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Child Abuse
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Rape
Hate Crimes
Teens
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Women’s On-line Magazines
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Child Abuse
Prevent Child Abuse America
Tips for parents and information for children in preventing child abuse.
National Club Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse
About Child Abuse – Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Shaken Baby…Frequently Asked Questions.
American Humane Association
Answers to common questions about child abuse and neglect.
Safe Child Program
A common sense approach to protecting children and teaching children To protect themselves
against bullies, strangers, sexual abuse…
Disabilities
Center for Research for Women with Disabilities
Abuse and Women with Disabilities: Abuse Overview, Prevention, Physician Guidelines, Intervention
People with Disabilities
HUD Resources: Housing, Rentals, Homelessness
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
One call summons immediate help, in English or Spanish, 24 hours a day, seven days each week. Interpreters are available to translate an additional 139 languages. The Hotline may be reached toll-free by phone from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Domestic Violence Information Center
Facts, Violence Against Women Act, On-line Resources.
Kate’s Domestic Violence Page
What you can do to help. Ways to respond and ways to combat domestic violence.
The Family Violence Prevention Fund
Get the Facts on Domestic Violence. Personal Stories. Global Response.
Call Rape, Inc.
Reasons Women Stay in Abusive Relationships
Gay and Lesbian
10 Percent
Gays, Lesbians, transsexuals, homophobia, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, Aids Information, hate is not a family value, honest answers.
Advocates for Abused and Battered Lesbians
Identify if you are in an abusive relationship, what you can do. Stories, poetry. Global resources.
ACLU: Gay and Lesbian Rights
Anti-Gay Violence, Law, Discrimination, Civil Rights, Resources.
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
GLNH is a non-profit organization which provide a vital service to our community by providing nationwide toll-free peer-counseling, information and referrals. GLNH is open Monday through Friday 6pm-10pm and Saturday noon-5pm EST.
Gay/Lesbian Issues
A web site dedicated to human guides/human interests. This sections is dedicated to gay/lesbian issues including activist organizations, hate crimes, marriage, work issues, etc.
Hate Crimes
USA Network – Erase the Hate
USA Networks’ acclaimed CableACE and Emmy Award-winning public affairs initiative dedicated to combating hate and racism while promoting respect and understanding.
Miscellaneous
Whole Family
Interactive site for teens and adults. Real life dramas offering information on substance abuse, family relationships, divorce, single parenting, expert advice.
Drug Enforcement Administration. Get it Straight.
The facts about drugs. Written for teens. Beneficial to all.
Recovery
From alcohol to drugs. One man’s inspirational story of the struggle to admit he was an addict, and the beginning of the recovery process.
Parenting
Parent Soup
On-line parenting magazine. Features, on-line tools, on-line chat and discussion boards. Selections by children’s age groups.
Parenting Q&A|
Experts answer questions. Selections categorized by children’s age groups. Tip of the Day.
The National Parenting Center
Daily Feature, articles, advice, product reviews; expand parenting skills.
Black Families On-Line Magazine – Parenting Section
Interesting articles. Advice for everyday living. On-line discussion boards.
Disney Family On-Line Magazine – Parenting Section
Articles, tips, problem solving.
Prejudices
Americans Against Discrimination and Preferences
Articles on affirmative action, racial and gender preferences, and other varied issues concerning race, ethnicity and gender.
Anti-Defamation League
What to Tell your Children About Prejudice and Discrimination.
Department of Justice
Page for Kids Geared for K-Grade 5. Interactive site to share with your children. Addresses prejudices in all forms. Raises thought provoking questions.
USA Network – The National Hate Test Special
Here you will find 16 possible scenarios that will ask you to examine your own prejudices and think about your personal values concerning topics related to race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.
10 Percent
Gays, Lesbians, transsexuals, homophobia, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, Aids Information, hate is not a family value, honest answers.
Racism
Race and Racism
Articles, exhibitions, resources.
Interracial Relationships
Designed by a group of college psychology students who have an interest and/or personal experiences with interracial relationships. Discusses social reactions, race reactions, family reactions, personal experiences.
Interracial Voice
The voice of conscience of the Global Mixed-Race/Interracial Movement. Editorials, essays, interviews, links to other sites.
Rape
Brazos County Rape Crisis Center, Inc.
Anonymous and confidential On-Line Support Counseling Site. Rape awareness, regaining control, sexual assault on children.
RAIIN – Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
24 hour confidential hotline, statistics, information
Rape Prevention Education Program – University of California Rape Survivor’s Page
Acquaintance Rape, Survivors, Definitions, Male Rape.
PCAR – Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
On line sexual violence quiz. Take the test yourself. How much do you know about sexual violence?
Rape Recovery Help & Information Page
Created by a survivor in the hopes of helping another survivors. Help offered here is in the form of a newsletter, links to survivors pages, chat and message boards, email support and more.
Rape Recovery
On-line discussion – A place to share in healing after being raped.
“Friends” Raping Friends – Could it Happen to You?
Causes, how to avoid, effects, what family and friends can do to help.
Sexual Assault Information Page
Date Rape, Domestic Violence, Incest, Self-Defense, etc.
Women’s On-Line Magazines
Ivillage.com
Astrology, health, parenting, relationships, fitness, careers
Women.com
Family, Fitness, careers, relationships, chat and discussion boards