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Domestic violence is one of the most signifcant health risks to women. Learn how to prevent domestic violence or abuse, and how to find treatment and support if you are a victim.

Health Care Professionals Ending Violence Against Women
Advice from the US Department of Justice on how health care professionals can help end violence against women.

Date Rape Drug - Dating Violence
The date rape drug - Rohypnol - is explored with answers to frequently asked questions. Learn how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of the date rape drug, and find out what to do if you have been raped.

Domestic Abuse - Why They Do It
Whether alcohol and drug abuse is a factor or not, domestic violence and abuse is a very serious problem -- for the victims and the abusers. From About Alcoholism Guide Buddy T.

Domestic Abuse - Help For Victims
For those locked into an abusive relationship, getting help is not always as simple as just leaving

Domestic Violence Hotlines
List of hotlines around the world specializing in domestic assault, shelters, crisis centers, rape, incest and sexual assault. From About Abuse/Incest Guide Douglas Larsen.

Abuse Hot Lines For Teens
If you are dealing with an abusive relationship, either with a date or a family member, talk to a real person RIGHT NOW by contacting one of these agencies. From About Teen Advice Guide Mike Hardcastle.

Why Women Return - The Domestic Abuse Cycle
Answers to the question 'why do women return to their abusers'. From About Abuse/Incest Guide Douglas Larsen.

Toolkit To End Domestic Violence Against Women Best of the Net
Developed by the National Advisory Council on Violence Against Women and designed to assist individuals, policy leaders and community efforts to end violence against women. Comprised of 16 chapters, the Toolkit offers best practices and other recommendations to assist localities in a web-based, easily accessible, user-friendly format to help readers pinpoint areas of interest.

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