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Violence against women Web Links
- "Asian Pacific Women Find New Refuges From Abuse"
article from Women's eNews examing the high rates of domestic violence among Asian Pacific Islanders
- "Prostitution of Juveniles: Patterns From NIBRS"
article examining the prostitution of young people (.pdf)
- "Rape Culture"
video from Cambridge Documentary Films about the culture of sexism and violence against women
- "Rape Is…"
video from Cambridge Documentary Films
- "Strong at the Broken Places: Turning Trauma into Recovery"
video about people who have survived trauma and loss
- "Women and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Moving Research to Policy"
(.pdf)
- Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services
resources and programs for deaf women who have or are experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault
- Amnesty International: Violence Against Women
news from around the world about ending global violence against women
- Anti-violence Resources at Feminist.com
resources and information about violence against women
- Child Welfare League of America: Domestic Violence
the child welfare league's child abuse and neglect program; information on how to report child abuse
- Domestic Violence and Abuse: Types, Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Effects
overview of domestic violence
- Domestic Violence and Abuse: Types, Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Effects
Information from HelpGuide, a non-commercial resource, on all aspects of domestic violence
- Elder Abuse and Neglect: In Search of Solutions
information from the American Psychological Association
- End Violence Against Women
information, research, and resources about violence against women
- Family Matters: Divorce and Domestic Violence
chapter from the book Uninsured in America: Life and Death in the Land of Opportunity examining how women are often forced to choose between staying in an abusive or unhappy marriage or losing their health insurance
- Female Genital Mutilation
Facts from the United Nations
- Fenway Violence Recovery Program
a service for LBTQ victims of bias crime, domestic violence, sexual assault and police misconduct
- Futures Without Violence
working to prevent violence against women and children through legislation and policies
- Getting Through Medical Examinations: A Resource for Women Survivors of Abuse and Their Health Care Providers
reading links, related websites and research summaries on appropriate medical care for women who have experienced abuse
- Global Fund for Women
grants supporting organizations around the world working for women's increased economic independence, access to education, and an end to violence
- Go Ask Alice!: Nonconsensual Relationships
questions about rape, abuse, and non-consensual relationships
- Join Together Online
Substance abuse and addiction news; a collaboration of the Boston University School of Public Health and The Partnership at Drugfree.org
- LEAP: Look to End Abuse Permanently
provides screening and assessment guidelines to help health care providers respond appropriately to domestic violence
- National Center for PTSD
resources on post-traumatic stress disorder and the consequences of traumatic stress, with a focus on veterans with military-related PTSD
- National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs
coalition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender victim advocacy and documentation programs
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
website for the domestic violence hotline; the hotline # is 1-800-799-7233
- National Organization for Women: Violence Against Women
resources on violence against women
- Network for Battered Lesbians and Bisexual Women
information, support, and a hotline
- On the Battlefield of Women’s Bodies: An Overview of the Harm of War to Women
(.pdf)
- Rape-related Pregnancy and Pregnancy Loss
resources and support for women who have become pregnant as a result of being raped
- Sakhi for South Asian Women
anti-domestic violence organization for South Asian women
- Stop Prisoner Rape
policies on prison rape, resources for coping, and how to get involved in advocating for prisoner rights
- Students Active for Ending Rape
provides college students with the resources and support to change their schools' policies, programs, and practices around sexual assault
- That's Not Cool.com
dating violence; definitions, warning signs, how to help
- Understanding Domestic Abuse and Violence: A Guide for Teens
what to do if there's abuse in your home
- United States Department of Justice: Office on Violence against Women
Department of Justice programs in your state, and information about sexual assault
- V-day Global Movement to End Violence against Girls and Women
violence glossary, anti-violence resources, college and global V-day campaign information, and how to organize a V-day event
- VOICES In Action
support for adult victims of child sexual abuse or rape
- Young Women’s Empowerment Project
respectful, free-of-judgment space for girls and young women impacted by the sex trade and street economies
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