Abuse of Power

THE clearinghouse on police-perpetrated domestic violence

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911 for Women Facts on domestic violence and women's rights, sexual harassment resources, women's organizations.

American Bar Association publishes extensive information on domestic violence and the law. Resources include information on high conflict child custody cases, how to find a lawyer, and state-specific family law.

Battered Mothers' Custody Conference provides information about the law and research relating to battered mothers and abused children in custody and visitation matters.

Battered Women's Justice Project provides training, technical assistance and consulting on the most promising practices of the criminal and civil justice system in addressing domestic violence. Resources are available for advocates, battered women, legal and justice system personnel, policymakers, and others engaged in the justice system response to domestic violence.

Behind the Blue Wall Officer-involved domestic violence blog and news archive.

British Association for Women in Policing Serves to enhance the role and understanding of the specific needs of women at all ranks and grades of the police service.

Education Wife Assault Canadian Health Network provides domestic violence information for women in all stages of life, physical abilities, friends, families, teens and men.

European Gay Police Network serves gays and bisexuals in the various European police organizations.

Federal Law Firearms & Ammunition Prohibitions Clearly presented information on the Lautenberg Amendment to the gun law.

International Association of Women in Fire & Emergency Services promotes and facilitates the participation of women in the fire service.

International Association of Women Police seeks to raise the profile of women in law enforcement, corrections and other criminal justice professions through training, mentoring and peer support.

Leadership Council on Child Abuse & Interpersonal Violence provides information about the effects of interpersonal violence, abuse, custody disputes and parental alienation syndrome.

National Association of Female Paramedics established as a means to help women achieve success in EMS through education, resources, networking, support and camaraderie.

National Center on Full Faith & Credit Full faith and credit helps to protect freedom of movement by requiring the justice system to enforce orders of protection throughout the country.

National Center for Women in Policing promotes increasing the numbers of women at all ranks of law enforcement as a strategy to improve police response to violence against women, reduce police brutality and excessive force, and strengthen community policing reforms.

National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women is a resource and advocacy center for battered women charged with crimes related to their battering, including battered women who have been arrested and are facing trial, as well as those serving prison sentences.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence works for major societal changes necessary to eliminate both personal and societal violence against all women and children.

National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotline advocates answer questions, provide safety planning and information as well as directly connect callers to domestic violence resources available in their local calling area.

National Gay and Lesbian Hotline provides telephone and e-mail peer-counseling, information and local resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transexual and questioning individuals.

National Network to End Domestic Violence provides in-depth information on the uses of technology in domestic violence and stalking.

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse publishes information on how to protect personal information against identity theft, credit fraud and other privacy protection issues.

Purple Berets Grassroots activist women's rights group advocating for women who are victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Violence Against Women Online Resources provides extensive resources, including explanations on Full Faith and Credit for Protection Orders.

Volcano Press publishes and distributes books on domestic violence and women's health.

Women in Federal Law Enforcement promotes gender equity in federal law enforcement by encouraging women to enter and excel in their chosen profession.

Women's Law Initiative provides state-specific legal information and resources to women living with or escaping domestic violence.

Women's Rural Advocacy Center publishes extensive information about domestic violence.