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What is Domestic Violence? Many people mistakenly believe that the term "domestic violence" only means physical abuse or assaults. Physical abuse is only one part of a system of abusive behaviors.	National Institute of Justice Research and Development branch of the US Dept. of Justice. Visit here for online versions of government research reports.
Tips on Helping Victims Think someone you know may be in an abusive relationship? Not sure what to do? Visit here for basic tips.	State and National Domestic Violence Coalitions and Resources List includes contact information, hotline numbers, and links to websites. Listed alphebetically by state.
Stay or Leave? Go Back or Stay Away? An Explanation An article addressing the two most commonly asked questions about domestic violence, "why do they stay?" and "why do they go back?"	Common Myths A section of the OCCCDVA website explaining common myths about domestic violence and why they are wrong.
Leaving An Abusive Relationship Includes safety planning, preparing emotionally, seeking help - Tips and suggestions from surviving women who regularly post on our message board. Thanks to all who contributed!	MINCAVA Everything and anything anyone, anywhere, wants to know about domestic violence. If you can't find it a human will answer your question.
18 Early Signs / 15 Warning Signs of A Battering Personality Warning signs that a person, partner or mate may have a battering or abusive personality	Intimate Partner Vioelnce Fact Sheet Centers for Desease Control and Prevention Intimate partner violence describes physical, sexual, stalking, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. Site gives and overview and links to many research studies.
"Dear Lord, Deliver Me From This Hell" ~~a domestic violence survivor's cry~~ by Kim Eyer, available at the Rhiannon3.net Bookstore. A first hand account of domestic violence and struggles in the US Court System written by a domestic violence survivor. Readers learn what she lived through and how she changed her life. Very inspiring. Kim donates all proceeds from sales directly to the Rhiannon3, Inc. non-profit efforts against domestic violence.	Gathering Statistics by Charles E Corry, Ph D Evaluating how domestic violence statistics are gathered and used. In looking at statistics about domestic violence there are many factors that must be sorted out to ensure the data are relevant to the problem.
Articles and More on Domestic Violence Contributed articles on domestic violence. Also poetry, short stories, and songs by domestic violence survivors. Rhiannon3.net and The Cop and Survivor site both thank our contributors. Worth a visit if you are seeking d/v information or input from survivors. Please contact the authors if you wish to reuse any material. Contact info or links to their websites are provided in bylines.	References Examining Assaults By Women On Their Spouses or Male Partners A Bibliography by Martin S. Fiebert (from the Department of Psychology at California State University, Long Beach) covering 117 scholarly investigations, 94 empirical studies and 23 reviews that proffer women can often be as physically aggressive as men
An Overview of Research Facts Much research has been conducted on the extent of domestic violence causes and prevalance. Quoted here are a few facts from various research resources.	Domestic Violence Against Men Resources for male abuse victims and/or wrongly accused men. Several articles and research studies and analysis available as well.
Survivor Websites and Law Enforcement Links Links to personal websites including Survivors, Victim's families - support, advice, information on how they "made it", and survivor's writings. Links to Law Enforcement websites including Officer, City, Town, Sheriff and County Police Dept's, also related State and Federal Gov't websites.	EqualRightsAmmendment.org The ERA affirms that both women and men hold equally all of the rights guaranteed by the U. S. Constitution. First proposed in 1923, the ERA is still not part of the U.S. Constitution. It has been ratified by 35 of the necessary 38 states.
Rhiannon3.net - help/links section Links to other domestic violence agencies, government, education resources, and graphics resources are available in the main site area.	Domestic Violence: Facts and Fallacies by Richard L. Davis, available at Amazon.com. Page includes editorial and customer reviews, interview with Richard, table of contents, and buying information. Rating on Amazon more information at Greenwood Publishing