Non-Governmental Websites on Domestic Violence in the U.S.
ACT -- Adults and Children Together Against Violence
http://www.actagainstviolence.org/
ACT consists of a national multimedia campaign and community-based training
programs. The violence-prevention campaign focuses on adults who raise, care for, and
teach children under nine and provides the children with "positive role models and
environments that teach nonviolent problem solving." The site is available in English and
Spanish.
American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence
http://www.abanet.org/domviol/home.html
The American Bar Association's Web site on domestic violence features information on
publications, resources and legal resources related to domestic violence. The commission
seeks to develop a national response to the problem of domestic violence and to enhance
existing policies and solutions.
American Institute on Domestic Violence, Inc.
http://www.aidv-usa.com/
This non-profit organization offers on-site workshops and conference presentations
addressing the corporate cost of domestic violence in the workplace. Information about
their programs, trainers, schedule, catalog, and additional resources is available on the
site.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) -- Violence Against
Women
http://www.acog.com/from_home/departments/dept_web.cfm?recno=17
Recognized as the "first national medical organization to respond to violence against
women as a public health issue," ACOG's Web page provides links to screening tools,
state and national resources, descriptions of ACOG's efforts, conference information, and
related links.
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
http://www.atask.org/
To eliminate family violence and strengthen Asian families and communities, the task
force conducts outreach, education, violence prevention, counseling, and advocacy
programs. The task force's resources are specifically directed toward Asian families,
providing multicultural and multilingual programming in Chinese, Khmer, Vietnamese,
Japanese, Korean, and Hindi.
Battered Women's Justice Project*
http://www.bwjp.org/
The Battered Women's Justice Project "provides training, technical assistance and other
resources through a partnership of three nationally-recognized organizations: Domestic
Abuse Intervention Project, the National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered
Women, and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence."
CAVNET
http://www.cavnet2.org/
Communities Against Violence Network started as a diverse network of professionals
and advocates working in the areas of domestic violence. With the assistance of national
organizations, including the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the Humane
Society of the United States, the National Organization for Women (NOW) and many
other national organizations and individuals, CAVNET continues to develop and share
resources.
Domestic Violence Resource Network
http://www.bwjp.org/dv.html
In addition to the three offices of the Battered Women's Justice Project described above,
the Domestic Violence Resource Network includes the Resource Center on Domestic
Violence: Child Protection and Custody; the Health Resource Center on Domestic
Violence; the National Domestic Violence Hotline; the Sacred Circle; and the National
Resource Center.
End Violence Against Women: Information and Resources
http://www.endvaw.org/
The Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs compiled this online
resource of documents, reports, journal articles, policy documentation, training materials,
posters, radio programs, novelty items, and other information. The site is intended to
provided needed information and materials to researchers, health communication
specialists, policy makers, and others working to end violence against women.
Family Violence Prevention Fund
http://endabuse.org/
The Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) works "to end domestic violence and help
women and children whose lives are devastated by abuse, because every person has a
right to live in a home free of violence." FVPF's programs include the public education
campaign, THERE'S NO EXCUSE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; a national initiative
to train health care providers; the judicial education project; and the battered immigrant
women's rights project. In addition, the FVPF collaborates with employers and unions to
disseminate information through the National Workplace Resource Center on Domestic
Violence.
Feminist Majority Foundation: Violence Against Women
http://www.feminist.org/gateway/feministgateway-results.asp?category1=violence
This gateway has general information about violence against women as well as
information on emotional abuse, stalking, and self-defense. It also lists research sites,
organizations, shelters, services and other state and national resources.
Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community
http://www.dvinstitute.org/
This institute provides leadership and an interdisciplinary forum for scholars,
professionals, and others interested in preventing family violence in the African
American community. Perspectives on family violence are articulated through research
findings, the examination of service delivery and intervention tools, and the identification
of appropriate and effective preventive responses.
MINCAVA
http://www.mincava.umn.edu/library/dv/
MINCAVA, the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse, focuses on enhancing
and expanding higher education opportunities for educators, health care and criminal
justice professionals, and social service providers. The clearinghouse also conducts
research on violence-related issues and provides access to new information on violence
intervention on the Internet. For example, the extensive resources for educators include
up-to-date articles, fact sheets, and reports; bibliographies; course syllabi; multimedia
resources; and links to resource people.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCDAV)
http://www.ncadv.org/
"NCADV's work includes coalition building at the local, state, regional and national
levels; support for the provision of community-based, non-violent alternatives - such as
safe home and shelter programs - for battered women and their children; public education
and technical assistance; policy development and innovative legislation; focus on the
leadership of NCADV's caucuses and task forces developed to represent the concerns of
organizationally under represented groups; and efforts to eradicate social conditions
which contribute to violence against women and children."
National Coalition for Domestic Abuse Awareness
http://www.domesticabuseawareness.org/
The mission of the coalition is to provide legislators, law enforcement, members of the
bar, media, judiciary and domestic abuse field practitioners with accurate and useful
information. Statistical resources are available for 19 states with more to follow. The site
also links to the television documentary, "Living with the Enemy," shown on CBS's "48
Hours."
National Domestic Violence Hotline*
http://www.ndvh.org/
Part of the milestone legislation of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, the
National Domestic Violence Hotline provides callers with information from a database of
more than 4,000 shelters and service providers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico,
Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Since its inception, the hotline has answered
"more than 650,000 phone calls from victims of domestic violence, family members and
friends from all over the world. Currently, more than 13,000 callers reach out to the
Hotline every month for crisis intervention, referrals and general information about
domestic violence." To reach the hotline dial 1-800-799-SAFE or 1-800-787-3224
(TDD).
National Domestic Violence Organizations
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo/region.htm#nat
The Violence Against Women Office of the U.S. Dept. of Justice compiled this list of
national organizations which work to prevent domestic violence. Contact information for
regional organizations are listed as well.
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence*
http://www.health.gov/nhic/NHICScripts/Entry.cfm?HRCode=HR2494
Serving as a source of "comprehensive information, training, and assistance on the
community response to and prevention of domestic violence," the NRC works to enhance
the capability of organizations and individuals working to end domestic violence.
Another major initiative is VAWnet, the National Electronic Network on Violence
Against Women, which enhances the work of state "domestic violence and sexual assault
coalitions and allied national organizations through the use of electronic networking."
The Project for Research on Welfare, Work and Domestic Violence
http://www.ssw.umich.edu/trapped/
Hosted by the University of Michigan School of Social Work, the joint Project for
Research on Welfare, Work, and Domestic Violence seeks to foster collaboration among
researchers, policy makers, and community organizations which are concerned with the
nexus of welfare and domestic violence issues. The project provides national
coordination of research and public education on the relationship of domestic violence to
poverty and welfare use.
Safe Horizon
http://www.dvsheltertour.org/
This site includes essential information for battered women, a tour of a domestic violence
shelter, facts and figures, and a map for locating resources in the United States. It
provides a detailed list of state and local hotlines, shelters, and information sources, and
links to over 150 international resources.
Victim Services Domestic Violence Shelter Tour
http://www.dvsheltertour.org/
Safe Horizon, which operates a 24-hour domestic violence hotline, has designed this site
around people needing help. Features include a tour of a domestic violence shelter,
essential information for battered women, issues surrounding domestic violence, a map to
locate domestic violence resources around the country, and links to resources throughout
the world.
Violence Against Women Online Resources
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/
"This site is a cooperative project of VAWO - the Violence Against Women Office,
Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Dept. of Justice, and MINCAVA - the Minnesota Center
Against Violence and Abuse at the University of Minnesota. The site is advised by a
National Advisory Board made up of professionals from a spectrum of criminal justice
and related professions." In addition to an events calendar and a list of significant links,
the library portion contains documents related to domestic violence, sexual assault,
stalking, children, research and evaluation, and model programs and legislation.
*Part of the Domestic Violence Resource Network