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Mental Health: Abuse Websites

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Abuse Help Lines
This site offers general information on domestic abuse such as: what is abuse, abusive behavior chart, equality chart, why do men abuse, challenges of leaving, why women don’t leave abusive relationships, cycle of violence, myths about the causes of abuse and much more. The site features as search engine which is specific to finding agencies in the Saskatchewan region that provide help around issues of abuse (domestic violence, family violence, spousal abuse, spousal assault, dating violence, battering, victims of domestic violence). The search can be specified for general, teen, senior, or disabled users. The site also offers an overview of Victims of Domestic Violence Act. The site offers information in Spanish, French and English.

Education Wife Assault
This Canadian site deals with the many aspects of women and abuse. Some of the topics this site discusses include: Abuse Signs, Emotional Abuse (What’s your relationship like, How are you affected, What can you do about it, Where can you turn), Harassment (What is it, How to tell if it’s happening), Sexual/Racial/Workplace Harassment/Discrimination, What does the Harasser think he’s doing, Law and Harassment, Trust your Instincts, Seek out Support, Learn as much as you can, Take care of yourself, How to help an Assaulted Woman, Disability and Directory, and News. Some of the features this site offers include news and events, links, and resources around Ontario where women can go for help. This site also has an interesting section on Issues surrounding women minorities such as immigrant women.

Essential Information on Abuse, Assault, Rape and Domestic Violence
This site is filled with information on violence, abuse, rape, and other related issues. It offers a National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline which is toll free, operating 24 hours a day and serviced by trained counselors for crisis intervention assistance. The site offers links to a broad range of topics such as: child abuse, dealing with abuse behavior (by Dr. Nancy R. Turner), hundreds of articles on domestic violence, list of services available, sexual assault information (rape, abuse, incest), wounded healer journal, secrets, battered spouses, rehabilitation, indicators of abuse, progression of violence, dangers and self-protection, prevention, self defense and healing. This is an excellent resource page which has won numerous awards.

Minnesote Center Against Violence and Abuse (Support Site)
This website is created for people who have been victims of any type of abuse (sexual, emotional, physical, other). This includes people whose family members or friends have been abused. This site provides a large variety of information on all kinds of abuse and other important issues.