Help to Deal with Domestic Violence
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| Survivor of a Psychopath |
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.
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.
U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE - OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN - LOCAL RESOURCES This site offers an interactive map where you can click on your state to
find local resources.
find local resources.
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (MAYO CLINIC HEALTH INFORMATION): Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered
by a terrifying event. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Many people who go through traumatic
events have difficulty adjusting and coping for a while. But with time and taking care of yourself, such traumatic reactions usually get better.
by a terrifying event. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Many people who go through traumatic
events have difficulty adjusting and coping for a while. But with time and taking care of yourself, such traumatic reactions usually get better.
AARDVARC: AN ABUSE, RAPE & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AID & RESOURCE COLLECTION This site is for victims of violence, their families and friends, and the
agencies and programs which serve them, both public and private. The goal of this website is to assist efforts to aid and support those trying to remove themselves from abusive
situations and build healthier, stronger lives. For individuals, we hope to provide general educational and reference material as well as a comprehensive nationwide directory of
services for "one stop shopping".
agencies and programs which serve them, both public and private. The goal of this website is to assist efforts to aid and support those trying to remove themselves from abusive
situations and build healthier, stronger lives. For individuals, we hope to provide general educational and reference material as well as a comprehensive nationwide directory of
services for "one stop shopping".
DIRECTORY OF CRIME VICTIM SERVICES The Online Directory of Crime Victim Services is a resource from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). Since its launch in
2003, the Directory has helped thousands of crime victims and service providers find non-emergency crime victim service agencies in the United States and abroad. Search by
STATE or COUNTRY. Go the home page and click START HERE.
2003, the Directory has helped thousands of crime victims and service providers find non-emergency crime victim service agencies in the United States and abroad. Search by
STATE or COUNTRY. Go the home page and click START HERE.
NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) is the voice of victims and survivors. We are
the catalyst for changing society to have zero tolerance for domestic violence. We do this by effecting public policy, increasing understanding of the impact of domestic violence,
and providing programs and education that drive that change.
the catalyst for changing society to have zero tolerance for domestic violence. We do this by effecting public policy, increasing understanding of the impact of domestic violence,
and providing programs and education that drive that change.
FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCE: For more than 30 years, we’ve developed innovative ways to end violence against women, children, and families at home and around the
world. From domestic violence and child abuse to bullying and sexual assault, our ground breaking programs, policy development, and public action campaigns are designed to
build respect and healthy relationships.
world. From domestic violence and child abuse to bullying and sexual assault, our ground breaking programs, policy development, and public action campaigns are designed to
build respect and healthy relationships.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES DIRECTORY: This directory allows you to search for resources by entering your state. It provides information for men, women,
LGBT, Children/Teens, Elders, Non-profits, Shelters, Rape Crisis Centers, and Legal Help. http://thesinglemother.com/emotional-abuse-help-guide/
LGBT, Children/Teens, Elders, Non-profits, Shelters, Rape Crisis Centers, and Legal Help. http://thesinglemother.com/emotional-abuse-help-guide/
EMOTIONAL ABUSE HELP GUIDE: This guide in on a single mother’s website, but the guidance and links to resources are a good source of information for any woman in an
abusive situation. It talks about What is Emotional Abuse, Aggression, Denying, Minimizing, and Trivializing. The website also lists resources for victims of emotional abuse in the
United States and the United Kingdom.
abusive situation. It talks about What is Emotional Abuse, Aggression, Denying, Minimizing, and Trivializing. The website also lists resources for victims of emotional abuse in the
United States and the United Kingdom.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS GUIDE: This site offers information and links for What is Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Statistics, Warning Signs of Abuse
and Violence, Stopping and Helping Domestic Violence Victims, and Domestic Abuse and Violence Resources.
and Violence, Stopping and Helping Domestic Violence Victims, and Domestic Abuse and Violence Resources.
SAFETY PLANNING for someone involved in an abusive relatinship is a critcial and necessary step. This site, part of the National Domestic Vioelnce Hotline, covers Safety Plan
Guiodleines, 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.
Guiodleines, 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.
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224): available every day, all day. Information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states,
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance in English and Spanish with access to more than 140 languages through interpreter services.
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance in English and Spanish with access to more than 140 languages through interpreter services.
After my husband tried to murder me, I decided I needed to understand myself. I knew that I would need help 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.
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.
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (SAFE HARBOR HOUSE PTSD SELF SCREENING TEST): This site offers a free self-screening test to help you determine how
much you hav been bothered in the past month by problems associated with PTSD. Also offered along a side bar is a definition of PTSD, a video The Effects of PTSD, Causes,
Signs, Symptoms, the video What It Feels Like, Risk Factors, Treatments, Self-Care, Co-Occurring diagnosis, Misconceptions, and Finding Help.
much you hav been bothered in the past month by problems associated with PTSD. Also offered along a side bar is a definition of PTSD, a video The Effects of PTSD, Causes,
Signs, Symptoms, the video What It Feels Like, Risk Factors, Treatments, Self-Care, Co-Occurring diagnosis, Misconceptions, and Finding Help.