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Abusive Care-Givers
If you are being abused by a caregiver or know someone who is, visit this site to find out who cares.... Details >
Federal Trade Commission

Administration for Children and Families and Domestic Violence
About the Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) responsibilities and activities regarding domestic violence. The article cites domestic violence as the leading cause of injury to women in t... Details >
Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

American Indian and Alaska Native Women's Health: Violence Against Native Women
Physical and sexual violence against women is a public health problem of epidemic proportions. More than 3 million U.S. women are known to be battered by their former or current partners annually. Inc... Details >
Indian Health Service

Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
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The mission of the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence is to eliminate family violence and to strengthen Asian families and communities.... Details >
United Way of America

Battered Immigrant Women
This article discusses the plight of immigrant women in violent relationships and the objectives of the Family Violence Prevention Fund's (FVPF) Battered Immigrant Women's Rights Project, founded in 1... Details >
Family Violence Prevention Fund

Domestic Violence Fact Sheet
This fact sheet presents a general overview of domestic violence and domestic violence victims and information about the role of emergency physicians in a domestic violence.... Details >
American College of Emergency Physicians

Elder Abuse -- National Women's Health Information Center
Data and resources related to violence and abuse against older women. Users can link to other web sites with information on this topic.... Details >
National Women's Health Information Center, U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health

Elder Abuse Prevention and Treatment Resources Page
This page links to fact sheets and reports on elder abuse.... Details >
U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

How an Abuser Can Discover Your Internet Activities
Tips for domestic abuse victims on how to protect their privacy on the Internet so their abusers will be less likely to have access.... Details >
American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence

Injury Prevention Web
Links to agencies and organizations working to prevent injuries. Information available include injury data for all U.S. states, links to government and non-profit injury prevention sites worldwide, su... Details >
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Organizations

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American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence

American Counseling Association

American Humane Association, Children's Division

Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence

Child Welfare League of America

Children's Defense Fund

Co-Dependents Anonymous

Family Violence and Sexual Assault Institute

Family Violence Prevention Fund

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health