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The Internet has a vast list of informative resources on domestic violence prevention and assistance, both locally and throughout the country. Many books are also available on the subject.

Women's Law - Free legal information and online support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault: http://www.womenslaw.org/

Family Violence Prevention Fund - A national organization providing training, media campaigns and organizing to prevent domestic violence: http://www.endabuse.org/

Break the Cycle - A national organization for youth that strives to foster systemic change through technical assistance and intervention services: http://www.breakthecycle.org/

Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project - For victims and survivors: http://www.gmdvp.org/

Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women - A national organization where attorneys seek justice and safety in Interstate custody cases: http://www.lrcvaw.org/

National Prevention of Elder Abuse-Help for the elderly: http://www.preventelderabuse.org/elderabuse/domestic.html

National Domestic Violence Hotline - Provides information and referral to victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends and families: http://www.ndvh.org/

Love is Respect - A national teen dating abuse helpline: http://www.loveisrespect.org/

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center - A resource for communities working to prevent violence committed by and against young people: http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/index.asp

California Courts Self-Help - Help with restraining orders, child custody, help for children and teens, criminal justice system, etc: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/protection/dv/

Stop Violence Against Women - Info about marital rape, sexual assault, harassment, trafficking in Women, etc: http://www.stopvaw.org/Marital_and_Intimate_Partner_Sexual Assault.html

Domestic Violence Council of Santa Clara County - Information about local policies, activities, and all aspects of domestic violence: http://www.dvc.sccgov.org/

Batterer's Intervention Program in Santa Clara County - Go to: http://www.sccgov.org/portal/site/scc

The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans

Surviving Domestic Violence: Voices of Women Who Broke Free by Elaine Weiss

Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds... by Lundy Bancroft

The Domestic Violence Sourcebook by Dawn Berry

Family and Friends' Guide to Domestic Violence: How to Listen. Talk... by Weiss

It's My Life Now: Starting Over After... by Dugan and Hock

Women Submit! Christians & Domestic Violence by Jocelyn Anderson

No Visible Wounds: Identifying Non-Physical Abuse... by Mary Miller

Family Interventions in Domestic Violence by Hamel & Nicholls

Controlling People by Patricia Evans

Hectic at Home: Teens Write About... by Youth Communication

The Emotionally Abusive Relationship by Beverly Engel

Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence by Philip W. Cook

Defending Our Lives: Getting Away From Domestic Violence... by Murphy-Milano

Rape in Marriage by Diana E.H. Russell

I Will Survive: the African-American Guide to Healing... by Robinson & Boyd

If I Am Missing or Dead: A Sister's Story... by Janine Latus (true story)

Violence in Gay and Lesbian Domestic Partnership by Renzetti & Miley

Intimate Betrayal: Domestic Violence in Lesbian Relationships by Kaschak

A Terrible Thing Happened by Margaret Holmes (a story for children)

Amber by Dave Webb (fiction)

I Saw It Happen: A Child's Workbook... by Deaton and Johnson

Something Is Wrong at My House by Diane Davis (based on a true story)

Effects of Domestic Violence on Children by Sharp & Brown

Children Who See Too Much: Lessons... by Betsy McAlister Groves

A Safe Place to Live:...for Children Who Have Experienced... by Harrison & Marten

A Safe Place To Grow by Roseby, Johnston, Gentner & Moore

Young Children and Trauma: Intervention and Treatment by Joy Osofskys

Some videos are available on loan through the Support Network. Call 408-541-6100 x 122. Others may be purchased. Please refer to this site: http://www.intermedia-inc.com

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