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Bridging The Gap Ministries Bridging The Gap Ministries- Bridging The Gap between religious leaders and human service professionals in dealing with issues of abuse and domestic violence. Resources and suppor… Healing My Broken Spirit Healing My Broken Spirit- A survivors story, poetry, support, useful information and links to helpful sites. McElroy, Wendy: Domestic Violence Blog Page McElroy, Wendy: Domestic Violence Blog Page- Regaining self-respect, and definition of victim and abuser. Justice For Barbara Justice For Barbara- 1981 cold case re-opened for 3rd time in St. Paul, Minnesota, and has become central to very heated debates in race for Ramsey County Sheriff. This case is am… Becoming a Survivor Becoming a Survivor- Story of a women's fight to survive years of physical, mental, and sexual abuse and homeslessness. Battered But Not Beat Battered But Not Beat- Kathy's domestic violence story and lessons. Moonaura's Survivor Healing and Support Moonaura's Survivor Healing and Support- A page of personal experience. Includes art, poems and resources. Gentle Spirits Gentle Spirits- Personal stories of abuse. WalkingDarkLands A Surviors Poetry & Stories WalkingDarkLands A Surviors Poetry & Stories- Stories and poetry from a survivor and victor over child and domestic abuse. Includes all original art work and writings, links and o… Stop The Violence Stop The Violence- If you or someone you know is being abused, read the story of Rachel Miller, now deceased. Stop the cycle. Find out why, find out how. Knights of Kindness Haven of Hope Knights of Kindness Haven of Hope- a self empowerment domestic violence support group. The Addiction to Power and Control Known as Domestic Violence The Addiction to Power and Control Known as Domestic Violence- Story of a woman's abuse by her husband and her recovery. Poetry, steps of survival, and links. Domestic Violence, Murder and My Kids Domestic Violence, Murder and My Kids- A mother's story about the murder of her daughter and two grandsons that resulted from a domestically violent relationship. Case Studies in Partner Violence Case Studies in Partner Violence- American Academy of Family Physicians. Risk Factors for Injury to Women from Domestic Violence Risk Factors for Injury to Women from Domestic Violence- Article - New England Journal of Medicine Documenting Domestic Violence: How Health Care Providers Can Help Victims Documenting Domestic Violence: How Health Care Providers Can Help Victims- A well documented medical record can strengthen domestic violence cases when they are brought to court. … The Role of the Pediatrician in Recognizing and Intervening on Behalf of Abused Women (RE9748) The Role of the Pediatrician in Recognizing and Intervening on Behalf of Abused Women (RE9748)- Pediatricians are in a position to recognize abused women in pediatric settings. In… Domestic Violence CME Course: Online CME from the Virtual Lecture Hall Domestic Violence CME Course: Online CME from the Virtual Lecture Hall- Offering truly interactive, online Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses and AMA Category 1 credits fo… Understanding The Victims of Spousal Abuse by Frank Ochberg Understanding The Victims of Spousal Abuse by Frank Ochberg- Article by Frank M. Ochberg, MD, adjunct professor of psychiatry, criminal justice and journalism at Michigan State Un… GAO Report on Pregnant Women and Domestic Violence GAO Report on Pregnant Women and Domestic Violence- Violence Against Women: Data on Pregnant Victims and Effectiveness of Prevention Strategies. Report from the General Accounting… Forensic Nursing Techniques Forensic Nursing Techniques- Information on screening for violence in a medical setting. All Walks Of Life All Walks Of Life- A source for prevention, response and research news on violence To people with disabilities. Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence- A national non-profit organization with a mission to education and aid in the prevention of partner violence. Domestic Violence Home Page Domestic Violence Home Page- The American Bar Association's web site for domestic violence issues. Information for attorneys and survivors. Contains information on protecting priv… WATCH WATCH- A volunteer-based court monitoring and research organization that follows cases of family and sexual violence and provides feedback to the justice system. Early Identification of Risk Factors for Parental Abduction OJJDP Publications - General Resources Early Identification of Risk Factors for Parental Abduction OJJDP Publications - General Resources- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention report in Adobe Acrobat (… Validity and Use of Evidence Concerning Battering and Its Effects in Criminal Trials Validity and Use of Evidence Concerning Battering and Its Effects in Criminal Trials- Report to U.S. Congress on "battered women's syndrome," published jointly by the U.S. Departm… Stalking Through The Courts Stalking Through The Courts- The father's rights movement - how to legally stalk, harass, and intimidate victims of domestic violence after a restraining order has been issued. American Bar Association Standards of Practice for Lawyers Representing Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking in Civil Protection Order Cases American Bar Association Standards of Practice for Lawyers Representing Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking in Civil Protection Order Cases- PDF version of t… Domestic Violence - Mediation Policy in Domestic Violence Domestic Violence - Mediation Policy in Domestic Violence- The American Bar Association recommends that court-mandated mediation include an opt-out prerogative in any action in wh… The NIJ Research Review: NCJ Number 184752 The NIJ Research Review: NCJ Number 184752- Test of the Efficacy of Court-Mandated Counseling for Domestic Violence Offenders: The Broward Experiment NCJ Number: 184752 Author: Ly… Domestic Violence Organizations Online: Risks, Ethical Dilemmas, and Liability Issues Domestic Violence Organizations Online: Risks, Ethical Dilemmas, and Liability Issues- Violence Against Women Online Resources - Minnesota Coalition Against Domestic Violence Child Custody and Visitation Decisions in Domestic Violence Cases: Legal Trends, Research Findings, and Recommendations Child Custody and Visitation Decisions in Domestic Violence Cases: Legal Trends, Research Findings, and Recommendations- Articles on child custody, visitation, child witnesses, et… Handbook - Advocating for Women in the Criminal Justice System in Cases of Rape, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse. Handbook - Advocating for Women in the Criminal Justice System in Cases of Rape, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse.- Step by step advocacy guide for working with the crimincal jus… Michigan vs. Kurr Michigan vs. Kurr- Appeal granted to woman convicted of manslaughter on grounds of defense of others. Defendant was pregnant when she stabbed boyfriend who had assaulted her. Domestic Violence Safety Plan Domestic Violence Safety Plan- Safety tips for victims of domestic violence from the American Bar Association. Includes information in Spanish. How to Write a Letter to the Judge for Victims of Rape, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse How to Write a Letter to the Judge for Victims of Rape, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse- Women's Justice Center Macias Case Expert Witness Declaration Macias Case Expert Witness Declaration- Testimony in the wrongful-death suit of Macias vs. Sheriff Mark Ihde et al. Maria Teresa Macias was shot and killed by her estranged husban… Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP) Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP)- Collaborative effort of several U.S. national organizations aiming to improve criminal justice responses to domestic violence. Information… Never Again Foundation Never Again Foundation- An agency claiming to provide free legal help to women who have been abused or sexually assaulted. No information is provided on officers or directors of t… Women's Law Initiative Women's Law Initiative- Legal information (U.S.-specific) and other advice for women living with or escaping domestic violence. Includes focused sections for teens, military women… Domestic and Family Violence Resources Domestic and Family Violence Resources- The Tribal Court Clearinghouse - Links and Information on Domestic and Family Violence fortribal court personnel, tribal law enforcement pe… Domestic Violence and the Courtroom Domestic Violence and the Courtroom- Understanding the Problem and knowing the Victim. The American Judges Foundation. Police Complaint Center Police Complaint Center- A national non-profit organization that provides assistance to victims of police misconduct. Using available technology, they document and investigate all… East Orange Police Department Facts About Domestic Violence East Orange Police Department Facts About Domestic Violence- Facts, questions and answers about domestic violence victimization from the East Orange Police Department, New Jersey.… How to Investigate Domestic Violence Homicide How to Investigate Domestic Violence Homicide- A Guide for Investigating the Path Leading Up to Domestic Violence Homicides - for Friends, Activists, Journalists, and All Who Care… Honour Crimes Honour Crimes- Examines crimes of 'honour', in UK and internationally, as crimes of culture (not religion), and looks at legislation and changing attitudes. [BBC] Bibliography on Crimes of Honour Bibliography on Crimes of Honour- From the Centre for Islamic and Middle Eastern Law (CIMEL) and the International Centre for the Legal Protection of Human Rights (INTERIGHTS) Husseini, Rana Husseini, Rana- A Jordanian woman journalist who has focused on social issues with a special emphasis on violence against women, especially crimes committed in the name of family … Commodifying Honor in Female Sexuality: Honor Killings in Palestine Commodifying Honor in Female Sexuality: Honor Killings in Palestine- An analysis of honor killing in Palestinian society, and the response of authorities and non-governmental asso…