Domestic Violence
National:
Legal:
American Bar Association
Battered Women’s Justice Project - http://www.bwjp.org/
- Offers training, technical assistance, and consultation on the most promising practices of the criminal justice system in addressing domestic violence. Criminal Justice staff can provide information and analyses on effective policing, prosecuting, sentencing, and monitoring of domestic violence offenders.
CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocate - http://www.casanet.org/
- The mission of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association, together with its state and local members, is to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes.
Center for Family Violence and the Courts - http://www.ncsconline.org/famviol/index.html
- Sponsored by the Family Violence Forum – an NCSC Community practice comprised of researchers, educators, and information specialists with the mission of improving the justice system’s response to family violence
Center for Law and Public Policy on Sexual Violence - http://www.lclark.edu/org/ncvli/clpps.html
- At Lewis and Clark
- Provides legal resources for lawyers, prosecutors, judges, law enforcement, legislators, policy analysts, advocates and researchers working to end sexual violence.
Domestic Violence Laws of the World - http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/population/domesticviolence/domesticviolence.htm
Family Violence Department for the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges - http://www.ncjfcj.org/content/view/20/94/
- To advance social change in courts and communities across the country by providing cutting-edge training, technical assistance, and policy development on issues of family violence. The NCJFCJ's projects have enhanced the safety, well-being, and stability of domestic violence victims and their children by improving the way criminal, civil, and social justice systems respond to family violence.
Legal Momentum - http://www.legalmomentum.org/legalmomentum/
- Legal Momentum advances the rights of women and girls by using the power of the law and creating innovative public policy.
Legal Services Corporation - http://www.lsc.gov/
- To promote equal access to justice in our Nation and to provide high quality civil legal assistance to low-income persons.
National Crime Victim Bar Association - http://www.victimbar.org/vb/Main.aspx
- Provides technical support to attorneys representing crime victims in civil actions, refers crime victims to lawyers in their local area, and works to increase general awareness about the availability of civil remedies for victims of crime.
National Crime Victim Law Institute - http://www.lclark.edu/org/ncvli/
National Women’s Law Center - http://www.nwlc.org/
- To protect and advance the progress of women and girls at work, in school, and in virtually every aspect of their lives.
Victim Rights Law Center - http://www.victimrights.org/index.htm
- We provide sexual assault victims with free legal help. Our goal is to give sexual assault victims the legal resources they need to reclaim their lives and become survivors. Our mission is to ensure that every sexual assault and rape victim has an attorney and the most effective remedies available.
Women’s Justice Center - http://www.justicewomen.com/index.html
- To provide advocacy, free of charge, for victims of rape, domestic violence, and child abuse, particularly in the Latina and other under served communities of Sonoma County. To provide advocacy training and community education. To coordinate the Task Force on Women in Policing with the goal of increasing the number of women and minorities in our law enforcement agencies. To commit to equal justice for all women and girls.
Women’s Law.org - http://www.womenslaw.org/index.htm
- To provide easy-to-understand legal information and resources to women living with or escaping domestic violence. By reaching out through the Internet, we empower women and girls to lead independent lives, free from abuse.
Advocacy:
End Violence Against Women International - http://www.evawintl.org/index.htm
- End Violence Against Women International provides effective, victim centered, multi-disciplinary training and expert consultation regarding crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence. EVAW International also seeks to identify and disseminate effective primary prevention programs for men and risk reduction programs for women.
Family Violence Prevention Fund - http://endabuse.org/
- The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to prevent violence within the home, and in the community, to help those whose lives are devastated by violence because everyone has the right to live free of violence.
Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault - http://www.utexas.edu/research/cswr/idvsa/
- The mission of the Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (IDVSA) is to advance the knowledge base related to domestic violence and sexual assault in an effort to end violence.
National Center on Sexual and Domestic Violence - http://www.ncdsv.org
- An organization that encourages and creates unprecedented levels of collaboration among professionals working to end violence against women
- VERY comprehensive list of links to other resources organized by topics- http://www.ncdsv.org/ncd_links.html
National Center for Victims of Crime - http://www.ncvc.org
- The nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims. Since 1985, we have worked with more than 10,000 grassroots organizations and criminal justice agencies serving millions of crime victims.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence - http://www.ncadv.org/
- The Mission of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is to organize for collective power by advancing transformative work, thinking and leadership of communities and individuals working to end the violence in our lives.
National Network to End Domestic Violence - http://www.nnedv.org/
- A social change organization representing state domestic violence coalitions, is dedicated to creating a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists.
- Links to State Coalitions: http://www.nnedv.org/default.asp?Page=29
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence - http://www.nrcdv.org/
- To promote, support and enhance the development and implementation of services, policies, public awareness prevention activities and research efforts at national, state and local levels which assure safety and justice for all victims, survivors and others affected by domestic violence.
Office for Victims of Crime - http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/help/dv.htm
Stop Family Violence - http://www.stopfamilyviolence.org
- Stop Family Violence's mission is to organize and amplify our nation's collective voice against family violence. We are a catalyst for social change - empowering people to take action at the local, state and national level to ensure safety, justice, accountability and healing for people whose lives are affected by violent relationships. Our goal is family peace.
Violence Against Women – by the US Dept of Health and Human Services - http://www.4woman.gov/violence/index.cfm
Regional programs/websites:
ARIZONA
Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence - http://www.azcadv.org/
- Since its inception, the Coalition has served as an advocate and a voice representing the needs of domestic violence service providers and the victims they serve throughout Arizona. The Coalition has, and will continue to, educate the public about Domestic Violence.
- Positions Available with the Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence http://www.azcadv.org/
The Brewster Center: Domestic Violence Services - http://www.thebrewstercenter.org/
- The mission of the Brewster Center Domestic Violence Services is to provide safer options and support to all victims/survivors of domestic violence through individual empowerment, advocacy, shelter, prevention, community education and social change.
Crime Victim Advocates for City of Avondale - http://www.ci.avondale.az.us/index.asp?NID=528
- The Crime Victim Advocate Unit was created in order to help victims of crime understand their rights in the justice process, answer victims' questions and provide victims with updated information pertaining to their case.
Domestic Violence Information, Resources & Support - http://www.aardvarc.org/dv/states/azdv.shtml
- A list of Arizona victim advocates and support contacts.
CALIFORNIA
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence – http://www.cpedv.org
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault - http://www.calcasa.org/
San Diego Family Justice Center - http://www.familyjusticecenter.org/
- The most comprehensive one-stop shop in the nation for victims of family violence and their children. Victims of domestic violence can now come to one location to talk to an advocate, get a restraining order, plan for their safety, talk to a police officer, meet with a prosecutor, receive medical assistance, counsel with a chaplain, get help with transportation, and obtain nutrition or pregnancy-services counseling.
COLORADO
Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence- http://www.ccadv.org/
IDAHO
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence - http://www.idvsa.org/resources.html
- The Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence (ICASDV) is a not for profit organization formed on behalf of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. It was incorporated in 1980 to provide education, technical support and assistance to a network of shelters and safe homes, counseling and support groups, and other individuals advocating for the safety and rights of battered women and their children. The Coalition is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership and consists of representation from each region in Idaho.
- Membership Information for Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence http://www.idvsa.org/membership.html
Women and Children’s Alliance http://www.wcaboise.org/assault.html
- The WCA Crisis Center provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Advocates assist petitioners in filing protection orders, Master’s level therapists provide counseling, and a safe shelter program is available with classes and case management to support women and their children fleeing from violence.
- Volunteer and Employment Opportunities for the Women and Children’s Alliance http://www.wcaboise.org/join.html
LOUISIANA
Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence - http://www.lcadv.org/
- a statewide network of battered women's programs, supportive organizations, and individuals who share the goal of ending violence against women and children in Louisiana. LCADV empowers its members through advocacy, education, resource development, and technical assistance.
MONTANA
Eastern Montana’s Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program
http://www.endomesticviolence.org/
Services:
24 hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking
Personal Advocacy and support groups for women and children
Shelter, meals, transportation
Education and awareness
Brochures for victims and community
Court/legal advocacy for victims
Crime victims compensation assistance
Orders of Protection
Referrals for Batterers Intervention Programs
Speakers available for the community
The Friendship Center http://thefriendshipcenter.org/
- The Friendship Center is the only shelter in Lewis and Clark, Jefferson and Broadwater Counties that provides a safe haven at no charge for women and children who have suffered domestic violence and sexual abuse. The Center offers: A safe house; counseling; domestic violence and sexual assault survivor groups; sexual assault outreach program; crime victim advocate program; 24 hour crisis line; order of protection assistance; children’s program and groups; community education; and legal assistance.
Hi-Line’s Help for Abused Spouses http://www.hlhas.com/
- Hi-Line's Help for Abused Spouses is a victim services program that provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in six Montana counties. Those counties include Liberty, Toole, Glacier, Pondera, Teton, and Chouteau, consisting of a service area of approximately 14,207 square miles with a population of approximately 39,511.
List of Montana Domestic Violence Shelters - http://www.sboard.org/SHELTERS/MT.HTM
Montana Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence - http://www.mcadsv.com/
- Currently, MCADSV represents over 50 programs across Montana that provide direct services to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children. In addition, our membership includes other nonprofit and government organizations and individuals (professionals and members of the general public) who are interested in addressing domestic and sexual violence in a way that holds offenders accountable and provides support for the people they victimize.
Sanders County Coalition for Families (Employment Opportunities) - http://sccff.org/
- SCCFF is designed to help people in crisis with our emphasis being on women and children who are victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence.
NEW MEXICO
Employment Opportunities with New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence http://www.nmcadv.org/
New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence - http://www.nmcadv.org/
OREGON
Battered Persons’ Advocacy - http://www.peaceathome.com/
Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence - http://www.cardv.peak.org/
- The mission of the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence is two-fold:
- To provide services and support to those affected by sexual and domestic violence, and
- To provide education and leadership within the community to change the societal conditions that cultivate these forms of violence.
Central Oregon Battering & Rape Alliance - http://www.cobra-dvsa.org/
- Our service area includes Deschutes, Crook, Grant and Jefferson Counties. COBRA'S services are designed to help survivors of abuse regain control of their lives, start the healing process, develop positive self-esteem, and break the cycle of violence so that future abuse can be prevented.
Columbia County Women’s Resource Center - http://www.noexcuse4abuse.com/
Coos County Women’s Safety & Resource Center - http://www.womensafety.org/
Domestic Violence Services Serving Umatilla & Morrow Counties http://www.domesticviolenceservices.com/
Job Openings with the Center against Rape and Domestic Violence -http://cardv.peak.org/jobs.php
Open Positions at Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon - http://www.emoregon.org/open.htm
Portland Women’s Crisis Line - http://www.pwcl.org/
Russian Oregon Social Services - http://www.emoregon.org/ROSS.htm
Womenspace Domestic Violence Services - http://www.enddomesticviolence.com/
- Womenspace has been providing services to battered women and their children for almost twenty-five years. The organization has grown from a confidentially located shelter and twenty-four hour crisis line to a multi-faceted organization that in addition to basic crisis services supports a strong, county-wide domestic violence council, a publicly located drop-in Advocacy Center, legal advocacy via a collaborative legal clinic, transitional year-long case management services, domestic violence specialists housed in local welfare and child protective service offices, three rural outreach offices, an extensive community education program offering training from the most basic to highly specialized curricula, and a host of collaborative relationships with local and federal partners.
PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania Coalition against Domestic Violence - http://www.pcadv.org/
- PCADV is a private non-profit organization with a statewide network of 62 domestic violence programs across the Commonwealth.
UTAH
Utah Domestic Violence Council - http://www.udvac.org/home.htm
- The UDVC is recognized nationally as the state domestic violence coalition in Utah. It receives two thirds of its funding from a federal Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) state coalition grant. The other third comes from a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant. This grant currently funds outreach to under-served communities.
- Currently the UDVC is comprised of 36 voting members. The Council employs five staff members and has 13 working committees. The Council also works closely with and provides funding for Utah’s 23 local domestic violence coalitions, as well as collaborating with and providing resources and information to many individuals and agencies.
Utah Domestic Violence Crisis And Support Resources - http://www.aardvarc.org/dv/states/utdv.shtml
- An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection for the State of Utah
WASHINGTON
Employment Opportunities with Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence - http://www.wscadv.org/Employment/index.htm
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence - http://www.wscadv.org/
- We work towards practical change as well as a vision for social justice by:
- Advocating for public policies to promote safety and justice for battered women and their children;
- Providing specialized training, consultation and publications to support best practices among domestic violence programs;
- Conducting research to promote local-level change, through avenues such as our Fatality Review Project;
- Educating the public through our Refuse To Abuse campaign with the Seattle Mariners, In Her Shoes: Living with Domestic Violence teaching tool, Caminando En Sus Zapatos ("walking in her shoes"), Spanish language radio novelas (soap operas), and other innovative products;
- Supporting six constituent groups (Jewish Network, Immigrant & Refugee Network, Lesbian/ Bisexual/ Transgender/ Gay Network, Native Network, Survivors in Service Caucus, and Women of Color Caucus).
WYOMING
List of Abuse Shelters - http://www.baddteddy.com/abuse/abuse_shelters_wyoming.html
Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault - http://www.wyomingdvsa.org/
Wyoming Domestic Violence Shelters Contact Information
http://www.sboard.org/SHELTERS/WY.HTM
Wyoming Safehouse - http://www.wyomingsafehouse.org/
- Safehouse is a private, not-for-profit organization which provides services to victims or survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. Safehouse operates a shelter for persons who are in a violent or potentially violent environment. It is a residential center designed to provide a comprehensive set of services for these victims and their children.
