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Home Office – Domestic Violence http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-victims/reducing-crime/domestic-violence/ The UK government site’s domestic violence page describes the current situation, lists legislation and publications, and directs victims to various resources. Practical crime prevention advice is also included.   NATIONAL LINKS American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence http://www.abanet.org/domviol/home.html Founded in 1994, the ABA Commission on Domestic Violence is the only national organization that focuses exclusively on improving the legal response to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Its site contains includes publications and videos, information about domestic violence in the workplace, public education brochures, and other useful resources for attorneys and victims of domestic violence.   Family Violence Prevention Fund http://endabuse.org/ Instrumental in developing the landmark Violence Against Women Act passed by Congress in 1994, the Family Violence Prevention Fund has continued to break new ground by transforming the way health care providers, police, judges, employers and others address violence. Its site contains information about the Fund’s programs for and about children, health, immigrant woman, public education, public policy, and more. A Take Action section urges others to become involved in the movement to end abuse, while a Resource section includes personal stories, a fact sheet, a celebrity watch, and other features.   National Center for Victims of Crime http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/Main.aspx A resource and advocacy organization, the National Center for Victims of Crime is dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime. The site offers litigation information, policy updates, and victim assistance, and hosts resource centers for issues like dating violence, violence against women, and stalking.   National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence http://www.ncdsv.org/ Created to encourage unprecedented levels of collaboration among professionals working to end violence against women, the National Center of Domestic and Sexual Violence maintains an extensive library of domestic violence and sexual violence resources in areas like battering prevention, dating/teen violence, incarcerated women, portrayal of women in the media, sexual harassment. News brief and the Center’s newsletter are also offered on the site.   National Coalition Against Domestic Violence http://www.webmerchants.com/ncadv/ The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a grassroots non-profit membership organization working to end violence in the lives of women and children. This small site offers contact information and a brief description of the Coalition’s activities.   National Domestic Violence Hotline http://www.ndvh.org/ Created as part of the milestone legislation of the Violence Against Women Act passed by Congress in 1994, The National Domestic Violence Hotline receives more than 13,000 calls a month from people asking for crisis intervention, referrals and general information about domestic violence. The hotline’s website is full of facts and resources for victims.   National Network to End Domestic Violence http://www.nnedv.org/ The National Network to End Domestic Violence is a social change organization representing state domestic violence coalitions, and is dedicated to creating a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists. Its site includes, among other things, a Legislative Action Center and a Legal Action Center that detail the network’s legislative activities and current court cases.   National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women http://www.immigrantwomennetwork.org/ The National Network to End Violence Against Immigrant Women is a broad-based coalition of more than 500 organizations and individuals that advocate, provide services, and offer assistance to immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking. Its site describes the network and the technical assistance it provides to those who encounter immigrant survivors of these crimes.   National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women http://www.vawnet.org/ The goal of the National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women is to harness and use electronic communication technology as a resource for those working to end violence against women. The site offers a wealth of publications, including newsletters, research reports, brochures, and articles on sexual violence, domestic violence, and funding sources.   National Sexual Violence Research Center http://www.nsvrc.org The National Sexual Violence Research Center is an information and resource hub relating to all aspects of sexual violence. Its site provides four categories of resources—materials, organizations, library, and publications—as well as lists of organizations and funding material.   Online Domestic Violence Protection Project http://www.fcny.org/nydvdemo/page01.htm Created by the Fund for the City of New York, this interactive site allows gives users the tools to seek a family court order of protection against an abuser, plan for his/her safety, learn more about shelters and other domestic violence services, and find a lawyer in New York City.   Partnerships Against Violence Network http://www.pavnet.org/ Partnerships Against Violence Network is a virtual library of information about violence and youth-at-risk. Its database is an online source of information about current Federally funded research on violence—and is searchable by topic, performer state and performer type. In separate sections, users can search funding sources and programs.   The Green Book: Effective Intervention in Domestic Violence & Child Maltreatment Cases: Guidelines for Policy and Practice http://www.thegreenbook.info/ A set of recommendations designed to help dependency courts and child welfare and domestic violence agencies better serve families experiencing violence, the "Greenbook" was developed by a group of leading family court judges and experts on child maltreatment and domestic violence. The book is available on the site, along with news, events, links, and other features.   The Office on Women’s Health http://www.4woman.gov/owh/violence.htm Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Office on Women’s Health is the government's focal point for women's health issues, working to “redress inequities in research, health care services, and education that have historically placed the health of women at risk.” Its Violence Against Women page details its activities, which include a Nursing Task Force on Violence Against Women and National Social Work Task Force on Violence Against Women.   U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/ The Office on Violence Against Women handles the U.S. Department of Justice’s legal and policy issues regarding violence against women, provides national and international leadership, receives international visitors interested in learning about the federal government’s role in addressing violence against women, and responds to requests for information regarding violence against women. Its site is filled with research, statistics, legislative news, and publications.   Violence Against Women Online Resources http://www.vaw.umn.edu/ This site—a cooperative project of the Office on Violence Against Women, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice and Minnesota Center Against Violence & Abuse within the School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota—provides up-to-date information on interventions to stop violence against women. Users can browse documents regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child custody and protection, and batterer intervention programs.   WomensLaw.org http://www.womenslaw.org/ The mission of WomensLaw.org is to provide easy-to-understand legal information and resources to women living with or escaping domestic violence. It publishes state-specific legal information for domestic violence, as well as information on getting help in specific communities.   NEW YORK Bronx District Attorney’s Office – Integrated Domestic Violence Court http://www.bronxda.net/fcrime/vcrime.htm#vcrimeidv The official site of the District Attorney’s office contains information on the Bronx's integrated domestic violence court.   Kings County District Attorney’s Office (Brooklyn) – Domestic Violence page http://www.brooklynda.org/toc/toc.htm#DV Part of the official site of Brooklyn’s District Attorney, this page includes information and statistics about the DA’s Domestic Violence Bureau and its programs.   Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence http://www.nyc.gov/html/ocdv/home.html In November 2001, New York City residents voted to establish a permanent office that would comprehensively address issues of domestic violence. This site outlines the City’s services for victims and provides numerous publications and brochures to increase public awareness.   New York City Commission on Women’s Issues http://www.nyc.gov/html/cwi/html/home/home.shtml The New York City Commission on Women's Issues was established by Mayoral Executive Order in 1975 as an advisory body to the Mayor on matters impacting the lives of New York City women. Among other things, its site includes a directory of women’s resources and information for small business owners.   New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project http://www.avp.org/ Founded in 1980 in reaction to neighborhood incidents of anti-gay violence and the failure of the criminal justice system to respond, the New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project serves lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual and HIV-positive victims of violence. The Project publishes reports on LGTBH domestic violence and hate crimes annually, and publishes media releases throughout the year.   New York County District Attorney’s Office – Domestic Violence Brochure http://www.manhattanda.org/office_overview/trial/legal/Domestic_Violence.pdf Information on domestic violence from the New York County District Attorney’s office.   New York CourtHelp—Domestic Violence FAQ http://www.courts.state.ny.us/courthelp/faqs/domesticviolence.html Part of the New York State Unified Court System’s web site, New York CourtHelp provides information on legal processes, forms, and lawyer referrals. The Domestic Violence FAQ page answers a list of questions about orders of protection and other domestic-violence-related court questions.   New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence http://www.nyscadv.org/ Since its inception in 1978, the Coalition has been a driving force in the development of hundreds of programs throughout New York State that provide services for abused women and their children. The site includes policy updates, membership information, a domestic violence overview, a resources and materials page, and a message board, among other features.   New York State Defenders Association – Domestic Violence Courts http://www.nysda.org/Hot_Topics/Domestic_Violence_Courts/domestic_violence_courts.html The New York State Defenders Association, a not-for-profit, membership organization, has been providing support to New York's criminal defense community since 1967. Its site lists breaking news and updates, hot court topics, resource highlights, and publications.   New York State Domestic Violence Courts Program Fact Sheet http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/ofpa/domviolcrtfactsheet.htm A fact sheet on New York’s domestic violence courts, from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.   New York State Domestic Violence Resources http://thesafetyzone.org/everyone/resource.html This page lists New York State domestic violence programs by county, as well as New York City and State resources.   New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence http://www.opdv.state.ny.us/ The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence is an executive level state agency, created in 1992 to improve the response of the State and local communities to domestic violence. The site lists New York’s domestic violence services by county, and contains general information about domestic violence and victim safety.   New York State Office of Children and Family Services http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/ The Office of Children and Family Services serves New York's public by promoting the well-being and safety of children, families and communities. Its official site is full of information about the Office’s programs and services, contracts and grants, press releases, publications, and reports.   Office of Court Administration – Integrated Domestic Violence Courts http://www.courts.state.ny.us/ip/domesticviolence/index.shtml The Office of Court Administration is the administrative arm of the New York State Unified Court System. Based on the one family - one judge concept, its Integrated Domestic Violence Courts exist to handle all related cases pertaining to a single family where the underlying issue is domestic violence. This site details the key principles and structure of the courts, and provides a comprehensive list of integrated domestic violence courts in New York State.   Queens County District Attorney’s Office – Domestic Violence Bureau http://www.queensda.org/domesticviolence.html Information on the Queens’ District Attorney’s office's Domestic Violence Bureau.   Richmond County District Attorney’s Office (Staten Island) http://rcda.nyc.gov/overview.htm#SecCrimesSpecialVictimsBureau Information on the Staten Island’s District Attorney’s office’s Sex Crimes/Special Victims Bureau, which investigates and prosecutes sex crimes, child abuse, domestic violence and crimes against seniors.   Safe Horizon http://www.safehorizon.org Safe Horizon’s mission is to provide support, prevent violence, and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities. Its site details its advocacy and policy while also offering numerous resources for victims, including sections on domestic violence, stalking, torture, trafficking and more, with information on exactly what a victim can do to get help.   Sanctuary for Families http://www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org/ Sanctuary for Families is dedicated to meeting the needs of victims of domestic violence, while advocating for societal change and raising public awareness to end violence against all women and their children. It provides crisis intervention, emergency and transitional housing, individual and group counseling, job readiness and mentoring programs. Through its legal center, detailed on this site, it offers legal advice and direct representation, mentor volunteer attorneys and advocate legal reform.   The New York Women's Foundation http://www.nywf.org/ The New York Women's Foundation combines hands-on philanthropy with community-driven projects to change the lives of low-income women and girls. It offers funding on five issues—economic security, girls' programming, community organizing, violence against women, and health—all detailed on the site.