Domestic Abuse
Other Places To Get Help
Book
Family and Friends' Guide to Domestic Violence: How to Listen, Talk and Take Action When Someone You Care About Is Being Abused Author/Editor: E. Weiss Publisher: Volcano Press P.O. Box 270 Volcano, CA 95689 Publication Date: 2003 This book provides information for family and friends on how to help victims of domestic violence.
Organizations
Family Violence Prevention Fund 383 Rhode Island Street Suite 304 San Francisco, CA 94103-5133 Phone: (415) 252-8900 Fax: (415) 252-8991 TDD: 1-800-595-4889 E-mail: info@endabuse.org Web Address: www.endabuse.org The Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) works to prevent violence within the home and in the community. The organization promotes leadership within communities to transform the way health professionals, police, judges, employers, and others deal with violence. FVPF has programs specifically related to children, health, immigrant women, teens, the workplace, and other communities that are affected by violence.
National Center for Victims of Crime 2000 M Street NW Suite 480 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 467-8700 Fax: (202) 467-8701 TDD: 1-800-211-7996 E-mail: gethelp@ncvc.org Web Address: www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbID=dash_Home The National Center for Victims of Crime is a resource and advocacy organization for crime victims. The Center provides direct services and resources, advocates for laws and policies to secure the rights of crime victims, delivers training and support to victim service organizations, counselors, attorneys, criminal justice agencies, and other professionals to help victims regain control of their lives.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) 1120 Lincoln Street Suite 1603 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: (303) 839-1852 Fax: (303) 831-9251 TDD: (303) 839-1681 E-mail: mainoffice@ncadv.org Web Address: www.ncadv.org NCADV supports community-based, nonviolent alternatives for battered women and their children, such as safe home and shelter programs. The organization also provides public education and technical assistance, develops policy and legislation, and supports efforts to eradicate social conditions which contribute to violence against women and children.
National Domestic Violence Hotline Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) TDD: 1-800-787-3224 E-mail: ndvh@ndvh.org (e-mail is not confidential or secure) Web Address: www.ndvh.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers crisis intervention, information about domestic violence, and referrals to local service providers for victims of domestic violence and those calling on their behalf. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in English, Spanish, and other languages. The hotline connects callers to more than 4,000 shelters and service providers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: May 6, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Brigid McCaw, MD, MS, MPH, FACP - Family Violence Prevention | |
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| Topic Overview | |
| Emergencies | |
| Check Your Symptoms | |
| Home Treatment | |
| Prevention | |
| Preparing For Your Appointment | |
 | Other Places To Get Help |
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