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Abuse by Bob King
This is a list of links, referring to more specific pages in each of several
categories which are related to types of abuse or likely outcomes of it.
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/3175/
Abuse
Survivors' Resources
by Discord
A links-oriented page written and maintained entirely by one person, Tina (a.k.a.
Discord). She has done a wonderful job over the years of being online in helping
others with specific abuse-related and dissociation topics, and her page is
easy to use, kept updated and offers a comprehensive listing of psychology resources
on the Net.
http://www.tezcat.com/~tina/psych.shtml
Abuse/Incest
Support at The Mining Company
With a focus on coping with abuse and incest, this site provides lots of information
for both emotional and legal support. Their frequent articles are thoughtful
and obviously well researched. With an abound of helpful links throughout the
Web page, here is a good source for information.
http://incestabuse.miningco.com/
Anonymous
Sexual Abuse Recovery (Canada)
This organization hosts an anonymous BBS, a closed area open only to the Professional
Therapist, volunteer, or person with expertise and training through either educational
means or experience, an online library of over 125 articles and publications,
and a referral service for individual or group treatment in the Southern Ontario
area.
http://www.worldchat.com/public/asarc/
AReASON
Online
Association of Recovering Abuse Survivors and Offenders Network assists both
recovering survivors and recovering offenders of abuse, providing ways for them
to work through the special problems that may plague them and prevent them from
living happy, healthy, full lives. http://www.areason.org/
Asarian.org
This server is provided as a free service to survivors of sexual abuse. While
mainly a list of links to other abuse resources, it also provides anonymous
accounts (via Telnet) to survivors so they can tell their stories and keep their
identity secret. New information is rarely added. http://www.asarian.org/
Asarian-host.org
Asarian-host.org is an organization that supplies free
Internet related support to survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse. Asarian-host.org
provides anonymous email-accounts for its users (POP/SMTP,) and an anonymous
USENET posting service, (as
used by many survivors)
with its main focus on the recovery-newsgroups. It also provides free webspace
to individual asarians and related organizations, such as the official Welcome
Center for the new moderated newsgrouop ASARM. Asarian-host.org RECOMENDED
by this site for ANON posting to newsgroups.
AWS Survivors of
Abuse
by Amy Jo Searle
This site contains adult material regarding physical, sexual, mental, and emotional
abuse. AWS is a site dedicated to supporting men and women survivors of any
abuse, providing all survivors with support chat, discussion board, and a writing
forum. A great site for those seeking interaction with other survivors.
http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/a_w/index.htm
Beverly's
Child Abuse and Rape Survivors' Resources by Beverly Greene
Contains resources for child abuse and rape survivors, lesbian survivors, straight
survivors, and male survivors. The author includes her own writings about being
a survivor. An inspirational site. http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/1769/survivor.html
The
Big Page of Information for Survivors by Niki
Contains links of interest for survivors of incest, child abuse, ritual abuse,
drug addiction, and those diagnosed with Multiple Personality Disorder (Dissociation).
This site was created by a survivor of sexual, emotional, physical, and ritual
abuse.
http://www.fiber.net/users/jeffglo/nik.htm
Brochures
from the University of Illinois
Useful brochures for survivors from the University of Illinois
Child
Abuse and Neglect Database Instrument System
National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center
The database is a searchable system containing information on numerous standardized
assessment instruments that have been used in child abuse and neglect research.
CANDIS allows the user to view the instrument data, browse the instruments,
query the instrument file, backup files, and reindex files. The system can be
searched by author, construct, keyword, type of instrument, method of administration,
age, and available psychometric properties. Users can conduct a search based
on a single criterion or on several criteria.
http://www.musc.edu/cvc/candis.htm
Child
Abuse Prevention Network by Cornell University
The Network is dedicated to enhancing Internet resources for the prevention
of child abuse and neglect, and reducing the negative conditions in the family
and the community that lead to child maltreatment. Visitors can sign up to receive
an electronic newsletter and become eligible for special membership benefits.
http://child.cornell.edu/
Child
Abuse and Trauma Recovery Project
Participate in a research project designed to study the recovery of adults who
experienced childhood abuse or trauma
Child
Abuse: Statistics, Research, and Resources
by Jim Hopper M.A.
Contains information regarding the prevalence and effects of sexual abuse involving
young females and males as the victim. The author also includes links to other
valuable resources. Numbers and statistics from reported cases between 1990-93
are sited. http://www.jimhopper.com/abstats
Child
and Domestic Abuse by ACTS Group
Although this site serves as an advertisement for the book, Rape of the Soul,
it provides various interactive tests for concealed child abuse, domestic violence,
and post traumatic stress disorder. http://www.childabuse.net/
Children's
Protection & Advocacy Coalition by Anne M. Cox
The Children's Protection & Advocacy Coalition aims to pool resources --
knowledge, ideas and skills -- to create and implement an initial 10-year plan
for children's benefit. This site provides various articles and links pertaining
to child abuse issues including advocacy coalition. Web site monitors individual
user sessions and may share said information with third-parties; lacks privacy
statement to make users aware of such a policy. http://www.thecpac.com/
Christians
in Recovery
by S. O. Brennan
Members work to regain and maintain balance and order in their lives through
active discussion of the 12 Steps, the Bible, and experiences in their own recovery.
The only purpose of Christians in Recovery is to provide information and referral
for anyone who desires to recover from abuse, family dysfunction, addictions
of alcohol, drugs, food, pornography etc. Christians in Recovery does not engage
in providing individualised professional services or counseling. http://www.christians-in-recovery.com
CIVITAS
Child Trauma Programs
by Baylor College of Medicine
CIVITAS Programs attack child maltreatment in three distinct ways: by providing
clinical services to desperately undeserved children; training dedicated and
skilled professionals; and carrying out these services and training in the context
of ongoing research. This site provides current research projects, training
activities, publications, information for families, and an annual progress report.
http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/civitas/index.html
Confronting
Collusion in Churches
by Dee Miller
Provides a source of empowerment and education for survivors, church leaders,
and survivor advocates struggling with clergy sexual abuse, domestic violence,
and incest. Addresses the spiritual issues and powerful dynamics of collusion
within the community of faith. Provides powerful stories, basic facts, and a
twofold treatment approach. http://members.tripod.com/~NoColluding/
Courage
to Heal
by Nancy Rivera
This site was created to reach out to other women that have been sexually abused.
It contains meditation and poems written by survivors, a Partner's Page, and
links to related sites. http://members.aol.com/NAngel/index.html
Domestic
Violence and Child Abuse Resources by Daniel Jay
Sonkin, Ph.D.
Though this site is intended for the professional many of the resources contained
here may be useful to the lay person as well. The author approaches issues concerning
abuse from an ecological perspective, in that he is interested in multilevel
explanations/interventions that take into account the societal forces. Provides
self-help articles for those having problems with violence, books and software
for professionals, and links to related sites. http://members.aol.com/dsonkin/
Emotional
Trauma Info Pages by David Baldwin
This site focuses primarily on emotional trauma and traumatic stress, including
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, whether following an individual traumatic experience
or a large-scale disaster. Contents include trauma resources, general support,
disaster handouts, links, and more. New information is added once or twice a
month. http://www.trauma-pages.com/
FreeToBe's
by FreeToBe
This site offers peer based information exchanges and support regarding abuse
issues. It contains various newsletters that may be of interest to victims and
their families, words of hope written by survivors for survivors, an e-mail
support list, an annotated bibliography of helpful readings, and links to related
sites. http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/1124/
Glory's
Sanctuary by Glory
Sanctuary is a place to come and escape from a world that is not always kind.
Here, the life experiences that have created the foundation of our lives are
reflected upon. This site celebrates all survivors of abuse, and their courage.
http://www.wolsi.com/~glory/
Highland
by Danni and Mark
This site is maintained by two survivors of covert sexual abuse. It is a site
by survivors, for survivors of covert sexual abuse. The main purpose of this
site is to define covert abuse and provide resources for these victims. http://home.clara.net/highland/
Holli's
Triumph Over Tragedy by Holli Marshall
It contains poetry, inspirational quotes, stories of abuse and triumph, survivors
who would like to contact other survivors, the author's views on human as well
as animal rights, suggested reading material, posts by other survivors, and
much more http://www1.minn.net/~hmm/
A Home for The
Wounded Heart by Sierra Heights
Primarily created by and for survivors of physical, mental, and sexual abuse.
More specifically, they are designed for and by those who have been diagnosed
with Multiple Personality Disorder, otherwise known as DID or MPD. The site
also has personal stories and creative expressions. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/2115/
Hopeful
Hands by C.L. Burger
Hopeful Hands is a Web ministry and education resource for survivors of severe
trauma and abuse, primarily ritualistic abuse. Resources, links and articles
are available online for survivors, clergy and therapists. A modest site comprised
mostly of links. http://www.CoachCenter.com/hopeful.html
Incest
Survivors Resource Network International
(ISRNI) provides callers/visitors with information about organisations and groups
(both online and off) that support survivors as well as publications in the
field. It encourages the growth of survivor support groups and will give guidance
to survivors who wish to start a group(s) of their own. http://www.zianet.com/ISRNI/
I
Can't Get Over it: a handbook for trauma survivors
Brief blurb about a paperback book, written by Aphrodite Matsakis Ph.D., that
trauma survivors may find helpful. http://www.newharbinger.com/over.htm
Institutionalised
Child Abuse
by E. Jane Mundy
An exhibition entitled, "WOUNDED BOYS - COURAGEOUS MEN," which is
dedicated to the survivors of Institutionalised child abuse. Moving photographs
depict the ravages and pain of child abuse in these men. Simply designed site
offers easy navigation. Because the photographs are relatively large, each page
may take a while to download. http://www.adss.on.ca/ejmundy/
Jenn's
Page by Jenn
Jenn discusses the challenges and problems she has faced in her life , which
vary from sexual abuse to homosexuality. Under each topic she lists links where
you can find more information on each topic. The page is well designed and easy
to use. http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/1957/
Kevin's Survivors'
Page
by Kevin
A Web site aimed at male survivors of sexual abuse. Includes reviews of books
aimed at male survivors, some women's books useful to male survivors, and observations
by a male survivor of sexual abuse. http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Village/5671/
Kirsti's Survivors
Page
by Kirsti Reeve
The author shares her experience of surviving childhood sexual abuse, eating
disorders and self-mutilation. Viewers are able to further pursue this topic
through the links she provides. Links are divided into various categories including
personal pages and self-harm resources. http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/1520/surv.html
MJO'S
PAGE
Resources for abuse recovery, PTSD and Dissociative Disorders. http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/5654/
National
Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
by U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services. A national resource for professionals seeking
information on the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse
and neglect. The online publications and fact sheets address current issues,
trends, and statistics. Also offers technical assistance for professionals with
specialised information needs. http://www.calib.com/nccanch/
National
Committee to Prevent Child Abuse
Provides parenting tips, information on special programs (including Healthy
Families America), chapters, and research (the annual fifty state survey). http://www.childabuse.org/
Not
One More! by Janis Decker-Frisk
Not One More is one of the most comprehensive sites on the Internet that deals
with juvenile violence (causes and solutions) and gun safety as it pertains
to children. It contains numerous links on teen suicide, child abuse, victim's
resources, character development and general areas. A frequently updated site.
http://www.frisk.com/not/
Not
Victims!
by Juliette H.
Plenty of resources here for victims and their supporters. Besides many useful
recovery resources, this site contains personal stories and legal information
for all areas of abuse. Not Victims! was created and is maintained by a survivor.
A comprehensive and very helpful Web site! http://www.smalltime.com/notvictims/
Pandora's
Box: The Secrecy of Child Sexual Abuse
by Nancy Faulkner, Ph.D.
Contains articles for parents, research, statistics, daily updated news and
legislation, and personal poetry. Additional categories include Help the Children,
which has several sections -- legislative/state resource links for all 50 states,
missing children postings, child protection legislation postings, special child
protection campaigns, clean up the Web, etc.. Very large site with lots of different
topics relating to child abuse. http://pages.prodigy.com/faulkner/home.htm
Parents
and Loved Ones of Sexual Abuse and Rape Victims
by Anonymous
A site for the secondary victim/survivor. Provides visitors with sites for family
members of survivors. A special page is dedicated to those dealing with issues
relating to male victims. http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/2656/
Pickles' Playground
A safe, light and airy place for survivors and their significant others, especially
of ritualistic abuse and with MPD/DID, can find support, love, and understanding.
It tries to open the eyes of the world to the fact that persons with these characteristics
are not strange or how they are portrayed on television. http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/5979/resume.html
Rainstar's
Survivor Page
A site to help other survivors on the web cope with the trauma of dealing with
past abuse. http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/2362
Rape
An Australian directory of links to information http://www.ocs.mq.edu.au/~korman/feminism/Rape/
Rape
Recovery Help and Info Page
by Gayle
One victim's affirmation that rape is survivable. The site provides related
links (all types of abuse resources) and a newsletter written for survivors.
Links are divided into separate categories. The author has included her personal
story, as well as facts concerning rape. Family and friends may also find this
site beneficial. http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/2402/
Rape Trauma Syndrome
RTS is a cluster of emotional responses to the extreme stress and fear of death
experienced during the assault. http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/~loakleaf/trauma.html
Safeguarding
Our Children
United Mothers A non-profit organisation dedicated to public awareness, prevention
of child abuse, and a resource to those that have been victimised. Features
educational programs to download, useful articles, prevention methods, how to
get involved, newsletters, poems, and links to related sites. A helpful site
for parents, professionals, and survivors.
http://www.soc-um.org/
SafetyNet
A. Sherman At first glance this site may appear to be just a list of links,
but statistics, bibliographies, numbers for domestic violence and rape coalitions,
information concerning domestic violence projects and organisations can be found.
http://www.cybergrrl.com/dv.html
Sasian
Siblin Sexual Abuse, a Parents Guide. This is a must visit site for all parents,
and gives information that will help you to help your children if they have
been abused. Covers both boys and girls.
http://www.sasian.org
Sesame
Mary Ann Werner Sesame is a voice for the prevention of the sexual abuse &
harassment of students by teachers and other school staff. This site provides
evidence for this problem (statistics and testimonies) and starting points for
victims looking for help.
http://home.earthlink.net/~jaye/index.html
Sexual Assault Information
Page
Chris Bartley Provides information concerning acquaintance rape, child sexual
abuse/assault, incest, rape, ritual abuse, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.
All information, including the newsletter, is provided totally free of charge.
http://www.cs.utk.edu/~bartley/saInfoPage.html
Sexual
Abuse and Alcohol/Drug Abuse
Addiction Research Foundation A bibliography listing books and articles on the
topic of sexual abuse and alcohol/drug abuse. Materials are available from the
Addiction Research Foundation (ARF) Library. Suggestions are welcome to the
list, but few additions have been made. http://www.arf.org/isd/bib/sexabuse.html
Sexual Assault Support Services
SASS is a volunteer organisation in Eugene, Oregon offering telephone referral
and crisis assistance for victims.
Shelly's
Sanctuary and Survivors Page
Shelly A personal site dealing with the after effects of childhood abuse. Information
is relevant to BPD, Agoraphobia, OCD, and a variety of other topics. The author
provides her personal story along with journal entries and poetry. She also
includes poems and stories submitted by readers.
http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/5635/
Soul's
Self-Help Central
Laura Prest This site contains information on child abuse and dissociation.
The author offers her prose, poetry, quotes, and thoughts.
http://www.golden.net/~soul/
Starting
to Heal
Karmagrrl A resource for those recovering from childhood sexual abuse. A highly
personal site containing an ongoing journal of one survivor's recovery, and
crisis and safety resources.
http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/5966/
Stop
Child Abuse Now
Paul McLaughlin A story about a little boy who almost lost his life from severe
abuse. Learn about the child abuse campaign he is currently initiating, as an
adult.
http://www.efn.org/~scan/
Stop
Child Sexual Abuse In Quebec
Merrilyn McDonald MSW An informational page created by an activist. The author
tells how sexual abuse has affected her childrens lives. Text is available in
English, French, and Swedish.
http://www.serv.net/~merrilyn/
Surviving
Childhood Sexual Abuse
Susan Smiles This site is aimed at giving abuse survivors support and encouragement
in an uplifting atmosphere. It provides various thoughts and words of inspiration.
Readers can share their stories while remaining anonymous. The author also attempts
to unite survivors as pen pals.
http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/1398/
Survivor Connections,
Inc.
Survivor Connections, Inc.Survivor Connections is an activist support and information
centre for survivors of sexual assault. Includes articles from The Survivor
Activist newsletter, up-to-date information on activism, sexual abuse statistics,
and links to related sites.
http://www.angelfire.com/ri/survivorconnections/
Survivor's
Corner
Rita Reeves http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/8472/index.html
Survivors
Of Any Abuse, Neglect, and Disorders
Michael Berghello A motivational and spiritual guide to recovery for the poor,
homeless, sick, afflicted, and those with mental disorders. The author narrates
his own experience with abuse and his recovery and explains his devotion to
promoting spiritual wholeness This site outlines the effects and consequences
of child sexual abuse such as various disorders and codependency. This is a
comprehensive and well-organised source of helpful information for survivors.
http://www.dowco.com/MSOAN/index.html
United
Survivors Preventing Abuse
Stephen Stocker The author of this site shares his personal experience of abuse
as an adolescent. He also provides legal news, views, and other related sites
including resources focusing on recovered memories.
http://www.pitton.com/~lpar/
Victim-Assistance
Online
Victim Assistance Center A resource for workers in the victim-assistance field,
related professionals and others interested in helping people in tragic circumstances.
http://www.mnsi.net/~rmccall/homepage.html
The
Wounded Healer Journal
Linda M. Chapman Features points of departure for psychotherapists and others
who have survived child abuse and other trauma. As you explore the page, you
will discover a variety of links useful to survivors and therapists alike: Down-loadable
files, relevant news and point-of-view pieces, treatment resources and pointers
to interesting people and places.
http://idealist.com/wounded_healer/
Women Veterans: Sexual Harrassment and Assault
Captain Barb's page on PTSD among women who experienced sexual trauma while
in the military, and what to do.
General Information
Helping male rape victims
From Call Rape.
Male sexual assault
From the New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project.
To a man
who has been sexually assaulted
Message from a survivor. From Coordinated Community Reponse
for Sexual Assault..
Worldwide
Male sexual assault
hotlines
Canada
Anonymous Sexual Abuse Recovery
UK
Male
Abuse Survivors
Hotlines, information, Internet forums. From Abuse Recovery UK.
Survivors Swindon
"We provide support to adult male Survivors of child sexual abuse and
adult sexual assaults."
Wiltshire Rape Support Line
Hotline for men and women.
Winchester Rape Crisis
Hotline counselling, support and information for both men and women.
Calls taken from throughout the UK.
USA
Call Rape
Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Resources for Male Rape
Victims
From The Wyoming Coalition
Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
University
of Miami Sexual Assault Response Team: Male Victims
YWCA Rape Crisis Center
Palo Alto, California.
In the Bay Area, try the Men's Hotline on 415.924.1070. (Information received
in email 28/1/00.)
Stop Prisoner Rape
Male Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault
Information Page: Men's Resources
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