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» Animal Abuse and Human Abuse: Partners in Crime - Factsheet from PETA. "Violent acts toward animals have long been recognized as indicators of a dangerous psychopathy that does not confine itself to animals." » Broken Spirits Network - 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. » Cambridge Documentary Films - 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. » CareAct Organization - Challenging the incest exception laws which permit lesser sentences for child sexual abuse committed against a child who is a relative. » Childhelp USA - Dedicated to the treatment, prevention and research of child abuse and neglect. Organization operates a hotline for child abuse and neglect. » Children Who Witness Abuse Programs - Directory of programs and services in various parts of British Columbia, maintained by the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services. » Children and Domestic Violence - The Future of Children - Vol. 9 - No. 3 - Winter 1999. » Children of Domestic Violence: Risks and Remedies - Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse - by Barbara J. Hart, Esq. » Clark County Prosecutor - 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. » Communities Against Violence Network - Addresses domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and violence against women. » DV/CPS Collaboration Home - DV/CPS collaborative strategies for integrating domestic violence services into child protection systems. » Domestic Violence Home Page - 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. » Evaluation of Physical Abuse in Children - May 15, 2000 - American Academy of Family Physicians - American Academy of Family Physicians » Family Research Laboratory, University of New Hampshire - The Family Research Laboratory (FRL) is an independent research unit devoted to the study of family problems. » Family Violence Prevention Information - Halifax, Novia Scotia government agency with guide to violence and abuse of women, children, and elderly. With publication guide, report forms, and news releases. » Harriet Tubman Center - Addresses dating and domestic violence prevention. Provides a variety of support programs. Based in Minneapolis. » Health Care Practitioners Focus on Family Violence - Recognizing the devastating impact of domestic abuse, health care providers have in recent years multiplied their efforts to identify, treat and support victims. » Help Victims of Violence in Hana, Maui, USA - 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. » Hiding In The Closet, No More! - Domestic Violence - An online support community with resources on domestic violence and resources available. » Incubated in Terror: Neurodevelopmental Factors in the 'Cycle of Violence' - Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D., The Child Trauma Academy » Initiatives to Combat Child Abuse - 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, » Islanders' Guide to the Victims of Family Violence Act (Canada - Community Legal Information Association of Prince Edward Island » McLean Researchers Document Brain Damage Linked to Child Abuse and Neglect - 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 » Mental Health Services for Children Who Witness Domestic Violence - 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.) » Myth of False Sexual Abuse Allegations in Divorce - 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. » National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence - NACAFV provides education and advocacy around the issue of family violence in aboriginal communities. » National Center for Injury Prevention and Control List of Fact Sheets - Very good listing of fact sheets on domestice violence, child abuse, health risks of intimate violence. » National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - Official site for current information on Missing and Exploited Children, search for missing children, view wanted posters, submit child "sightings", and additional information. » National Clearinghouse on Family Violence: Child Sexual Abuse - Resource centre for all Canadians seeking information about addressing violence within the family. » National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence - A Washington, DC group on family violence addressing child abuse, spouse/partner abuse (domestic violence), and elder abuse. » Not to People Like Us - Dr. Susan Weitzman explores a heretofore overlooked population of battered wives--the highly-educated and upper-income women. » PACP Help Webring - Not appropriate for this category. » Pine Tree Legal Assistance - Protection From Abuse client education page. About Maine's Protection From Abuse law as well as links to other Maine sites » Raising Voices - A non-profit project of the Tides Center working to create and promote community-based approaches to preventing violence against women and children. » Rape, Spouse Abuse and Child Abuse - A case study on the subject which touches on family abuse, the mindset of defiance, and legitimizing the rationale behind the violence. » Rural Victimization Project - 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. » Sibling Abuse Survivors' Information & Advocacy Network - Sibling abuse is probably the most common and accepted form of domestic violence. » Symptoms of Emotional Abuse - Read about the symptoms of emotional abuse. » The Abuse of Animals and Domestic Violence by Ascione, Weber & Wood : The Zero 5.0laf - The Official Website of Andrew Vachss - 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. » The Family Violence Prevention Fund - A national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention, and public policy reform. » The Rod of Guidance - Article questioning if "spare the rod and spoil the child" is a mandate from the Bible for corporal punishment of their children. » Through Their Eyes: Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Children - Booklet describing how witnessing domestic violence harms children. Includes many children's drawings about the violence. [PDF] » Tryangle Domestic Violence Project - 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. » Unintended Pregnancy Among Adult Women Exposed to Abuse or Household Dysfunction During Their Childhood - Abstract of JAMA article by Patricia M. Dietz, DrPH, et al. » Violence in Families - Nat'l Academy Press, Understanding and Preventing Violence, Volume 1 (1993), Chapter 5, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education » Welcome to the Men's Resource Center - 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. » What is Fair for Children of Abusive Men? - 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. » What is Parental Alienation Syndrome? - 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

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