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Domestic violence is one of the most pervasive problems in America today. On most weekends more women are admitted to emergency rooms as a result of domestic violence than from automobile accidents. Violence does not have to be physical, emotional abuse can be as destructive to the survivor's psyche as physical battery.
Domestic Violence Handbook
You are Not Alone!
(www.domesticviolence.org)
State Coalitions and Information on Domestic Violence
- numbers for domestic violence and rape crisis coalitions in each state in the U.S. - plus new links to other websites with state-specific informationThe wheel of abuse documents the cycles and tactics of relationships based on power and control.
Daniel Sonkin, Domestic Violence Professional - For mental health professionals, books, software and online articles on domestic violence theory, assessment and intervention.Abuse - the Family Epidemic - a very informative page with discussion of precursors to abuse and the underlying dynamics of abuse within family systems.
Resources for Gay men and Lesbians in abusive relationships. Island and Letellier estimate that 500,000 Gay men in the United States are in violent and abusive relationships.
Diane's Domestic Violence Pages - includes support resources for men, women, teens, children, lesbians, and gays; memories; help for batterers; and more.
Survivors of Stalking - support organization for survivors of stalking.
Violence at Home - year-long series on domestic violence, from the Sacramento Bee.
No Safe Place: Violence Against Women
- companion site to the PBS documentary film which tells the stories of women who have been battered, assaulted, and raped, as well as the stories of men who commit these crimes.Read about the characteristics of people in abusive relationships.
Yahoo search about Domestic Violence.
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