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Violence and Abuse Agencies

Due to the amount of interest in Abuse And Healing, I felt Domestic Violence/Abuse deserved its own pages as an easy access to information, experiences and resources.

Resource Information

This is from the help for domestic violence website at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/help/dv.htm
They offer information regarding all types of crimes of violence. I am copying the page in its original format for the sake of preserving the accuracy of the information.

Warning:

Before e-mailing or using this Web site, know that an abuser in the home can discover your Internet activities. The safest way to find information on the Internet would be at a local library or a friend’s house. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), TDD 1-800-787-3224.

For support following a victimization, contact law enforcement. For additional information on rights and services afforded to victims of domestic violence, visit the following Web sites:

National Organizations

Alliance for Children and Families

The Alliance advocates for children, families, and communities and educates and trains human service leaders. This international nonprofit also delivers programs, information, and services to and through its membership of child- and family-serving organizations.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

ACOG provides professional publications on violence against women (intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and adolescent dating violence) and materials (in both English and Spanish) for patient education.

Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence

This national nonprofit organization is dedicated to reducing the costs and consequences of partner violence at work. CAEPV also offers information, materials, and advice on policies, programs, legal issues, and legislation.

Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF)

FVPF develops strategies, programs, and resources to stop family violence. Its Web site offers a news desk and prevention toolkits and information on FVPF’s programs and services in public education, child welfare, immigration, public health, and criminal justice.

Institute on Domestic Violence in the African-American Community

This organization provides leadership to end/reduce domestic violence in the African-American community. The site features newsletters, hotline numbers, information about advocate forums, and other print and electronic resources.

Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma

The Institute provides information on many areas of family violence and sexual assault, maintains a clearinghouse, and publishes a quarterly bulletin.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)

NCADV is a grassroots membership organization providing technical assistance, networking, and support to programs and state coalitions serving battered women and their children. It also provides information and referrals to the general public and the media.

Social Security Administration – Domestic Violence

The division instructs victims of domestic violence on how to apply for a new Social Security number.

Witness Justice

Witness Justice provides trauma victims and their loved ones with resources that promote physical, psychological, and spiritual healing. The site features access to experts, message boards, and other print and electronic victim resources.

You Have the Power … Know How to Use It, Inc. (YHTP)

YHTP efforts raise awareness about crime and justice issues to prevent violent crime and reduce victimization. YHTP resources and activities include public forums, documentary videos, and practical resource books on topics such as domestic violence, elder abuse, surviving crime, and child sexual abuse.

Programs and Online Resources

Call to Protect

This program distributes wireless phones to help combat domestic violence. The program is a national initiative of the wireless industry and NCADV.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) TTY: 1-800-787-3224

Staff provide callers with crisis intervention, information about domestic violence, and referrals to local programs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Telephone assistance is available in many languages, including Spanish.

Toolkit to End Violence Against Women

The Web-based Toolkit comprises 16 chapters that provide recommendations for strengthening prevention efforts and improving services for victims. Readers can quickly pinpoint topics of interest and download the related discussions and action items.

Another good site for information and resources is the USDA website:

www.usda.gov/da/shmd/aware.htm is the USDA website for the Domestic Violence Awareness Handbook that offers more information such as: