•••• Full of pertinent information, user friendly, and/or aimed at teens
••• Quite a bit of relevant information
•• Good relevant information for some users
• Relevant for particular topics, not for everyone. 

HOTLINES

National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD  ( 1-800-422-4453)
Who They Help: Child abuse victims, parents, concerned individuals

National Child Sexual Abuse Hotline: 1-888.PREVENT (888.773.8368)
Who They Help: Adults, parents, offenders, concerned individuals
 
National Sexual Assault Hotline:  1.800.656.HOPE (4673)
Who They Help: Rape and incest victims, media, policymakers, concerned individuals
 
National Domestic Violence Hotline:  1-800-799-SAFE (7233)    1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
Who They Help: Children, parents, friends, offenders

Kansas Protection Report Center:  1-800-922-5330

DV = domestic violence services provided    SA = sexual assault services provided

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

•••• Helpguide.org - Child Abuse and Neglect
This site has useful information that will help you understand the different types of child abuse, their consequences, warning signs, and risk factors.  It is necessary to recognize that long-term consequences often depend on many issues, including the child’s personality, length and severity of abuse, and the support available for the child inside and outside the home.  If you have suffered abuse as a child you may be afraid of repeating this experience with your children, this site has some tips for you to break the cycle of violence and to recognize and change your abusive behaviors.  Check it out!
LINK: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm

•••• Healing Emotional and Psychological Trauma
This link provides useful tips for people who have gone through a traumatic experience, and are struggling with emotions, memories, or a sense of danger or numbness and mistrust.  The information this site has will help you identify signs of psychological trauma, including PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), as well as resources and self-help exercises you can use to heal and move on.
LINK: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/emotional_psychological_trauma.htm

•••• Child Welfare Information Gateway
This is the federal gateway which provides several resources, information, statistics, and links on the different types of child abuse and neglect (physical abuse, psychological abuse, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse), their impact, and signs.  It also has prevention strategies.
LINK: http://www.childwelfare.gov

••• American Academy of Pediatrics
This link provides information and statistics about child abuse and neglect, as well as it provides several links to related topics and common questions on this topic.
LINK: http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/childabuse.cfm

•• Childhelp
This organization runs the National Abuse Hotline, with statistics, information about the different types of child abuse and their signs and effects, as well as prevention ideas.
LINK: http://www.childhelp.org/pages/about-abuse

CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE

•••• The National Center for Children Exposed to Violence
This link provides statistics, resources, and information regarding different forms of violence, including domestic violence, community violence, media, and school violence.  These forms of violence can often be overlooked but still can have serious consequences on children’s behavior.  Check it out!
LINK: http://www.nccev.org/index.html

••• ACADV: Children and the effects of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence impacts a huge number of families in the U.S.  This link has resources, statistics, and information regarding the effects of domestic violence on children, what parents can do, and what to consider in a safety plan.
LINK: http://www.acadv.org/children.html

••• Family Violence Prevention Fund:  Facts on Children and Domestic Violence
This fact sheet has statistics and information on domestic violence and children,  as well as what helps children cope with domestic violence.
LINK: http://endabuse.org/userfiles/file/Children_and_Families/Children.pdf

•••• Responding to children exposed to domestic violence
This site offers simple and clear tips on how adults can support children exposed to domestic violence in order to support their resilience.
LINK: http://www.illinoisearlylearning.org/askanexpert/stephens2009/trans.htm

ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE

•••• The Morris Center for Healing:  Survivor to thriver
This site has resources, meeting group information and links to the manual of “Survivor to thriver”.
LINK: http://www.ascasupport.org/index.php

•••• Survivor to thriver Manual
If you are ready to start your healing process this is a GREAT resource for you. Survivor to Thriver is a complete program that will take you step by step through a process of understanding the abuse you suffered, its impact in your life, and remember, mourn, and heal.  It helps you to emphasize your safety, identify and build a support system, and stabilize your life.  Give yourself a chance…
LINK: http://www.ascasupport.org/_downloads/survivor_to_thriver.pdf

•••• Adult Survivors of Child Abuse ASCA
This Australian website has concise information on the effects of abuse on your current relationships, your emotions, and your physical health.  It also has great self-help resources!
LINK: http://www.asca.org.au/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=65

••• We are survivors of child abuse and neglect
This site has resources, stories, and blogs written by adult survivors of child abuse and neglect.  You can also learn about policy advocacy efforts and express yourself.
LINK: http://www.wearesurvivors.org/?page_id=11

••• Big Voice Pictures
The films presented in this site are great resources for adult survivors of child sexual abuse.  The Healing Years discusses women’s issues and child sexual abuse and Boys and Men Healing discusses boys sexual abuse and healing.  Hopefully your library can get them for you!
LINK: http://bigvoicepictures.squarespace.com/the-healing-years/

DATING VIOLENCE

•••Promote the Truth

Promote the Truth offers support and information for teens and their communities as it relates to sexual violence. The site has message boards that you can post on anonymously, facts and fictions about sexual violence, and information about dating violence.

••••Women’s Law

Talking about relationship problems is never easy and it’s normal to want to solve your problems on your own. It is also normal to not want to get anyone in trouble or betray a friend’s confidence. Sometimes, however, there are problems too big to handle without help. This site provides a toll-free hotline and links that explain your legal rights in issues of dating violence.

•••• Dating Violence
This site provides useful resources to help you understand what dating violence is and what to do if you or someone you know is in a violent dating relationship.
LINK: http://www.oag.state.tx.us/teens/resources/dating.shtml

•••• Causing Pain: Real Stories of Dating Abuse and Violence (Video)
You can download or watch this 30 min. video about dating abuse. Check it out!!
LINK: http://www.chooserespect.org/scripts/materials/videos/videos.asp

•••• Dating Violence
This link has information and resources to help you understand the dynamics of a violent relationship, its signs and clues, and the dating power and control wheel.  You can also create your own dating safety plan.  Keep in mind that violence is not OK!
LINK: http://www.acadv.org/dating.html

SEXUAL ABUSE

••• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
RAINN is one of the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organizations.  This portal provides direct connection to the National Sexual Assault Hotline ( 1.800.656.HOPE) for you to get immediate crisis help.  You can also find information about recovery, prosecution, medical issues, and local resources, such as individual and group support.
LINK: http://www.rainn.org/

•••• Information about sexual assault
This portal provides excellent resources and information on sexual assault, including tips on how to reduce your risk of sexual assault, effects of sexual assault, types of sexual violence, reporting, policy, statistics, and links to other organizations.
LINK: http://www.rainn.org/get-information

••• Types of sexual assault
This link provides questions and information to help you understand the different forms of sexual abuse as well as to determine if you were sexually abused.
LINK: http://www.rainn.org/get-information/types-of-sexual-assault
MAP with crisis centers
LINK: http://centers.rainn.org/

•••• Teen Sexual Violence
This website helps you to understand your rights and what to do if you or someone you know experiences sexual violence. It also gives you the basics on teen sexual violence as well as some questions and answers about how to handle the aftermath of rape, the rape trauma syndrome, and more. Please check it out!
LINK: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/teen-talk/dating-family-friends/teen-sexual-violence-25043.htm

•••• Male Survivors
Usually when child sexual abuse is discussed, information and resources focus on girls and women survivors.  Sadly, due to cultural values, males often feel compelled to silence and shame. This website provides resources and information regarding sexual abuse of boys and men.  They also provide advocacy and activism opportunities.  Check it out!
LINK: http://www.malesurvivor.org/

•••• Recovering from sexual assault
Recovering from sexual assault is a complex process that involves several aspects, including immediate actions, medical and legal information, safety planning, self-care, and others. Know that what happened was not your fault and that you should take care of yourself and do what is best for you. This site provides very useful information.
LINK: http://www.rainn.org/get-information/sexual-assault-recovery

•••• Healthy Place: Healing from sexual abuse- a strategy
This link presents a strategy for healing from sexual abuse, through daily self-care, psychotherapy, a regular source of support, and body work.  Check it out.
LINK: http://www.healthyplace.com/self-help/inter-dependence/healing-from-sexual-abuse-a-strategy/menu-id-1545/

KANSAS RESOURCES for Dating Violence

•••• Kansas Coalition against Sexual & Domestic Violence
This is the official website of KCSDV, which is the Kansas network of programs providing support and safety for all victims of sexual and domestic violence and stalking. It has useful tips on safety plans, information about the dynamics of violence- power and control, protection from abuse orders, and other resources, such as the OARS program.
LINK: http://www.kcsdv.org/

••• Kansas OARS program (Orientation, Assessment, Referral, Safety)
If you are applying for or receiving Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) benefits and have trouble working or reaching your goals because of domestic or sexual violence, you can receive additional services and support from this program. Check it out!
LINK: http://www.kcsdv.org/OARS.html

•• Protection from abuse orders in Kansas
The following link explains important safety considerations, necessary qualifications, court processes, resources and other issues that you should think about before seeking a protection order.
LINK: https://lawhelpinteractive.org/login_form?template_id=template.2008-10-29.8702862049

•••• Map and contact information on local programs and services throughout Kansas
LINK: http://www.kcsdv.org/ksresources.html#kcsdvprograms