 General:
Information
about
Domestic
and
Family
Violence
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Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse
A very comprehensive site providing details about available resources,
latest research and information about domestic violence.
www.austdvclearinghouse.unsw.edu.au
Partnerships Against Domestic Violence
Find useful information as well as latest research.
www.padv.dpmc.gov.au
Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre
For information from the statewide resource centre in Victoria about
domestic violence and sexual assault.
www.dvirc.org.au
National Campaign Against Violence and Crime
Information concerning the prevention of domestic violence as well as
perpetrator programs.
www.ncp.gov.au
Duluth Domestic Abuse Intervention Project (USA)
The ‘Duluth Model’ is a well-recognised approach to domestic
violence, which advocates an integrated response.
www.duluth-model.org
Relationships Australia
Offers information about relationship counselling and domestic violence.
www.relationships.com.au
Australian Institute of Criminology
Provides up to date statistics and research on domestic violence.
www.aic.gov.au
Domestic Violence and the Workplace
Interrupting the Cycle of Violence: Addressing domestic violence through
the workplace.
www.mincava.umn.edu/reports/interrup.asp
Women’s Organisation Against Domestic Violence
http://wrisc.ballarat.net.au
Kate’s Feminist Page
For general information on domestic violence including violence against
Indigenous women and a critique about men as victims of DV.
http://katesfeminist.info
Heather Osland Home Page
Heather Osland was a victim of domestic violence who is currently in
prison in Victoria. Information about the ‘Release Heather Osland’
campaign is detailed on this site.
www.vicnet.net.au/~rhog
DV Link (NSW)
The Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program and the
Local Courts in NSW have developed this site. It contains research reports
and statistics.
www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lc/dvlink.nsf/pages/index
The Safety Zone (USA)
This site contains information on domestic violence and tips for those
helping victims of domestic violence.
www.TheSafetyZone.org
End Abuse: The Family Violence Prevention Fund (USA)
A comprehensive site for information on domestic violence.
http://endabuse.org
Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research
This organisation works in partnership with the government and domestic
violence sector to deliver research, education and evaluation.
http://www.noviolence.com.au
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Legal:
Information
Related
to
the
Law
|
Legal
Aid
Queensland
Find
information
relevant
to
domestic
violence,
family
law
and
other
legal
matters.
www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
Australian
Virtual
Centre
for
Women
and
the
Law
This
site,
by
the
National
Women’s
Justice
Coalition,
provides
information
about
domestic
violence
law
reform.
www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
National Women's Justice Coalition
NWJC promotes womens equality before the law in Australia by raising awareness, networkings, lobbying
and advocating.
www.nwjc.org.au
Family
Law
Court
of
Australia
Find
information
on
the
court
process
as
well
as
information
for
children.
www.familycourt.gov.au
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Children:
Information
about
Children
and
Domestic
Violence
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Kids
and Domestic Violence
A useful site to find out information about the effects of domestic
violence on children and young people, as well as DV articles and models
of intervention. It also includes information on services that work
with children affected by domestic violence through the Kids and DV
project.
www.lgcms.com.au/Kids&dv/ToC_Kids&DV.htm
National Child Protection Clearinghouse
Provides articles published by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
www.aifs.org.au/nch
Kids Helpline
24 hour telephone and online counselling for children and young people
in Australia.
www.kidshelp.com.au
Youth Advocacy Centre
A community legal and social welfare service for young people under
17.
www.yac.net.au
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Survivors:
Information
for
Survivors
of
Domestic
Violence
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Warning
Signs
of
an
Abusive
Relationship
Check
the
list
of
warning
signs
on
this
site
to
see
whether
you
may
be
in
an
abusive
relationship.
www.cybergrrl.com/views/dv//book/warn.html
Safety
Plan
This
site
contains
a
safety
plan
that
has
been
developed
in
the
US
for
women
living
with
domestic
violence.
www.geocities.com/wellesley/3059/dv3print.html
Domestic
Violence
Shelter
Tour
and
Information
Site
(USA)
Take
an
online
tour
of
refuges
in
the
USA
and
view
answers
to
commonly
asked
questions
about
refuges.
There
is
also
other
useful
information
for
women
and
a
children’s
room.
www.dvsheltertour.org
Safety
Net
Domestic
Violence
Resources
www.cybergrrl.com/planet/dv
Disabilities:
Information
for
Women
with
Disabilities
|
Center
for
Research
on
Women
with
Disabilities
(USA)
This
site
provides
information
for
women
with
physical
disabilities
who
have
experienced
domestic
violence
and
abuse.
It
also
contains
personal
stories.
www.bcm.tmc.edu/crowd
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Young
People:
Information
related
to
Domestic
and
Family
Violence
for
Young
People
|
Law Stuff
Legal information for young people under the age of 18... know your
rights.
www.lawstuff.org.au
When Love Hurts: A Relationship Guide for Girls
Information on love, respect and abuse in relationships.
www.dvirc.org.au/whenlove
Teenwire
For information on sexuality and relationships.
www.teenwire.com/index.asp
Children’s Express
A site containing news and comments written by young people for young
people.
www.childrens-express.org/index.htm
Kids Helpline
24 hour telephone and online counselling for children and young people
in Australia.
www.kidshelp.com.au
Youth Advocacy Centre
A community legal and social welfare service for young people under
17.
www.yac.net.au
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Gay,
Lesbian,
Bi:
Information
for
People
in
Gay,
Lesbian
and
Bisexual
Relationships
|
Domestic
Violence
in
Gay,
Lesbian
and
Bisexual
Relationships
Information
about
domestic
violence.
www.lambda.org/DV_background.htm
Are
you
in
a
Domestic
Violence
Relationship?
This
site
contains
information
to
help
you
decide
whether
your
relationship
is
abusive
and
what
you
can
do
about
it.
www.lambda.org/DV_intro.htm
The
Second
Closet:
Domestic
Violence
in
Lesbian
and
Gay
Relationships
This
site
is
written
from
a
Western
Australian
perspective.
www.murdoch.edu.au/elaw/issues/v3n4/vickers.html
Gay
Partner
Abuse
Project
(Canada)
Stories
and
information
for
victims
and
perpetrators.
www.gaypartnerabuseproject.org
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Workers:
Information
for
Workers
in
Domestic
Violence
|
Family
and
Domestic
Violence
Training
Package
(WA)
This
site
contains
a
comprehensive
kit
for
training
workers
around
issues
of
domestic
violence.
www.health.wa.gov.au/Publications/respondingtoFDV.pdf
Domestic
Violence
Prevention
Unit
(WA)
This
website
includes
best
practice
models
for
working
with
victims
of
domestic
violence.
www.familyanddomesticviolence.communitydevelopment.wa.gov.au
VAWnet
(USA)
The
Violence
Against
Women
Website
has
useful
articles
on
counselling,
community
responses
and
programs.
www.vaw.umn.edu
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Men:
Information
for
Men
About
Domestic
Violence
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Freedom from Fear Campaign Against Domestic
Violence, (WA)
Includes a handbook for men who use violence in their relationships
‘How to Deal with Domestic Violence: a self-help guide for men
who want to change’ as well as some useful fact sheets.
www.freedomfromfear.wa.gov.au
Domestic Violence Handbook – ‘You’re not alone’
(USA)
www.domesticviolence.org
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Other Useful Links
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Women's Electoral Lobby
National independant political organisation dedicated to creating a
society where womens participation and potential are unrestricted, acknowledged
and respected.
www.wel.org.au
Children By Choice Association
My body, my choice - unbiased information on all unplanned pregnancy
options.
www.childrenbychoice.org.au
Family Planning Queensland
Provides a range of sexual and reproductive health services, including
education, information clinics and referrals.
www.fpq.com.au
Women's Health Queensland Wide
Health info and education centre independant of other interests.
www.womhealth.org.au
Residential Tenancies Authority
Info on your rights and responsibilities as a tenant/landlord in Queensland.
www.rta.qld.gov.au
Women With Disabilities Australia
Peak organisation for women with all types of disabilities.
www.wwda.org.au/contents.htm
ISIS - Centre for Women's Action On Eating Issues
Feminist analysis of eating issues. Offers information, support, counselling
and groups.
www.isis.org.au
Centrelink
A Government agency delivering a range of services. Look for info on
your payments and rights.
www.centrelink.gov.au
Parentline
8 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week. For the cost of a local call, talk to
someone about issues as a parent.
www.parentline.com.au
Coalition for a Positive Sexuality
Covers info on all aspects of sexuality and health care.
www.positive.org/Home
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