Dedicated to the treatment, prevention and research of child abuse and neglect. Organization operates a hotline for child abuse and neglect.

A national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention, and public policy reform.

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.

DV/CPS collaborative strategies for integrating domestic violence services into child protection systems.

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.

Very good listing of fact sheets on domestice violence, child abuse, health risks of intimate violence.

Protection From Abuse client education page. About Maine's Protection From Abuse law as well as links to other Maine sites

Official site for current information on Missing and Exploited Children, search for missing children, view wanted posters, submit child "sightings", and additional information.

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.

Sibling abuse is probably the most common and accepted form of domestic violence.

A non-profit project of the Tides Center working to create and promote community-based approaches to preventing violence against women and children.

The Family Research Laboratory (FRL) is an independent research unit devoted to the study of family problems.

Challenging the incest exception laws which permit lesser sentences for child sexual abuse committed against a child who is a relative.

Addresses dating and domestic violence prevention. Provides a variety of support programs. Based in Minneapolis.

Resource centre for all Canadians seeking information about addressing violence within the family.

Dr. Susan Weitzman explores a heretofore overlooked population of battered wives--the highly-educated and upper-income women.

Read about the symptoms of emotional abuse.

Community Legal Information Association of Prince Edward Island

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.

A case study on the subject which touches on family abuse, the mindset of defiance, and legitimizing the rationale behind the violence.

Nat'l Academy Press, Understanding and Preventing Violence, Volume 1 (1993), Chapter 5, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

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.

Discussion about child abuse in communities by author Andrew Vachss.

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

American Academy of Family Physicians

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.

The Future of Children - Vol. 9 - No. 3 - Winter 1999.

Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D., The Child Trauma Academy

Recognizing the devastating impact of domestic abuse, health care providers have in recent years multiplied their efforts to identify, treat and support victims.

Not appropriate for this category.

Abstract of JAMA article by Patricia M. Dietz, DrPH, et al.

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.

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.

Factsheet from PETA. "Violent acts toward animals have long been recognized as indicators of a dangerous psychopathy that does not confine itself to animals."

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.

Addresses domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and violence against women.

Booklet describing how witnessing domestic violence harms children. Includes many children's drawings about the violence.

NACAFV provides education and advocacy around the issue of family violence in aboriginal communities.

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.

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.

Halifax, Novia Scotia government agency with guide to violence and abuse of women, children, and elderly. With publication guide, report forms, and news releases.

A Washington, DC group on family violence addressing child abuse, spouse/partner abuse (domestic violence), and elder abuse.

Article questioning if "spare the rod and spoil the child" is a mandate from the Bible for corporal punishment of their children.

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.

Directory of programs and services in various parts of British Columbia, maintained by the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services.

Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse - by Barbara J. Hart, Esq.

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.

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>)

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation:In the past decade, a growing body of empirical research has demonstrated that exposure to domestic violence deleteriously affects children's social, emotional, and cognitive development. (Adobe Reader needed.)

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.