Resources
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
American Bar Association Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence
740 15th Street, NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC, 20005-1022
(202) 662-1744
www.abanet.org
The American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence website provides information about a wide-range of domestic violence issues and extensive links to other resources and organizations. The website includes listings of ABA policies, training materials, legal briefs, and sample legal forms relevant to domestic violence issues and proceedings.
Men Can Stop Rape
1003 K Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 265-6530
[email protected]
www.mencanstoprape.org
Men Can Stop Rape mobilizes male youth to prevent men’s violence against women. Their mission is to build young men’s capacity to challenge harmful aspects of traditional masculinity, to value alternative visions of male strength and to embrace their vital role as allies with women and girls in fostering healthy relationships and gender equality.
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center
(877) 739-3895
www.nsvrc.org
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) identifies and disseminates information, resources, and research on all aspects of sexual violence prevention and intervention. The Center serves state sexual assault coalitions, rape crisis centers, government agencies, U.S. Territories and tribal entities, colleges and universities, service providers, researchers, allied organizations, policymakers, media, and the public.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK (8255)
Toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in our national network. These centers provide 24-hour crisis counseling and mental health referrals.
Prevention Connection: The Violence Against Women
(916) 446-2520
www.preventconnect.org
The goal of PreventConnect is to advance the primary prevention of sexual assault and relationship violence by building a community of practice among people who are engaged in such efforts. PreventConnect also builds the capacity of local, state, territorial, national and tribal agencies and organizations to develop, implement and evaluate effective prevention initiatives.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
(800) 656-HOPE
www.rainn.org
The hotline, operated by RAINN, provides free, confidential counseling 24/7.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Mental Health Services Locator
www.samhsa.gov
Locator provides you with comprehensive information about mental health services and resources and is useful for professionals, consumers and their families, and the public.
Violence Against Women Electronic Network
(800) 537-2238
www.vawnet.org
The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (VAWnet) provides support for the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective violence against women intervention and prevention efforts at national, state, and local levels. VAWnet provides a collection of full-text, searchable electronic resources on intimate partner violence and related issues to state domestic violence coalitions, allied organizations, and the public. It offers useful links; monitors news coverage of violence against women issues; provides calendars of trainings, conferences, and grant deadlines; presents interpretations of current research; and provides information about Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
TAPESTRI, Inc.
www.tapestri.org
An immigrant and refugee coalition comprised of ethnically diverse advocates dedicated to helping immigrant and refugee families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and exploitation.
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
American Bar Association Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence
740 15th Street, NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC, 20005-1022
(202) 662-1744
www.abanet.org
The American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence website provides information about a wide-range of domestic violence issues and extensive links to other resources and organizations. The website includes listings of ABA policies, training materials, legal briefs, and sample legal forms relevant to domestic violence issues and proceedings.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-SAFE (7233)
Creates access by providing 24-hour support through advocacy, safety planning, resources and hope to everyone affected by domestic violence.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK (8255)
Toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in our national network. These centers provide 24-hour crisis counseling and mental health referrals.
Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence
404-688-9436
www.wrcdv.org
Our mission is to create a society in which violence no longer exists. We strive to meet the immediate needs of the diverse community of domestic violence survivors by providing emergency shelter and services, while working toward changing the systems that enable violence through education and advocacy. Our foundation lies in the empowerment of all women.
BULLYING
PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center
8161 Normandale Blvd.
Bloomington, MN 55437
www.pacer.org
Founded in 2006, PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center unites, engages and educates communities nationwide to address bullying through creative, relevant and interactive resources. PACER’s bullying prevention resources are designed to benefit all students, including students with disabilities.
STOMP Out Bullying
(877) 602-N0-BULLY
(877) 602-8559
220 East 57th Street
9th Floor – Suite G
New York, NY 10022-2820
ww.stompoutbullying.org/
STOMP Out Bullying™ is a signature program of Love Our Children USA™. STOMP Out Bullying™ focuses on reducing and preventing bullying, cyberbullying, sexting and other digital abuse, educating against homophobia, racism and hatred, decreasing school absenteeism, and deterring violence in schools, online and in communities across the country. It teaches effective solutions on how to respond to all forms of bullying; as well as educating kids and teens in school and online, providing help for those in need and at risk of suicide, raising awareness, peer mentoring programs in schools, public service announcements by noted celebrities, and social media campaigns. An additional focus educates parents on how to keep their children safe and responsible online.
Stop Bullying
www.stopbullying.gov
StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.
STRYVE
www.safeyouth.gov
STRYVE, or Striving To Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere, is a national initiative led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent youth violence before it starts among young people ages 10 to 24. STRYVE’svision is safe and healthy youth who can achieve their full potential as connected and contributing members of thriving, violence-free families, schools, and communities.
CHILD ABUSE
Darkness to Light (National Sexual Abuse Prevention)
7 Radcliffe Street, Suite 200
Charleston, SC 29403
Helpline:
(866) FOR-LIGHT
(843) 965-5444
www.d2l.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK (8255)
Toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in our national network. These centers provide 24-hour crisis counseling and mental health referrals.
Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline (National)
15757 N. 78th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Help Line: (800) 4-A-CHILD | (800) 422-4453
(480) 922-8212 | (480) 922-7061 (fax)
www.childhelpusa.org
Prevent Child Abuse America
228 South Wabash Avenue
10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
Helpline: (800) CHILDREN
(312) 663-3520
www.preventchildabuse.org
(This helpline is not 24/7, however, they do provide trained staff to answer the calls and help deciding whether something warrants a report)
Stop It Now!
www.stopitnow.org
National organization that focus on preventing child sexual abuse. The website provides useful links to help services, community outreach, prevention advocacy, and research. Additionally, it includes an Online Help Center and information about the 1.888.PREVENT Helpline.
Stop The Silence, Inc.
P.O. Box 127
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
(301) 464-4791
www.stopcsa.orgThe Mission of Stop the Silence is to expose and stop CSA and help survivors heal worldwide. Stop the Silence’s goals are to: 1) to promote healing of victims and survivors; and 2) to celebrate the lives of those healed.