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Topics in this special issue:
1. K12> Re: [DIGITALDIVIDE] Vocational Training
2. MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] Leading relief organizations use latest technology
to combat Afgh an refugee crisis (fwd)
3. MISC> reference librarian is world record blood donor
4. MISC> [netsites] KEO
5. MISC> [netsites] The Nitpickers Site
6. K12> [netsites] TeacherServe
7. K12> [netsites] Medical Poems
8. MISC> [netsites] Product Reviews by Consumers
9. MISC> [netsites] WebAIM
10. RESOUR> Online Picture Exhibit: Lions of Jerusalem
11. RESOUR> [netsites] Native Americans - Internet Resources
12. MISC> Relax, it's only April
13. PROJ> Kidproj announces: "Music of Our World"
14. K12> the 12th Kidlink Annual Celebration - it's time to party!
15. RESOUR> NetFirst-L Hot Topic: Domestic Abuse
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 07:57:15 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Re: [DIGITALDIVIDE] Vocational Training
From: "Pankaj Rai" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 15:43:14 -0700
Subject: Re: [DIGITALDIVIDE] Vocational Training
I thought this might be of use to the members of the discussion group:
We, at NEF CyberLearning www.cyberlearning.org a 501 (c) (3) Non Profit
based in VA have over 600 online courses in IT, Management and Test Prerp skills.
We offer 50% in matching grants to organizations serving the
disadvantaged.
We also offer scholarships to the disadvantaged individuals.
Thanks
Pankaj Rai
NEF CyberLearning
1428 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA-22314
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http://www.cyberlearning.org
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 07:58:13 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] Leading relief organizations use latest
technology to combat Afgh an refugee crisis (fwd)
From: "Andy Carvin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 17:01:29 -0400
Subject: [DIGITALDIVIDE] Leading relief organizations use latest technology to combat
Afgh an refugee crisis (fwd)
fyi.. -ac
Contact: Brady Brown
Relief Interactive
646-382-3614
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WORLD'S LEADING RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS USE LATEST TECHNOLOGY
TO COMBAT AFGHAN REFUGEE CRISIS
UNHCR, Christian Children's Fund Believe Innovative Tool Will Increase
Awareness and Donations for Afghan Refugees, Disaster Victims World-Wide
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 22, 2001) - At a National Press Club Morning
Newsmaker event, nonprofit organization Relief Interactive (REACT), joined
by several leading relief organizations, today announced that it will use
innovative technology to allow online newsreaders improved access to the
world's leading relief organizations, which should provide more aid to
man-made and natural disaster victims faster.
Getting enough aid in time can often mean the difference between life and
death. While online contributions to date have made some difference in the
resources available to relief organizations, there is much room for
improvement. REACT aims to bridge that gap. "Emergencies don't wait for
government bureaucracies to react," said John Fredriksson, Senior Government
Coordinator for UNHCR, the UN refugee agency. "We need to mobilize
resources on the front lines in real time. Private contributions are
essential because they are available right away. REACT's website is a tool
that has the potential to give people accurate information quickly, and
simultaneously allow them to donate immediate assistance where it is most
needed."
The REACT website and newslink uses "one click" technology to connect
Internet news readers with up to the minute information on the world's
crisis relief efforts and the ability to donate to leading relief
organizations instantly.
Daniel Wordsworth, a recently returned field-worker from Afghanistan with
the Christian Children's Fund knows first-hand how critical the quantity and
timing of resources can be for disaster response. "When we first got into
Northern Afghanistan in late November, we saw people who were hungry, living
in unbelievable conditions, and very much in need of assistance from the
world community. A few very dedicated aid agencies were working day and
night, overwhelmed by the great need. Compounding the problem was the fact
that most of the aid organizations were working around Kabul, the hub of
media and humanitarian activity. Northern Afghanistan was, and to an extent,
is still a forgotten land. Especially in situations like this, on line news
sources are crucial in getting the word out about a humanitarian catastrophe
that otherwise could be overlooked."
Wordsworth, director of programs for CCF, has served on CCF's emergency
response teams in East Timor following the vote for independence, in India
following the devastating earthquake in 2001, New York following the Sept.
11 attack and in Afghanistan.
REACT's technology can significantly improve the public response to
international disaster by applying simple, interactive technology in the
place where many people go to find out about breaking disaster-news:
Internet news websites. A newslink button in the online news article allows
readers to view a complete listing of relief organizations responding to the
crisis, get details of each organization's relief activities, and make
secure online donations - all with one click.
REACT's site is linked with a growing list of relief organizations that
respond to crises around the world including American Jewish World Service,
Mercy-USA for Aid and Development, United States Association for UNHCR,
United States Fund for UNICEF, International Rescue Committee, Oxfam
America, CARE, World Relief, Americares, Christian Children's Fund, MAP
International, Mercy Corps, American Refugee Committee, International
Medical Corps, International Relief Teams, Women's Commission for Refugee
Women and Children, Action Against Hunger, and United Way International. To
ensure quality, REACT's affiliate relief organizations are members of
InterAction, the largest alliance of US based International and humanitarian
NGOs.
With its website fully operational REACT is now in the process of recruiting
media organizations to utilize the REACT service.
"In simpler times and places the response to a house catching fire was for
each individual in the village to come running with a bucket of water. The
more people who knew about the fire and the faster they got there, the
better the chance the house would be saved", comments Dr. Brady Brown,
President and Founder of REACT. "The Internet has the potential to shrink
the whole world down to village-size, and REACT can provide a way for
everyone to quickly know about the hotspots around the world and to
contribute their bucket of water. I want to call on media organizations and
individuals alike to take advantage of REACT's utility and make this vision
a reality."
REACT's technology partner, Ventera Corporation of McLean, VA, has invested
more than a quarter of a million dollars to develop the technology to
implement the REACT vision. NGEN, an IT firm in Washington, DC is
contributing significant resources to host the REACT website.
About REACT
Relief Interactive is a nonprofit organization committed to optimizing the
interaction between relief organizations, the Internet media, and Internet
users worldwide in order to maximize awareness and donations towards
disaster relief efforts.
About Christian Children's Fund.
Christian Children's Fund (CCF) is a non-sectarian international child
development organization which assists 4.6 million children and families in
31 countries worldwide. In northern Afghanistan, CCF has established 80
Child Centered Spaces, serving about 15,000 children and has been a UNICEF
partner in the government's back to school efforts in the northern provinces
of Afghanistan. In addition, CCF will establish educational and vocational
programs for youth and women for whom the government's educational program
will not be available.
About UNHCR
UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, is mandated by the United Nations
to lead and co-ordinate international action for the world-wide protection
of refugees and the resolution of refugee problems. For more than 50 years,
the agency has been one of the world's principle humanitarian agencies and
is currently helping more than 22 million people in 120 countries. UNHCR
has won the Nobel peace prize twice, in 1954 and 1981.
About NGEN
Founded in 1990, NGEN is an IT professional services firm headquartered in
Washington, DC. NGEN provides network design, installation, and support as
well as Internet design, programming, and hosting for businesses in
Washington, DC, New York and Los Angeles. It's clients include the United
Nation's Foundation, the National Ocean Industries Association, and the
International Dyslexia Association. Visit NGEN at http://www.ngen.com.
About Ventera
Ventera Corporation, an information technology professional services firm in
McLean, Va., builds Internet, Intranet and e-commerce systems for commercial
and Federal Government clients. Its clients include Fannie Mae, Citibank,
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the U.S. Department of
Agriculture. As a certified small business, Ventera designs, builds, and
delivers sophisticated e-business solutions that focus on exceeding the
client's business objectives while ensuring an on time delivery within
budget. Additional information is accessible at http://www.ventera.com.
About InterAction
InterAction is the largest alliance of US based international and
humanitarian NGOs with more than 160 members operating in over 100
countries. InterAction works to overcome poverty, exclusion, and suffering
by advancing social justice and basic dignity for all. Visit InterAction at
http://www.interaction.org.
Note to Editors and Producers: For more information about REACT, visit
http://www.reliefinteractive.org. To set up an interview, contact Brady
Brown at REACT (646) 382-3614; Panos Moumtzis at UNHCR, (202) 296-5191; Toni
Radler at CCF, (804) 756-2722; Paul Hoffman at NGEN toll free at (877)
342-1221, Jimmy Norcross at Ventera (703) 790-4721.
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Andy Carvin
Senior Associate
Benton Foundation
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http://www.benton.org
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 07:58:34 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> reference librarian is world record blood donor
From: "Blythe Bennett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 16:56:36 -0400
Subject: reference librarian is world record blood donor
Are librarians cool, or what?
http://www.cnn.com/2002/HEALTH/04/23/record.blood.donor/index.html
Blythe
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Information Institute of Syracuse
Syracuse University
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 07:59:28 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] KEO
From: "Pierre Borochaults" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 16:24:23 -0700
Subject: [netsites] KEO
KEO
http://www.keo.org/uk/pages/default.html
What if you could send a message to your future generations. What would
you tell them?
"To be launched in 2003, Keo will fly through time and space for 50,000
years before returning to Earth to deliver everyone's message to future generations."
Pierre Borochaults
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:00:03 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] The Nitpickers Site
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 16:36:24 -0700
Subject: [netsites] The Nitpickers Site
The Nitpickers Site
http://www.nitpickers.com/
"The Nitpickers Site was created to be the place for people to come find
nitpicks on their favorite movies, as well as post their own nitpicks."
"Basically a nitpick is considered any little detail, right or wrong, that
you notice in a film. Of course with human nature being what it is most
of the nitpicks posted are expected to be wrong details. :-)"
Alan
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:06:03 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> [netsites] TeacherServe
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 16:31:44 -0700
Subject: [netsites] TeacherServe
TeacherServe
http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us/tserve/tserve.htm
"An interactive curriculum enrichment service for English and history
teachers, offering them practical help in planning courses and
presenting rigorous subject matter to students."
Alan
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:06:50 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> [netsites] Medical Poems
From: "Father Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 16:46:10 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Medical Poems
Medical Poems
http://www.faculty.fairfield.edu/fleitas/medpoems.html
A collection of medical poems in developmentally appropriate language to
help kids with illnesses.
-<><><><><><><><><><><><>-
Father Fred
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:07:22 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Product Reviews by Consumers
From: "Paul E. Onimuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 16:47:43 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Product Reviews by Consumers
Product Reviews by Consumers
http://www.reviewcentre.com/
"Product reviews and service reviews. Consumer reviews of cameras,
computer hardware / software, computer games, hifi / audio, CD's, cars, mobile
phones, holidays and sports equipment."
Paul E. Onimuss
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:08:07 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] WebAIM
From: "Phast Byder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 16:29:34 -0700
Subject: [netsites] WebAIM
WebAIM (Web Accessibility in Mind)
http://www.webaim.org/
This overview of Web accessibility will take a look at each one of the five
disability types to aid web developers in designing web sites accessible
to them.
Site also includes related laws, forums, news and more...
Phast Byder
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:09:01 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> Online Picture Exhibit: Lions of Jerusalem
From: "Jacob Richman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 04:53:33 +0200
Hi Everyone!
The symbol of Jerusalem is a lion.
Sponsored by the Jerusalem municipality, 82 lion
sculptures have been created by local artists and
have been put on display in public places around
Jerusalem. The sculptures will be on display for
the next 6 months and then they will be auctioned
off, and the proceeds will go to Jerusalem charities.
Citizens, visitors and tourists will find the sculptures
refreshing and entertaining. For those of you who
will not be visiting the city in the near future, I have
taken over 120 pictures of the "Lions of Jerusalem"
and have placed them on the web. The address of
the online picture exhibit is:
http://www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/index.html
Enjoy!
Jacob
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:09:32 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Native Americans - Internet Resources
From: "Foggy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 00:05:08 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Native Americans - Internet Resources
Native Americans - Internet Resources
Welcome to the Internet School Library Media Center Native American page.
You will find bibliographies, directories to pages of individual tribes,
history and historical documents, periodicals and general links. The ISLMC
is a preview site for teachers, librarians, students and parents. You can
search this site, use an index or sitemap. The following sites have useful
information on Native Americans.
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/native.htm
-Foggy-
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:10:11 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> Relax, it's only April
From: "NASA Science News" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: NASA Science News <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 03:12:02 -0500
Subject: Relax, it's only April
NASA Science News for April 24, 2002
It's in the news: The five brightest planets are converging in the western
sky. They are a pleasing sight in April ... but the best is yet to come in May.
FULL STORY at
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2002/24apr_relax.htm?list63210
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Tell a kid you know about NASA Kids Club -- they collect virtual trading cards, trade
them online, have their own e-mail account, and participate in great learning
activities
for extra club points. Go to http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/Club/Login/SignUp.asp?sng for
more info.
If you need to get in touch with us directly, please go to
http://science.nasa.gov/comments
Home page: http://science.nasa.gov
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:10:38 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: PROJ> Kidproj announces: "Music of Our World"
From: "Patti Weeg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 06:04:38 -0700
Subject: Kidproj announces: "Music of Our World"
Friends,
Elena Larikova (Russia) is moderating our newest Kidproj project called
"Music of Our World."
She writes:
Do you like music?! Sure you do. Have you ever thought about your favorite
music and why do you listen to it? How many styles are there in countries
all over the world? Why do people join fan clubs and shout their heads off
at concerts? Why do others prefer classical music or folklore? What music
do YOU like? Tell us, we are very interested!!!
The project takes place from April 22 through May 29. During the project
students will:
1. Introduce themselves
2 Discuss "Our Favorites":
*what music you listen to
*who your favorite singers are
*why you listen to
*if you friends like the same music
*if you have joined a fan club
3. Discuss "Music of Nature"
4. Discuss "Music that Unites the World"
Student work will be published in Kidlink's KidSpace. To learn more about
the project and how to register, visit the project website:
http://65.42.153.210/kidspace/start.cfm?HoldNode=2920
Moderator: Elena Larikova - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
All the best,
Patti Weeg
Kidproj-Multi Manager
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:11:02 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> the 12th Kidlink Annual Celebration - it's time to party!
From: "Robbert Uittenbroek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 13:00:48 +0200
Subject: the 12th Kidlink Annual Celebration - it's time to party!
Dear Kidlinkers!
Thursday the 2nd, Friday the 3rd, and Saturday the 4th of May 2002, we will
be celebrating Kidlink's 'birthday' party!
You are invited! :-)
Don't miss out on the fun! Check out the website for more information!
http://www.kidlink.org/annual
We hope to see you all there!
Robbert Uittenbroek - celebration coordinator
Kenzie Elmore - co-coordinator
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Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 10:12:02 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> NetFirst-L Hot Topic: Domestic Abuse
From: "Myers,Julia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 09:28:35 -0400
Subject: NetFirst-L Hot Topic: Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence in the Workplace
The Family Violence Prevention Fund presents information about its program
concerning domestic violence in the workplace. The fund explains that
domestic violence can follow victims to their place of employment through
harassing phone calls, absences because of injuries, and decreased
productivity because of emotional stress.
http://fvpf.org/programs/workplace/
Problem: Predictors of Domestic Violence
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) presents
information on signs that indicate someone potentially could be abusive. The
signs include growing up in a violent family; using force or violence to
solve problems; abusing alcohol or other drugs; using physical force; and
talking of using guns, knives, or other lethal instruments against people.
http://www.ncadv.org/problem/predictors.
Know Your Rights: Domestic Violence
The American Bar Association (ABA) presents a public education brochure
entitled "Know Your Rights: Domestic Violence," published by the Division
for Public Education of the ABA. The brochure discusses how to get emergency
help in a domestic violence situation, the court order of protection, and
where to find a lawyer.
http://www.abanet.org/domviol/knowrights.pdf
What Is Battering?
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) presents
information on battering, a pattern of behavior used to control another
person through fear and intimidation. Acts of domestic violence fall into
such categories as physical battering, sexual abuse, and psychological
battering. Battering episodes often escalate and can become
life-threatening, with such behaviors as choking, breaking bones, and the
use of weapons.
http://www.ncadv.org/problem/what.htm
Safety Tips for You and Your Family
The American Bar Association presents a public education brochure entitled
"Safety Tips for You and Your Family." The brochure offers safety tips for
victims of family violence. The safety tips cover what to do in an
emergency, how to protect oneself at home and outside the home, how to be
safer at work, and how to make the children safer.
http://www.abanet.org/domviol/domviolence.pdf
Problems Associated with Children's Witnessing of Domestic Violence
The Violence Against Women Office of the U.S. Department of Justice and the
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) at the University of
Minnesota presents the full text of the article entitled "Problems
Associated with Children's Witnessing of Domestic Violence," by Jeffrey L.
Edleson that was revised in April 1999. Edleson discusses the impact on
children who witness domestic violence. The problems that children
experience related to witnessing violence include behavioral and emotional
problems, cognitive functioning and attitudes, and trauma-related symptoms
in the long term.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/Vawnet/witness.
Child Custody and Visitation Decisions in Domestic Violence Cases: Legal
Trends, Research Findings, and Recommendations
The Violence Against Women Office of the U.S. Department of Justice and the
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) at the University of
Minnesota present the full text of the article entitled "Child Custody and
Visitation Decisions in Domestic Violence Cases: Legal Trends, Research
Findings, and Recommendations," by Daniel G. Saunders that was revised in
October 1998. Saunders discusses joint custody of children in domestic
violence cases. According to the model state statute of the National Council
of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, in cases of domestic violence the child
should reside with the nonviolent parent and that parent may choose the
location of the residence, including another state.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/Vawnet/custody.htm
Why Do Women Stay?
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) presents
information on why women stay in violent relationships. For some women,
leaving a batterer may be dangerous. Leaving can also mean living in fear,
losing child custody, and losing financial support. Factors that may
influence her to stay include fear of and intimidation by the batterer and
lack of access or knowledge about safety and support.
http://www.ncadv.org/problem/why2.htm
Recognizing and Treating Victims of Domestic Violence
Features information about recognizing and treating victims of domestic
violence, compiled by the New York State Department of Health Office for
Prevention of Domestic Violence and the Medical Society of the State of New
York based on information from the Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines on
Domestic Violence of the American Medical Association.
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/consumer/women/refcard.htm
Prevalence, Incidence, and Consequences of Violence Against Women: Findings
from the National Violence Against Women Survey
The National Institute of Justice presents the full text of the report
entitled "Prevalence, Incidence, and Consequences of Violence Against Women:
Findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey," by Patricia
Tjaden and Nancy Thoennes, that was published in November 1998. The report
offers statistics on the prevalence and incidence of rape, physical assaults
on women, domestic violence, the rate of injury among rape and physical
assault victims, and stalking.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/pubs-sum/172837.htm
Intimate Partner Violence
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) within the Office of Justice Programs
of the U.S. Department of Justice presents "Intimate Partner Violence," a
May 2000 report written by Callie Marie Rennison and Sarah Welchans. The
report highlights the statistics of intimate partner violence from 1993 to
1998. Intimate partners include current or former spouses, boyfriends, and girlfriends.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/ascii/ipv.txt
Abuse and Women with Disabilities
The Violence Against Women Office of the U.S. Department of Justice and the
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) at the University of
Minnesota present the full text of the article entitled "Abuse and Women
with Disabilities," by Margaret A. Nosek and Carol A. Howland that was
revised in February 1998. The authors discuss research related to domestic
violence among women with disabilities, as well as abuse interventions for
women with disabilities.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/Vawnet/disab.htm
Batterer Intervention: Program Approaches and Criminal Justice Strategies
"Batterer Intervention: Program Approaches and Criminal Justice Strategies"
is a publication of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS)
in Rockville, Maryland. The publication provides judges, prosecutors, and
probation officers with the information they need to better understand
batterer intervention and make appropriate decisions regarding programming.
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles/168638.pdf
The Structure of Family Violence: An Analysis of Selected Incidents
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) presents "The Structure of
Family Violence: An Analysis of Selected Incidents" in PDF format. The
report was prepared with data from law enforcement agencies through the
Uniform Crime Reporting Program within the National Incident-Based Reporting
System (NIBRS).
http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/nibrs/famvio21.pdf
Domestic Violence
As part of the MEDLINEplus online service, the National Library of Medicine
of the National Institutes of Health of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services provides information about domestic violence. Some of the
topics covered coping strategies, diagnosis and symptoms, prevention and
screening, research, specific conditions, laws relating to domestic
violence, and treatment.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/domesticviolence.html
Making the Link: Promoting the Safety of Battered Women and Children Exposed
to Domestic Violence
The Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) provides a
directory of Internet resources focusing on information concerning families
experiencing both child abuse and woman battering. The directory includes
articles, FAQS, legal information, and other resources. MINCAVA is located
at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work in Saint Paul,
Minnesota. http://www.mincava.umn.edu/link/
Organizations
National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) is a project of the Texas
Council on Family Violence. NDVH is based in Austin, Texas, and provides
callers from around the country with information on domestic violence and
resources for victims trying to flee an abusive relationship. The hotline
offers crisis intervention services and information materials on domestic
violence issues. http://www.ndvh.org/
National Coalition for Domestic Abuse Awareness (NCDAA)
Presents the National Coalition for Domestic Abuse Awareness (NCDAA) in
Trenton, New Jersey. States that the goal of the coalition is to provide
current, accurate information regarding domestic abuse to legislators, law
enforcement, and other interested individuals and groups.
http://www.domesticabuseawareness.org
Violence Against Women
Presents the Violence Against Women Office, based in Washington, D.C.
Explains that the Office is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice
that was established by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of
1994. Notes that the Office leads a national effort to combine federal laws
with assistance to states and localities to fight domestic violence and
other crimes against women. Includes information about the Office, its
director, the National Domestic Violence Hotline, speeches and articles,
press releases, federal legislation and regulations, and ongoing research,
reports, and studies. Contains information about grant programs and the
Advisory Council on Violence Against Women. Offers access to the full-text,
online version of the Office's newsletters, as well as a resource book for
federal employees about domestic violence. Links to related federal Web
sites. Provides the toll-free Hotline telephone number.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo/
American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Domestic Violence
The Commission on Domestic Violence of the American Bar Association (ABA) is
based in Washington, D.C. The commission highlights the ABA policies on
domestic violence issues, training materials and resources, public education
brochures, teen dating violence, and a list of organizations that can help
those in domestic violence situations.
http://www.abanet.org/domviol/home.html
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), based in Denver,
Colorado, is dedicated to eliminating personal and societal violence in the
lives of battered women and their children. NCADV highlights its history,
current programs and activities, the problem of domestic violence, barriers
to leaving a violent relationship, and predictors of domestic violence.
http://www.ncadv.org/
National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence (Alianza)
The National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence
(Alianza) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating domestic
violence affecting Latino communities. Alianza discusses its history,
initiatives, policy advocacy, research, and accomplishments. Alianza
includes facts about the Latino community and domestic violence.
http://www.DVAlianza.org/
Institute on Domestic Violence in the African-American Community
Presents the Institute on Domestic Violence in the African-American
Community, which provides an interdisciplinary vehicle and forum regarding
the African-American perspective on domestic violence. Offers online
publications and lists steering committee members.
http://www.dvinstitute.org/
Non-U.S.
Family Violence: A Statistical Profile
Statistics Canada provides the full text of the June 11, 1999 issue of "The
Daily." This issue is entitled "Family Violence: A Statistical Profile" and
is a report dealing with the nature and extent of domestic violence in
Canada. This 1997 report is an annual report produced by the Canadian Centre
for Justice Statistics (CCJS).
http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/990611/d990611a.htm
Domestic Violence: Don't Stand for it
The U.K. Northern Ireland Office offers advice for those in Northern Ireland
experiencing domestic violence. Forms of domestic violence include physical
assault, sexual abuse, rape, mental and verbal abuse, humiliation, and
threats. The office provides contact information for places of support and
assistance in Northern Ireland.
http://www2.nio.gov.uk/domvi.htm
Second Closet: Domestic Violence in Lesbian and Gay Relationships: A Western
Australian Perspective
Features the full text of an article entitled "The Second Closet: Domestic
Violence in Lesbian and Gay Relationships: A Western Australian
Perspective," by Lee Vickers. Discusses domestic violence in lesbian and gay
relationships in Australia, including the recognition of same sex domestic
violence, myths and stereotypes, issues in responding to same sex domestic
violence, and the criminal justice system.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/elaw/issues/v3n4/vickers.html
When Love Hurts: A Guide for Girls on Love, Respect and Abuse in
Relationships Presents information for girls on abuse in relationships,
provided by the Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre in Brunswick,
Victoria, Australia. Discusses abuse in relationships, why abuse happens,
relationship warning signs, and how common is abuse. Contains a list of
questions concerning a relationship and breaking it off.
http://www.dvirc.org.au/whenlove/
Individual and Community-Level Determinants of Domestic Violence in Rural
Bangladesh
Features the full text of the essay entitled "Individual and Community-Level
Determinants of Domestic Violence in Rural Bangladesh" by Michael Koenig,
Mian Bazle Hossain, and Saiffudin Ahmed. Discusses the prevalence and risk
factors of domestic violence in Bangladesh and includes statistical charts,
provided by the Hopkins Population Center.
http://www.jhsph.edu/Research/Centers/Population/Papers/wp9904/fulltext.html
Domestic Violence Manual
Presents information on domestic violence, provided online as a service by
Christine Szikla of Melbourne, Australia, as part of the Women's Issues and
Social Empowerment (W.I.S.E.) resource. Focuses on issues concerning
domestic violence related to Australia, but includes general information as
well as facts and figures on domestic violence in the United States.
http://www.wise.infoxchange.net.au/DVIM/index.htm
Note: A keyword search on the phrase "family violence" in NetFirst returned
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There is a related NetFirst Hot Topic on the subject of child abuse here:
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