Links for Information on Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Domestic Violence

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN): Website of the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization which carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Inside, you’ll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more.
www.rainn.org

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV): Contains info on patterns of abuse. Also contains info on the coalition’s national public policy efforts, a directory of individual state coalitions, and a comprehensive list of links.
www.ncadv.org

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape: Contains info on public policy as well as resources for victims and professionals.
www.pcar.org

Promote Truth: Provides information about sexual violence issues for teens and their communities including pages devoted to FAQs, stalking and harassment, dating violence, message boards and getting support.
www.promotetruth.org

Men Can Stop Rape: Aimed at “awareness-to-action education and community organizing,” this organization has a website which contains information on their “Strenth Campaign,” on how to participate in their consulting and training, and an excellent and diverse resources page.
www.mencanstoprape.org

Love Doesn’t Have to Hurt Teens: A guide provided by the American Psychological Association which answers questions including what to do if you’re the one getting hurt, or if you’re the one hurting, and how to help a friend.
www.apa.org/pi/pii/teen/homepage.html

When Love Hurts: A guide for girls on love, respect and abuse in relationships compiled by the Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre of Australia.
www.dvirc.org/au/whenlove

SafePlace: Contains materials to help youth take a closer look at their own relationships and to help them support their friends.
www.austin-safeplace.org/programs/school/teensDVSA.htm

Advocates for Youth: Section of website devoted to youth’s interests, including info and updates for youth activists, an extensive section on sexual health and well-being, and more links.
www.advocatesforyouth.org/youth/index.htm

New Hope for Women: Contains info about a publication that addresses healthy vs. unhealthy relationships.
www.newhopeforwomen.org

The White Ribbon Campaign (Canada): Information about men working to end men’s violence against women and children.
www.whiteribbon.ca

Love Is Not Abuse: Liz Claiborne’s web site for teens about healthy relationships and dating violence.
www.loveisnotabuse.com

Office on Violence against Women: A branch of the Department of Justice, the OVAW website offers info on policy, how to get involved and useful publications.
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo

American Bar Association-Commission on Domestic Violence: Includes information for victims, for attorneys, for teaching about domestic violence, and a links list and bibliography.
www.abanet.org/domviol.home

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