Domestic Violence Web Resources

Sites To Help You Understand Abuse

Patricia Evans' Verbal Abuse Bulletin Board: You must call to register for this bulletin board. When I called, I spoke to Ms. Evans herself. She asked some appropriate questions before setting me up with an account. The idea is that we're all safe on the board - it's unlikely that any abuser will gain access to this site. Excellent resource, excellent company.

Dr. Irene's Verbal Abuse Site: Dr. Irene's site features letters written to her about abuse with her answers written alongside in conversation format. The site is very warm and encouraging even though I found the layout distracting at first. The link takes you to her excellent "Signs of Verbal Abuse" page - please explore the rest of the site too.

Leaving Abuse: Abuse survivor shares how to plan for a financially secure and emotionally stable future and how to leave the relationship safely. Instead of leaving for a life of uncertainty, you'll be leaving for a new life, full of prospects and opportunity.

Battered Men - Abuse is gender neutral, but the courts don't always see it that way. This site advises battered men and provides stories suited to the battered husband's plight.

Abusive Love: A complete site for understanding and coping with abusive verbal behavior.

Verbal Abuse: This informational article written by Kerby Anderson of Probe Ministries concisely sums up the characteristics of verbal abuse.

Narcissistic Abuse: Focuses on leaving relationships that make you feel bad and finding freedom from relationship tyranny, control and manipulation.

Not To People Like Us: Great house? Really comfortable income? College degree? An upscale abused woman typically buys into the myth that it doesn't/shouldn't happen "to people like us." She isolates and keeps secret the abuses trying to maintain her image within her community as well as personal and professional spheres.

Spiritual Help for Abuse Victims: This site is intended for both victims and those who want to learn more about the issue and how to help those who are suffering from the effects of abuse in their lives.

Organizations Helping to End Abuse

State Domestic Abuse Resources

National Domestic Violence Hotline: If you or someone you know is frightened about something in your relationship, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Help is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 170 languages through interpreter services.

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) available 24/7 for the nearest rape crisis center and any questions regarding sexual abuse.

National Stalking Resource Center: 1-800�FYI�CALL (1-800�394�2255) Monday - Friday,
8:30 AM - 8:30 PM EST.

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474 available 24/7 or connect with a trained Peer Advocate online from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily (CST).

U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women: OVW is committed to raising awareness and supporting training and services responding to incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

If You're Military or a Military Spouse

Military One Source: Call 1-800-342-9647 or visit the website for counseling, crisis help, and information about almost everything military.

GUIDELINES FOR ARMY REGULATION 608-99: Army Regulation 608-99, effective 17 December 2003, explains the Department of the Army's policy, guidance and procedures concerning military divorce, nonsupport of family members, paternity claims, and paternity related adoption proceedings.

Divorce Law

Women's Law: A nonprofit providing free legal information and online support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Oprah Fans

Advice for Victims and Abusers

Trusting Your Intuition: I like Gavin de Becker's book "The Gift of Fear" very much. This page shows an interview with him along with an article about how trusting your intuition can save your life.

Ending the Cycle of Violence

Emotional Torture

Dating Violence

Domestic Abuse Safety Plan

Warning Signs of Dating Abuse Video

Inside an Abusive Relationship Video

Fighting Domestic Violence MP3