Voices of Strength Haullie's fantastic CD project plus much information about sexual assault survival. Partner rape survivors can read an article here.
Healing Minds - Tracy's resourceful site - features articles about DID.
Rape Crisis Information Pathfinder Colossal site. Find statistics, articles, research & self help resources on sexual assault.
Over the Rainbow - Stefka's beautiful survivor site. The "Wizard of Oz" theme is really magical, like Stefka herself. Survivor creativity, articles about rape in the media and many other good features.
Hope Heals - Mell's site. I love this spunky little lady and ditto her site.
Welcome To Barbados - The site of one of my greatest inspirations, Shannon . This site is inspired by Tori Amos lyrics, and powered by Shannon 's guts and determination. A famous site, it has appeared on television and received many awards - richly deserved ones.
Healing After Rape : Evelyn's helpful new site for survivors
Surviving the Memories - Donna's fantastic and comforting site. You have to see her Survivor Jukebox - 300+ Songs about rape and domestic violence survivorship.
Dancing In The Darkness - Vera's website for survivors of rape and sexual abuse. A safe place to share your story, hope and courage. A personal favourite of mine.
Survive UK- Good, resourceful site for survivors of all ages. Marital Rape Survivors, please see this page
Tini's Place - A resourceful survivor site with powerful poetry and artworks by the sitemistress.
MEN WORKING TO END VIOLENCE
Men Can Stop Rape - 'Men Can Stop Rape (formerly Men's Rape Prevention Project) empowers male youth and the institutions that serve them to work as allies with women in preventing rape and other forms of men's violence. Through awareness-to-action education and community organizing, we promote gender equity and build men's capacity to be strong without being violent'.
Men Against Sexual Assault and Rape (M.A.S.A.R.)- 'Haverford's Men Against Sexual Assault and Rape (M.A.S.A.R.) is a group of men dedicated to making rape and sexual assault not only a women's issue, but a men's issue as well. We believe that men can stop rape, but that before that goal can be achieved, we must educate ourselves and our friends about what we as individuals can do. We must not only be "anti-rape", but we must also "do" anti-rape.
White Ribbon Campaign: This is a male-coordinated intiative. It's an international program but this link will take you to the Australian Site
Gay & Lesbian National Hotline - evenings. (888)THE-GLNH (843-4564) The Gay And Lesbian National Hotline announces new and improved hours: Monday - Friday 6pm-10pm and Saturday noon-5pm EST.
Pandora's Aquarium has a forum for rape-related pregnancy, aborting, adoption and parenting if you would like the support of others.
Pregnancy from Rape - A supportive mailing list started by the mother of a rape - conceived child for women who have faced the same situation.
Something Fishy - Very very comprehensive site and forum on eating disorders and treatment. Anorexia, Bulimia & Compulsive Overeating Dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to people with Eating Disorders, and their loved-ones... since 1995
Concerned Counseling - Good ED's resources
www.socialanxietyassist.com.au Title: Shyness and Social Anxiety Treatment Australia
Description: information on social anxiety, depression, treatment and therapy, public speaking anxiety, blushing and sweating, public speaking anxiety, stress management, children and social anxiety, self help resources
www.anxietyaustralia.com.au Title: Anxiety Treatment Australia description: information on anxiety disorders, panic attacks, phobias, stress management, support groups, self help resources, insomnia, job burnout, chronic pain and anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder
Anxiety Disorders Association of America - Anxiety and Fears- Links and information collected from government and other sources. Browse resources on nightmares, post traumatic stress, phobias and more.
Anxiety Panic Hub - Providing information and resources for people with an anxiety disorder. Find articles, books, chat rooms, panic attack management programs, symptoms and related links.
About.com - Anxiety and Panic Disorders - Learn about panic disorder and its treatment, find support groups, and explore medications and stress-management techniques. WOMEN OF DIFFERENT FAITHS/SPIRTUALITY
Abuse Prevention- The ministry of Abuse Prevention is a pioneering effort by the Christian Reformed Church to respond to emotional, physical, and sexual abuse among its members.
Hope For Healing - packed with many very helpful articles and links. See the sitemistress, Gayle Crabtree''s book "Does God still love me?" for abuse survivors.
Hidden Hurt Information -This link is part of the great Hidden Hurt DV site and leads to links for Christian, Jewish and Islamic survivors.
Stalking Victim's Sanctuary - I've just discovered this excellent site - many resources - discussion of domestic violence related stalking.
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SPECIALIST SURVIVOR SITES
Finding My Soul - Tracy's site. Survivors of child pornography and mother-daughter-female sexual abuse, please see this site.
Wings of Fire - Shani's beautiful site for survivors in the BDSM lifestyle. Amongst many things, looks at the difference between the practice of BDSM and abuse.
Remember to Breathe - Jules and Niffer's site for survivors of multiple sexual victimization (under construction).
The Silver Braid Survivors of Sexual Exploitation - Anne Bissell and Marie Waldrep's fantastic work around sexual abuse and exploitation in the sex industry through pornography, sex work and sex trafficking. Please also see Anne's site www.sexindustrysurvivors.com
hollykdunn.com - Holly is the only known survivor of the railroad serial killer, and has done incredible work as a survivor. Please visit this site; you'll be blown away by the courage of Holly. Please also see her other site, Holly's House.
MORAG: Medical and Obstetric Rape Awareness Group. A much-needed addition to sexual assault sites.
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE/INCEST
A Gift from Within: A well done and prettyl site created by a survivor to foster awareness of and support for DID and Ritual Abuse.
Sharon Wallace - Author and Child sexual abuse survivor Sharon Wallace's site - resources, and activism.
AUSTRALIA:
Lawlink NSW: Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program - Legal Aid NSW: The schemes assist women who are victims of domestic violence to use the justice system to protect them from further violence and abuse.
Lawmap Legal Explorer - Women and the Law - Lawmap Legal Explorer is your free guide to online legal resources in Australia . We have mapped the legal system to make finding the information you need easy.
UK:
Women Against Rape - UK body which offers legal help to victims of domestic violence and rape.
USA:
Women's Law Initiative - This web site is a nationwide online resource for women and girls living with or escaping domestic violence.
Teenwire - Run by Planned Parenthood, this resource for teenagers answers questions about sex, dating and love. Check out the news section and poll.
Make a Noise - Online teen help service with info on sexual health, eating disorders, drugs, mental health issues, and fitness and healthy eating
When Love Hurts - website for teenagers on relationships, respect and abuse. Take the respect checklist, the relationship quiz, read the true stories and more.
Trust Betrayed - Resource talks to teens about dating violence and its effects on its victims.
The Door: -Stacie Dubay's WONDERFUL art exhibsition, proudly hosted by Gift From Within. A woman's journey through domestic violence and out the other side.
Project Chrysalis - Splendid UK resource that provides empowerment to women and girls in abusive relationships.
The Cop and the Survivor - This excellent site is a favourite of mine. Loads of articles by a survivor and a police offficer.
*The above two sites link to a common and very supportive message board with many forums.
You Can Escape - Site for abuse victims to offer support, domestic violence resources, advice and hotlines. Includes a message board and email support group.
Abusive Relationships - Warning signs that you may be in an abusive relationship etc.
DATE & MARITAL/PARTNER RAPE
Just Keeping the Peace A valuable 2004 Australian Study on Partner Rape. Survivors of Partner Rape, Activists, DV and Sexual Assault Counsellors, please read
Date rape - A look at the most common type of rape, date rape, including resources for victims and victimizers. Date Rape - What is it?
Internet Mental Health - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Defines this condition and posts a collection of articles covering its causes and treatment methods.
The F-Word - Excellent UK site - many articles dealing with contemporary feminism and justice for women
Alas, a Blog - Ampersand's provocative and stimulating blog
Take Back The News - Organization that challenges media portrayals of sexual assault and it's victims.
Nobuko Online.com - Nobuko is a survivor of rape who has put together a book of absolutely beautiful photography of survivors from all walks of life.
Enchanted Art - Magic! Jessica Galbreth's Lovely renderings of faerie and goddess women
PostSecret - I'm not sure that this should be under the category of "fun" since some of the cards are heartwrenching.
The Onion - Witty social commentary. I love it.
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