Open Directory - Society: Issues: Violence and Abuse: Family Violence
See also: This category in other languages: - Discussion about child abuse in communities by author Andrew Vachss. - 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. - 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. - Dedicated to the treatment, prevention and research of child abuse and neglect. Organization operates a hotline for child abuse and neglect. - Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse - by Barbara J. Hart, Esq. - 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. - 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. - American Academy of Family Physicians - The Family Research Laboratory (FRL) is an independent research unit devoted to the study of family problems. - Halifax, Novia Scotia government agency with guide to violence and abuse of women, children, and elderly. With publication guide, report forms, and news releases. - Addresses dating and domestic violence prevention. Provides a variety of support programs. Based in Minneapolis. - 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 - 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. - 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>) - NACAFV provides education and advocacy around the issue of family violence in aboriginal communities. - Very good listing of fact sheets on domestic violence, child abuse, health risks of intimate violence. - Official site for current information on Missing and Exploited Children, search for missing children, view wanted posters, submit child "sightings", and additional information. - A Washington, DC group on family violence addressing child abuse, spouse/partner abuse (domestic violence), and elder abuse. - Dr. Susan Weitzman explores a heretofore overlooked population of battered wives--the highly-educated and upper-income women. - Protection From Abuse client education page. About Maine's Protection From Abuse law as well as links to other Maine sites - A non-profit project of the Tides Center working to create and promote community-based approaches to preventing violence against women and children. - Sibling abuse is probably the most common and accepted form of domestic violence. - Read about the symptoms of emotional abuse. - 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. - Nat'l Academy Press, Understanding and Preventing Violence, Volume 1 (1993), Chapter 5, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education - 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. - 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. - Abstract of JAMA article by Patricia M. Dietz, DrPH, et al. (October 13, 1999)
