national, regional, and global levels. Website includes action alerts, resources, information about human rights education, publications, a newsletter, and a section for events and milestones.
Soroptimist International of the Americas
Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Some of their campaigns include anti-trafficking, domestic violence, and a disaster relief fund for women and girls in the aftermath of natural disasters.
South Asian Women's NETwork (SAWNET)
List of North American resources for South Asian Women who are victims of domestic 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!
Website posts links to the Senate; House; Bills; Sponsors; Committees; Actions; Index; Subjects; Status Act; New Introdution; Search (bills, budget, code of laws, house journals); Legislation Since 1977; and a 2001 Manual.
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.
Website posts links to Current Legislators; Current Legislative Session; Codified Laws; Administrative Rules; Interim Information; Session Laws; Past Sessions; Legislator Historical Listing; Related Links; and General Information.
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.
SPLC is a non-profit organization that combats hate, intolerance and discrimination through education and litigation.
Spokane County Domestic Violence Consortium
The Consortium, made up of 145 representatives from Spokane County and other areas throughout Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, works to enhance and expand an existing local community response to intimate partner violence. Services include an on-site resource library, brochures on protection orders and safety plans, a Children's Waiting Room on the Courthouse Campus, a bi-monthly newsletter, a Speakers' Bureau, resource/awareness brochures, posters, public service announcments, community action kits and educational workshops/conferences. Their website includes a list of Spokane area resources.
Resource center for victims of stalking. Discusses "Am I being stalked?" "Why am I being stalked?" "What can I do?" and "References."
Stalking Information Clearinghouse
The clearinghouse provides a wide range of useful information for practitioners. Materials include: research on stalking, practitioner-specific educational tools, multidisciplinary curricula, model protocols and more.
Stalking Laws and Implementation Practices: A National Review for Policymakers and Practitioners
This report presents findings from a review of prior research on stalking and some original information gathering, resulting in a reassessment of the significance of stalking as a policy issue for criminal justice. The review also examines stalking's definitions, prevalence, and impact on victims. It provides an examination of criminal law, namely, the enactment of stalking laws and their reception in the courts and concludes with recommendations for legislators, agency administrators, funders, and researchers.
The executive summary is also available.
Standards For Batterers Intervention Programs
Batterer Intervention Program in the Central Indiana Program, Certified by the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. A site dedicated to helping persons seek information, counseling and other resources which aim to intervene in both male and female batterers lives.
Start Strong Building Healthy Teen Relationships
Building Healthy Teen Relationships(Start Strong) is the largest initiative ever funded to target 11- to- 14-year-olds and rally entire communities to promote healthy relationships as the way to prevent teen dating violence and abuse. There are four core strategies to the Start Strong model: education, community engagement, policy change, and communications and social marketing.
List of contact information for all of the existing state coalitions.
State of Vermont Domestic Violence Training Project
"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."
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
An independent organization with extensive resources on arms production, military expenditures, international security, etc. Their site includes a database on Facts on International Relations and Security Trends (FIRST).
Stop Family Violence is a national organization dedicated to responding to violence against women via the legislative process. This organization provides samples letters and correspondence that can be used to contact state legislators.
Stop Prisoner Rape is committed to combating the rape of male and female prisoners and to helping survivors of jailhouse rape.
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:
Stop Violence Against Women Campaign (SVAW)
"In 2004, Amnesty International launched its global Stop Violence Against Women Campaign (SVAW) to help break the silence around this scandal and create a world where women and girls are afforded their basic human rights."
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.
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.
Tapestri: Refugee and Immigrant Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Advocates for refugee and immigrant families affected by domestic violence. Website inclues a list of their direct services (including multi-cultural training), men's groups, education materials, resources, and more.
Gives an introduction to what hate crimes are, and then discusses what you can do to help stop them.
The Teen Victim Project is a multi-pronged public education campaign to reach teenage victims of crime. This campaign features teen outreach cards and a television public service announcement, as well as a web site especially designed for teen victims of crime.
TeenPCAR is a project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. This website provides information about rape among teenagers and ways to get help.
Teens, Crime, and the Community
Nationwide effort implemented at the local level to reduce the incidence of teen vicitimization and engage teens as crime prevention resources in their schools and communities. TCC combines education and action to reduce the high level of teen victimization. Website includes info on teen leaders, resources, and a photo gallery.
Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Coalition of diverse community leaders and program members who share a common vision of ending violence in the lives of Tennesseans through public policy, advocacy, education, and activities which increase the capacity of programs and communities to address violence. Website includes links to service areas, domestic violence facts and stats, sexual assault facts and stats, "are you at risk" quiz, and more.
Major categories of this website include Information; Senate; House; Joint; Bills; and Other Links.
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 Council on Family Violence
Working to end violence against women through partnerships, advocacy and direct services for women, children and men. Website includes family violence information, how to get help in Texas, men's nonviolence project, legislative and legal information, public relations, and more.
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.
Website posts to the House of Representatives; Senate; Legislative Information; Legislative Resources; State Agencies; and Committees. Allows you to search bills by number, subject, author, committee, or keyword.
"With digital communication a central part of teens’ lives, the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) launched a new national public service advertising (PSA) campaign to help teens recognize digital dating abuse and take steps to prevent it. It is designed to start a conversation among teens about how controlling behavior and harassment from a boyfriend or girlfriend, online or via cell phone, can turn into abuse."
The Black Church and Domestic Violence Institute
"We develop partnerships and collaborations to provide educational, spiritual and technical support as well as advocacy and leadership development: to enhance the capacity of the church to empower and protect the victims of domestic violence; to hold abusers accountable; to promote healing and wholeness in African-American communities. "
The Black Church and Domestic Violence Institute
"We develop partnerships and collaborations to provide educational, spiritual and technical support as well as advocacy and leadership development: to enhance the capacity of the church to empower and protect the victims of domestic violence; to hold abusers accountable; to promote healing and wholeness in African-American communities. "
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 Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking
The Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST) is an alliance of nonprofit service providers, grassroots advocacy groups and activists dedicated to providing human services and human rights advocacy to victims of modern-day slavery. CAST's mission is to assist persons trafficked for the purpose of forced labor and slavery-like practices and to work toward ending all instances of such human rights violations.
The Domestic Violence & Mental Health Policy Initiative
The Domestic Violence & Mental Health Policy Initiative is a current project that is being undertaken in order to "provide the infrastructure and resources to enable domestic violence and mental health agencies and training programs nationwide to be able to work more effectively with individuals who are dealing with both domestic violence and mental health issues."
The Domestic Violence Resource Centre (Victoria)
DVRC (formerly DVIRC) is a statewide service in Victoria, Australia. DVRC aims to reduce and prevent family violence by providing education to improve service and policy responses, and by assisting people who have experienced abuse.
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.
AHA's initiative, The Front Porch Project, reflects the belief that everyone can—and should—become more aware of how to help protect children in their own community. This concept is much the same as a good neighbor sitting on the front porch who in years past would have been aware of, and involved in solving, problems affecting families they knew. This project advocates for becoming involved in each other’s lives, the power of one person to make a significant difference in the life of a child, and applying strategies for intervening when necessary to help protect children and assist families.
The Future of Children Online Journal
The Future of Children is an online publication of the Children, Families, and Communities Program of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The primary purpose of The Future of Children is to promote effective policies and programs for children by providing policymakers, service providers, and the media with timely, objective information based on the best available research. Vol. 9 - No. 3 - Winter 1999 is about Domestic Violence and Children and includes articles such as: Domestic Violence and Children: Analysis and Recommendations; Prevalence and Effects of Child Exposure to Domestic Violence; and The Impact of Violence on Children. Jeffrey Edleson, Ph.D. from the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse was the issue Editoral Advisor.
The Humane Society of the United States, First Strike Campaign
"The First Strike® campaign was created in 1997 to raise public and professional awareness about the connection between animal cruelty and other violent crime violence and to help communities identify some of the origins of violence, predict its patterns, and prevent its escalation. First Strike also provides investigative support, rewards, expert testimony and information on the animal-human cruelty connection to law enforcement and prosecutors in high-profile animal cruelty cases."
The Institute for Law and Justice: Domestic Violence Initiative
The ILJ has collected references and organizational contacts which may be of practical or legal/educational use to families, justice professionals, or mental health and social service professionals.
The Leadership Council On Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence
"The Leadership Council is a nonprofit independent scientific organization providing professionals and lay persons with the latest scientific information on issues that may affect the public's health and safety. Their mission is to promote the ethical application of psychological science to human welfare, especially abused and neglected children."
The Link Project is devoted to providing up-to-date information on current research and intervention with families experiencing both child maltreatment and woman battering. Includes a database of articles related to 'the link'.
"The Miles Foundation is a private, non-profit organization providing comprehensive services to victims of violence associated with the military; furnishing professional education and training to civilian community-based service providers and military personnel; conducting research; serving as a resource center for policymakers, advocates, journalists, scholars, researchers and students; and serving to ensure that public policy is well-informed and constructive."
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 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 Council on Crime and Deliquency
The National Council on Crime and Delinquency promotes effective, humane, fair and economically sound solutions to family, community and justice problems. NCCD conducts research, promotes reform initiatives, and seeks to work with individuals, public and private organizations and the media to prevent and reduce crime and delinquency.
The National Women's Health Information Center: Violence Against Women
The National Women's Health Information Center provides the Violence Against Women web page to offer abused women and their loved ones with resources and information they can use to get help. The following 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.
Offers direct service interventions with self-referred and mandated perpetrators of domestic violence in Connecticut, as well as a national training and consulting component known as the Domestic Violence Intervention Training Institute(DVITI).
Service Region: Direct services are located in Connecticut.
Contact Info: David Mandel @ the Non-Violence Alliance
353 Main Street Middletown
CT 06457
tel: 1.860.347.8220.
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
A coalition located within Puerto Rice that provides information and resources for battered women. There is no direct web-page associated with this organization, however by clicking on the link and locating State Coalitions, contact information can be obtained.
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 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.
Prevention education curriculum and films that use survivor and perpetrators' true stories as examples of domestic violence. Appropriate for high school and college-age students. Crisis resource and hotline information given on the website.
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 San Diego Family Justice Center
The San Diego Family Justice Center is the most comprehensive "one stop shop" in the nation for victims of family violence and their children. Victims of domestic violence in the City of San Diego can now come to one location to talk to an advocate, get a restraining order, plan for their safety, talk to a police officer, meet with a prosecutor, receive medical assistance, counsel with a chaplain, get help with transportation, and obtain nutrition or pregnancy services counseling.
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.
Provides support for SBS victim families (including adoptive and foster parents), advocates for justice for SBS victims, and increases SBS awareness. Website includes a library of recommended resources.
The South African Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
Acts as a forum and provides support for anyone who wishes to assist in the combatting of child abuse in South Africa. It is also a networking organisation which provides information and training in this field and promotes inter-disciplinary co-operation in and coordination of services to abused children and their families.
The Sunshine Lady Foundation, Inc.
A primary focus of the Foundation is to continue, develop and enhance efforts to end domestic violence.
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 Washington Kurdish Institute
This site raises public awareness of issues of concern to Kurdish people and promote respect for human rights in communities where Kurds reside.
The Wireless Foundation initiates and oversees philanthropic programs that utilize wireless technology to help American communities. Specifically, the Wireless Foundation coordinates the CALL TO PROTECT campaign which collects wireless phones to benefit victims of domestic violence. In the hands of a victims, these phones are a lifeline enabling them to call for assistance when faced with an emergency situation.
Theatre at Work offers leading edge, theatre-based training to organizations of all kinds. Their programs, plays and workshops, get to the heart of costly problems like sexual harassment and workplace violence, making it safe for employees to talk about them. They specialize in customized programs.
Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research
Organization committed to the pursuit of peace through peaceful means and a complete abolition of war. Website includes information about their research programs, seminars and conferences, publications, annual reports, and institutional grants. Also includes a photo gallery and links/resources.
Fights hate and promotes tolerance. Sections for educators, parents, and kids. Includes information about a tolerance watch, actions you can take to do something about hate, and what you can do to learn more and teach tolerance.
This website provides a place where people of all genders can discuss gender theory, the trans community and its various identities, both as a part of the academic world and day-to-day life. The site includes research resources about violence against transgender people.
Transforming Community: Creating Safety and Justice for Women and Girls
Provides leadership, training, technical assistance and resource materials to support the expansion of domestic violence prevention efforts throughout California.
Trauma- Informed Ethics Promoting Hope & Embracing Healing
"Commander Wanda Finch, Public Health Advisor, Center for Mental Health Services' National "Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC) and Steve Harrington, Executive Director of the National Association of Peer Specialist (NAOPS), will host a web-based forum on the development of trauma-informed ethics, in partnership with Witness Justice, the National Association of Peer Specialists, and the US Department of Justice's Office of Violence Against Women. This forum is designed as an interactive tool for discussion and learning amongst a virtual community on how ethical standards similar to the Hippocratic Oath can be used to integrate a trauma-informed approach across systems. "
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.
UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strives to establish children's rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour towards children.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC.
University of Kentucky 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.
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.
USC Family Medicine Youth Violence Prevention Initiative
The USC Youth Violence Prevention Initiative is dedicated to providing health professionals and community members with the essential resources and tools to fully participate in the local and national efforts to prevent youth and other forms of violence in our society.
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.
Website links to the Senate; House; Find Your Legislature; About the Legislature; Calendar; Utah Code and Constitution; Bills; Committees; Archives; Audits; Budgets; Publications; and Staff Offices.
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.
Organization works with governement officials around the world to improve the services people rely on for safety and justice. Website includes links to information on crime and victimization, policing, the judicial process, sentencing and corrections, institutions for youth, planning and demonstrating solutions, advancing research, consulting nationally, working nationally, building nonprofit organizations, publications, and links.
Website links to the Legislative Directory; Vermont Statutes; House and Senate Rules; Publications; The State House; Speaker of the House; Lieutenant Governor; Joint Fiscal Office; Links; FAQs; and Privacy Policy.
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.
This forum addresses the nature and affects of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue and provides methods to identify and treat them. Hosted by expert Debby Tucker, Executive Director for the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Videos on Child Abuse and Safety by Marc Klaas
This website offers advice on various topics of children's safety through video format.
This site provides various research about violence against American Indian and Alaska Native Women as well as general research about domestic violence.
Violence Against Women and Family Violence (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.
Violence Prevention Centre of the Canadian Health Network
Offers a searchable database of violence prevention resources. Includes information about the signs of abuse, impacts of abuse, how health care providers can help survivors of abuse, and frequently asked questions.
Website links to information about the Capitol, the Senate, the House of Delegates, Other legistlative links, Bills and resolutions, the Legislative information system, and Statutes and regulations.
Virginians Against Domestic Violence
Coalition of individuals and organizations committed to the elimination of domestic violence. Website includes information on Virginia's domestic violence programs, batterer intervention programs, training and events, other resources, and more.
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.
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Member organization committed to ending domestic violence through advocacy and action for social change. The Coalition, through its leadership and networking, supports individuals and organizations to increase their capacity to provide quality services for victims, public education and advocacy. Website includes information on getting help, a newsletter, publications, trainings, projects, links, and more.
Website links to the House of Representatives; Senate; Legislative Agencies; Legislative Information; Bill Information; Laws and Agency Rules; Find Out Who Represents You District Finder; Washington State Information; Kids Page; and Congressional Information.
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.
West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Member organization working to eliminate personal and institutional violence against women, children, and men. By developing a strong network of shared resources and support, WVCADV provides safe space and quality service for victims of domestic violence, and works for systemic change to assure families' options for building lives free from violence. Website lists links for survivor resources, research, member programs, calendar of events/trainings, national and state statistics, and more.
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.
Website links to the Senate; House; Leadership; Joint Committee; Court of Claims; WV Code; Acts of the Legislature; Bill Tracking; Kids; Brochures; Internships; Search Engines; U.S.; and E-mail.
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 Domestic Violence
A statewide coalition located in Madison.
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.
Website links to many different categories including: Who Are My Legislators?; Senate; Assembly; 2001 Legislative Activity; Wisconsin Law; Joint Legislative Committees; Wisconsin Blue Book; Legislative Service Agencies; and Other Information.
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.
European network of non-governmental women's organizations working to combat violence against women and children. Website includes a database of addresses and publications from across Europe, as well as good practice models.
Women Escaping A Violence Environment (WEAVE)
WEAVE serves women, men, teens, and children who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Free services include 24-Hour Crisis Line, Counseling, Prevention and Education, Emergency Response, Legal Advocacy, and a confidential Safehouse program. Also offers trainings for professionals and community involvement programs.
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) Inc
A site dedicated to providing information, resources, and research on women with disabilities in Australia.
Women's Human Rights Resources
Database from the Bora Laskin Law Library, University of Toronto. Includes conventions, reports, bibliographies, and articles available on the internet.
Women's Independence Scholarship Program, Inc.
Founded by Doris Buffett, this organization provides scholarships to women survivors of domestic abuse enabling them to change their lives through education. The scholarships cover tuition, books, school fees and related expenses, such as child care and transportation.
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
An organization that aims to bring women of different political and philosophical tendencies together to study and help abolish the political, social, economic, and psychological causes of war and to work for a constructive peace.
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.
"WomenSafe works toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against women and their children through direct service, education and social change."
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.
Women’s Coalition of St. Croix
Coalition for domestic and sexual violence located in Christiansted, Virgin Islands.
Working to Halt Online Abuse (WHOA)
Fights online harassment through education of the general public, education of law enforcement personnel, and empowerment of victims. We've also formulated voluntary policies which we encourage online communities to adopt in order to create safe and welcoming environments for all internet users.
This website gives warning signs of workplace violence, testimonials, weblinks and articles. Also gives information about Sgt. Chavez's speaking engagements.
Workplace Violence Research Institute
The Workplace Violence Research Institute was founded in 1992 and is located in Palm Springs, California. The Institute is a full-service provider in workplace violence prevention programs including consulting, training, incident prevention, crisis response, and program maintenance. This website includes information about the Institute, references, resource materials, services, and articles.
The World Childhood Foundation identifies, reviews and supports existing projects and efforts that are in line with its mission. The Foundation also works actively to raise public consciousness about children's rights and how vulnerable and exploited children are suffering in various parts of the world.
"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. "
Website links to the Wyoming Constitution; Web Index and Usage; Session Information; Events and Schedules; Legislator E-mail List; Interim Committee Activities; Committee Members; State Statutes; General Information; Budget/Fiscal; Program Evaluation; School Finance Information; School Audit; and State Web Sites.
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.