Safety From Violence
A Window Between Worlds
a non-profit organization dedicated to using art to help end domestic violence. For twelve years,
AWBW has provided art expression as a healing tool for battered women and their children. Again and again, we have seen how a simple art
session can help to change a woman or child’s life.
Acting for Women in Distressing Situations
[Cambodia] AFESIP exists to combat trafficking in women and children for sex
slavery; to care for and rehabilitate those rescued from sex slavery; to provide occupational skills and to reintegrate those rescued into the
community in a sustainable and innovative manner. AFESIP also seeks to combat the causes and effects of trafficking and sex slavery through
outreach work in AIDS prevention; through advocacy and campaigning; through representation and participation in women’s issues at national,
regional and international forums.
Amethyst Women's Project Inc.
We are a Non-Profit Community based organization seeking to assist primarily Women and their
Children affected by the disease of addiction and who are at high risk for exposure to HIV infection or victims of domestic violence. We seek
to improve and prevent disruption of family systems to provide intervention and referral services to addicted women and their families, and to
appropriate supportive agencies.
Amigos de Mujeres de Juarez
Work toward ending crimes against women in Ciudad Juárez and Chihuahua City and provide
financial, logistical, and emotional support to the families of the Cd. Juárez and Chihuahua City serial-killing victims and the Casa Amiga rape
and abuse crisis center in Cd. Juárez.
The Angel Coalition
[English and Russian] The Anti-Trafficking Coalition of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent
States
Arming Women Against Rape & Endangerment (AWARE)
Effective self-protection for intelligent women who want help, not
hype.
The Asian and Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence
a national network of advocates; community members;
professionals from health, mental health, law, education, and social services; survivors; scholars; researchers; and activists from public policy,
community organizations, youth programs, immigrants’ rights networks, communities of color, women’s groups,
lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender communities, and other social justice organizations. We serve as a forum for, and clearinghouse on
information, research, resources and critical issues about violence against women in Asian and Pacific Islander communities. (California)
Ayuda, Inc. (Washington, D.C.)
AYUDA’s mission is to serve the foreign-born, low-income community by providing high-quality legal
services in the areas of immigra-tion and domestic violence; advocating for and defending their legal and human rights; and empowering through
education. AYUDA is a nonprofit, community-based organization, which has been providing bilingual and cultur-ally sensitive services for the
past 20 years.
Ayuda, Inc. of Miami
A non-profit organization founded in 1977. For 23 years, it has successfully provided (through its umbrella
service) subsidized childcare for families of low-income, single, and teenage parents in Dade County, Florida.
Calderdale Women's Centre
[England] a registered charity founded in 1985, is a source of support and information for any
woman in Calderdale. It aims to be a strong resource for women to gain confidence and skills relevant to every aspect of their lives, in line with
our holistic philosophy; since deprivation, loss or abuse in any part of ones life affects our overall well being, whether it be unemployment,
poverty, discrimination or physical or mental ills.
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
is a catalyst and advocate for social change through innovative solutions to
ensure safety and justice for victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children.
CASA AMIGA centro de Crisis
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The organization offers medical, legal and psychological aid to victims of
domestic violence and sexual assault in a city rocked by the murders and disappearances of at least 280 women and girls over the last 10
years.
Centro de Asistencia a Victimas de Agresiones Sexuales C.A.V.A.S.
[España]
The Clothesline Project
It is a vehicle for women affected by violence to express their emotions by decorating a shirt. They then
hang the shirt on a clothesline to be viewed by others as testimony to the problem of violence against women.
Coalition Against Trafficking in Women International
a non-governmental organization that promotes women's human rights. It
works internationally to combat sexual exploitation in all its forms, especially prostitution and trafficking in women and children, in particular
girls.
Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
A nonprofit, nonpartisan
organization dedicated to the global defense of press freedom.
Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence
The alliance brings together dozens of progressive companies across the United
States to exchange information, collaborate on projects and use their collective influence to instigate change.
Daya Inc.
DAYA aims to promote healthy and harmonious family relationships in the South-Asian community by increasing
awareness and providing peer support, information and referrals to women and children who are in crisis yet attempting to effect positive
changes in their lives. DAYA promotes awareness of domestic violence through outreach and educational activities such as conducting seminars
and publishing newsletters. DAYA is also involved in many South-Asian community based programs and events.
Deana’s Education Fund
Deana’s Educational Theatre develops and produces dynamic educational theater performances and a
comprehensive array of trainings, workshops and distance learning products to prevent bullying, dating/domestic violence and sexual assault.
Deana’s Education Fund
Deana’s Educational Theatre develops and produces dynamic educational theater performances and a
comprehensive array of trainings, workshops and distance learning products to prevent bullying, dating/domestic violence and sexual assault.
FORWARD
[England] is an international non-governmental organisation dedicated to improving the health and well-being of
African women and girls wherever they reside. FORWARD promotes action to stop harmful traditional practices such as female genital
mutilation (FGM) and early and forced marriages, which violate the human rights of women and girls and adversely affect their health and
well-being.
Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation
The thrust of the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation will be one of education aimed at
breaking the very cycle of that violence.
Kezban Foundation
(Dutch and English) Holland--Goal: make the issue of domestic violence open to discussion in migrant
communities in Holland; to increase and accessibility for migrant women of the regular assistance; to influence government policies regarding
domestic violence in the interest of migrant women and girls.
National Center on Elder Abuse
Offers fact sheets, reporting numbers, news, a list of NCEA publications, bibliographies,
statistics.
End Abuse campaign--Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF)
A national non-profit organization that focuses on domestic
violence education, prevention, and public.
Femicide--Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing--"Identifying Risk Factors for Femicide in Violent Intimate
Relationships"
This study was made possible through a grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism,
National Institutes of Health
Free Battered Women (FBW), formerly known as the California Coalition for Battered Women in Prison (CCBWP)
A statewide grassroots coalition of currently and formerly incarcerated women, their families, activists, attorneys, students, community
members, and other dedicated individuals throughout the state who strive to end the re-victimization of battered women in prison.
Houston Area Women’s Center
Vision, leadership, and action empower women to advance their roles, rights and well being. HAWC
provides shelter and support services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. We serve people without regard to age, gender, race,
religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, color or ability. We educate and inform children, youth and the community at large to prevent and
eliminate the causes of domestic and sexual violence.
INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence
A national activist organization of radical feminists of color advancing a movement to end violence against women of color and their
communities through direct action, critical dialogue and grassroots organizing.
JUST: Japanese Union for Survivors of Trauma
(In Japanese)
Jenna Foundation for Non-Violence
We will work diligently, in Jenna’s spirit, to end violence in our society. We will teach children and adults the tools of violence prevention.
La Casa de las Madres
San Francisco's oldest and largest shelter for women and children. We strive to empower women and
children to know their own strengths, take risks, and better control their own lives. Our goal is to restore dignity, generate hope, evoke
courage, and help maximize the potential of our clients.
Liz Claiborne--love is not abuse
Relationship violence: Break the silence. Be part of the solution.
Marin Abused Women's Services (MAWS)
[Marin County, CA] Founded in 1977, Marin Abused Women's Services leads the
effort to make our county free of violence, abuse and intimidation of women and girls.
Men Can Stop Rape
empowers male youth and the institutions that serve them to work as allies with women in preventing rape and
other forms of men's violence. Through awareness-to-action education and community organizing, we promote gender equity and build men's
capacity to be strong without being violent.
Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Program
A gender violence prevention and education program based at Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society. The
multi-racial, mixed gender MVP team is the first large-scale attempt to enlist high school, collegiate, and professional athletes in the effort to
prevent all forms of men's violence against women.
Million Mom March
A national grassroots, chapter-based organization dedicated to preventing gun death and injury and
supporting victims and survivors of gun violence.
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
Offers information and resources on violence and various types of abuse.
Minneapolis WATCH
WATCH is a volunteer- based court monitoring and research organization that follows cases of family and
sexual violence and provides feedback to the justice system. Founded in Minneapolis in 1992, WATCH works to improve the justice system's
response to cases of domestic abuse, child abuse and sexual assault. The mission of WATCH is to make the justice system more effective and
responsive in handling cases of violence, particularly against women and children, and to create a more informed and involved public.
My Sister's House: A Shelter for Battered Women
is the first and only non-profit organization to specifically identify and
address the unique needs of women and children impacted by domestic violence in the Central Valley's highly diverse Asian and Pacific Islander
community.
Narika
(South Asia) Narika was founded in 1992 to address the problem of domestic violence in the South Asian community.
Embracing the notion of women's empowerment, Narika set out to address the unmet needs of abused South Asian women by providing
advocacy, support, information, and referrals within a culturally sensitive model. We serve women who trace their origins to Bangladesh,
Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and diasporic communities such as Fiji and the Caribbean.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
Dedicated to the empowerment of battered women and their children and
therefore is committed to the elimination of personal and societal violence in the lives of battered women and their children.
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs
addresses the pervasive problem of violence committed against and within the
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and HIV-affected communities.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
At the Hotline, a project of the Texas Council on Family Violence, they believe every caller
deserves to be treated with dignity and respect and every family deserves to live in a world free from violence. Hotline advocates are available
24 hours, 365 days a year, for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and
referrals to agencies in all 50 states.
National Coalition Against Violent Athletes
Our mission and purpose is to educate the public on a variety of issues regarding
athletes and violent behavior, while also providing support to the victims, including but not limited to, advocacy, referrals, and research.
National Rape Evidence Project (NREP)
This project seeks to collect and distribute private funds to local law enforcement
agencies to support expedited DNA testing for 20,000 to 40,000 rape evidence collection kits currently stored in police departments across
the U.S and increase public awareness in order to prevent the backlog from recurring.
National Training Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
Designs, provides, and customizes training and consultation; influences
policy; promotes collaboration; and enhances diversity with the goal of ending domestic and sexual violence.
National Violence against Women Prevention Research Center
The National Violence Against Women Prevention Research Center is devoted to providing contemporary information concerning violence against
women.
New York City Alliance against Sexual Assault
Providing leadership in creating a society in which rape and sexual abuse are not
tolerated.
New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Is the oldest child protection agency in the world. It was created in
1875 to protect children from abuse and has been operating since that time to achieve its mission through direct service, education, advocacy
and research. Please take a moment to learn more about us. The NYSPCC is adding site supervisors and security to expand its hours of
operation, as well as adding Asian-language interpreters to reach a broader section of battered women.
North American Task Force on Prostitution (NTFP)
Information about prostitutes' rights, working conditions, history, book
reviews, geared for students.
Office of Violence Against Women (VAWO)--U.S Department of Justice
Works closely with other components of OJP, the
Office of Legal Policy, the Office of Legislative Affairs, the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Immigration and Naturalization Office,
the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, and state, tribal and local jurisdictions to implement the mandates
of the Violence Against Women Act and subsequent legislation.
Partners Ending Domestic Abuse
Dedicate themselves to eliminating domestic violence and ensuring the basic rights of safety,
self-determination and well-being to victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children.
PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment
is a national, multi-chapter, grassroots nonprofit. PAVE uses education and action to shatter the silence of sexual and domestic violence. PAVE's work has been featured on CNN, Today Show, and in TIME.
People Opposing Women Abuse
[South Africa] Counselling, shelter and support services for the survivors of violence against women. Legal advice and court support.
Progressive Women Association Pakistan
Domestic violence is the main work area of PWA (Progressive Woman Association). The
organisation has over the years become the crusader for misery-stricken woman in Pakistan. PWA has so far launched numerous reports based
upon the gruesome acts of violence of woman. PWA has held workshops and seminars, discussion panels and compiled significant data over this
issue with an aim to get it declared as a crime worthy of state intervention.
Prostitution Research & Education--San Francisco Women's Centers
Reflects the voices of one of the world's most
disenfranchised groups: prostituted women and children. The project's goal is to empower this constituency by documenting their perspectives
through research, public education, and arts projects.
Purple Berets
A grassroots, in-your-face women's rights group dedicated to gaining equal justice for women. We work as
advocates for women who are victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and we do direct action political organizing to make system-wide
change to give women access to justice.
RaisingHerVoice.org: Sexual Assault Survivors Speak Out
provides a safe space for survivors of sexual assault to share their
experiences with emergency contraception (EC or the "morning-after pill"). The website aims to raise awareness about the important role of EC
during a time of crisis.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates a national
rape hotline -- free, confidential, and accessible 24 hours a day.
R.O.S.E. Fund
The R.O.S.E. (Regaining One's Self-Esteem) Fund is a national non-profit organization committed to ending violence
against women and their children by assisting women survivors of violence to regain their self-esteem. By helping women to achieve a positive
self-esteem, The R.O.S.E. Fund hopes to empower individual women victims to achieve self-sufficiency, rebuild their lives, and ultimately help
end violence within society.
SAFER: Students Active for Ending Rape
Columbia University student organization which has achieved a ground breaking new
sexual assault policy.
Sakhi for South Asian Women
A community-based organization in the New York metropolitan area committed to ending the
exploitation and violence against women of South Asian origin*. Recognizing oppression based on class, immigration status, religion, and sexual
orientation, we work to empower women, particularly survivors of domestic violence. Sakhi strives to create a voice and safe environment for
all South Asian women through outreach, advocacy, leadership development, and organizing.
Sanctuary for Families
Dedicated to meeting the needs of victims of domestic violence, while advocating for societal change and
raising public awareness to end violence against all women and their children.
The Juarez Project
The Juarez Project is a local grassroots organization that has been supporting the women of Juárez since 2002. We have helped the families
by providing emotional and financial support to their groups through fundraising efforts, donations, and outreach.
Second Amendment Sisters
A women's advocacy group dedicated to preserving the basic human right of self-defense, and to
giving attention to the vital role the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution plays in protecting that right.
Security on Campus, Inc.
Comprehensive list of victim assistance and counseling resources for victims of crime on college and
universties.
Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center of Rhode Island
Counseling, advocacy, and other resources for victims of sexual assault and their families; includes information about child sexual abuse,
domestic violence, and other violent crimes.
Silent Witness National Initiative
to stop Domestic Violence, Domestic Abuse, Family Abuse, Assault on Women and Kids.
SOAR-Speaking Out About Rape
A nonprofit organization which offers presentations on rape awareness to colleges, universities,
civic organizations
South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Dedicated to the empowerment of battered women and
their children and therefore is committed to the elimination of personal and societal violence in the lives of women and their children.
Stop Family Violence
Domestic Violence Statistics. Homelessness, Poverty and Domestic Violence Statistics.
Street Harassment Project
A New York City based activist group that works against the omnipresent harassment on the street
and in other public places of women by men.
STAMP: Survivors Take Action Against Abuse by Military Personnel
To provide support to and struggle for justice for those who
have survived abuse or mistreatment at the hands of military personnel.
Statewide California Coalition For Battered Women
is a coalition of advocates and agencies throughout California dedicated to
stopping domestic violence.
Stop Prisoner Rape Campaign
SPR seeks to end sexual violence committed against men, women, and youth in all forms of
detention.
Tahirih Justice Center
The mission of the Tahirih Justice Center is to enable women and girls who face gender-based violence to
access justice. The Center engages in direct litigation, public policy advocacy, and education and outreach to ensure systemic change that
protects women and girls from violence.
Texas Council on Family Violence
TCFV is one of the largest domestic violence coalitions in the nation, with more than 100 staff and 469 members. Membership is composed of
domestic violence programs, supportive organizations and individuals.
The Men's Center
our expertise is wide-ranging to include all areas of emotional and mental health. Within our expertise we
specialize in survivors of trauma including survivors of sexual trauma.
Violence Against Women Online Resources
Provides law, criminal justice, advocacy, and social service professionals with
up-to-date information on interventions to stop violence against women.
Voices of Women Organizing Project
Battered Women's Resource Center
an organization of women ready to make changes in
the systems that allow domestic violence to continue. We offer the opportunity for survivors of domestic voilence to organize, develop
leadership skills and improve policy in New York City.
Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR)
A vital Philadelphia nonprofit organization whose staff and volunteers together provide comprehensive sexual assault counseling. .
Women's Law Initiative
WomensLaw.org was founded in February 2000 by a group of lawyers, teachers, activists, and web designers interested in seeing the power of
the Internet work for more disadvantaged people and specifically for survivors of domestic violence. We pulled together our experiences and
resources and launched this website in October 2001.
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