National Resources

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The Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center can be reached internationally toll-free from 175 countries. The center serves abused Americans, mostly women and children, in both civilian and military populations overseas. www.866uswomen.org

Futures Without Violence works to prevent and end violence against women and children around the world. Futures Without Violence trains professionals such as doctors, nurses, athletic coaches, and judges on improving responses to violence and abuse. They work with advocates, policy makers and others to build sustainable community leadership and educate people everywhere about the importance of respect and healthy relationships – the relationships that all individuals, families, and communities need and deserve. www.futureswithoutviolence.org

The National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence (NCDSV) designs, provides, and customizes training and consultation, influences policy, promotes collaboration and enhances diversity with the goal of ending domestic and sexual violence. www.ncdsv.org

The NCDBW is a resource and advocacy center for battered women charged with crimes related to their battering. www.ncdbw.org

Through advocacy and education, the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) works everyday to improve victim safety, increase abuser accountability, expand coordinated community response, and ultimately, put an end to abuse in later life. www.ncall.us

NCADV is dedicated to the empowerment of battered women and their children and therefore is committed to the elimination of personal and societal violence in the lives of battered women and their children. www.ncadv.org

News and information for coalitions and advocates; the national perspective on public policy; training, conference information; and other important issues for domestic violence coalitions, policy makers, and others who encounter domestic violence in their work. www.nnedv.org

The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) is a comprehensive source of information for those wanting to educate themselves and help others on the many issues related to domestic violence. www.nrcdv.org

The NSVRC is a project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. This site provides a state-of-the-art database, toll-free information line, interface to a library database, technical assistance personnel and a searchable website. PCAR offers a Sexual Assault Response Team plan and newsletter. www.nsvrc.org

Praxis International, Inc. is a nonprofit research and training organization that works toward the elimination of violence in the lives of women and children. Visit their collection of articles, recommended books, and websites to find a wide range of information. www.praxisinternational.org

StrongHearts is a culturally-appropriate, anonymous, confidential service dedicated to serving Native American survivors of domestic violence and concerned family members and friends. At no cost, callers can call the StrongHearts Native Helpline at 1-844-7NATIVE (or 1-844-762-8483), and connect one-on-one with knowledgeable StrongHearts advocates, who can provide lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable survivors to find safety and live lives free of abuse. New phone helpline hours as of March 6, 2019: seven days a week at 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. CT. http://www.strongheartshelpline.org

An online resource of information and applied research regarding working to end domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violence in the lives of women and their children. www.vawnet.org