Domestic & Sexual Violence

Shine Your Light for Take Back the Night Foundation

http://takebackthenight.org/ “The Take Back The Night Foundation serves over 600 communities around the world in their efforts to raise awareness through rallies, walks, marches, and vigils; and support survivors of all forms of sexual violence. It is an official 501(c)3 non-profit charity and is comprised of all volunteers with an international reach to over 15 […]

Recovery.org

http://www.recovery.org/topics/addiction-and-domestic-violence-or-sexual-abuse/ “The root causes of drug and alcohol addictions are as diverse as the people who suffer from them. Sexual abuse and domestic violence are two underlying causes of addiction that sometimes lead survivors to seek treatment at addiction and domestic violence or sexual abuse treatment centers. If you or someone you know are struggling […]

Women’s Law

http://www.womenslaw.org/ “Womenslaw.org was launched to provide state-specific legal information and resources for survivors of domestic violence.”

National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women

http://www.vawnet.org/ “VAWnet is a comprehensive and easily accessible online collection of full-text, searchable materials and resources on domestic violence, sexual violence and related issues. The goal of VAWnet, The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women is to use electronic communication technology to enhance efforts to prevent violence against women and intervene more effectively […]

National Network to End Domestic Violence

http://www.nnedv.org/ “NNEDV is dedicated to creating a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists. NNEDV offers support to victims of domestic violence who are escaping abusive relationships – and empowers survivors to build new lives.”

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center

http://www.niwrc.org/ “NIWRC seeks to enhance the capacity of American Indian and Alaska Native (Native) tribes, Native Hawaiians, and Tribal and Native Hawaiian organizations to respond to domestic violence. It is dedicated to reclaiming the sovereignty of Native nations and safeguarding Native women and their children.”

National Center for Victims of Crime

http://www.victimsofcrime.org/ “The National Center for Victims of Crime is a nonprofit organization that advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims, and serves as a trusted source of information on victims’ issues.”

Men Stopping Violence

http://www.menstoppingviolence.org/ “Men Stopping Violence (MSV) is a social change organization dedicated to ending men’s violence against women. MSV works locally, nationally and internationally to dismantle belief systems, social structures and institutional practices that oppresses women and children and dehumanizes men themselves.”

Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community

http://idvaac.org/ “The Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community (IDVAAC) is an organization focused on the unique circumstances of African Americans as they face issues related to domestic violence – including intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder maltreatment, and community violence.”

FaithTrust Institute

http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/ “FaithTrust Institute is a national, multi-faith, multicultural training and education organization with global reach working to end sexual and domestic violence.”