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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - http://www.missingkids.com/
Official site for current information on Missing and Exploited Children, search for missing children, view wanted posters, submit child "sightings", and additional information. |
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Animal Abuse and Human Abuse: Partners in Crime - http://www.peta.org/factsheet/files/FactsheetDisplay.asp?ID=71
Factsheet from PETA. "Violent acts toward animals have long been recognized as indicators of a dangerous psychopathy that does not confine itself to animals." |
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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control List of Fact Sheets - http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/cmprfact.htm
Very good listing of fact sheets on domestic violence, child abuse, health risks of intimate violence. |
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The Family Violence Prevention Fund - http://www.fvpf.org/
A national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention, and public policy reform. |
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Childhelp USA - http://www.childhelpusa.org
Dedicated to the treatment, prevention and research of child abuse and neglect. Organization operates a hotline for child abuse and neglect. |
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CareAct Organization - http://www.careact.org/
Challenging the incest exception laws which permit lesser sentences for child sexual abuse committed against a child who is a relative. |
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Bursting the Bubble - http://www.burstingthebubble.com/
Explains how children can identify violence and abuse within the family, and what can be done to help. Includes FAQ, personal stories, legal advice, and lists of services in Australia. |
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Harriet Tubman Center - http://www.tubman.org
Addresses dating and domestic violence prevention. Provides a variety of support programs. Based in Minneapolis. |
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Cambridge Documentary Films - http://www.cambridgedocumentaryfilms.org/
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. |
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Domestic Violence Home Page - http://www.abanet.org/domviol/home.html
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. |
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NCALL: National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life - http://www.ncall.us/
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ABUSE IN LATER LIFE (<a href="docs/FAQs_DALL.pdf" target=blank alt="click for printable copy of FAQs">print</a>) |
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Raising Voices - http://www.raisingvoices.org
A non-profit project of the Tides Center working to create and promote community-based approaches to preventing violence against women and children. |
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National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence - http://nccafv.org/
A Washington, DC group on family violence addressing child abuse, spouse/partner abuse (domestic violence), and elder abuse. |
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Welcome to the Men's Resource Center - http://www.mensresourcecenter.org/
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. |
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National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence - http://www.nacafv.ca
NACAFV provides education and advocacy around the issue of family violence in aboriginal communities. |
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Initiatives to Combat Child Abuse - http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/factshts/childabu.htm
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. |
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Sibling Abuse Survivors' Information & Advocacy Network - http://www.sasian.org/
Sibling abuse is probably the most common and accepted form of domestic violence. |
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Broken Spirits Network - http://www.brokenspirits.com/
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. |
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Children of Domestic Violence: Risks and Remedies - http://www.mincava.umn.edu/documents/hart/hart.html
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse - by Barbara J. Hart, Esq. |
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The Abuse of Animals and Domestic Violence by Ascione, Weber & Wood : The Zero 5.0laf - The Official Website of Andrew Vachss - http://www.vachss.com/guest_dispatches/ascione_1.html
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. |
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Myth of False Sexual Abuse Allegations in Divorce - http://www.omsys.com/mmcd/courtrev.htm
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. |
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What is Parental Alienation Syndrome? - http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/pas/faq.htm
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 and Interpersonal Violence, a professional organization of phyisicans, psychologists, nurses, social workers and others working in the field of child abuse and interpersonal violence. |
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The Rod of Guidance - http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/downloads/the_rod_of_guidance.pdf
Article questioning if "spare the rod and spoil the child" is a mandate from the Bible for corporal punishment of their children. |
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Not to People Like Us - http://www.nottopeoplelikeus.com/index.html
Dr. Susan Weitzman explores a heretofore overlooked population of battered wives--the highly-educated and upper-income women. |
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What is Fair for Children of Abusive Men? - http://www.familyallies.net/documents/doc_straton.pdf
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. |