Organizations
The National Domestic Violence Hotline—A non-profit organization that provides real-time crisis intervention, information, and referrals as well as on-line resources.
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
The National Sexual Assault Hotline—A confidential, secure service that provides live help through the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
1-800-656 HOPE (4673)
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence—An advocacy organization working to prevent domestic violence and empower those affected.
The Academy on Violence & Abuse—An interdisciplinary organization of healthcare professionals dedicated to making violence and abuse a core component of medical and related professional education and clinical care.
Futures Without Violence (formerly Family Violence Prevention Fund)—Works to prevent violence within the home and in the community.
The National Network to End Domestic Violence—A social change organization, is dedicated to creating a social, political, and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists.
The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence—A comprehensive source of information for those wanting to educate themselves and help others on the many issues related to domestic violence.
US Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women—The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) provides federal leadership in developing the national capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
The Women’s Law Organization—Provides legal advice and advocacy based on state statutes.
Resources
MedlinePlus—Provides information for health care professionals and patients about domestic violence; including information in Spanish.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The World Health Organization (WHO)—Preventing Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Against Women: Taking Action and Generating Evidence
The National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence—Power and Control Wheel
New York City Domestic Violence Task Force—2017 Goals and Recommendations
Futures Without Violence—Compendium of State and US Territory Statutes and Policies on Domestic Violence and Health Care
Cornell Law School—Domestic Violence and the Workplace Model Policy and Toolkit
Cambridge Public Health Department—How to Respond to Employees Facing Domestic Violence
Workplaces Respond—Model Workplace Policy on Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Stalking