Resources

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Valuable Information

Violence against women is a global problem. In America, someone is assaulted every 90 seconds. Out of fear or shame only half of the domestic violence incidents are reported to the Police. Shocking and deplorable yet these are reports from DOJ from 2000 and 2001. Isn't it time for women to empower themselves? Isn't it time for women to take action to eradicate violence against women?
Please write these numbers down. If you or a friend are a victim of a violent crime call for help.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN): (800) 656-HOPE

24 Hour Confidential Rape Hotline.
• National Victim Center: 800-FYI-CALL (394-2255)

Operating 8:30AM-5:30PM EST, the NVC hotline helps locate assistance in your community if you have been the victim of a violent crime.

Sacred Circle joined the DVRN in October 1998. Operated by Cangleska, Inc., Sacred Circle aids tribes and tribal organizations to stop violence against Native women. Phone: (toll free) (877) 733-7623 Fax: (605) 341-2472.

Sites you will want to save
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
Family Violence Prevention Fund
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National Network to End Domestic Violence
Office of  Violence Against Women
Women Matter
The Battered Women's Justice Project
The Resource Center on Domestic Violence
The Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence
The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
the National Electronic Network on Violence Against Women
Violence Against Women Online Resources
State-by-State Information and Resources for Domestic Violence


This Link will help you find the employment offices in your area
Benefits and Resources for the Unemployed

Job search agents for women
Career expos and seminars for women

Nationwide Information on Domestic Violence
Information Resources and Statistics

Empower yourself
You owe it to yourself


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