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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

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Reference Materials

Battered Wives. Del Martin. Volcano Press, 1981

The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize It and How to Respond. Patricia Evans. Adams Media Corporation, 1996

Why Does He Do That? Lundy Bancroft. Berkeley Trade, 2003

Saving Beauty from the Beast. Vicki Crompton & Ellen Zelda Kessner. Little, Brown, 2003

But I Love Him: Protecting Your Teen Daughter from Controlling, Abusive Dating Relationships. Jill Murray. Regan Books, 2001

In Love and In Danger. Barrie Levy. Seal Press, 1998

When Violence Begins at Home: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Ending Domestic Abuse. K.J.Wilson, Ed.D. Hunter House, 1997

 

Additional Information Links

www.loveisnotabuse.com – Liz Claiborne’s teen dating violence website has great information for both, those living with violence and their friends and family.

www.ncadv.org – The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s website contains current information for survivors and those dealing with violence.

www.endabuse.org – The Family Violence Prevention Fund website provides materials which can be ordered, including “No Excuse for Abuse” materials and health care provider brochures.

www.nrcdv.org – The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence’s website features various publications and resources for organizations and individuals working to end domestic violence.

www.ncvc.org – The National Center for Victims of Crime information site includes materials on domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault.

www.womenslaw.org – Legal information website, including referrals and detailed protective/restraining order information, state by state.