This list, prepared by the College Resource Center librarians from other sources, is provided for information only. Referral to these sites does not imply the endorsement of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of either the organization or their contents, expressed views, programs, or political activities. Further, the College does not endorse any commercial products that may be advertised or available from these organizations or on these websites. This list is not meant to be comprehensive; the exclusion of a site does not reflect the quality of that site. Please note that sites and URLs are subject to change without warning. Please also refer to the WEBTREAT on Rape Prevention Resources for related links. mash/pvh rev. 2/17/2011
Safety Notice: Computer use can be monitored and is impossible to completely clear. If you are afraid your internet and/or computer usage might be monitored, please use a safer computer, call your local hotline, and/or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224.
Academy on Violence & Abuse (AVA)
AVA exists to advance health education and research on the prevention, recognition and treatment of the health effects of violence and abuse.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Child Abuse & Neglect
This AAP Section on Child Abuse and Neglect (SOCAN) site offers resources on child abuse and neglect.
American Bar Association (ABA) Domestic Violence
The ABA provides consumer-level information on domestic violence through this webpage.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
College materials on domestic violence can be found under Women’s Issues, then selecting Violence Against Women. The sections on National Resources and Related Sites link to additional, non-College resources. Search the general College website (www.acog.org) to find additional College resources.
American Medical Association (AMA) National Advisory Council on Violence and Abuse (NACVA)
This AMA site is a 2008 compendium of AMA policies on domestic violence and abuse.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Violence Prevention
This site leads to CDC resources on violence prevention, including child maltreatment and intimate partner violence.
Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE)
The Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE), located at the University of Delaware Center for Community Research and Service, provides a computerized catalog of elder abuse literature and links to other elder abuse and aging resources.
Eldercare Locator
Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, provides a gateway for locating local agencies that can help older persons and their families access home and community-based services, such as transportation, meals, home care, and caregiver support services. Suspected elder abuse can be reported to the Eldercare hotline: 1-800-677-1116
Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF)
The FVPF works to ensure that violence prevention efforts become self-sustaining, and transforming the way health care providers, police, judges, employers and others address violence.
Know More, Say More
The Know More, Say More site focuses on the reproductive health consequences of violence and sexual coercion. The Know More section of the website offers facts and resources on the topic.
National Consensus Guidelines on Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence Victimization in Health Care Settings (2004)
National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), directed by the U.S. Administration on Aging, is a resource for policy makers, social service and health care practitioners, the justice system, researchers, advocates, and families. The NCEA website has links to the help hotline and information on elder care services, adult protective services, and nursing home abuse.
National Coalition against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
The NCADV website provides practical information on violence prevention and victim services. Topics include Internet safety, developing a safety plan, and identify protection.
National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA)
The National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA) is an association of researchers, practitioners, educators, and advocates dedicated to protecting the safety, security, and dignity of America's most vulnerable citizens. The NCPEA site offers information on elder abuse.
National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)
1-800-799-7233
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) is a nonprofit organization that provides crisis intervention, information and referral to victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends and families.
National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NHRCDV)
The National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NHRCDV), a project of the Family Violence Prevention Fund, offers free, culturally competent materials and technical assistance to health care practitioners and others working in domestic violence prevention.
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
The NRCDV works to improve societal and community responses to domestic violence and its prevention through a wide range of free, comprehensive, and individualized technical assistance, training, resource materials, and projects.
OVC Resource Center
The OVC Resource Center, a project of the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), is a clearinghouse for emerging victim issues. The Resource Center offers National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) databases, online directories, and other resources for victims.
Stop It Now!
Stop It Now! prevents the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take actions that protect children before they are harmed.
STRYVE Online – Striving to Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere
STRYVE is a national initiative, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which takes a public health approach to preventing youth violence before it starts. To support this effort, STRYVE Online provides communities with the knowledge and resources to be successful in preventing youth violence.