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http://www.vachss.com/av_dispatches/disp_9803_a.html   » Our Endangered Species: A Hard Look At How We Treat Children Open in a new browser window
   Discussion about child abuse in communities by author Andrew Vachss.
   http://www.vachss.com/av_dispatches/disp_9803_a.html


Sites:

http://www.peta.org/factsheet/files/FactsheetDisplay.asp?ID=71   » Animal Abuse and Human Abuse: Partners in Crime Open in a new browser window
   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/FactsheetDisplay.asp?ID=71

http://www.brokenspirits.com/   » Broken Spirits Network Open in a new browser window
   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/

http://www.shore.net/~cdf   » Cambridge Documentary Films Open in a new browser window
   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.shore.net/~cdf

http://www.careact.org/   » CareAct Organization Open in a new browser window
   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/

http://www.childhelpusa.org   » Childhelp USA Open in a new browser window
   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

http://www.mcaws.gov.bc.ca/womens_services/children-who-witness-abuse/index.htm   » Children Who Witness Abuse Programs Open in a new browser window
   Directory of programs and services in various parts of British Columbia, maintained by the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services.
   http://www.mcaws.gov.bc.ca/womens_services/children-who-witness-abuse/index.htm

http://www.futureofchildren.org/pubs-info2825/pubs-info.htm?doc_id=70473   » Children and Domestic Violence Open in a new browser window
   The Future of Children - Vol. 9 - No. 3 - Winter 1999.
   http://www.futureofchildren.org/pubs-info2825/pubs-info.htm?doc_id=70473

http://www.mincava.umn.edu/hart/risks&r.htm   » Children of Domestic Violence: Risks and Remedies Open in a new browser window
   Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse - by Barbara J. Hart, Esq.
   http://www.mincava.umn.edu/hart/risks&r.htm

http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/   » Clark County Prosecutor Open in a new browser window
   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/

http://www.cavnet2.org/   » Communities Against Violence Network Open in a new browser window
   Addresses domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and violence against women.
   http://www.cavnet2.org/

http://www.calib.com/dvcps/   » DV/CPS Collaboration Home Open in a new browser window
   DV/CPS collaborative strategies for integrating domestic violence services into child protection systems.
   http://www.calib.com/dvcps/

http://www.abanet.org/domviol/home.html   » Domestic Violence Home Page Open in a new browser window
   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

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000515/3057.html   » Evaluation of Physical Abuse in Children - May 15, 2000 - American Academy of Family Physicians Open in a new browser window
   American Academy of Family Physicians
   http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000515/3057.html

http://www.unh.edu/frl/   » Family Research Laboratory, University of New Hampshire Open in a new browser window
   The Family Research Laboratory (FRL) is an independent research unit devoted to the study of family problems.
   http://www.unh.edu/frl/

http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/lifeevents/e/abuse/   » Family Violence Prevention Information Open in a new browser window
   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/e/abuse/

http://hadm.sph.sc.edu/Students/KBelew/FVPlan.htm   » Family Violence Program, South Carolina Open in a new browser window
   Links to South Carolina information and family violence resources.
   http://hadm.sph.sc.edu/Students/KBelew/FVPlan.htm

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

http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002179.html   » Health Care Practitioners Focus on Family Violence Open in a new browser window
   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/1031002179.html

http://www.geocities.com/helphana/   » Help Victims of Violence in Hana, Maui, USA Open in a new browser window
   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/

http://domestic-violence.tripod.com/   » Hiding In The Closet, No More! - Domestic Violence Open in a new browser window
   An online support community with resources on domestic violence and resources available.
   http://domestic-violence.tripod.com/

http://www.childtrauma.org/CTAMATERIALS/incubated.asp   » Incubated in Terror: Neurodevelopmental Factors in the 'Cycle of Violence' Open in a new browser window
   Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D., The Child Trauma Academy
   http://www.childtrauma.org/CTAMATERIALS/incubated.asp

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/factshts/childabu.htm   » Initiatives to Combat Child Abuse Open in a new browser window
   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,
   http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/factshts/childabu.htm

http://www.isn.net/cliapei/pub/42.htm   » Islanders' Guide to the Victims of Family Violence Act (Canada Open in a new browser window
   Community Legal Information Association of Prince Edward Island
   http://www.isn.net/cliapei/pub/42.htm

http://www.mcleanhospital.org/PublicAffairs/20001214_child_abuse.htm   » McLean Researchers Document Brain Damage Linked to Child Abuse and Neglect Open in a new browser window
   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/PublicAffairs/20001214_child_abuse.htm

http://www.menstoppingviolence.org   » Men Stopping Violence Open in a new browser window
   MSV is an organization dedicated to ending violence against women. Our focus is to stop battering, and it is our intention to work toward ending rape and incest.
   http://www.menstoppingviolence.org

http://www.futureofchildren.org/dvc/dvc_09.pdf   » Mental Health Services for Children Who Witness Domestic Violence Open in a new browser window
   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/dvc_09.pdf

http://www.omsys.com/mmcd/courtrev.htm   » Myth of False Sexual Abuse Allegations in Divorce Open in a new browser window
   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

http://www.nacafv.ca   » National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence Open in a new browser window
   NACAFV provides education and advocacy around the issue of family violence in aboriginal communities.
   http://www.nacafv.ca

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

http://www.missingkids.com/   » National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Open in a new browser window
   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/

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/familyviolence/   » National Clearinghouse on Family Violence: Child Sexual Abuse Open in a new browser window
   Resource centre for all Canadians seeking information about addressing violence within the family.
   http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/familyviolence/

http://nccafv.org/   » National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence Open in a new browser window
   A Washington, DC group on family violence addressing child abuse, spouse/partner abuse (domestic violence), and elder abuse.
   http://nccafv.org/

http://www.nottopeoplelikeus.com/index.html   » Not to People Like Us Open in a new browser window
   Dr. Susan Weitzman explores a heretofore overlooked population of battered wives--the highly-educated and upper-income women.
   http://www.nottopeoplelikeus.com/index.html

http://www.geocities.com/pacpwebring/   » PACP Help Webring Open in a new browser window
   Not appropriate for this category.
   http://www.geocities.com/pacpwebring/

http://www.ptla.org/pfa.htm   » Pine Tree Legal Assistance Open in a new browser window
   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

http://www.raisingvoices.org   » Raising Voices Open in a new browser window
   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

http://www.geocities.com/spo_nz/sordid.htm   » Rape, Spouse Abuse and Child Abuse Open in a new browser window
   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/sordid.htm

http://familyvio.ssw.fsu.edu/rural   » Rural Victimization Project Open in a new browser window
   Online domestic abuse training tutorials offered for human service professionals. Program is sponsored by the Rural Victimization Project at FSU School of Social Work's Institute for Family Violence Studies.
   http://familyvio.ssw.fsu.edu/rural

http://www.sasian.org/   » Sibling Abuse Survivors' Information & Advocacy Network Open in a new browser window
   Sibling abuse is probably the most common and accepted form of domestic violence.
   http://www.sasian.org/

http://www.lilaclane.com/relationships/emotional-abuse/   » Symptoms of Emotional Abuse Open in a new browser window
   Read about the symptoms of emotional abuse.
   http://www.lilaclane.com/relationships/emotional-abuse/

http://www.vachss.com/guest_dispatches/ascione_1.html   » The Abuse of Animals and Domestic Violence by Ascione, Weber & Wood : The Zero 5.0laf - The Official Website of Andrew Vachss Open in a new browser window
   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_dispatches/ascione_1.html

http://www.fvpf.org/   » The Family Violence Prevention Fund Open in a new browser window
   A national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention, and public policy reform.
   http://www.fvpf.org/

http://www.cpsdv.org/Articles/rod-of-guidence.htm   » The Rod of Guidance Open in a new browser window
   Article questioning if "spare the rod and spoil the child" is a mandate from the Bible for corporal punishment of their children.
   http://www.cpsdv.org/Articles/rod-of-guidence.htm

http://www.ywcaworks.org/pdfs/ywca_childrens_dv_book.pdf   » Through Their Eyes: Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Children Open in a new browser window
   Booklet describing how witnessing domestic violence harms children. Includes many children's drawings about the violence.
   http://www.ywcaworks.org/pdfs/ywca_childrens_dv_book.pdf

http://tryangle.org.uk/   » Tryangle Domestic Violence Project Open in a new browser window
   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/

http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/282/14/1359   » Unintended Pregnancy Among Adult Women Exposed to Abuse or Household Dysfunction During Their Childhood Open in a new browser window
   Abstract of JAMA article by Patricia M. Dietz, DrPH, et al.
   http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/282/14/1359

http://www.u.arizona.edu/~wfp/   » University of Arizona Women & Family Project Open in a new browser window
   A research project at the University of Arizona examining the links between domestic violence and child psychopathology.
   http://www.u.arizona.edu/~wfp/

http://books.nap.edu/books/0309054761/html/221.html#pagetop   » Violence in Families Open in a new browser window
   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/html/221.html#pagetop

http://www.mensresourcecenter.org/   » Welcome to the Men's Resource Center Open in a new browser window
   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/

http://members.aol.com/scottsimi/batterer.html   » What Recovering Batterers Want You to Know About Abuse and Violence Open in a new browser window
   Advice on how to see the patterns of abuse and stop them. Collected by the Cornerstone Counseling Center.
   http://members.aol.com/scottsimi/batterer.html

http://www.familyallies.net/documents/doc_straton.pdf   » What is Fair for Children of Abusive Men? Open in a new browser window
   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/doc_straton.pdf

http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/pas/faq.htm   » What is Parental Alienation Syndrome? Open in a new browser window
   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, nur
   http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/pas/faq.htm


Category Editor: csoehl

Last Updated: 2006-10-09 05:35:19


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