United Declaration Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women
- Full text of the UN Declaration A/RES/48/104, from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
- http://www.ohchr.org/english/law/eliminationvaw.htm

Rural Victimization Project
- Online domestic abuse training tutorials offered for human service professionals. Program is sponsored by the Rural Victimization Project at FSU School of Social Work's Institute for Family Violence Studies.
- http://familyvio.csw.fsu.edu/rural/

Domestic Violence Report - Civic Research Institute
- Devoted exclusively to innovative programs, legal developments, and current services and research in domestic violence law and prevention. Includes: An Advocate's Introduction to DV and the Military.
- http://www.civicresearchinstitute.com/dvr.html

Women's Rights Network
- The National Violence Against Women Prevention Research Center was funded, in September 1998, through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control. The Center is a consortium of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), The Univers
- http://www.musc.edu/vawprevention/

National Network on Behalf of Battered Immigrant Women
- Three organizations jointly direct the Network, with each one providing leadership in its areas of expertise.
- http://www.fvpf.org/immigration/national_network.html

Domestic Violence Handbook
- Informative general information site hosted in Oakland County, Michigan. Lists common myths, defines abuse and the cycle of violence, offers personalized safety plan, answers questions about leaving, and personal protection orders.
- http://www.domesticviolence.org/introduction/

Poised for Prevention: Advancing Promising Approaches to Primary Prevention of Intimate Partner Violence
- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Prevention Institute called together a group of leaders for a national convening in September 2006. This report is the product of that meeting. Link provided to PDF copy of report.
- http://www.preventioninstitute.org/rwjf_ipv.html

Graphic Resource Site for Women's Domestic Violence Issues.
- Free graphic images and designs to use as posters, handouts, or for other applications including use at fund raising events related to violence against women issues. Please request permission for reproduction.
- http://home.config.com/~gargoyle/posters/

Intergenerational Transmission of Partner Violence
- Results of a 20-year study of the impact of children witnessing violence between their parents. Published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Link to full text article in PDF format is provided.
- http://www.apa.org/releases/partnerviolence.html

No Hurt - An online e-zine
- Supported by the Young People's Press of Canada, this online electronic magazine provides articles and resources on domestic violence for young people.
- http://www.nohurt.org/

Accessing Safety Initiative | Home
- Funded by the Office on Violence Against Women, the Accessing Safety Initiative helps organizations and communities meet the needs of women with disabilities & Deaf women who are victims or survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, & stalkin
- http://www.accessingsafety.org

Prevention Pathways - Connecting Alcohol Abuse and Domestic Violence
- Resource with fact sheets, links to funding sources, downloadble videos, ad copy and icons relating to preventing violence through substance abuse treatment.
- http://preventionpathways.samhsa.gov/resources.htm

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 interreligious educational resource addressing issues of sexual and domestic violence.
- http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/

Poverty, Welfare and Battered Women: What Does the Research Tell Us?
- Department of Justice Online Resources
- http://www.vawnet.org/NRCDVPublications/BCSDV/WelfareDVTAPapers/WELres.pdf

Danger Assessment Instrument
- in Identifying Risk Factors for Femicide in Violent Intimate Relationships - Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
- http://www.dangerassessment.com/WebApplication1/default.aspx

Domestic Violence: An Overview
- Offers definitions, prevalence and trends, effects, resources for victims and offenders, and a directory of shelters and hotlines.
- http://www.findcounseling.com/journal/domestic-violence/

Technology Safety and Advocacy Collection
- Compiled resources on safe computing for survisors and advocates collected by VAWNET.
- http://new.vawnet.org/category/index_pages?category_id=93

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 shelters for victims of domestic violence. Includes links to related resources.
- http://www.vachss.com/guest_dispatches/ascione_2.html

Mother's Research and Reference Center
- Information and advice about family courts' failing to protect children and mothers in child custody disputes where there has been domestic violence or evidence of child abuse. Includes articles, personal stories, and message boards.
- http://www.mrrc.info

Abuse Within the Family
- A gateway to all types of domestic violence cases, resources, statistics, and research with a "true crime" focus.
- http://karisable.com/dvca.htm

Domestic Violence in GLBT Relationships
- The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's STOP Partner Abuse/Domstic Violence Program provides information about, and resources for, lesbians at risk of domestic violence and those experiencing it.
- http://www.lagaycenter.org/site/c.mvI4IhNZJwE/b.1070409/apps/s/content.asp?ct=1249007

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.
- http://www.opm.gov/Employment_and_Benefits/WorkLife/OfficialDocuments/handbooksguides/DomesticViolence_Help/index.asp

United States DV Resources
- Domestic Violence Resources by State on a clickable map, sponsored by Womens Rural Advocacy Programs in Minnesota
- http://www.letswrap.com/usadv/

Military Family Resource Center: Family Advocacy Domestic Violence Portal
- Contains information on building and strengthening domestic violence prevention partnerships between military and civilian communities. Describes U.S. Department of Defense and service initiatives and research, and provides links to related resources.
- http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page?_pageid=73,46033&_dad=itc&_schema=PORTAL&section_id=20.40.500.260.0.0.0.0.0&current_id=20.40.500.260.500.40.0.0.0&content_id=172448

Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Program
- The Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Program, founded in 1993 by Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society, is a leadership program that motivates student-athletes and student leaders to play a central role in solving problems
- http://www.sportinsociety.org/vpd/mvp.php

The Hairdresser Domestic Violence Prevention Project
- Describes the Hairdresser Domestic Violence Prevention Project established by the Women's Center of Southeastern Connecticut which recruits and trains workers in the personal care field to recognize signs of domestic violence and make referrals to appropr
- http://ncpc.org/topics/Personal_Safety/Strategy_The_Hairdresser_Domestic_Violence_Prevention_Project.php

Domestic Violence and Homelessness
- National Coalition for the Homeless Fact Sheet #8, May 1998
- http://www.nationalhomeless.org/publications/facts/domestic.pdf

Abused Women.org
- Provides general information on what domestic violence is, how to get help, and links including safety plans, links to Power and Control wheels, women of color, women with disabilities, women who are deaf, rural and Native American women, and extensive li
- http://www.abusedwomen.org/resources.html

The Urban Institute
- Coordinated Community Responses to Domestic Violence in Six Communities: Beyond the Justice System
- http://www.urban.org/publications/406727.html

No Safe Haven: A Special Report
- Special issue of Mother Jones magazine devoted to domestic violence.
- http://www.motherjones.com/news/featurex/2005/07/haven.html

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 across the United States. It builds awareness of domestic abuse and trains salon professional
- http://www.cutitout.org/

Endless Possibilities
- Endless Possibilities is part weaving program, part community center, part recycling program, and part haven. It's a fund raising program of the Outer Banks Hotline Crisis Intervention and Prevention Center.
- http://www.ragweavers.com/

Domestic Violence and Disasters
- Article from The FREDA Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children.
- http://www.harbour.sfu.ca/freda/reports/dviol.htm

US State Department - Services - International Adoption and Child Abduction
- Information on international adoption and child abduction issues provided by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
- http://travel.state.gov/family/abduction/abduction_580.html

Reporting on Violence
- Handbook for journalists supported by grants from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and The California Wellness Foundation
- http://www.bmsg.org/pcvp/INDEX.SHTML

SafePlace: Disability Services ASAP
- Disability Services ASAP offers a resources relating to abuse and violence prevention, sexuality education, and personal safety for people with disabilities, families, and professionals.
- http://www.austin-safeplace.org/site/PageServer?pagename=program_home

Drinking Alcohol and Domestic Violence
- Article on false correlation between domestic violence and alcohol use.
- http://www2.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info/Controversies/1090863351.html

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.
- http://www.pwcl.org

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 domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse/neglect.
- http://www.ncall.us/