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• Bursting the Bubble

  http://www.burstingthebubble.com/
  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.

• Cambridge Documentary Films

  http://www.cambridgedocumentaryfilms.org/
  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.

• Childhelp USA

  http://www.childhelpusa.org/
  Dedicated to the treatment, prevention and research of child abuse and neglect. Organization operates a hotline for child abuse and neglect.

• Children of Domestic Violence: Risks and Remedies

  http://www.mincava.umn.edu/documents/hart/hart.html
  Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse - by Barbara J. Hart, Esq.

• Clark County Prosecutor

  http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/
  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.

• Domestic Violence Home Page

  http://www.abanet.org/domviol/
  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.

• Evaluation of Physical Abuse in Children - May 15, 2000 - American Academy of Family Physicians

  http://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0515/p3057.html
  American Academy of Family Physicians

• Family Research Laboratory, University of New Hampshire

  http://www.unh.edu/frl/
  The Family Research Laboratory (FRL) is an independent research unit devoted to the study of family problems.

• Harriet Tubman Center

  http://www.tubman.org/
  Addresses dating and domestic violence prevention. Provides a variety of support programs. Based in Minneapolis.

• National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence

  http://www.nacafv.ca/
  NACAFV provides education and advocacy around the issue of family violence in aboriginal communities.

• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

  http://www.missingkids.com/
  Official site for current information on missing and exploited children. Search for missing children, view wanted posters, submit child "sightings", and additional information.

• National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence

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

• NCALL: National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life

  http://www.ncall.us/
  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>)

• Not to People Like Us

  http://www.nottopeoplelikeus.com/index.html
  Dr. Susan Weitzman explores a heretofore overlooked population of battered wives--the highly-educated and upper-income women.

• Our Endangered Species: A Hard Look At How We Treat Children

  http://www.vachss.com/av_dispatches/disp_9803_a.html
  Discussion about child abuse in communities by author Andrew Vachss.

• Pine Tree Legal Assistance

  http://www.ptla.org/pfa.htm
  Protection From Abuse client education page. About Maine's Protection From Abuse law as well as links to other Maine sites

• Raising Voices

  http://www.raisingvoices.org/
  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 Survivors' Information & Advocacy Network

  http://www.sasian.org/
  Sibling abuse is probably the most common and accepted form of domestic violence.

• Symptoms of Emotional Abuse

  http://www.lilaclane.com/relationships/emotional-abuse/
  Read about the symptoms of emotional abuse.

• The Abuse of Animals and Domestic Violence by Ascione, Weber & Wood : The Zero 5.0laf - The Official Website of Andrew Vachss

  http://www.vachss.com/guest_dispatches/ascione_1.html
  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.

• Unintended Pregnancy Among Adult Women Exposed to Abuse or Household Dysfunction During Their Childhood

  http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/282/14/1359
  Abstract of JAMA article by Patricia M. Dietz, DrPH, et al.

• Violence in Families

  http://books.nap.edu/books/0309054761/html/221.html#pagetop
  Nat'l Academy Press, Understanding and Preventing Violence, Volume 1 (1993), Chapter 5, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

• What is Parental Alienation Syndrome?

  http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/pas/faq.htm
  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.

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