Violence Against Women Resources Links

These links to other websites contain a variety of information and resources on Domestic Violence. As with everything on the Web, these sites are under rapid change and are put up by a wide variety of organizations and agencies. These sites have been selected primarily for the depth of content provided. Our office does not necessarily endorse any of the views on these websites. These sites can provide lots of general information and statistics about domestic violence. However, if you are a victim of domestic violence or know a victim please have them consult one of the local Anderson County law enforcement or social service agencies.

US Justice Department's Violence Against Women Office
This is a good starting point for various types of information and links related to Domestic Violence. Sections include "National Domestic Violence Hotline"; "Help is Available"; "Domestic Violence Awareness Manual for Federal Employees"; "Selected Speeches and Articles"; "Federal Legislation and Regulations"; "Research, Reports, and Studies"; "Grant Programs"; and "Newsletters". Direct links to three specific sections are provided below:

Domestic Violence Information Center
This site by the Feminist Majority Foundation. has news stories, and Internet resources on the topic of domestic violence.

Domestic Violence Page
This site is devoted to helping fight all forms of family violence and to providing information about services that are available to families that are in need of assistance.

Feminist.Com
The most links on Domesic Violence.

MINCAVA: Education and Training Resources
The University of Minnesota's Higher Education Center Against Violence and Abuse has links to sites and articles, plus many more resources and reports on violence and abuse.

NOW and Violence Against Women
This site has many useful links to other sites, current news on the issue, and statistics.

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse-Stalking
This page has a lot of information on stalking, the laws, and how to prevent it.

SafetyNet Domestic Violence Resources
This page has many links to resources on domestic violence, rape, assault, and help on how to be a survivor.

Violence Against Women
A research project identifying a very large number of information sources regarding violence against women.