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ICASDV RESOURCES :: National Links
Child Abuse
Idaho Women’s Commission
Links for legal resources in Idaho.
http://www.women.idaho.gov/resources.html
National Center for Children Exposed to Violence
A primary national resource center for anyone seeking information about the effects of violence exposure on children and initiatives addressing these issues, including a dynamic body of literature, internet resources and a bibliographic database.
http://www.nccev.org
National Center for Victims of Crime
Extensive array of information, including protection plans, articles, and a database of resources on stalking.
http://www.ncvc.org
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
The online home of the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline. We're a community where you can find support and information to understand dating abuse. You can talk one-on-one with a trained advocate 24/7 who can offer support and connect you to resources. Call toll free 1-866-331-9474 or TTY 1-866-331-8453. One-on-one live chat is also available from 4-midnight Central Standard Time, 7 days a week. No names. No judging. Only help — anytime you need it.
http://www.loveisrespect.org
Domestic / Partner Abuse
Abuse Aware
Ferrato, a New York-based photographer, shows excerpts from her work on the site as a tool for raising public awareness about domestic abuse. The photographs are chilling: wives cowering before husbands, parents striking 5-year-olds, abused children kicking dolls.
http://www.abuseaware.com
Battered Women's Justice Project
The Battered Women's Justice Project offers training, technical assistance, and consultation on the most promising practices of the criminal and civil justice systems in addressing domestic violence. Staff attorneys and advocates can provide information and analyses on effective policing, prosecuting, sentencing, and monitoring of domestic violence offenders.
http://www.bwjp.org/
Breakingthecycleinc.com
Offers links and resources on Domestic Violence
http://www.breakingthecycleinc.com
Domestic Violence Against Men
Provides statistics and resources for violence against men
http://www.oregoncounseling.org/Handouts/DomesticViolenceMen.htm
Domesticviolence.org
Information and resources on Domestic Violence.
http://www.domesticviolence.org
Family Violence Prevention Fund
Resources to end domestic violence.
http://endabuse.org/
International Association of Forensic Nurses
Website provides information about forensic nurses and their practices.
http://www.iafn.org
Men Against Sexual Violence (MASV)
Educational information to debunk myths, provide statistics, information about the after-effects of sexual assault, and ways to locate the laws of your state.
http://http://menagainstsexualviolence.org/
Men’s Anti-Violence Network
M.A.N. is a group of business and community leaders dedicated to stopping domestic violence by holding the abuser accountable and working on prevention efforts. M.A.N.'s focus is on changing public policy and increasing public awareness.
http://www.themangroup.org
National Center for Victims of Crime
The National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims.
http://www.ncvc.org
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a grassroots non-profit membership organization working since 1978 to end violence.
http://www.ncadv.org
National Network to End Domestic Violence
Provides resources and materials for victims and advocates.
http://www.nnedv.org
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
24-Hour access from all 50 states.
http://www.ndvh.org
Violence Against Women Online Resources
Provides materials on domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking for criminal justice professionals, sexual assault and domestic violence victim advocates, and other multi-disciplinary professionals and community partners who respond to these crimes.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/
Elder Abuse
Administration on Aging - Elder Abuse Prevention – Fact Sheet
Defines five types of elder abuse/neglect. Describes the role of the Administration on Aging; includes 1996 statistics of elder abuse incidents.
http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Elder_Rights/Elder_Abuse/Elder_Abuse.asp
Administration on Aging Eldercare Locator
Website to find local resources.
http://www.eldercare.gov
Elder Abuse Information
Discusses the different forms of elder abuse, its causes and symptoms, and the legal rights of the elderly. Explores elder abuse and neglect in all types of settings—from hospitals to assisted living facilities and nursing homes. You will also find information about choosing care for your elderly loved one and reporting elder and nursing home abuse.
http://www.elder-abuse-information.com/index.htm
Helpguide - Elder Abuse: Types, Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Help
Learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of elder abuse including: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/elder_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm
National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
Offers fact sheets, reporting numbers, news, and a list of NCEA publications, bibliographies, statistics and resources.
http://www.elderabusecenter.org
National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life
Website provides resources on abuse in later life.
http://www.ncall.us/
National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
Promoting rights and services for victims of crime and crisis everywhere.
http://www.trynova.org
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Resource Center
Informational website designed to help the elderly and their families.
http://www.nursinghomealert.com
OVC - Help for Victims of Elder Abuse
Offers list of resources pertaining to elder abuse.
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/help/ea.htm
Immigration / Human Trafficking
Law and Legal Resources
Domestic Violence Notepad
Provides links to articles, legal help, resources to help victims of domestic violence.
http://www.womenlawyers.com/domestic.htm
Idaho Legal Aid
Information regarding the organization, its office locations, and available services, as well as providing legal information.
http://www.idaholegalaid.org
WomensLaw.org
State-by-state legal information and resources for domestic violence.
http://www.womenslaw.org
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender (LGBT)
Advocates for Youth
Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions.
http://www.advocatesforyouth.org
Ambiente Joven
Resources in Spanish.
http://www.ambientejoven.org
American Institute of Bisexuality
Resources for bisexuals, sponsored by The American Institute of Bisexuality.
http:// www.bisexual.org/en/index.php
Bienestar
Provides an array of HIV/Aids services in a supportive multi-cultural environment.
http://www.bienestar.org
BinetUSA
Bisexual resource center.
http://www.binetusa.org
Bisexual Resource Center
BRC provides educational services and materials, publishes The Bisexual Resource Guide annually.
http://www.biresource.org
Community United Against Violence
Multicultural organization working to end violence against LGBTQ communities. Overview of services offered and how the organization responds to issues.
http://www.cuav.org/index.php
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources.
http://www.glnh.org
Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project
Provide community education and direct services to gay, bisexual, and transgendered male victims and survivors of domestic violence.
http://www.gmdvp.org
Gender Education & Advocacy
The web site of Gender Education and Advocacy, providing resources and activism for the transgender community
http://www.gender.org
GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)
http://www.glaad.org
Human Rights Campaign
A national source of information on workplace policies and laws surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity.
http://www.hrc.org
Lamda Legal Defense & Ed Fund
Gay community information, services, support, and referrals.
http://www.lambdalegal.org
My Sistahs
Created by and for young women of color. Provides information on sex, sexuality, and reproductive health.
http://www.mysistahs.org
National Association of Lesbian & Gay Addiction Professionals
Provides information, training, networking and advocacy, and support for addiction professionals, individuals in recovery, and others concerned about LGBT health.
http://www.nalgap.org
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs
The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) addresses the pervasive problem of violence committed against and within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and HIV-affected communities.
http://www.ncavp.org
National Gay & Lesbian Task Force
Promotes civil rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Includes federal and state organizing news.
http://www.thetaskforce.org
National Latino GLBT Organization
http://www.llego.org
National Organization for Women (NOW)
Information on women's issues for women's activists.
http://www.now.org
National Youth Advocacy Coalition
NYAC advocates for and with young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) in an effort to end discrimination
http://www.nyayouth.org
PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
Support, education, advocacy, and local information for Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
http://www.pflag.org
Queer America
The national database of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender resources.
http://www.queeramerica.com
Survivor Project
Survivor Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of intersex and trans survivors of domestic and sexual violence through caring action, education and expanding access to resources and to opportunities for action.
http://www.survivorproject.org
The Gay & Lesbian Medical Association
Referral service for gay, lesbian, and trans-friendly physicians.
http://www.glma.org
The Network/La Red
Ending abuse in Lesbian, Bisexual Women's and Transgender communities.
http://www.thenetworklared.org
The NW Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse
Helpful information about surviving abuse and dating violence provides support groups, safety planning, individual counseling, and legal advocacy.
http://www.nwnetwork.org
Youth Resource
Resources on sexual health, coming out, everyday life and advocacy of youth. Several clubs and links to other webpages.
http://www.youthresource.com
Sexual Assault
Nation Center for Victims of Crime
Extensive information and resources on sexual assault.
http://www.ncvc.org
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center serves as the nation's principle information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence. It provides national leadership, consultation and technical assistance by generating and facilitating the development and flow of information on sexual violence intervention and prevention strategies.
http://www.nsvrc.org
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN provides resources for the prevention of sexual assault and education and assistance to victims of rape and sexual assault.
http://www.rainn.org
RapeRecovery.com
Resources for rape and assault victims.
http://www.raperecovery.com/index.html
Sexual Assault Statistics
Sexual Assault Statistics from I Never Called it Rape, by Robin Warshaw.
http://www.psu.edu/ouic/orientation100/T10/sexassult.html
Violence Against Women Online Resources
Document library of online resources relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child custody and protection, and batterer intervention programs.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/
Women of Substance
Child Sexual Abuse Statistics.
http://womenofsubstance.org/sexabuse.htm
Womenshealth.gov
Information on Sexual Assault and where to get help.
http://www.4women.gov/FAQ/sexualassault.htm
Stalking
Antistalking Website
Resources for stalking victims, law enforcement, mental health professionals, researchers, educators, legislators and security personnel
http://www.antistalking.com
Arming Women Against Rape & Endangerment (AWARE)
Information and resources for victims of stalking.
http://www.aware.org/stalking/stalkinginfo.shtml
End Stalking in America, Inc.
To educate the general public, assist potential victims of stalking, and those being harassed and stalked.
http://www.esia.net
Safehorizon
Information and resources for victims of stalking.
http://www.safehorizon.org/page.php?page=stalking
Sexual Harassment Support
Information on stalking including patterns, behaviors, statistics, and the effects of stalking.
http://www.sexualharassmentsupport.org/Stalking.html
Stalking Behavior
Comprehensive coverage of the topic, including behaviors and stalker profiles, interventions, and preventions.
http://www.stalkingbehavior.com
Stalkinghelp.org
Resources for victims of stalking.
http://homepage.psy.utexas.edu/homepage/Group/BussLAB/stalkinghelp/
Violence Against Women Online Resources
Document library of online resources relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child custody and protection, and batterer intervention programs.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/stalk.asp
Teen Violence
Break the Cycle
Break the Cycle is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage, educate and empower youth to build lives and communities free from dating and domestic violence. They provide preventive education, free legal services, advocacy and support for young people between the ages of 12 to 22.
http://www.breakthecycle.org
Girls Incorporated National Resource Center
The Girls Incorporated Web site provides research, advocacy information and tips on issues surrounding girls and young women.
http://www.girlsinc.org
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This fact sheet provides an overview of the problem of intimate partner violence and its health effects. It provides information about factors that put victims and offenders at risk for violence and describes prevention and intervention strategies.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/ipvfacts.htm
National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
The vision of the National Center on Domestic Violence is to create an organization that encourages and creates unprecedented levels of collaboration among professionals working to end violence against women.
http://www.ncdsv.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The 24-hour, toll-free National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE) links individuals to help in their area using a nationwide database that includes detailed information on domestic violence shelters, other emergency shelters, legal advocacy and assistance programs, and social service programs.
http://www.ndvh.org
No Means Know
Idaho teen dating violence awareness and prevention project.
http://www.nomeansknow.com
SafetyNet Domestic Violence Resources
SafetyNet provides links to articles, resources, shelter numbers, etc. related to domestic violence. The site is currently under reconstruction.
http://http://www.cybergrrl.com
The Family Violence Prevention Fund
The Family Violence Prevention Fund is a national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention and public policy reform.
http://www.endabuse.org
Violence Against Women Office
The Department of Justice, through its Violence Against Women Office, provides an overview of the problem on a national scale, and also provides information about state-by-state activities and resources. This document provides statistical information on violence by intimates (current or former spouses, girlfriends, or boyfriends) from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS).
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo
