General Information Web Sites on Domestic VIolence
An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid
and Resource Collection
Statistics and information
National Center for the Victims of Crime
Excellent resource for statistics on domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault as well as other crimes.
Faith Trust Institute
A resource for Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Muslim and many other communities.
Hot Peach Pages
This unlikely name is a connection to an international resource list of domestic violence and abuse agencies with information in 75 languages!
Communities Against Violence Network
www.cavnet.org
Serves as a searchable authoritative source of information about violence against women, children, persons with disabilities, gays and lesbians, and others.
The Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence
www.caepv.org
This site provides information on domestic violence and the workplace. It includes statistics with citations on the effects domestic violence has on businesses throughout the country, a listing of various corporations domestic violence policies, and information on new workplace domestic violence prevention programs as well as tips on how companies can develop a workplace domestic violence education and prevention program, and more!
Dating Violence
www.thequietstormproject.com
The Quiet Storm Project focuses on the prevention of relationship violence for youth and young adults ages 25 and under. The 3-part video is accompanied by an instructor guide. Anna Marie's Alliance was one of 6 nonprofit domestic violence organizations collaborating on the film project.
www.startstrongteen.org
An interactive site for teens and their parents on building healthy relationships
Family Violence Prevention Fund
www.fvpf.org or www.endabuse.org
National nonprofit agency that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention and public policy reform. A great resource.
Family Violence and Sexual Assault Institute
www.fvsai.org
The FVSAI mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals on an international level by sharing and disseminating vital information, improving networking among professionals, and assisting with program evaluation, consultation, and training that promotes violence-free living.
The Future of Children
www.futureofchildren.org
Published twice annually by The David and Lucille Packard Foundation. The primary purpose of The Future of Children is to disseminate timely information on major issues related to children’s well-being. Download the issue entitled: “Domestic Violence and Children - Vol. 9, No. 3, Winter 1999.
The Link Research Project: Understanding the link between child maltreatment and woman battering
www.mincava.umn.edu/link
Up-to-date information on current research and intervention with families experiencing both child maltreatment and woman battering. Links both research and practice to develop collaborative multi-disciplinary models for working with families experiencing both forms of abuse. Faculty at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work are conducting a series of studies of families in which women have been abused and had children who may have been exposed to the violence. The studies seek to understand how forms of violence develop in families and how both informal and formal social systems respond.
Miles Foundation
http://hometown.aol.com/milesfdn/myhomepage
A private, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of interpersonal violence, especially as it pertains to the military. The Foundation represents a multidisciplinary approach to interpersonal violence, which encompasses law enforcement, mental health professionals, municipal officials, legal scholars, advocates, judicial authorities, social workers, academics and public policy personnel (military and civilian).
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA)
www.mincava.umn.edu
An excellent clearing house for educational resources on domestic abuse. Provides information on training resources for teaching nonviolence, healthy and unhealthy relationships, etc. Also has information on volunteer, internship and job openings.
National Center on Elder Abuse
www.elderabusecenter.org
Provides information in the following categories: fact sheets, latest news, state numbers to report elder abuse, list of publications, clearinghouse of information, statistics, elder abuse laws, conferences, caregiver resources, community coalitions, and research.
National Electronic Network on Violence Against Women
www.vawnet.org
Contains resources and event information!
National Women's Health Information Center, Dept. of Health & Human Services
www.4women.gov
Outfront Minnesota
www.outfront.org
Resources, support, and information for people who are gay, lesbian, or transgender on domestic violence, hate crimes, activism for change, and more.
Victims Services Shelter Tour
www.safehorizon.org
An interesting site, complete with a virtual shelter to tour through. Answers many questions you might have about what goes on within a shelter. While Victim Services is in New York, most of the information is applicable just about anywhere.
Women's Rural Advocacy Programs (WRAP)
www.letswrap.com
Information on domestic violence and programs in Northern Minnesota. Includes lots of information, a great links page, and a rundown of victims' services available in all counties in Minnesota.
