| HELP AND RECOVERY FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
| After the event I decided I needed to understand myself and I knew that I would need help doing so. I sought out a family therapist. Through belief in myself, my journey, and my Higher Power, I found that light shines through darkness, but it takes a lot of work. So if you're feeling your world is out of sorts, I encourage you to find your inner strength in whatever way works best for you. Below are some of the steps I took and other helpful Internet sights dedicated to education and recovery from psychopaths/sociopaths and domestic violence. |
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| RECOVERY ISSUES AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH: Melody Beattie's site is a resource for recovery issues, spiritual growth, writing and more. You'll find a library containing descriptions of her best-selling books, including Codependent No More and Language of Letting Go. Aspiring and experienced fiction or nonfiction writers won't want to miss The Muse. RECOVERY OF YOUR INNER CHILD: Dr. Lucia Capacchione is a Registered Art Therapist, workshop leader and best-selling author of 13 books. Her innovative methods spark and nurture creativity in all areas of life. She originated healing through writing and drawing with the non-dominant hand and it was her book "Recovery of Your Inner Child" that propelled me through recovery as I worked on myself and faithfully did the exercises. VERBAL ABUSE.COM: This site is dedicated to the recognition and prevention of verbal abuse in homes, schools and workplaces. Verbal abuse includes withholding, bullying, defaming, defining, trivializing, harassing, interrogating, accusing, blaming, blocking, countering, diverting, lying, berating, taunting, putting down, edifying, discounting, threatening, name-calling, yelling and raging. Patricia Evans is the author of "The Verbally Abusive Relationship." SAFER RELATIONSHIPS.COM and SAFER RELATIONSHIPS E-MAGAZINE SIGN UP FOR THE EXCELLENT FREE NEWSLETTER FOR TIPS ON RECOVERY FROM PSYCHOPATHS/SOCIOPATHS The Institute for Relational Harm Reduction & Public Psychopathy Education was created to provide education and support to reduce harm in pathological, violent, addicted, or abusive relationships. It also exists to bring public education about the least discussed disorders of psycho-pathology and how the general public can understand, detect, and protect themselves from people with these threatening kinds of disorders. LOVEFRAUD.COM SIGN UP FOR THE EXCELLENT FREE NEWSLETTER FOR TIPS ON RECOVERY FROM PSYCHOPATHS/SOCIOPATHS LoveFraud is a website that teaches people how to recognize and avoid sociopaths. Subject titles include: (1) What is a sociopath? (2) Risk calculator (3) How to spot a con (4) True LoveFraud stories (5) Internet threat. Quiz: are you a target? (6) Legal system failures (7) Check them out (8) Leaving a sociopath (9) LoveFraud blog (10) Recommended links. SAFE START CENTER (ADDRESSES CHILDREN'S EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE) The Safe Start Initiative is funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The goal of the Safe Start Initiative is to broaden the knowledge of and promote community investment in evidence-based strategies for reducing the impact of children's exposure to violence. PARENTING THE AT RISK CHILD If you have a child or children with a psychopathic con artist, this site will help you "immunize" your kids against developing antisocial behavior. The site also links to a forum and other resources to enable you to help your child(ren) cope with the psychopathic parent. NARCISSISTIC ABUSE RECOVERY: A FORUM FOR SURVIVORS OF A RELATIONSHIP WITH A NARCISSIST OR PSYCHOPATH If you have been in a chosen or unchosen relationship with a narcissist or psychopath, this site will provide a learning and support environment of compassionate understanding, where we help each other learn, adjust, heal and ultimately reclaim our lives and peace of mind. PSYCHOPATH-RESEARCH.COM The goal of this site is to provide information currently available on the subject of Psychopaths. We all learn each time someone describes their real life experience or presents questions to the group. This site hopes you will share your experience to help others. |
| FOR IMMEDIATE HELP.......Call 911 |
| NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Until the violence stops, the hotline will continue to answer…One Call at a Time. Help is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 140 languages through interpreter services. If you or someone you know is frightened about something in your relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800- 787-3224 NATIONAL TEEN DATING ABUSE HOTLINE 1-866-331-9474 LOVEISRESPECT.ORG provides resources for teens, parents, friends and family, Peer Advocates, government officials, law enforcement officials and the general public. All communication is confidential and anonymous. If you are a teen in an abusive dating relationship or know someone who is, you can use this website to find answers to "Is this abuse" or use links to get help. NATIONAL NETWORK TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NNEDV provides training and technical assistance to state coalitions against domestic violence, further public awareness of domestic violence issues, and advocate for federal legislation and funding that better serves victims of domestic violence. |
| RECOVERY AND PEER SUPPORT |
| FINANCIAL AND MEDICAL RESOURCES |
| CRIME VICTIMS SERVICES: Most states have a Crime Victims Services program. To locate the program in your state, go to your web browser's search field and type in Crime Victims Services along with your state. EDUCATION and JOB TRAINING ASSISTANCE FUND (nnedv.org/projects): Grants from the Allstate Foundation help domestic violence victims enter and stay in the workforce. The money (up to $1,000) can be used for classes, clothes, computers, and other resources. (source: oprah.com) GIVE BACK A SMILE (800-773-4227): Front teeth damaged by a violent partner or spouse are repaired pro bono. (source: oprah.com) |
| SAFETY PLAN: Safety planning for someone involved in an abusive relationship is a necessary and important step. Planning can be used while you are still with your abuser or after the relationship has ended. While still in an abusive relationship, your safety is of primary importance. This site, part of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, covers Safety Plan Guidelines, Personal Safety with an Abuser, Getting Ready to Leave , General Guidelines for Leaving an Abusive Relationship , After Leaving the Abusive Relationship, and a Printable Personal Safety Plan. |
| VINE (VineLink.com): Active in 47 states, VineLink.com allows women to search for an offender in custody by name or identification number, then register to be alerted if the offender has been released or transferred, or has escaped. Site also includes a comprehensive list of Internet links and toll-free numbers for victims services and resources in all 50 states. (source: oprah.com) WOMEN'S LAW (WomensLaw.org): This site has state-by-state legal information and resources for victims, as well as advice on how to leave an abusive situation, gather evidence of abuse, and prepare for court. (source: oprah.com) CHILD CUSTODY ISSUES: ILLINOIS COALITION for FAMILY COURT REFORM Too often I receive e-mails from women who have lost their children to their abusers. This is a good site for those who want to do something about the failure of the family court system. While one may not live in Illinois, the resource page at this site connects to others who are concerned about the issue. It also shows what can be done when concerned citizens decide to do something about changing the law. |
| LEGAL ISSUES |
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