In Bloom: for survivors

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

:: about child abuse & neglect ::


::updated 5/08::


What is Child Abuse & Neglect?

Child Welfare Information Gateway
PreventChildAbuse.com
National Council on Child Abuse & Family Violence
National Voice for Children
ChildSafe.org
Focus Adolescent Services
Caremark Health Resources
ChildTrauma.org

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About Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
Texas Woman's University offers information on this site that can be helpful for those trying to determine whether they may have experienced abuse or neglect as children. This page also addresses some of the long-term results of abuse and offers suggestions about getting help to recover from them.

Risk Factors for Child Neglect
This page from New York State Citizens' Coalition for Children gives an easy-to-read profile of the kinds of families prone to child neglect.

Stress and Child Abuse: The Past Hurts
From the Lifestyle section of A Healthy Me!, this article by Consumer Health reporter Chris Woolston features a study published in the Journal of Child Abuse & Neglect; the study found that by age 21, up to 80% of abuse and neglect survivors are likely to have developed a psychiatric condition, including depression and anxiety disorders.

Emotional Abuse
From the Emotional Intelligence website comes this mini-site about aspects of emotional abuse and its impact within different kinds of relationships including the mother-child relationship.

Dysfunctional Families
A very concise article by Richard Niolon, PhD, written for PsychPages' Partners & Couple's section.

The Basic Roles In Dysfunctional Families
This Suite 101 article describes the roles that children assume in order to find some individuality in dysfunctional families.

The Past Won't Let Me Go
"When I told my parents their emotional and verbal abuse hurt me growing up, they broke off contact. Now they're trying to see my kids behind my back." A letter to Salon.com's advice column Since You Asked by Cary Tennis.

Adult Children of Narcissists
Elizabeth Svoboda of Psychology Today talks with Sam Vaknin (author, Malignant Self Love: Narcissism) about growing up with an extremely dysfunctional parent.

Verbal Abuse: The Silent Abuse
Much is made of physical abuse of children - unfortunately, just as painful, verbal abuse is little discussed and much practiced. An article by journalist Connie Newbauer from Suite101.com's Early Childhood Development section.

Parents' Verbal Abuse Leaves Long-Term Legacy
Parents who verbally abuse may be wounding their children's psyches so deeply that the effects remain apparent into adulthood. An article by Joan Arehart-Treichel for Psychiatric News, a publication from the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

Emotional Incest: A Devastating Child Abuse
When a mentally abusive parent relies on a child to meet adult emotional needs. A column by Robert Burney, MA.

Healing the Abandonment Wounds
From Mental Health Today, an essay by Margaret Paul, PhD, looks at child neglect and traumatic abandonment, its effects on brain development and personality and the long-term harm it has on an adult survivor's relationships and self-image.

Verbal Abuse Triggers Adult Anxiety, Depression
A new study by Florida State University researchers found that people who were verbally abused as children grow up to be intensely self-critical adults. Article by Jill Elish.

Facts About the Children of Alcoholics
This fact sheet from the American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry describes the impact of growing up with an alcoholic in the home.

Alcoholism and Its Effect on the Family
AllPsych.com's Tetyana Parsons examines adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs), the problems they face and the disconnect that often prevents them from relating their problems to having an alcoholic parent.

The Alcoholic Family of Origin
In this issue of the online women's magazine Commitment, the Family section features a great collection of articles focusing on growing up in an alcoholic household.

Exploring the Role of Child Abuse in Later Drug Abuse
As many as 2/3 of those in drug treatment report childhood abuse. However, researchers are still are confronted with broad gaps in information. Learn more in this piece by Neil Swan of NIDA Notes, official newsletter of the National Institute on Drug Abuse . (NIDA is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) , a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
A look at this difficult-to-detect, potentially fatal type of child abuse, in which a parent or care-taker fakes or causes illnesses in a child in order to draw attention and sympathy to themselves.

eMedicine: Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
An article breaking down the risk factors, symptoms and causes of MSBP. Written by Jon Donavon Mason, MD and Michael P Poirier, MD.

Childhood Abuse Changes the Brain
A study published in Cerebrum demonstrated that childhood abuse and neglect results in permanent physical changes to the developing human brain significant enough to cause psychological and emotional problems in adulthood.

Childhood Abuse Hurts the Brain
This Harvard University Gazette article delves into the findings of Martin Teicher, associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Teicher's research with the brain scans of child abuse survivors reveals a reduction in the size of sensitive areas of the brain and abnormal brain waves that mimic epilepsy.

About Adults Abused During Childhood
An article from the Meers Foundation on the maladaptive coping skills abused children bring into adult life. Often these result in things such as difficulties in developing and sustaining relationships or making poor selections in partners.

PTSD & Dealing With Abusive Parents
A Q&A letter to Psych Central, with an insightful and compassionate reply from Kristina Randle, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Severe PTSD Damages Children's Brains
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital found that childhood PTSD effects the brain structure important in memory processing and emotion.

Child Abuse and Depression
Significant adult depression can result from abuse was experienced in childhood. A two part article written by Ellen McGrath, featured in Psychology Today.

Child Abuse & Child Deaths in Cults & Sects
From Factnet.org (Fight Against Coercive Tactics Network), a global network of former cult members and professionals who assist victims of cults, mind control, psychological coercion and fundamentalism.

Long Term Consequences of Abuse & Neglect
A well-researched publication from the Child Welfare Information Gateway, this fact sheet provides an overview of some of the most common long term physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences of child abuse and neglect. Also available en Español.

Effects on Children That Witness Abuse
Witnessing domestic violence can be just as devastating to children as being the target of abuse themselves. An article from Kelli Deister, editor of BellaOnline's Child Abuse section.

Q & A: Memories of Childhood Abuse
From the American Psychological Association's APA Online site, a FAQ about reported memories of childhood abuse and understanding how repressed, recovered, or suggested memories may occur.

MenStuff.com: A Look at Abuse
An enormous offering of information covering child abuse as pertaining to the male survivor. Recommended articles and books, info links, statistics and personal stories are all presented in a straight forward format, including a section on recovering and healing from abuse.

Hidden Scars: How Child Abuse Affects the Brain
Physicist, winner of a Guggenheim fellowship and former editor for Scientific American, Madhusree Mukerjee describes psychobiological changes in the brain development of a child exposed to abuse in the home.

Child Abuse
A collection of web sites, forums and other online resources about child abuse, including news, electronic lists, reporting, survivor issues, prevention, parenting and other issues. Compiled by About.com.

The Root of Child Abuse
An article from the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Focuses on perpetrators who abuse children by burning them and some of the extreme responses children may eventually have when abused in this manner.

PTSD & Childhood Trauma
The Uplift Program's Bob Murray, PhD, discusses the link between PTSD, depression and childhood trauma.

Surviving Childhood: A Child Called "It"
Dave Pelzer, the award winning author of A Child Named "It", recounts his abused childhood and recovery. A page from The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Helping Yourself Heal: For Men
Subtitled "A Recovering Man's Guide to Coping with the Effects of Childhood Abuse", this e-brochure is in [PDF] format and is also available in Spanish). See also: Helping Yourself Heal: For Women, subtitled "A Recovering Woman's Guide to Coping with the Effects of Childhood Abuse", this e-brochure is in [PDF] format and is also available in Spanish).

Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
This article from Caremark Health Resources discusses the importance of coming to terms with a childhood of abuse, offers suggestions and reveals the benefits of this kind of healing work.

Healing Childhood Abuse and Neglect
An article by Patty E Fleener, MSW, written for the incredible Mental-Health-Today.com site.

Suite101: Inner Child Healing Work
A 20-part series written by Robert Burney: 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 •

Adult Survivor of Child Abuse
How does one get past the grief of being abused during childhood? It is not an easy road to walk down. But, thankfully, child abuse survivors can have healing and peace of mind. It may take some effort, but it is usually worth the effort. From essortment.com; an informative article for adult survivors of child abuse who are grieving their childhood and loss.

Childhood Abuse Recovery
Understanding and overcoming the long-term effects of childhood sexual, physical and emotional abuse is possible. Here are some great suggestions from WholeLifeGym.com.

Abuse Survivors Effective Treatment & Healing Approaches
Psychotherapist.org's Judy Lightstone, PhD, discusses using non-traditional methods like EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to heal from child abuse.

Healing From Childhood Abuse
How can victims of childhood abuse become survivors and start down the path of healing? An article from Suite101.com

Help for Child Abuse
Articles and resources for child abuse victims, adult survivors of child abuse, and professionals who are helping victims of child abuse.

Recommended Reads from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
This reading list includes important recent work as well as classic books and articles on child physical abuse and neglect by Network and other experts in the field.

Surviving Childhood Abuse
Childhood abuse can consist of many different experiences. Adults who have lived through experiences of abuse are often referred to as "adult survivors of childhood abuse". Statistics are difficult to obtain because of the secrecy and shame that so often surround such abuse. But such abuse occurs in all races, religions and economic classes.


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Wednesday's Child: Adults Emotionally Abused As Children


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Adult Children of Alcoholics - World Service
ACOA is a 12 Step program where people who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes meet with each other in a mutually respectful, safe environment. Members learn about how childhood affected them in the past and influences them in the present.

Adult Children of Mentally Ill Parents
Although based in Australia, this excellent website has an international forum.

AAaC Worldwide
Adults Abused As Children informs and support adults abused in childhood and seeks to help erase the stigma of shame, guilt and denial. AAaC also seeks to increase awareness of the long-term consequences of childhood abuse. Contains information for survivors, surveys, personal stories and different discussion forums.

Alanon & Alateen
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a 12 Step fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. This site is also available en Español.

ASARian Inc
ASARian, Inc, is a non-profit organization created to provide an electronic safe haven for survivors of childhood abuse. Its purpose is to offer a full range of safe internet services to survivors, including resources, information of healing and other realted concerns, chat programs, and email support lists to assist ongoing healing and recovery. These services are provided free of charge.

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
ASCA supports and assists survivors of child abuse, encouraging them to transform from victims to survivors to thrivers. ASCA was created with the intention of guaranteeing all survivors of childhood abuse access to a superior program focused on recovery and healing. Their services are offered to all regardless of financial situation.

Bikers Against Child Abuse International
While BACA doesn't condone the use of violence or physical force, if circumstances arise where BACA members are the only obstacle protecting a child from abuse, members are ready to be that obstacle. Perhaps the coolest motorcycle club on the planet.

Catharsis Foundation/SCARRED
The Catharsis Foundation is a non-profit organization created to encourage survivors of all forms of child abuse to disclose their experiences. Surviving Child Abuse Recovery & Research, Exposure & Disclosure (SCARRED) is the Foundation's website which offers survivors free membership in an online support community. There's also a book give-away, access to research and lawyers, an archive of court cases, an online abuser registry, reviews of books by survivors, a virtual book store, and a page on which survivors can recommend published works on child abuse and healing.

eNotAlone.com: Child Abuse
An index of book excerpts, essays and articles, a discussion forum and more.

HAVOCA
Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse is a UK organization of volunteers established to provide help, support and guidance to adult survivors of child abuse. The HAVOCA website features survivors' stories, a pen-pal forum and advice for healing from abuse.

Healthy Place Abuse Issues Community
Physical, mental or sexual- this Healthy Place support community speaks to many aspects of abuse. Features offered include chat forums, individual online diaries, news, articles, instant messaging, information on mental health, an online bookstore and more. Membership is free.

National Association for Children of Alcoholics
The NACOA advocates for children and families affected by alcoholism and other drug dependencies. With affiliate organizations in the United States and United Kingdom, the NACOA works to raise public awareness on these issues, provide leadership in public policy at all levels and advocates for effective, accessible education and prevention services.

National Association for People Abused in Childhood
NAPAC is a registered charity in the United Kingdom that provides support, training, information and resources to persons and organizations supporting people who have experienced ill treatment and/or neglect in childhood.

NiceGuysClub.com
This DC-based site is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse as well as the abuse of adults by family, friends, employers, and churches. The Nice Guy Club home page features articles and a great index of resource links along with a profile link from Amber Alert.

Psych Central: Adult Children of Mentally Ill Parents
An online support forum and resource site for adult children of mentally-ill parents.

Suite101.com: Child Abuse & Recovery
Archived articles written by Susan Maree Jeavons provide insightful articles, essays, original poetry and information on topics related to overcoming childhood abuse. Also includes discussion forums and links to support. (For Jeavons' more recent work, go to: Child Abuse Recovery Journal.) There's also information on abuse related to cult programming at Suite101.com's Ritual Abuse section.

The Leadership Council
A fantastic resource for understanding the impact of child abuse and neglect, this site was created by a organization composed of respected scientists, clinicians, educators, legal scholars, and public policy analysts. Features articles that are intelligent, thoughtfully-researched and easy to understand.

The Road to Recovery
This Aussie page offers self-help, articles and mutual support resources for those who have survived child abuse and trauma. TRTR also includes information about self-nurturing, alternative therapies, confronting a perpetrator, survivors' personal stories and more.

This Is a War.com
This is a War is certainly one of the Internet's most unusual sources of information about abuse and mental health, mainly because of the obvious passion of its writers and their presentation. TIAW is a monthly online publication with a ton of articles and essays about child abuse and seemingly almost any issue connected with it.

posted by nrrrdy grrrl @ 6:03 AM 

:: about incest & sexual child abuse ::


๑ updated 4/08 ๑

What Is Child Sexual Abuse?

American Psychological Association
The Health & Wellness Group
PreventAbuseNow.org

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What Is Incest?

National Center for Victims of Crime
Coordinated Community Response for Sexual Assault.org
V Day & UNICEF
The Wellness Center at Santa Clara University
Alliance


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Child Sex Abuse Affects Both Genders Long Term
WebMD's Jennifer Warner details a study suggesting that regardless of gender, victims of child sexual abuse suffer from similar long-term mental and physical health issues.

Breaking the Silence
There is an assumption that all victims are women and girls and that the perpetrators are men. However, boys are also victims of abuse, and carry their scars into adulthood. Learn more from this in-depth editorial by Clema Lewis, Chairperson of the St Croix Abuse & Neglect Task Force.

Consequences of Child Sexual Abuse
In this Web4Health medical expert Q&A, psychologist Wendy Moelker and professor Jacob Palme answer inquiries about the consequences of sexual abuse, the effects of child abuse, the symptoms of child molestation and signs of child sexual abuse.

More Adult Survivors of Incest Coming Forward
More and more adults in therapy are linking their current problems to incest suffered in childhood. An article from the New York Times Health section; written by Meryl Spiegel.

Male Survivors of Incest and Sexual Abuse
Male survivors of incest often deal with confusion about their sexuality, identity, romantic and relationship roles and what it means to be a man. In this article from The VIP Room contributor Michael Lew addresses the obstacles faced by many men in trying overcome incest and sexual abuse.

Male Sexual Abuse Victims
An article from the Sibling Abuse Survivors' Info & Advocacy Network (SASIAN), Ken Singer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, gets in-depth about the common repercussions experienced by male incest survivors.

How Does Incest Effect the Adult Survivor?
This page, taken from the literature of Survivors of Incest Anonymous, spells out the facts and fiction of child sexual abuse: At least one out of five boys and one out of four girls will be abused before they reach the age of eighteen. The child’s emotional growth will be stifled at the age of the first attack, and the victim will probably not begin to recover until adulthood, if ever.

Adulthood Affects of Incest/Child Sexual Abuse
A thorough look at the impact of incest and sexual abuse from the Survivors Healing Center of Santa Cruz, CA. Includes a list of coping suggestions for survivors.

The Effects of (Clergy) Sexual Abuse
When a priest sexually abuses a child, the effects can be particularly devastating. An article by Kathleen Megan, reprinted by the UAADV.org (United Angels Against Domestic Violence).

Issues for Disabled Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Women with disabilities are at an increased risk for sexual violence. Perpetrators of incest choose a victim who will remain silent; or will not be believed in the event that she should tell. Women with disabilities, as young children are often viewed as ideal targets.

Incest & Sexual Abuse of Children
A look at how perpetrators of incest and abuse often manipulate a child's love and dependence to initiate sexual contact and ensure that the relationship remains secret.

Male Survivors
Although sexual assault is most often a crime against women, men can also be victims of sexual assault. Men and boys are sexually assaulted and molested every day in the United States. It is believed that 1 in 6 boys will be sexually assaulted before age 18. 83% of abused boys are under the age of 12; 26% are under the age of 6. 25–35% of child sexual abuse victims are males. From the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services (FRIS).

Breaking the Last Taboo: Sexual Abuse by Female Perpetrators
By Renee Koonin, this article appeared in the Australian Social Work Journal, May 1995 and examines cultural resistance against acknowledging the reality of female sexual predators. Reprinted by the incredible South Eastern Centre for Sexual Assault in Australia (SECASA). Also from SECASA, check out The Effects of Child Sexual Abuse, a look at the immediate and long term repercussions survivors face.

Why Real Guys Don't Tell
Since society has some rather insane expectations of males when it comes to sexuality, power, feelings and self-sufficiency, many men and boys who survive sexual abuse are reluctant to ask for help. Reprinted on Ekklesia.com with permission of Victim Witness Services, Colorado Springs, CO.

Male-to-Male Sexual Abuse In the Context of Homophobia
Although the sexual abuse of male children is a crime mainly perpetuated by heterosexual men, trauma expert Kali Monroe looks at the ways in which homophobia continues to distort and undermine a sane dialogue on this issue.

Myths, Masculinity, and Recovery
Myths about masculinity make healing from abuse even harder for men than it already is. Read about the realities on this great info page from the website of Canada's awesome Men Overcoming Sexual Abuse.

Sexual Abuse of Boys
The sexual abuse of boys is a subject often ignored by rape hotlines, survivor books, talk shows and magazine articles. In this thoughtful essay from essortment.com, a male survivor breaks that silence.

Male Survivors FAQ
Frequently asked questions about men surviving sexual abuse. From New Zealand's Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Trust.

What I Wish the Adults Around Me Had Known to Prevent Abuse
An article from Alissa Lukara, founder and president of Lifechallenges.org. In support of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Lukara, author of Riding Grace: A Triumph of the Soul, has provided parents, caregivers, family, friends, educators and anyone who comes in contact with children, an invaluable collection of tips to prevent child abuse.

Intimacy, Sexuality & Healing from Sexual Abuse
An article from Self Help Magazine on the nature of reclaiming sexuality as a survivor of abuse article. Written by Wendy Maltz, MSW.

Surviving Abuse & Taking Care of Yourself
Social worker therapist Jeff Levy has been working with gay male survivors of childhood incest and sexual abuse for more than 15 years. An article by Enid Vázquez for The Body.

Effective Group Therapy with Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Counselors Mikele Rauch and John W Jones share what they've learned co-leading male incest survivor groups and workshops.

Finding a Sexual Abuse Support Group in Your Area
Health editor Katherine Huether from eHow.com gives a practical list of possibilities and options for the survivor seeking healing in a group situation.


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Experience Project: A Group for Incest Survivors Forced Into Porn
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abused~empowered~survive~thrive UK
Support forums, chat rooms and information for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and the adult sexual abuse or rape survivor for both female and male survivors from the UK and around the world.

American Foundation for Healing for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
One of the major purposes of this non-profit foundation and its website is to provide free access to health information and medical studies regarding social, psychological, and physical outcomes of sexual abuse.

Braveman Article Index on Men, Boys & Surviving Abuse
On this link to his professional site, aptly-named therapist and educator Stephen L Braveman (MA, LMFT and DST) has compiled an awesome collection of articles and essays about, by and for men and boys surviving sexual abuse.

Covert-Incest.org
Providing services to those caught in incestuous or emotionally incestuous relationships with a parent. Site offers mailing lists, literature, info, forums & articles.

eNotAlone.com: Sexual Abuse
30 articles and book excerpts from journalists, professionals and experienced survivors- along with a sexual abuse discussion & advice area.

Healthy Place Abuse Issues Community
This online support community speaks to many aspects of abuse. Offers chat forums, online diaries, news, articles, IM-ing, mental health info, an online bookstore and more. Membership is free.

Incest & the Innocent Child: A Series on Helium.com
This amazing archive from Helium.com features a series of 21 articles & essays written by both professional journalists and experienced survivors- each offering a different perspective on recovering from child sexual abuse.

Isurvive.org
A non-profit online community center for abuse survivors providing anonymous discussions boards, chat rooms and other resources. Anonymous, secure, well-moderated and featuring a large collection of forums. Registration is free.

Incest Resources, Inc.
An all-survivor, all-volunteer, nonprofit organization offering a variety of educational, resources and recovery materials to survivors and professionals. Includes a chat group, articles, legal information, coping strategy suggestions and more.

Letters to My Abusers Project
In an effort to inspire, heal and bring forth an understanding of what sexual abuse really means in the lives of so many, author and survivor Stephanie Gagos' latest endeavor is a collection of letters written by survivors to the men/women who abused them. These letters will be considered for inclusion in a book entitled, Letters to My Abusers: What I Couldn't Say Then. Men and women who wish to contribute their own letters can find the submission guidelines at the Letters site (www.letterstomyabusers.com). Part of the book's proceeds will go to an organization that helps survivors . The author is currently seeking and open to nominations for an organization that helps survivors on their adult healing paths.

Making Daughters Safe Again
Support and information for daughters who were sexually abused by their mothers. A password-protected members-only web site featuring a message board, forums, a chat room, topic-driven support groups and more. MDSA is determined to protect members' privacy and confidentiality and to ensure their safety. The membership fee is $5/month. Non-members can view the info portions of the site.

MaleSurvivor & National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization
Network with other professionals facing the unique challenges of working with male survivors while also learning from men who are themselves healing. Committed through research, education, advocacy and activism to the prevention, treatment and elimination of all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men.

Male Survivors of Incest & Sexual Abuse
From The VIP Room, this web page features articles and essays discussing fears and anxieties of male survivors including cultural and inter-personal messages given them about masculinity and sexuality, survival, the after-effects of sexual abuse and other issues.

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault/abuse organization and has been ranked as one of "America’s 100 Best Charities" by Worth Magazine. RAINN offers localized victim services, access to local crisis hotlines, volunteer opportunities and they lobby to change public policy in order to keep the rights of survivors intact. An awesome resource.

Sexual Abuse of Males
Researcher, therapist and instructor in Psychology at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Jim Hopper presents this absolutely monumental online book free of charge to male survivors, their family, friends and therapists. Intelligent, compassionate and authoritative, this maverick work shows Hopper at his finest and throws a long shadow across an Internet shockingly lacking in great resources for male survivors.

Sexuality Info & Education Council of the US
SIECUS has served as the national voice for sexuality education, sexual health, and sexual rights for over 40 years. SIECUS affirms that sexuality is a fundamental part of being human, one that is worthy of dignity and respect. They advocate for the right of all people to accurate information, comprehensive education and sexual health services and work to ensure social justice and sexual rights.

Sibling Abuse Survivors Info & Advocacy Network
SASIAN offers support for survivors who were abused by a sibling. They also offer information about the problems associated with this type of violence, sections to help parents to recognize sibling abuse and information on how to intervene. Also of interest is a section on prevention of sibling sexual abuse and a discussion forum, a huge selection of info links and more.

SurvivingIncest.com
A remarkable memoir available for purchase in hardcopy or as an online book free of charge. This site features a free newsletter, recommended reading, discussion forum and information about the effects of sexual child abuse, myths and a link to SCW's blog.

Survivors & Friends
Survivors & Friends is a non-profit organization featuring articles, a chat forum, an online bookstore and support resources for survivors of sexual abuse, their friends and their families. Membership is offered free of charge.

Survivors As Mothers
Survivors as Mothers is a non-profit advocacy group for mothers who were abused as children. They provide resources, education and outreach addressing the unique concerns of parenting as a survivor. SAM also examines how society may better address child abuse, the long term impact of child abuse on the survivor, and the many misconceptions surrounding child abuse and recovery. Features an on-line support group, personal stories and more.

Survivors of Spiritual Abuse
With an emphasis on survivors with MPD/DID, SOSA is a resource for those abused in any way in the name of a religion or spiritual belief or in a religious setting by clergy or lay-persons.

Bishop-Accountability.org
Bishop Accountability is a news/watchdog organization that documents the ongoing sexual abuse crisis of the Roman Catholic Church and rallies against those conspiring within that church who seek to silence survivors and aid perpetrators.

The Healing Grove
The first website for Wiccan/Pagan survivors. Features links for find a teacher, help for under-age survivors, research, hotlines, a support group, poetry, a blog and more. Non-Pagan survivors are welcome.

The Hope of Survivors
A nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting victims of pastoral sexual abuse and misconduct, as well as providing educational and informational materials and seminars to churches worldwide.

The Treehouse
Support for male and female adult survivors of childhood neglect/abandonment; verbal, emotional, physical and sexual abuse; family violence, as well as abuse by clergy and other professionals.

xris.com: Male Survivor Issues and Resources
Male Survivors of Sexual Violence is one of a handful of sites created by an individual that offers such a wealth of information presented in such an accessible way that it merits consideration as a resource for all survivors. Smart, inclusive, far-reaching and simply organized for easy navigation, this site is well-worth book-marking.

posted by nrrrdy grrrl @ 6:02 AM 

:: about sexual assault ::


๑ updated 4/08 ๑

If you have recently experienced a sexual assault, call 911
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~What is Sexual Assault or Rape?~

Men Against Sexual Violence
Brown University Health Education
National Institutes for Health's MedlinePlus
SexLaws.org
National Center for Victims of Crime
MedAu.net
WikiHow.com
Rape Victim Advocates

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The Mental Health Impact of Rape
Read about The National Women's Study, which produced dramatic confirmation of the mental health impact of rape. Written by Dean G Kilpatrick, PhD, of the National Violence Against Women Prevention Research Center.

Victory Over Violence
From the V Day.org website, a personal account of a survivor coming to terms with a rape from 4 years earlier.

Male on Male Sexual Violence
Some sexual assaults of males are committed by perpetrators who self-identify as heterosexual, some are committed by gay males. But the common motivation is to dominate and express hatred. Read more from this blog article on Temenos.

My Rapist
The New York Times' Maureen Gibbon was reading her hometown newspaper one day when she came across an engagement announcement for the man who raped her when she was a teenager.

Facts About Men Who Are Raped
One dominant mythology around rape is that supposedly it is a crime commited by men exclusively against women. So where does that leave the male survivors of sexual assault? For facts and suggestions, learn more on this page featuring a rape crisis educational article.

Sexual Assault
Whether it was 10 days or 10 years ago, survivors of sexual violence experience symptoms of trauma. An excellent information page from the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy.

What Sexual Scientists Know About Rape
Despite the headline on HIV/AIDS, this online publication from the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality focuses exclusively on the many aspects of sexual assault and features a detailed reading list at the end of the page.

Male Victims of Sexual Violence
Historically, male victims of sexual assault and/or domestic violence have been unrecognized by the mainstream culture and social institutions. For many men, this meant that they did not have a place where they felt they had permission to safely talk about the abuse they had experienced. As more male survivors have come forward to speak of their experiences, and more articles are published in newspapers and journals, public recognition of male rape has been to increase and more organizations, victim services agencies included, have begun to offer more services for male survivors. Learn about some of the common experiences men have after sexual violence and the barriers to their reporting these crimes.

Aquaintance Rape: An Overview
Contrary to the myth of rape being commited by some anonymous perpetrator, an overwhelming 80% of rapes are committed by attackers who were known by their victims or with whom the survivor was at least familiar. Learn more about this statistic and its realities from this webpage created by the Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA).

The Trap of Marital Rape
Marital rape is a punishable crime but the unfortunate reality is that, like most rape, it often goes unreported. What's at stake in a relationship altered by sexual violence? An article for Suite101 by Flora Thomas-Guillory.

FAQ About Spousal Sexual Assault
From the website of Sexual Harassment & Rape Prevention Program (SHARPP), this page was been prepared by Patricia Mahoney with the guidance and comments of Laura X, Director of the National Clearinghouse on Marital/Date Rape, and authors Raquel Bergen and Kersti Yllo.

Marital Rape
Written by Racquel Kennedy Bergen for the National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, a look at the impact of a sexual assault perpetrated by a spouse. Available in [PDF].

Recovering from Marital Rape
The experiences of one woman recovering from marital rape, from facing the reality of leaving to learning how to heal as a survivor, acknowledge the past and move forward without denial.

Spousal Rape Laws: 20 Years Later
While spousal rape is now considered a crime, victims often still have to overcome additional legal hurdles to prosecution not present for other victims of rape. These include time limits for reporting the offense, a requirement that force or threat of force be used by the offender, and the fact that some sexual assault offenses still preclude spousal victims. A document from the online library of National Center for Victims of Crime.

Marital Rape
It is estimated that, in the United States, approximately 10-14% of married women are raped by their husbands. Learn more from this article on About.com.

STAR Library: Marital Rape
Marital rape, or rape of an intimate partner, is not uncommon in relationships; in fact 1 in 7 women will be sexually assaulted by her husband. Learn more on this web page created by Alaska's Stand Together Against Rape.

Is Your Partner Sexually Abusive?
Created by the Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project, this page spells out the nature of spousal rape, sexual violence and abusive sexual behavior in the context of an established relationship, emotional and other kinds of abuse.

For Men Only
James Madison University's Office of Sexual Assault Prevention spells out the statistical realities of male rape, its effects and other need-to-know information.

Rapes of Indigenous Women in US
There is clearly a failure to protect Native women from sexual violence in America. A Suite101.com article written by contributor Sandra Williams.

Sexual Violence & Persons with Disabilities
Research has documented that individuals with disabilities face increased risks for sexual assault. Learn more in this article on AdvocateWeb.org.

Male Rape: A National Center for Victims of Crime Document

Until the mid-1980s, most literature discussed this violent crime in the context of women only. The lack of tracking of sexual crimes against men and the lack of research about the effects of male rape are indicative of the attitude held by society at large- that while male rape occurs, it is not an acceptable topic for discussion.


The Private War of Women Soldiers
Many female soldiers report sexual assault by male comrades and feel they can't trust the military to protect them. By Helen Benedict of Salon.com.

Male Sex Abuse Revealed in Ranks
A Florida Today Special Report by Alan Snel reveals that thousands of male vets report enduring sexual trauma in unofficially condoned silence.

AlterNet: The Human Rights of Jail
AlterNet correspondent Phillip Smith reports on the response to Human Rights Watch's report on US prisons and sexual violence.

No Escape: Male Rape in US Prisons
Report claiming that state authorities are responsible for widespread prisoner-on-prisoner sexual abuse in US men's prisons.

A Recovery Bill of Rights for Survivors
By Thomas V Maguire, PhD, as it appears on Pandora's Aquarium, an online support group, message board, and chat room for rape and sexual abuse survivors.

How We Healed
New therapies are helping survivors of rape make peace with the past. Journalist Louise Palmer (Self Magazine) describes her own personal experience with sexual assault during her girlhood in South Africa and how she and others are coming to terms as survivors of this violent crime.

Rape Trauma Syndrome
Some practical suggestions to help survivors through triggers, flashbacks and other aspects of Rape Trauma. A page from the White Tiger Self Defense Group, a group which offers reality-based assault prevention training for women and girls ages 11 and older. Created by Paul Henry, author of Fearless: The Complete Personal Safety Guide for Women.

An Interview with Judith Herman: Recovery & Healing
Judith Herman, a recognized leader in the field of trauma and recovery, is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a director in the Department of Psychiatry at Cambridge Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts. From the online science magazine Earth & Sky.

Recovering from Sexual Assault: A Handbook [PDF]
Comforting, informative and practical. View it with PDF/Adobe Acrobat file format. It can also be ordered in hardcopy free of charge from the Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault. (This link opens up to a sizeable list of free publications available to survivors on a wide variety of topics concerning sexual violence.)

For Male Survivors
The website of the French-Canadian support group Ontario Association of Male Survivors offers this index of links to essays and articles addressing some of the concerns men have as they heal from sexual violence.

Self Healing for Survivors of Sexual Violence
In an that article originally appeared on the Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services website, Gwen Evans describes the deep psychological wounds of sexual violence and the road to healing those wounds.

Recovering from Rape: Healing Your Sexuality
The Seattle Institute for Sex Therapy, Education & Research presents this wonderful page about reclaiming sexuality after a rape. Recovering from a sexual assault is an ongoing process that occurs over time. In this pamphlet they offer many suggestions for dealing with sexual issues during this recovery period. Includes information for your partner.


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Beneath Angels' Wings
Cruise Ship Rape & Sexual Assault
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Diary of a Raped Boy
Escaping Hades
Finding Your Marbles
Holly's Fight for Justice
Indigo's Inner Eye
I Sang Holy, Holy
I Survived Rape
Over The Rainbow
Rape Recovery Website
Safety For Women
Sandra's Sanctuary!
Soul Survivors
Staying Strong
Surviving to Thriving
SurvivorsCanThrive.com
Survivors Can Thrive Blog
Survivors On the Net
Telling: A Memoir of Rape and Recovery
The Rape Crisis Blog
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This Day Shall Not Define My Life
Voices of Strength
Welcome to Barbados
With Strength
Women Veterans: Sexual Harassment & Assault
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A Safe Haven for Rape Victims
Attempted Rape
Black Rape Survivors Forum
Rape Victims & Rape Survivors Support Forum
eHealthForum:Rape
For Men Only
HealthBoards: Recovering from Rape PTSD
Healthy Place Forum: Rape Issues
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In Bloom Survivor Message Board & MSN Group
Ink Blot Project Male Sexual Assault SA
LGBT Rape Survivors
Male Survivors: Escaping Hades
Pandora's Aquarium
Psych Forums: Rape & Sexual Assault Group
Rape and Sexual Assault Survivors
Rape Education & Support Group
Rape Survivors Anonymous MSN Group
Rape Recovery
Rape Recovery 2
Rape Support Club
Rape Survivors
Rape Survivors Anonymous MSN Group
Rape Survivors Online Forum
Rape Survivors Recovery
Rape Victims
Recovery Canada: Sexual Assault & Child Sexual Abuse Forums
Stop Rape Forum
Surviving
Surviving Rape
Survivors Support Forum for Men: Survivors of Rape
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AARDVARC.org
AARDVARC is An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid & Resource Collection, well worth checking out for many issues connected with surviving. Features information about abuse in relationships, sexual violence, stalking, and victim assistance. There's also an e-bookstore, legal info, poetry, a national hotline listing and a section for professionals whose agencies work with with survivors.

AfterSilence.org
After Silence is a non-profit organization designed to help victims become survivors, and communicate in the recovery of sexual violence. Their mission is to support, empower, validate, and educate survivors, as well as their families and supporters. The core of the AS organization is a message board and chat room where victims and survivors come together online in a mutually supportive and safe environment. A gorgeous, comforting presentation, easily navigated with a wide scope of perspectives on many aspects of healing.

AVP: Sexual Assault Info for LBTG Survivors
From the Anti Violence Project (AVP). No matter how you identify- lesbian, bi, straight, or trans- rape and sexual assault can happen to any woman. And AVP wants to help.

HopeForHealing.org
Offers chat, email support, and information to help the healing process of rape survivors.

National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs
Addresses the pervasive problem of violence committed against and within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV-affected communities. NCAVP is a coalition of programs that document and advocate for victims of anti-LGBT and anti-HIV/AIDS violence/harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, police misconduct and other forms of victimization.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Serves as the nation’s principle information/resource center for sexual violence, addressing the causes and impact of these crimes through collaboration, prevention efforts and the distribution of resources. Features news, job and educational opportunities, a relief funding project to support the needs of sexual assault survivors and more.

National Women's Health Information Center
A project of the US Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Women's Health. Information is provided on sexual assault, including specific resources and information on how to get help along with a listing of links to a host of related women's health issues.

Rape Abuse & Incest National Network
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. They operate the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and work in conjunction with more than 1,100 local rape treatment hotlines providing rape victims with free, confidential services around the clock.

Rape Crisis Info Pathfinder
Featuring tons of information in a well-organized, smart and very practical presentaion. RCIP offers info on hotlines, victim assistance, rape crisis centers, online support groups, suicide hotlines, helping rape victims, healing & coping skills and research. LGBTG friendly and definitely worth book-marking.

Relief Fund for Sexual Assault Victims
Established to collect donations to support the needs sexual assault survivors and sexual assault advocacy program staff.

Sisters Together Assisting Rape Survivors
STARS provides funding to qualified non-profit organizations that help rape survivors their friends and family. They give web-based information and resources to victims of sexual assault whether and also advocate for victims and their families as they navigate the criminal and civil justice systems.

SOAR: Speaking Out About Rape
SOAR provides financial assistance to victims when other funds are not available. They also provide survivors and their families and friends with referrals for counseling, medical assistance, victims' rights information, legal assistance, advocacy, etc.

Take Back the News
Take Back The News confronts the misrepresentation and under-representation of sexual assault in mainstream media with the goal of improving both the quantity and quality of media coverage of sexual assault. They provide outlets for rape survivors to publish their stories in their own words.

Take Back the Night
The goals and specific features of a Take Back the Night are just as varied as its vast array of supporters. Throughout its history, TBTN has inspired both women and men to confront a myriad of social ills, including rape, sexual violence, domestic violence, violence against children, and violence against women.

The Voices & Faces Project
The Voices & Faces Project is a non-profit national survivor network offering a sense of solidarity and possibility to those who have lived through abuse, while raising awareness of how this human rights and public health issue impacts victims, families and communities.

Tribal Court Clearinghouse: Sexual Assault Resource Page
Part of the Tribal Court Clearinghouse, a comprehensive website resource for American Indian and Alaska Native Nations, American Indian and Alaska Native people, tribal justice systems, victims services providers, tribal service providers, and others involved in the improvement of justice in Indian country.

Turning Point: Sexual Assault
An informative online index that serves almost as a How To guide for Christians seeking information on sexual assault and the healing process.

VDay.org
V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. The organization promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. Their site features info about activist events, a newsletter and a search engine to follow happenings globally.

Where's the Outrage?
The online newsletter for activism against rape created by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR). Since 1975, PCAR has been at the forefront of the anti-sexual violence movement.

Witness Justice
Witness Justice is a national nonprofit organization committed to directly serving survivors of violent crime in the US. They offer access to experts, advocacy, a health & wellness link, a virtual community, newsroom and other resources.

Women Organized Against Rape
Providing survivors with accompaniment to court dates, hospital counseling, and offering counseling, support education and training. There's also a 24 Hour Hotline, news, and a mailing list.

Women Organizing Women: Veteran Advocacy
VETWOW is a group of veterans who experienced Military Sexual Trauma and are now organized to assist other vets who have been sexually assaulted while serving the nation. They help with Service Connection for claims due to Military Sexual Trauma, Social Security Disability, offer information regarding VA Claims and have an extensive library of info links and files for vet survivors.



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posted by nrrrdy grrrl @ 6:01 AM 

:: about domestic violence ::


๑ updated 5/08 ๑


~What is Domestic Violence?~

MedicineNet.com
CyberParent.com
LGBT Health.net
National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
glbtq.com
Law.com: Legal Dictionary
ProjectRainbowNet.org
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs
&
2006 NCVAP Report on LGBT Domestic Violence
[PDF File]


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Domestic Violence Strikes 1 in 5 Gay Men
According to American Journal of Public Health 19% of men in a recent study reported being physically abused by an intimate partner in the last 5 years. An article by Randy Dotinga of the PlanetOut.com Network.

Abuse in the Gay Community
Rick Sowadsky, MSPH, of TheBody.com takes aim at the wall of silence surrounding spousal battery in gay relationships.

Gay Male Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is not a taboo in gay relationships, but talking about it is. From the Gay/Lesbian Resources page of PsychPage.com.

Intersex Survivors of Domestic Violence
This article reaches out to transgender, trans-sexual, transvestite and other "intersexual" survivors seeking to overcome domestic violence and reclaim their lives.

Gay Domestic Violence: an 'Invisible Epidemic'
The Associated Press' Lisa Leff looks at the states that have responded to the domestic abuse needs of their gay citizens. Featured on 365gay.com, America's daily online gay newspaper.

Partner Battering & Abuse in Queer Relationships
Info from LAMBDA GLBT Community Services.

Domestic Violence in Gay & Lesbian Couples
Written by Richard Niolon, PhD, this paper comes from the VAW.net document. Also check out Abuse in Gay Male Relationships: A Discussion Paper from the same archive.

About Domestic Violence Against Men
Very little is known about the actual number of men who are in violent domestic relationships with abusive women. This e-pamphlet from OregonCounseling.org examines about some of what is known- and offers direction on finding solutions.

Husband Abuse: Men Are Victims Too
Even in circles where DV is spoken about frankly, a taboo still lingers when it comes to the topic of female-on-male spousal battery.

MenStuff.org: Male DV Reading
Compiled listing of information, books and resources on the issue of men surviving abuse.

Narcissistic Abusers
Narcissism and how to deal with narcissists, narcissistic behavior, emotional abuse, living with a narcissist, leaving a narcissist and rebuilding after abuse.

Native Americans and Domestic Violence
The National Organization for Women (NOW) offers an informative article by Lisa Bhungalia about how domestic violence affects Native American women.

Psychological Effects of Partner Abuse Against Men
Denise A Hines and Kathleen Malley-Morrison of Boston University discusses the research on abuse against men in intimate relationships with a primary focus on the effects of this abuse.

After Leaving the Abusive Relationship
A great checklist of tips from the Women's Rural Advocacy Program for safeguarding against the abuser after leaving them.

BBC: Leaving Domestic Violence Permanently
There is life after experiencing domestic violence. Most formerly abused women don't regret leaving, they regret not having left earlier.

SafetyForWomen.com: Self Defense Tips & Tricks for Women
A survivor explains some simple but effective ways of using an attacker's size and strength against them.

Stalking and Domestic Violence
Behaviors and patterns, and self-defense information.

Health Needs of Survivors of Domestic Violence
Ellen H Taliaferro, MD, is the director of the Health After Trauma project of Creekside Communications. She is an author, speaker and expert witness in the area of the medical response to intimate partner violence. In this article, Taliaferro describes some of the physical and emotional health concerns that survivors may contend with in the wake of leaving their abusive partners.

DV Victims Bring Complex Issues to Treatment
Studies show that from 42% to 46% of women in outpatient mental health settings have experienced physical abuse, and 29% to 38% have experienced sexual abuse as adults. An article by Carole Warshaw, MD, for Psychiatric News.

Safety First: Thoughts on Leaving Your Abuser
Blainn Nelson offers some practical ideas about maintaining safety and planning ahead when leaving an abusive partner.

The Long Arm of Domestic Violence
Public attention to domestic violence tends to focus on the immediacy of the problem. Little consideration is given to the emotional and psychological aftermath. Article by Gary Direnfeld, for Alumbo!

Healing the Wounds
An article from ValueOptions.com about the a step-by-step process of recovering from domestic abuse.

Moving On to Much Better Things After Leaving an Abusive Relationship
An article by author Terry Hernon MacDonald who writes frequently about dating and relationship issues.

Life After Abuse
Some survivors of domestic abuse escape, then discover they can't remember what it was like to not be abused. A Q&A from Jeanette Stingley the Domestic Violence editor of BellaOnline.com

Life After Domestic Violence: Tips for Survivors
Suggestions for trusting people and growing past the pain. From e-ssortment.com.

Forming New Relationships Safely
After leaving an abusive relationship, many women are concerned about being "taken" again, and whether they can ever trust enough to be in a relationship with another man. Trusting should occur within relationships that are safe.

Cyberstalking: A New Challenge for Law Enforcement
From the Department of Justice site.

Angels In Blue: Stalking Page
Info on stalking laws and on stalking behavior, including Internet or "cyberstalking".

Cosmetic & Reconstructive Support Programs
Resources for Domestic Abuse survivors who need reconstructive plastic surgery or reconstructive dental work after abuse.

New Social Security Numbers For DV Victims
Sometimes the best way to evade an abuser you have left and reduce the risk of further violence may be to relocate and establish a new identity. This webpage describes procedures and requirements for requesting a new social security number.

Restraining Orders
Info about obtaining legal protection from an abuser- restraining orders, protection orders and domestic violence injunctions. Survivors often ask what good these pieces of paper do since some abusers disregard them outright. But by creating a paper trail, a survivor gains the evidentiary proof that is vital in a situation where a survivor feels incarceration is the only option that will make an abuser understand the relationship is over.

NCTSN's Domestic Violence Reading List
Compiled by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, this reading list includes important recent books and articles as well as classic, ground-breaking titles on topic of domestic violence.



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National Domestic Violence Hotline
ph: 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233) / TTY: 800-787-3224

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men & Women
24-hour Toll-Free Crisis Hotline: 1-888-7-HELPLINE (1-888-743-5754)

Gay & Lesbian Victims Assistance Hotline
Toll-Free Hotline 1-800-259-1538



AARDVARC
AARDVARC is An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection. This site is for victims of violence, their families and friends, and the agencies and programs which serve them. Assists in efforts to aid and support those trying to remove themselves from abusive situations and build healthier, stronger lives. For individuals, they provide general educational and reference material as well as a comprehensive nationwide directory of services.

Abuse of Power
This website is for and by women who have been abused by intimate partners who are police officers or firefighters. Based on the professional experiences of domestic violence advocates and the personal accounts of survivors of police and firefighter domestic violence, Abuseofpower.info provides a much needed resource for victims and advocates. Content includes tactics of abuse when the perpetrator is an officer or firefighter, impact on family and friends, working with the justice system, and many other topics. It also addresses the unique circumstances facing a victim who is in law enforcement or firefighting.

AfterTheTrauma.org
This organization's purpose is to assist the Survivor in everything she needs to make the transition from existing to living. ATT will assist by locating as many resources we can find that will benefit the Survivor.

American Bar Association: Finding Legal Help
Includes resources by state to finding legal help, including free services. Also: ABA: Pro Bono Projects Nationwide Provides phone numbers for referral agencies and pro bono services across the country. ph: 1-800-285-2221

Alianza
Alianza is the National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence. Their mission is to promote understanding, initiate and sustain dialogue, and generate solutions that move toward the elimination of domestic violence affecting Latino communities, with an understanding of the sacredness of all relations and communities.

Call to Protect
A domestic violence prevention project to provide those in danger with instant access to help in the form of a wireless phone.

Department of Health & Human Services' Special Population Family Violence Index
Department of Health and Human Services online resources page for domestic violence.

DomesticViolence.com: The Online Survival Guide
An awesome index of info on DV concerns and resources.

Domestic Violence Help for Federal Employees
Prepared by the US Office of Personnel Management. Includes places to turn to for help and resources and also features a sectionalized report.

Domestic Violence National Directory: Professional Services
An initiative of the US Justice Fund and the Open Society Institute, this site offers a listing of services for DV survivors and advocates.

Equal Rights Advocates Advice & Counseling Hotline
Free service for legal advice on a variety of work and gender matters. Also: Equal Rights Advocates: Legal Advocacy Organizations List of NCWO members and others who work for women's legal rights.

Family Violence Prevention Fund
A national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention and public policy reform. Features articles, news and information about domestic violence matters as they effect legal matters, the workplace, health, immigrant women, children, teens and . Site also features a page where survivors can send in their personal stories and an extensive directory of resources including an LGBT resource page.

Financial Resources for Women & Children, Inc
Agency founded to provide low cost loans to women in or leaving abusive relationships. Also provides practical advice about finances and planning for emergencies. FRWC, Inc. does not share personal information and will not email anyone or add them to a snail mail list unless specifically request to. FRWC's purpose is to help survivors of domestic violence get through a money crisis.

Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project
Provides education, support and shelter for gay men in abusive relationships. Includes Toll-Free National 1.800 Line: 800.832.1901.

Heart 2 Heart for Battered Men
An informative resource and self-help data base for abused men.

Lifespan Center for Legal Services & Counseling
LIFE SPAN is a nonprofit agency that provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and their children. These services include domestic violence counseling, legal representation, criminal court advocacy, immigration services, hospital advocacy, public education, and systemic policy work. Legal and counseling services are available in English, Spanish and Polish. Interpreters can be arranged for other languages if needed. All services are free and confidential.

Menstuff.org: Domestic Violence Page
Menstuff® has compiled information, books and resources on the issue of domestic violence including information pertaining to women as perpetrators and men as victims.

MenWeb: BatteredMen.com
Help for male victims of domestic violence, men's personal survival stories, research findings, articles, essays and more on the topic of men who have experienced domestic violence.

Military Family Advocacy: Interpersonal Abuse
The goal of this site is to provide troops and family members with basic information about the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), child abuse, domestic abuse, and programs and resources designed to help families experiencing abuse.

National Abused Men and Boys Resources
An national listing of resources for domestic violence and other forms of abuse for male survivors and their partners. Also check out their Men's Issues section and the home page for The Male Affirmation Resource Network at The Men's Center.

National Center for Victims of Crime
The mission of the NCVC is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. We are dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime. They cover issues such as: victim assistance, civil litigation, stalking, dating violence, information for victims and more.

National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
The NCDSV helps survivors of all backgrounds locate resources and services. They offer info for families in the military, sex industry workers, incarcerated women and other populations.

National Clearinghouse on Marital & Date Rape
Started in 1978, when marital rape was a crime in only 4 states, this clearinghouse, now a website, follows national cases; has legal briefs, legislative testimony, bills, statutes, law reviews, newspaper clippings, articles, statistics, published and unpublished studies, and letters.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The NCADV is a grassroots non-profit membership organization working since 1978 to end violence in the lives of battered women and their families. Their programs support and involve battered women of both rural and urban areas, of all racial, social, religious and economic groups, ages and lifestyles.

Network for Battered Lesbians & Bisexual Women
The NBLBW does activism to end domestic violence and oppression everywhere, and provides services to lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women victims/survivors of battering.

Rainbow Domestic Violence
This page is dedicated to providing information, resources and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered men and women who are victims of domestic violence.

Safe4All.org: Resource List Abused men
Lists telephone crisis lines, shelters, information and support for abused men.

Stalking Resource Center
The Stalking Resource Center consists of five components: a Peer-to-Peer Exchange Program, Training, an Information Clearinghouse, a Practitioners' Network, and a Website. Also has Recursos en Espanol. Part of the National Center for Victims of Crime.

Suite101.com: Domestic Abuse
A column by author Sam Vaknin, along with a discussion forum, article archive, links to other related sites and a free online course: Leaving an Abuser. A tremendous resource.

The EAP's GLBTG Domestic Violence Resource Page
The Employee Assistance Program presents links to national gay, lesbian, bi and transgender domestic violence resources. Features a brief article.

Tribal Court Clearinghouse
A huge source of information from the Tribal Law and Policy Institute for Native Americans with domestic violence needs and questions.

Violence Against Women
VAW federal leadership to reduce violence against women, and to administer justice for and strengthen services to all victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This is accomplished by developing and supporting the capacity of state, local, tribal, and non-profit entities involved in responding to violence against women.

Women Empowered Against Violence
WEAVE works closely with adult and teen survivors of relationship violence and abuse, providing an innovative range of legal, counseling, economic and educational services that lead survivors to utilize their inner and community resources, achieve safety for themselves and their children and live empowered lives.

WomensLaw.org
Provides easy-to-understand legal information to women living with or escaping domestic violence. Check out their page on staying safe after leaving an abuser.

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