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Abuse prevention project sponsored by the Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER); seeks to assist early childhood professionals in identifying and working with families who are at risk for child maltreatment. Describes script and intended audience; puppet order form provided.
http://www.pacer.org/lpa/
Official Web site of the organization "Love Yourself - Stop the Violence", a grassroots organization dedicated to stopping violence in urban America; and its founder, NYC police officer and community activist James E. Davis.
http://www.jedavis-stopviolence.org
The reader can explore this site to discover how to tap that potential in your community and create a safer and healthier environment for our young people.
http://preventviolence.org/
Gateway to multiple topics related to gangs and violence in general provided by Teachers Workshop, Bishop, GA.
http://www.teachersworkshop.com/twshop/vioprev.html
Violence prevention education for children, teachers, parents and community members. Florida based.
http://envisionlearningcorp.home.att.net
A worldwide directory of programs, research, references and resources dedicated to the prevention of youth problems and the promotion of nurturing children.
http://www.tyc.state.tx.us/prevention/
A grass roots network of people who combat "violence, alienation, and despair."
http://members.aol.com/wwindholz/
A non-profit organization committed to the rights of women and children to live their lives free of violence and the threat of violence.
http://www.metrac.org
A new, award winning program to prevent violence in children, teens and families to improve communication skills, to teach anger and stress management and other critical life skills.
http://cliving.org/kidrelx.htm
Teaches that conflict and differences are inevitable but that violence is not.
http://www.conflictcenter.org/
Workplace violence consultancy and training provider.
http://www.mcclureassociates.com
A not for profit, volunteer organization founded in 1982 to respond to child abuse and neglect.
http://www.kidsafe-caps.org/
A non-profit corporation that inspires peaceful action against workplace, school and domestic violence and creates market pressure on sponsors, and producers of violent television, films, video games and media.
http://www.your1voice.com/
Links to online resources on many forms of violence and other forms of victimization. Find help hotlines, safety tips, statistics, critical analysis and policy ideas.
http://www.stopviolence.com
Resources for a victim needing to face a parole board about the possible release, parole or probation of an assailant.
http://crimesurvivorguide.tripod.com/CrimeSurvivorGuide
Offers tools to help people young and old understand and deal with anger, violence and conflict.
http://www.redotheatre.com
A non-profit Nevada organization devoted to strengthening families by Stopping Abuse in the Family Environment.
http://www.lvrj.com/communitylink/safehouse/
Violence prevention information from Family Life Centers serving minority youth and families through a cooperative agreement between Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio, and the Office of Minority Health.
http://www.fcvp.org
Educational materials, newsletter, roundtable, calendar, media kit, message board, and resources.
http://www.violencepreventionweek.org
Public safety information from cops.
http://www.netcopspsi.com
Association for the prevention of violence in the home, school, workplace, and community.
http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org
Interactive programs focus on anti-bullying, anti-violence and emotional intelligence.
http://www.thescaryguy.com
Community led partnership seeks to tackle gun violence and crack cocaine distribution. News, events, photos, and links.
http://www.liag.org/
International charity dedicated to understanding the root causes of violence and child abuse and promoting international best practice on prevention, reduction and cure.
http://wwwave.org
An interactive and highly effective training program that has shown to decrease the risk of institutional violence by establishing a system-wide model for behavioral accountability.
http://www.avertviolence.org/