Domestic Violence Information and Resources
The National Domestic Violence Hotline in the U.S. is
1-800-799-SAFE

"Studies of battered women similarly report a tenacious suicidality. In one group of a hundred battered women, 42% had attempted suicide.
Thus, former prisoners carry their captors' hatred with them even after their release, and sometimes they continue to carry out their captors' destructive purposes.in their own hands. Long after their liberation, people who have been subjected to coercive control bear the psychological scars of captivity.
They suffer not only from a complex post-traumatic stress syndrome, but also from profound alterations in their relations with God, with other people, and with themselves. In the words of Levi: "We have learnt that our personality is fragile, that it is in much more danger than our life; and the old ones, instead of warning us 'remember that you must die', would have done much better to remind us of this greater danger that threatens us.
If from inside the Lager, a message could have seeped out to free men, it would have been this: take care not to suffer in your own homes what is inflicted on us here."

-Judith Herman, M.D.; Trauma and Recovery: The aftermath of violence - from domestic abuse to political terror;1992; Basic Books
National Domestic Violence Hotline homepage with relevant links, the phone number is 1-800-799-SAFE and they can connect you to local resources for help where you live, within the United States

Domestic Violence in the Lives of Disabled Women - resources on this topic are on the disability resources page

Deaf Women Against Violence

DAWWN: The Deaf Abused Women's Warrior Network find more resources on the abuse and sexual assualt of women with disabilities on the disability resources page

Approximately 50% of homeless women in the United States are victims of domestic violence according to several studies. This is a report on  the relationship between Domestic Violence and Homelessness

A woman is physically abused every nine seconds in the United States. This, and other statistics are on the Jane Doe, Inc.site, which also offers advice on safety planning and getting help
These are statistics from 1994 on domestic violence.

Minnesota Clearinghouse Against Violence and Abuse: Domestic Violence Section - has articles, fact sheets, many links, legal resources and service providers listings

ZISVAW - Zonta International Strategies to Eradicate Violence Against Women and Children is a unique project created by a worldwide service organization

The Family Violence Prevention Fund is a non-profit that focuses on domestic violence education, prevention, and public policy reform. Call 1-800-END-ABUSE

The Institute for Law and Justice has a large collection of domestic violence information, including many resources across the United States

The Feminist Majority Foundation's Domestic Violence Information Center
Battered Women and Their Children is a site devoted only to scholarly work
addressing the relationship between battering of women and child abuse

The American Bar Association's Commision on Domestic Violence has a web site with helpful information for women being abused and statistics and legislative and research information. It includes a page on protecting your privacy from abusers while using the internet.

Information on Marital Rape from the U.S. Department of Justice

Information on Domestic Violence and on how it affects children from the Australian Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre

Child Custody 911 has information specifically for mothers escaping abusive relationships and fighting for custody. It also has useful research information.

A listing of domestic violence agencies with web sites in the U.S., Canada, and Australia
A larger listing of domestic violence agencies in many States with addresses and phone numbers from the Feminist Majority Foundation.

The National Network to End Domestic Violence has a web site full of information for advocates, including updates on the latest relevant legislation.

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is dedicated to empowering and protecting battered women and their children and ending domestic violence. They have information on getting immediate help and also news for advocates on the site.

The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence - 1-800-MD-HELPS

The Washington D.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence 1-202-333-STOP
Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community - an African American perspective on community and family violence

National Institute of Justice: Violence Against Women and Family Violence program

"Poverty, Welfare, and Battered Women: What Does the Research Tell Us?" is a report on the prevalence of domestic violence among women in poverty

The American Institute on Domestic Violence addresses financial losses to corporations that result from D.V. and holds educational workshops.

Domestic Violence News Articles - over sixty of them.

Behind Closed Doors is an collaborative artistice, multimedia project where you can read the stories of battered women and write your own.

Domestic Violence Handbook: You Are Not Alone offers advice and support.

Silent Tears, Inc. is an online support and referral groups for victims of D.V.

Cybergrrl Safety Net might look like it's just for teenagers, but has useful information.

A Window Between Worlds is a unique project focusing on art as a tool for recovery for victims of domestic violence, including children.

Healthy Relationships: Violence Prevention Curriculum is a program with an informative web site for students

The Network La Red is an organization that addresses domestic violence within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community (added new, May 2003)