Spanish Language School in Mexico - SIP Save
Award Winning 4 week Spanish Immersion Program. Learn Spanish.
LearnSpanishMexico.com (sponsored link)
 

Our Endangered Species: A Hard Look At How We Treat Children Save
Discussion about child abuse in communities by author Andrew Vachss.
http://www.vachss.com/av_dispatches/d...   

Advocacy Network Save
Sibling abuse is probably the most common and accepted form of domestic violence.
http://www.sasian.org/   

Wood : The Zero 5.0laf - The Official Website of Andrew Vachss Save
Discusses the implications of survey results for domestic violence programs, animal welfare organizations, and programs serving children of women who are battered by their partners.
http://www.vachss.com/guest_dispatche...   

Animal Abuse and Human Abuse: Partners in Crime Save
Factsheet from PETA. "Violent acts toward animals have long been recognized as indicators of a dangerous psychopathy that does not confine itself to animals."
http://www.peta.org/factsheet/files/F...   

Broken Spirits Network Save
An online community aiding both current victims and survivors of child abuse, sexual abuse, rape, and domestic violence. Site contains: discussion forums, resources, and information on various forms of abuse.
http://www.brokenspirits.com/   

Cambridge Documentary Films Save
A non-profit organization that produces and distributes documentaries and study guide resources on many social issues, including: domestic violence, trauma and recovery, and sexism.
http://www.cambridgedocumentaryfilms....   

CareAct Organization Save
Challenging the incest exception laws which permit lesser sentences for child sexual abuse committed against a child who is a relative.
http://www.careact.org/   

Childhelp USA Save
Dedicated to the treatment, prevention and research of child abuse and neglect. Organization operates a hotline for child abuse and neglect.
http://www.childhelpusa.org   

Children Who Witness Abuse Programs Save
Directory of programs and services in various parts of British Columbia, maintained by the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services.
http://www.cserv.gov.bc.ca/womens_ser...   

Children and Domestic Violence Save
The Future of Children - Vol. 9 - No. 3 - Winter 1999.
http://www.futureofchildren.org/pubs-...   

Children of Domestic Violence: Risks and Remedies Save
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse - by Barbara J. Hart, Esq.
http://www.mincava.umn.edu/documents/...   

Clark County Prosecutor Save
Contact information and a description of the work of the office, an online reference desk with information on topics such as drugs, elder abuse, and local courts, and information for police officers.
http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/   

Communities Against Violence Network Save
Addresses domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and violence against women.
http://www.cavnet2.org/   

DV/CPS Collaboration Home Save
DV/CPS collaborative strategies for integrating domestic violence services into child protection systems.
http://www.calib.com/dvcps/   

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

Evaluation of Physical Abuse in Children - May 15, 2000 - American Academy of Family Physicians Save
American Academy of Family Physicians
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000515/3057...   

Family Research Laboratory, University of New Hampshire Save
The Family Research Laboratory (FRL) is an independent research unit devoted to the study of family problems.
http://www.unh.edu/frl/   

Family Violence Prevention Information Save
Halifax, Novia Scotia government agency with guide to violence and abuse of women, children, and elderly. With publication guide, report forms, and news releases.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/lifeevents...   

Harriet Tubman Center Save
Addresses dating and domestic violence prevention. Provides a variety of support programs. Based in Minneapolis.
http://www.harriettubman.org/   

Health Care Practitioners Focus on Family Violence Save
Recognizing the devastating impact of domestic abuse, health care providers have in recent years multiplied their efforts to identify, treat and support victims.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/103...   

Help Victims of Violence in Hana, Maui, USA Save
A call for help in a rural town on Maui in Hawaii with a high number of domestic violence cases, theft, and drug related crime.
http://www.geocities.com/helphana/   

Hiding In The Closet, No More! - Domestic Violence Save
An online support community with resources on domestic violence and resources available.
http://domestic-violence.tripod.com/   

Incubated in Terror: Neurodevelopmental Factors in the 'Cycle of Violence' Save
Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D., The Child Trauma Academy
http://www.childtrauma.org/CTAMATERIA...   

Initiatives to Combat Child Abuse Save
Department of Justice site describes grant-funded efforts by communities to create and adopt locally responsive approaches that encourage collaboration among all sectors, including victim service providers, victims' advocates, law enforcement authorities, health care providers, and community organizations representing educators, businesses, and others involved in the fight to end child abuse.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publicat...   

Islanders' Guide to the Victims of Family Violence Act (Canada Save
Community Legal Information Association of Prince Edward Island
http://www.isn.net/cliapei/pub/42.htm   

McLean Researchers Document Brain Damage Linked to Child Abuse and Neglect Save
Four types of brain abnormalities linked to child abuse and neglect, providing the first comprehensive review about the multiple ways in which abuse can damage the developing brain
http://www.mcleanhospital.org/PublicA...   

Mental Health Services for Children Who Witness Domestic Violence Save
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation:In the past decade, a growing body of empirical research has demonstrated that exposure to domestic violence deleteriously affects children's social, emotional, and cognitive development. (Adobe Reader needed.)
http://www.futureofchildren.org/dvc/d...   

Myth of False Sexual Abuse Allegations in Divorce Save
Studies show that between 6 and 62 percent of females and 3 to 30 percent of males have had a sexual abuse experience before age 18. Article by Merrilyn McDonald explores the issue of claims of false allegations.
http://www.omsys.com/mmcd/courtrev.htm   

National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence Save
NACAFV provides education and advocacy around the issue of family violence in aboriginal communities.
http://www.nacafv.ca   

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

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Save
Official site for current information on Missing and Exploited Children, search for missing children, view wanted posters, submit child "sightings", and additional information.
http://www.missingkids.com/   

National Clearinghouse on Family Violence: Child Sexual Abuse Save
Resource centre for all Canadians seeking information about addressing violence within the family.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/familyvio...   

National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence Save
A Washington, DC group on family violence addressing child abuse, spouse/partner abuse (domestic violence), and elder abuse.
http://nccafv.org/   

Not to People Like Us Save
Dr. Susan Weitzman explores a heretofore overlooked population of battered wives--the highly-educated and upper-income women.
http://www.nottopeoplelikeus.com/inde...   

PACP Help Webring Save
Not appropriate for this category.
http://www.geocities.com/pacpwebring/   

Pine Tree Legal Assistance Save
Protection From Abuse client education page. About Maine's Protection From Abuse law as well as links to other Maine sites
http://www.ptla.org/pfa.htm   

Raising Voices Save
A non-profit project of the Tides Center working to create and promote community-based approaches to preventing violence against women and children.
http://www.raisingvoices.org   

Rape, Spouse Abuse and Child Abuse Save
A case study on the subject which touches on family abuse, the mindset of defiance, and legitimizing the rationale behind the violence.
http://www.geocities.com/spo_nz/sordi...   

Symptoms of Emotional Abuse Save
Read about the symptoms of emotional abuse.
http://www.lilaclane.com/relationship...   

The Family Violence Prevention Fund Save
A national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention, and public policy reform.
http://www.fvpf.org/   

The Rod of Guidance Save
Article questioning if "spare the rod and spoil the child" is a mandate from the Bible for corporal punishment of their children.
http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/do...   

Through Their Eyes: Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Children Save
Booklet describing how witnessing domestic violence harms children. Includes many children's drawings about the violence.
http://www.ywcaworks.org/pdfs/ywca_ch...   

Tryangle Domestic Violence Project Save
Tryangle provides two parallel services: a violence intervention programme for perpetrators of domestic violence and a women's support service for the (ex)partners of perpetrators.
http://tryangle.org.uk/   

Unintended Pregnancy Among Adult Women Exposed to Abuse or Household Dysfunction During Their Childhood Save
Abstract of JAMA article by Patricia M. Dietz, DrPH, et al.
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/...   

Violence in Families Save
Nat'l Academy Press, Understanding and Preventing Violence, Volume 1 (1993), Chapter 5, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education
http://books.nap.edu/books/0309054761...   

Welcome to the Men's Resource Center Save
Resources for ending violence including open drop-in support groups in Amherst, Northampton, and Greenfield; a group for male survivors of childhood abuse and neglect in Amherst; and a group in Amherst for gay, bisexual, and questioning men.
http://www.mensresourcecenter.org/   

What is Fair for Children of Abusive Men? Save
by Jack Straton, Ph.D., Journal of the Task Group on Child Custody Issues of the National Organization of Men Against Sexism. Downloadable PDF file.
http://www.familyallies.net/documents...   

What is Parental Alienation Syndrome? Save
Article and resources on the controversial parental alienation syndrome, as it is used in child custody battles. Provided by the Leadership Council on Child Abuse & Interpersonal Violence, a professional organization of phyisicans, psychologists, nurses, social workers and others working in the field of child abuse and interpersonal violence.
http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/pa...   

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