Useful Websites

These sites have been selected because they appear of general interest or they have useful links to other organizations, many of them outside of North America. Some of them have helpful documents that can be downloaded. Others have links to reading lists, or refer to helpful video or online resources. Many of them describe activities you may want to see in your community.

We welcome suggestions of other search directions or recommendations of useful contacts or resources. This is not a complete list. Contact Headquarters for additional links, or to add your favorites.

Promoting public awareness of forms of violence and methods of preventing violence.

The Safety Zone
http:thesafetyzone.org
This site has good links to organizations supporting prevention of domestic violence. Produced by a domestic violence activist, this site is a collection of links, and information specific to New York state, as well as many articles about domestic violence — how to stop it, the connection with alcohol, statistics and advice for community response. There is also a handbook for victims and helpers that includes safety planning and risk assessment, available services, a reading list and information on domestic violence.

http://www.vaw.umn.edu/index.asp
Includes a checklist for group action; links to information on model projects concerning rehabilitation of abusers, housing for abused women, and prevention of abuse.  I was able to access this through The Safety Zone, but not directly.

Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
http://www.atask.org
The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence is an New England-based organization that conducts outreach, education, violence prevention, counselling, and advocacy programming aimed at ending domestic violence.  Their resources are specifically directed toward Asian families, providing much-needed multicultural and multilingual programs and information.

When Love Hurts: A Guide for Girls in Love, Respect and Abuse in Relationships
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~girlsown/
The Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre, funded by the Australian government has created this new web site, which includes a wealth of useful information.   Find relational warning signs, a respect checklist, safety plans, a space to write down feelings, ideas to consider, legal information, and a list of Australian support services.

National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncfv-cnivf/familyviolence/
This web site includes publications that can be downloaded and links to 46 international sites.

Child and Youth Friendly Ottawa
http://www.cayfo.ca/
Ottawa is one of a number of North American cities with groups that are “dedicated to inspiring young people to get involved and have a voice in their communities.”–Ottawa Citizen.  In addition to projects involving youth, the organization shows the community how to be inclusive, with hotels and businesses becoming accessible and more helpful to young citizens and young visitors.

International Campaign to Ban Landmines
http://www.icbl.org
This site provides news and information about the level of use of landmines and the status of the campaign.

The Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers
http://www.child-soldiers.org/
This site includes international contacts associated with groups in the coalition and information on the effects of war on children.

Minnesota Higher Education Center Against Violence and Abuse
http://www.mincava.umn.edu/
This electronic clearinghouse contains information and links on many issues, teaching resources, conferences, papers online, and global concerns of peace and human rights.  Easy to get around and rather extensive, the site is a good resource for those looking to do their own research on a particular issue.

Men Working to End Men's Violence Against Women 
http://www.whiteribbon.ca
"Canadian based site targeted at teens and teachers, provides an education and action kit".
Information is available in English and French. International education involvement is in at least 47 countries. Education kits are available for schools. Links are available to related sites, and they provide access to relevant articles, archives and search. Contact info@whiteribbon.ca

The National Coalition Against Violent Athletes
http://www.ncava.org
"Offers help to victims, educators and athletes dealing with violence in the sports world". 
The site provides statistics, information about prevention programmes, access to relevant articles and search.
Contact info@ncava.org

About Online Safety

http://www.computerlearning.org/articles/Ethics98.htm
From the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: guidelines to follow, pamphlets to order; detailed section on problems teenage girls may face online and offline.

Other Organisations

YWCA of/du Canada
http://www.ywcacanada.ca

Hague Appeal for Peace
http://www.haguepeace.org

United Nations Associations Canada
http://www.unac.org/
This site has links to information about recent “international years” and the 2002 Youth Summit.

Training: Conflict Resolution; Conflict Management; Mediation; Assertiveness

Alternatives to Violence Project
schroeder.avp@sympatico.ca
AVP runs experiential workshops (3-day) for communities, schools and churches at three levels. 
AVP is in 26 countries.  I have their information package.

Funds Available: Partnerships in Development

The Women’s Peacepower Foundation
http://www.womenspeacepower.org/
This is a grant-giving organization in Dade City, Florida. They present Peacepower Amigas awards to women who work for peace in their communities.  The awards are international.
Peacepower funds projects in the US and other countries that:

• demonstrate how violence against women and children is at the root of other forms of violence that tear at the fabric of the world;
• hold officials, institutions and governments accountable for their brutality against women and children;
• teach future generations the power of non-violence.

MATCH International Centre
http://www.matchinternational.org
MATCH International Centre is a non-profit, non-governmental development agency that concentrates its support on women through overseas project funding and education in Canada.

International Peace Building

War Child
http://www.warchild.org/
This site describes the projects of War Child, a network of organizations helping war-affected children, news from conflict sites, and a list of War Child jobs.  There are links to other organizations directly or indirectly involved in rebuilding or promoting disarmament. The news page gives links to web sites for affiliates in the UK, the Netherlands, and Canada, new projects such as one in Sierra Leone, and opportunities for volunteer involvement.

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Last modified:  18 June 2007