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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.
http://www.brokenspirits.com/
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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.
http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/
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Communities Against Violence Network
Addresses domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and violence against women.
http://www.cavnet2.org/
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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
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DV/CPS Collaboration Home
DV/CPS collaborative strategies for integrating domestic violence services into child protection systems.
http://www.calib.com/dvcps/
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Evaluation of Physical Abuse in Children - May 15, 2000 - American Academy of Family Physicians
American Academy of Family Physicians
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000515/3057.html
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Family Research Laboratory, University of New Hampshire
The Family Research Laboratory (FRL) is an independent research unit devoted to the study of family problems.
http://www.unh.edu/frl/
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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.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/coms/files/fvpi.asp
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Harriet Tubman Center
Addresses dating and domestic violence prevention. Provides a variety of support programs. Based in Minneapolis.
http://www.harriettubman.org/
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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.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002179.html
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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.
http://www.geocities.com/helphana/
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Incubated in Terror: Neurodevelopmental Factors in the 'Cycle of Violence'
Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D., The Child Trauma Academy
http://www.childtrauma.org/CTAMATERIALS/incubated.asp
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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, health care providers, and community organizations representing educators, businesses, and others involved in the fight to end child abuse.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/factshts/childabu.htm
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Islanders' Guide to the Victims of Family Violence Act (Canada
Community Legal Information Association of Prince Edward Island
http://www.isn.net/cliapei/pub/42.htm
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Men Stopping Violence
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
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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.
http://www.omsys.com/mmcd/courtrev.htm
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National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence
NACAFV provides education and advocacy around the issue of family violence in aboriginal communities.
http://www.nacafv.ca
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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.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/cmprfact.htm
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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.
http://www.missingkids.com/
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National Clearinghouse on Family Violence: Child Sexual Abuse
Resource centre for all Canadians seeking information about addressing violence within the family.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/familyviolence/
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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.
http://nccafv.org/
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Not to People Like Us
Dr. Susan Weitzman explores a heretofore overlooked population of battered wives--the highly-educated and upper-income women.
http://www.nottopeoplelikeus.com/index.html
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Our Endangered Species: A Hard Look At How We Treat Children
Discussion about child abuse in communities by author Andrew Vachss.
http://www.vachss.com/av_dispatches/disp_9803_a.html
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PACP Help Webring
Not appropriate for this category.
http://www.geocities.com/pacpwebring/
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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
http://www.ptla.org/pfa.htm
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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.
http://www.raisingvoices.org
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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.
http://www.geocities.com/spo_nz/sordid.htm
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Sibling Abuse Survivors' Information & Advocacy Network
Sibling abuse is probably the most common and accepted form of domestic violence.
http://www.sasian.org/
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Symptoms of Emotional Abuse
Read about the symptoms of emotional abuse.
http://www.lilaclane.com/relationships/emotional-abuse/
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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
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
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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.
http://tryangle.org.uk/
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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.
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/282/14/1359
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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, nurses, social workers and others working in the field of child abuse and interpersonal violence.
http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/pas/faq.htm
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