Family and Relationships
Domestic Violence| Abigail's Domestic Violence Resources Seattle, Washington, Christian support group for women victims of domestic abuse, including physical, emotional, psychological, and verbal abuse. Resources on domestic violence issues. http://abigails.org/ | |
| Abused Women.org Provides general information on what domestic violence is, how to get help, and links including safety plans, links to Power and Control wheels, women of color, women with disabilities, women who are deaf, rural and Native American women, and extensive lists of books, articles and of state coalitions. http://www.abusedwomen.org/resources.html | |
| Abusive Love For verbal abuse: signs, red flags, examples, self-help, recovery plus definition of terms and types of all kinds of abusive behavior. http://www.abusivelove.com | |
| Accessing Safety Initiative Funded by the Office on Violence Against Women, the Accessing Safety Initiative helps organizations and communities meet the needs of women with disabilities and Deaf women who are victims or survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. http://www.accessingsafety.org | |
| Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS) Seeks to support and strengthen the sheltering movement in Alberta and within the membership. Includes provincial statistics, answers to common questions, conference materials, news and reports, and a guide to shelters in the province. http://www.acws.ca/ | |
| American Domestic Violence Crisis Line - Overseas Access Overseas Access http://www.866uswomen.org | |
| American Institute on Domestic Violence Training, workshops and seminars for companies whose employees suffer from spousal abuse and domestic violence. http://www.aidv-usa.com/ | |
| Aoibhneas, Dublin, Ireland Aoibhneas was established in 1988 to respond to the needs of women and children suffering violence in their home. Aoibhneas operates a 24 hour helpline service, seven days a week, 365 days a year. http://www.aoibhneas.org/ | |
| Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence National network providing a forum for, and clearinghouse on information, research, resources and critical issues about violence against women in Asian and Pacific Islander communities. http://www.apiahf.org/apidvinstitute | |
| Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearing House A national resource on issues of domestic violence and family violence, including a state-based directory of resources, research database, news, links, publications, and library and information service. http://www.austdvclearinghouse.unsw.edu.au/ | |
| Bursting the Bubble 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. http://www.burstingthebubble.com/ | |
| Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service, Queensland, Australia Free and confidential regional service for persons seeking advice, assistance, counselling, support or information in relation to domestic violence. http://www.dvcairns.org/ | |
| Campaign Against Domestic Violence, United Kingdom CADV was established in August 1991 with the following broad aims: To increase awareness of domestic violence. To improve facilities and services for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. To campaign for legal change. The recognition of domestic violence as a workplace issue. http://www.cadv.org.uk/ | |
| Children of Domestic Violence: Risks and Remedies Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse http://www.mincava.umn.edu/documents/hart/hart.html | |
| Danger Assessment Instrument in Identifying Risk Factors for Femicide in Violent Intimate Relationships http://www.dangerassessment.com/WebApplication1/default.aspx | |
| Domestic Violence Spousal assault, partner abuse, intimate violence, battered women, family violence - verbal, emotional, psychological, or physical abuse. http://www.psychlinks.ca/domestic-violence.html | |
| Domestic Violence & Incest Resource Centre Agency is funded by the Department of Human Services Victoria, Australia. It is a statewide resource centre for information about domestic violence and sexual assault. http://www.dvirc.org.au/ | |
| Domestic Violence Handbook Informative general information site hosted in Oakland County, Michigan. Lists common myths, defines abuse and the cycle of violence, offers personalized safety plan, answers questions about leaving, and personal protection orders. http://www.domesticviolence.org/ | |
| Domestic Violence Help Online Information about domestic violence, the cycle of violence, and what you can do if you are experiencing it. From Penrith City Council, NSW, Australia. http://www.dvhelppenrithregion.nsw.gov.au | |
| 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. http://www.abanet.org/domviol/home.html | |