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Faith Trust Institute Faith Trust Institute- The Institute is a non-profit organization headquartered in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. Founded in 1977 by the Rev. Marie M. Fortune, the Institute is an in… Animal Welfare and Domestic Violence Animal Welfare and Domestic Violence- Findings of a study by Frank R. Ascione and Utah State University colleagues concerning history of pet abuse in households of women housed in… Abuse Within the Family Abuse Within the Family- A gateway to all types of domestic violence cases, resources, statistics, and research with a "true crime" focus. Responding to Domestic Violence: Where Federal Employees Can Find Help Responding to Domestic Violence: Where Federal Employees Can Find Help- Prepared by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Includes places to turn to and a sectionalized report. The Urban Institute The Urban Institute- Coordinated Community Responses to Domestic Violence in Six Communities: Beyond the Justice System No Safe Haven: A Special Report No Safe Haven: A Special Report- Special issue of Mother Jones magazine devoted to domestic violence. CUT IT OUT CUT IT OUT- A program of the Salons Against Domestic Abuse Fund dedicated to mobilizing salon professionals and others to fight the epidemic of domestic abuse in communities acros… Domestic Violence and Disasters Domestic Violence and Disasters- Article from The FREDA Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children. Reporting on Violence Reporting on Violence- Handbook for journalists supported by grants from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and The California Wellness Foundation NCALL: National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life NCALL: National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life- This site provides access to program development, policy and technical assistance and training related to the nexus between d… Online Danger Assessment Online Danger Assessment- Danger Assessment instrument from Johns Hopkins. Caution: to download the assessment, you must register on the site. New Social Security Numbers For Domestic Violence Victims And Others New Social Security Numbers For Domestic Violence Victims And Others- SSA Publication No. 05-10093 - describes procedures and requirements for requesting a new social security num… Sanctuary for the Abused Sanctuary for the Abused- Resources, links and articles on emotional, psychological, verbal and physical abuse and online predators. Abuse of Power Abuse of Power- Information for victims of domestic violence by police officers and firefighters. Mending the Sacred Hoop -Technical Assistance Project Mending the Sacred Hoop -Technical Assistance Project- MSH-TA is a Native American program that provides training and technical assistance to our American Indian and Alaskan Nativ… Angels That Care Angels That Care- Resources for Domestic Violence, missing and abused children, forum, chat, and Amber Alert. Stalking Resource Center Stalking Resource Center- The Stalking Resource Center is a program of the National Center for Victims of Crime. The Stalking Resource Center consists of five components: a Peer-t… Purple Berets Advocacy & Education Project Purple Berets Advocacy & Education Project- A grassroots community-based organization working as advocates for women who are victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Provi… Mail Order Brides and the Abuse of Immigrant Women Mail Order Brides and the Abuse of Immigrant Women- A License To Abuse: The Impact of Conditional Status on Female Immigrants by Michelle J. Anderson [Text and footnotes of this a… Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Conversation with Judith Herman Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Conversation with Judith Herman- Harry Kreisler interviews Judith Herman on the personal and political dimensions of trauma and recovery; Septembe… Domestic Violence - U.S. Resources Domestic Violence - U.S. Resources- Listings of and links to articles, agencies, organizations and websites to find help and information concerning domestic violence, elder abuse … When Men Murder Women When Men Murder Women- When Men Murder Women: An Analysis of 1999 Homicide Data. Females Murdered by Males in Single Victim/Single Offender Incidents. Site maintained by the Viole… Psychological Maltreatment of Women Inventory Psychological Maltreatment of Women Inventory- "The PMWI is a 58-item instrument designed to measure the level of psychological abuse of women by their intimate male partners. Par… Domestic Violence Help Domestic Violence Help- Look up help for a loved one or family member from all over the United States. There are stories of families and their struggle with domestic violence. Firearms and Domestic Violence Firearms and Domestic Violence- Fact Sheet from the Violence Policy Center Domestic Violence Information Center Domestic Violence Information Center- Information and resources from The Feminist Majority Foundation. National Domestic Violence Hotline National Domestic Violence Hotline- 24-Hour Access from all 50 states. Translators available. The Silent Witness National Initiative The Silent Witness National Initiative- Silent Witness National Initiative is a non-profit organization promoting peace, healing and responsibility in adult relationships in order… Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services- Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services, located in Seattle, WA, is a support agency for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing victims of Dome… PeaceWorks Home Page PeaceWorks Home Page- "PEACEWORKS"is an unique art documentary about domestic violence being developed by The Shelter, Inc. A team of artists/activists/formerly battered women and… National Coalition Against Domestic Violence National Coalition Against Domestic Violence- The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is "a grassroots non-profit membership organization working since 1978 to end violen… 100+ Songs Related to Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault 100+ Songs Related to Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault- A listing of more than 100 songs in every genre, from traditional ballads to punk, many with links to online lyrics. American Roulette American Roulette- Violence Policy Center Study of Murder/Suicide Trends -- Results indicate that most murder/suicides perpetrated by males upon their intimiate partners and child… Biderman's Chart of Coercion Biderman's Chart of Coercion- Analysis of mind control with significance for survivors of domestic violence. No Safe Place No Safe Place- No Safe Place offers resources and insights into the origins and possible solutions to violence against women. (Public Broadcasting System) Portland Women's Crisis Line Portland Women's Crisis Line- Help for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in and around Portland, Oregon with a 24-hour state-wide hotline. Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence- A national nonprofit organization working to prevent domestic violence -- CAEPV is the only program in the country founded by business … Maitri - San Francisco, CA Maitri - San Francisco, CA- A free, confidential, nonprofit organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area, that helps South Asian women facing domestic violence, emotional abus… MedlinePlus: Domestic Violence MedlinePlus: Domestic Violence- News and research about coping with abuse and violence, symptoms, prevention and screening, law and policy, and statistics. Violence Against Women Links Violence Against Women Links- General and domestic violence against women, women-specific Internet crime, and sexual assault links. Ancient Roman Women: A Look at their Lives Ancient Roman Women: A Look at their Lives- Overview page with footnote sources regarding the position of Roman women in the ancient world. Roman Women: Following the Clues (BBC) Roman Women: Following the Clues (BBC)- Women - were they any different in Roman times from how they are today? Sort truth from fiction to decide if things have changed since wome… Women of Rome Women of Rome- In-depth essay concerning the life of a typical young Roman woman, 1st century BC. Woman of Rome: Private Life and Public Personae Woman of Rome: Private Life and Public Personae- Detailed site on aspects of the lives of Roman women both publicly and privately. Role of Women in the Art of Ancient Greece Role of Women in the Art of Ancient Greece- Index and references to discussions of women's position in ancient Greek art. The Role of Women in The Art of Ancient Greece The Role of Women in The Art of Ancient Greece- An encyclopaedic site of brief entries concerning famous Greek women, goddesses, and literary characters from Amazons to Zosteria (… About Helen of Troy About Helen of Troy- Detailed article about the fabulous Helen of Troy in myth, literature and art. Minoan Snake Goddess Minoan Snake Goddess- Discussion, articles, and questions concerning the "Snake Goddess" images excavated from Knosses by Sir Arthur Evans and its implications for female worship … A Day in the Life of an Athenian Woman A Day in the Life of an Athenian Woman- Essay with illustrations regarding the portrayal of Athenian women in art classical and Hellenistic Greece. Ancient Greek Women in Athens Ancient Greek Women in Athens- Summary overview of the position of women in Ancient Athens.