The links listed below are provided as a resource for those interested in learning more about domestic abuse.


        Recognizing the Signs of Abuse

        What is a Safety Plan?

        Shelters and other Resources listed by State

        US Dept of Justice - Violence Against Women Office

        American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence

        The White Ribbon Campaign

        Men's Rights Agency Men and Children Can Be Victims Too Page

        The Domestic Violence Institute

        Domestic Abuse by Law Enforcement

        Violence Against Women's Online Resources

        Resource Page provided by the Feminist Majority Foundation

        The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

        A compiled list of International Organizations




        National Domestic Violence Hotine 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)

        National Domestic Violence Hotline for the hearing impaired (TDD Line) 1-800-787-3224

        Support Network for Spanish-Speaking Battered Women: 1-800-57-BASTA (1-800-572-2782)

        National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-25ABUSE (1-800-252-2873)

        National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663

        National Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-252-8966

        CyberTipline for reporting the exploitation of children 1-800-843-5678

        To Report Child Abuse 1-800-4-A-CHILD

        National Hotline for Child Abusers: Parents Anonymous (800) 421-0353

        National Organization for Victim Assistance (800) TRY-NOVA (1-800-879-6682)

        Friends of Battered Women and Their Children 1-800-603-HELP (1-800-603-4357)

        KID SAVE: Provides referrals to shelters, mental health services, sexual abuse treatment, substance abuse, family counseling, residential care, adoption/foster care, etc. 1- 800-543-7283

        If you know of a child in immediate risk or danger 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)



        If you have resources that are not listed here that you believe would be a benificial addition to this page please e-mail me with them.