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Animal Abuse and Human Abuse: Partners in Crime - http://www.peta.org/factsheet/files/FactsheetDisplay.asp?ID=71 Factsheet from PETA. "Violent acts toward animals have long been recognized as indicators of a dangerous psychopathy that does not confine itself to animals."

Broken Spirits Network - http://www.brokenspirits.com/ 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.

Bursting the Bubble - http://www.burstingthebubble.com/ 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.

Cambridge Documentary Films - http://www.cambridgedocumentaryfilms.org/ A non-profit organization that produces and distributes documentaries and study guide resources on many social issues, including: domestic violence, trauma and recovery, and sexism.

CareAct Organization - http://www.careact.org/ Challenging the incest exception laws which permit lesser sentences for child sexual abuse committed against a child who is a relative.

Childhelp USA - http://www.childhelpusa.org Dedicated to the treatment, prevention and research of child abuse and neglect. Organization operates a hotline for child abuse and neglect.

Children of Domestic Violence: Risks and Remedies - http://www.mincava.umn.edu/documents/hart/hart.html Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse - by Barbara J. Hart, Esq.

Clark County Prosecutor - http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/ 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.

Domestic Violence Home Page - http://www.abanet.org/domviol/home.html 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.

Evaluation of Physical Abuse in Children - May 15, 2000 - American Academy of Family Physicians - http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000515/3057.html American Academy of Family Physicians

Family Research Laboratory, University of New Hampshire - http://www.unh.edu/frl/ The Family Research Laboratory (FRL) is an independent research unit devoted to the study of family problems.

Family Violence Prevention Information - http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/lifeevents/e/abuse/ Halifax, Novia Scotia government agency with guide to violence and abuse of women, children, and elderly. With publication guide, report forms, and news releases.

Harriet Tubman Center - http://www.tubman.org Addresses dating and domestic violence prevention. Provides a variety of support programs. Based in Minneapolis.

Incubated in Terror: Neurodevelopmental Factors in the 'Cycle of Violence' - http://www.childtrauma.org/CTAMATERIALS/incubated.asp Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D., The Child Trauma Academy

Initiatives to Combat Child Abuse - http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/factshts/childabu.htm 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.

McLean Researchers Document Brain Damage Linked to Child Abuse and Neglect - http://www.mcleanhospital.org/PublicAffairs/20001214_child_abuse.htm Four types of brain abnormalities linked to child abuse and neglect, providing the first comprehensive review about the multiple ways in which abuse can damage the developing brain

Myth of False Sexual Abuse Allegations in Divorce - http://www.omsys.com/mmcd/courtrev.htm 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.

National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence - http://www.nacafv.ca NACAFV provides education and advocacy around the issue of family violence in aboriginal communities.

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control List of Fact Sheets - http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/cmprfact.htm Very good listing of fact sheets on domestic violence, child abuse, health risks of intimate violence.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - http://www.missingkids.com/ Official site for current information on Missing and Exploited Children, search for missing children, view wanted posters, submit child "sightings", and additional information.

National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence - http://nccafv.org/ A Washington, DC group on family violence addressing child abuse, spouse/partner abuse (domestic violence), and elder abuse.

NCALL: National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life - http://www.ncall.us/ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ABUSE IN LATER LIFE (<a href="docs/FAQs_DALL.pdf" target=blank alt="click for printable copy of FAQs">print</a>)

Not to People Like Us - http://www.nottopeoplelikeus.com/index.html Dr. Susan Weitzman explores a heretofore overlooked population of battered wives--the highly-educated and upper-income women.

Our Endangered Species: A Hard Look At How We Treat Children - http://www.vachss.com/av_dispatches/disp_9803_a.html Discussion about child abuse in communities by author Andrew Vachss.

Pine Tree Legal Assistance - http://www.ptla.org/pfa.htm Protection From Abuse client education page. About Maine's Protection From Abuse law as well as links to other Maine sites

Raising Voices - http://www.raisingvoices.org A non-profit project of the Tides Center working to create and promote community-based approaches to preventing violence against women and children.

Rural Victimization Project - http://familyvio.csw.fsu.edu/rural/ Online domestic abuse training tutorials offered for human service professionals. Program is sponsored by the Rural Victimization Project at FSU School of Social Work's Institute for Family Violence Studies.

Sibling Abuse Survivors' Information & Advocacy Network - http://www.sasian.org/ Sibling abuse is probably the most common and accepted form of domestic violence.

Symptoms of Emotional Abuse - http://www.lilaclane.com/relationships/emotional-abuse/ Read about the symptoms of emotional abuse.

The Abuse of Animals and Domestic Violence by Ascione, Weber & Wood : The Zero 5.0laf - The Official Website of Andrew Vachss - http://www.vachss.com/guest_dispatches/ascione_1.html 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.

The Family Violence Prevention Fund - http://www.fvpf.org/ A national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention, and public policy reform.

The Rod of Guidance - http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/downloads/the_rod_of_guidance.pdf Article questioning if "spare the rod and spoil the child" is a mandate from the Bible for corporal punishment of their children.

Through Their Eyes: Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Children - http://www.ywcaworks.org/pdfs/ywca_childrens_dv_book.pdf Booklet describing how witnessing domestic violence harms children. Includes many children's drawings about the violence.

Tryangle Domestic Violence Project - http://tryangle.org.uk/ 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.

Unintended Pregnancy Among Adult Women Exposed to Abuse or Household Dysfunction During Their Childhood - http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/282/14/1359 Abstract of JAMA article by Patricia M. Dietz, DrPH, et al.

Violence in Families - http://books.nap.edu/books/0309054761/html/221.html#pagetop Nat'l Academy Press, Understanding and Preventing Violence, Volume 1 (1993), Chapter 5, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

Welcome to the Men's Resource Center - http://www.mensresourcecenter.org/ Resources for ending violence including open drop-in support groups in Amherst, Northampton, and Greenfield; a group for male survivors of childhood abuse and neglect in Amherst; and a group in Amherst for gay, bisexual, and questioning men.

What is Fair for Children of Abusive Men? - http://www.familyallies.net/documents/doc_straton.pdf by Jack Straton, Ph.D., Journal of the Task Group on Child Custody Issues of the National Organization of Men Against Sexism. Downloadable PDF file.

What is Parental Alienation Syndrome? - http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/pas/faq.htm 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 and Interpersonal Violence, a professional organization of phyisicans, psychologists, nurses, social workers and others working in the field of child abuse and interpersonal violence.

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