Resources
Workplaces Respond to Domestic and Sexual Violence is A National Resource Center that provides information, resources, partnership and guidance in developing innovative and collaborative prevention programs, including development resources for employers.
- Resources Specific to the Workplace
- Domestic Violence Resources
- Sexual Violence Resources
- Stalking Resources
- Teen Dating Violence
- Legal Resources
- Government Online Resources
- Consultation Resources
Resources Specific to the Workplace
Coalition of Labor Union Women Center for Education and Research
A national organization for union women, focusing on a variety of concerns relevant to working families, including domestic violence.
1126 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-466-4615
Fax: 202-776-0537
Website: www.cluw.org
Colorado Bar Association Domestic Violence: Make It Your Business
A project of the Colorado Bar Association to help Colorado workplaces learn the facts about domestic violence, its impact on the workplace, and to create safer and better prepared workplaces. The project offers training materials for employers for purchase and resources on its website.
Website: http://www.cobar.org/page.cfm/ID/20121/
Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence
A national nonprofit organization supporting employers and organizations to address partner violence at work, from policies and programs to legal issues and legislation.
2416 East Washington Street, Suite E
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-664-0667
Fax: 309-664-0747
Website: www.caepv.org
Employers Against Domestic Violence
A non-profit membership organization uniting Massachusetts employers with experts in the field of domestic and workplace violence prevention. EADV identifies and recommends national and local best practices in the areas of public policy, prevention, intervention and training in order to help employers address the effects of violence on the workplace.
Website: http://www.employersagainstdomesticviolence.org/
Human Resource Essential, LLC
A private company that provides consulting and training nationwide; including comprehensive Total Solutions Package addressing all aspects of family violence and its effects on the workplace.
Stephanie Angelo, SPHR
Founder/President
P.O. Box 6028
Chandler, AZ 85246-6028
Phone: 480-726-9833
Website: www.hressential.com
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV) and the Maine Department of Labor Safety Education Training Fund (SETF) created the “Responding to Domestic Violence Abusers in the Workplace: A Video Toolkit for Employers.”
104 Sewall St.
Augusta, ME 04330
207-430-8334
Website: http://mcedv.org/
National Work-Life Alliance
A nonprofit organization that offers work-life programs and services for employers, including information and resources related to domestic violence.
1000 Twinbrook Parkway
Rockville, MD 20851
Fax: 301-738-1030
Email: alliance@nationalworklife.org
Website: www.worklifealliance.org
Safe@Work Coalition
A website resource that provides guidance to companies who are developing workplace domestic violence programs and policies.
Website: www.safeatworkcoalition.org
Standing Firm
A regional membership organization based in Pennsylvania that alerts employers to the financial, safety and human costs of partner violence on the workplace and workforce and arms them with tools for taking effective organizational action.
Website: http://www.standingfirmswpa.com/
Domestic Violence Resources
The Battered Women's Justice Project
As the national resource center that addresses all areas of law related to domestic violence, the BWJP provide technical assistance and training to a variety of professionals: advocates, civil attorneys, judges and related court personnel, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, probation officers, batterers intervention program staff, defense attorneys, and policymakers; and to victims of domestic violence, including incarcerated battered women, and their families and friends. BWJP also responds to requests from tribal and military personnel who fulfill equivalent positions in their respective responses to domestic violence.
1801 Nicollet Ave South, Suite 102
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 800-903-0111, ext. 1
Fax: 612-824-8965
Email: technicalassistance@bwjp.org
Website: http://www.bwjp.org
Futures Without Violence, formerly Family Violence Prevention Fund
Provides information, resources, partnership and guidance in developing innovative and collaborative prevention programs, including development resources for employers and health care providers.
Main Office
Futures Without Violence
100 Montgomery St., The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129-1718
Phone: (415)-678-5500
TTY: (800) 595-4889
E-mail: info@futureswithoutviolence.org
Website: www.futureswithoutviolence.org
National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
The National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence provides training, consulting and advocacy. The National Center collaborates with law enforcement, legal system agencies, advocacy organizations, social service agencies, the military and other community entities to integrate their efforts to end domestic and sexual violence.
4612 Shoal Creek Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78756
Phone: 512-407-9020
Website: http://www.ncdsv.org/
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
A national organization focused on coalition building, policy and public education, at the local, state, regional and national levels, whose website includes a list of all state domestic violence coalitions.
P.O. Box 18749
Denver, CO 80218
Phone: 303-839-1852
Fax: 303-831-9251
Website: www.ncadv.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Provides toll-free, live phone response and crisis intervention to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, offering information and referrals across all U.S. states and territories.
P.O. Box 161810
Austin, TX 78716
Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
Fax: 512-453-8541
Website: www.ndvh.org
National Network to End Domestic Violence
A social change organization representing state domestic violence coalitions which is dedicated to creating a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists.
660 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Suite 303
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-543-5566
Fax: 202-543-5626
Website: www.nnedv.org
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Provides domestic violence prevention support to organizations and individuals through technical assistance, training and information.
6400 Flank Drive, Suite 1300
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone: 1-800-537-2238
Fax: 717-545-9546
Website: www.nrcdv.org
Sexual Violence Resources
1 in 6
The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood live healthier, happier lives. Our mission also includes serving girlfriends, wives, partners, family members and friends by providing information and support resources on the web.
1in6, Inc.
P.O. Box 222033
Santa Clarita, CA 91322
Email: info@1in6.org
Website: http://www.1in6.org
CALCASA (California Coalition Against Sexual Assault)
CALCASA works closely with rape crisis centers, government agencies, campuses, institutions, policymakers, the criminal justice system, medical personnel, community-based organizations and business leaders providing a central resource for improving society’s response to sexual violence by supplying knowledge and expertise on a wide range of issues.
1215 K St, Suite 1100
Esquire Plaza
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-446-2520
Email: info@calcasa.org
Website: www.calcasa.org
Male Survivor
Dedicated to a safe world, Male Survivor is an organization of diverse individuals committed to the prevention, treatment and elimination of all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men through research, education, advocacy, and activism. This is accomplished through public education, advocating treatment for victims and perpetrators, and offering voice and experience to those developing prevention programs.
Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition
The Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is a statewide tribal coalition with individual and program membership from across the state. MIWSAC was founded in October of 2001 through funding from the US Department of Justice, Violence Against Women Office. MIWSAC incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization in 2004. As one of 22 Tribal Coalitions around the country formed to address sexual assault and domestic violence in American Indian Communities, MIWSAC focuses specifically on ending and preventing sexual violence.
The National Center for Victims of Crime
The National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims and those who serve them. The mission of the National Center for Victims of Crime is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives.
2000 M Street NW, Suite 480
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 467-8700
Fax: (202) 467-8701
Email: gethelp@ncvc.org
Website: http://www.ncvc.org/
National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault (SCESA)
The National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault (SCESA) is a Women of Color led non-profit committed to ensuring that systems-wide policies and social change initiatives related to sexual assault are informed by critical input and direction of Women of Color. As a national advocacy organization, SCESA utilizes a multi-strategy approach of leadership development and support for Women of Color; advocacy and support for organizations by and for Communities of Color; as well as technical assistance, training and advocacy regarding sexual assault in Communities of Color.
National Sexual Assault Coalition Resource Sharing Project (RSP) of the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault
A national project created to provide technical assistance support and peer-driven resources to state sexual assault coalitions. The RSP is led by the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault with project partners the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault and the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs.
Website: http://www.resourcesharingproject.org/
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center serves as the nation's principle information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence. It provides national leadership, consultation and technical assistance by generating and facilitating the development and flow of information on sexual violence intervention and prevention strategies. The NSVRC works to address the causes and impact of sexual violence through collaboration, prevention efforts and the distribution of resources.
Phone: 717-909-0710
Website: http://www.nsvrc.org
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) is an organization working at the state and national levels to prevent sexual violence. In addition to providing technical assistance in a variety of areas, the role of PCAR is to oversee the rape crisis centers' contracts, monitor relevant legislation and public policy issues, provide library resources and educational trainings, and create public awareness campaigns.
125 N. Enola Dr.
Enola, PA 17025
Phone: (717) 728-9740
Toll-Free: (800) 692-7445
TTY: (877) 585-1091
24-hour Information and Referral: 1-888-772-PCAR
Website: http://www.pcar.org/
Sexual Assault Training & Investigations (SATI)
Sexual Assault Training & Investigations (SATI) provides effective, victim centered, multi-disciplinary training and expert consultation regarding crimes of sexual assault. SATI goals are to: provide cross training for all disciplines with an emphasis on the law enforcement investigation and proper police responses; counter crimes of sexual assault by ensuring a coordinated, competent, and effective response by all members of a Sexual Assault Response Team and other community stake holders to hold sex offenders accountable; and increase reporting of sexual assault by providing responders with information that will give them the ability to effectively respond to all forms of sexual assault.
Phone: 619-561-3845
Website: http://mysati.com
Speaking Out About Rape (SOAR)
SOAR® runs national awareness, education and prevention programs to empower survivors of sexual violence and enhance the public's understanding and acceptance of rape victims.
817-A Virginia Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
Phone: 407-898-0693
Email: info@soar99.org
Website: http://soar99.org
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault
The Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) is committed to ending sexual violence in Texas through education, prevention and advocacy. In the meantime, we desire to support survivors on their paths to hope, healing and justice. TAASA is the voice of the sexual assault movement in Texas. We are a unifying force bringing together parties involved in and affected by sexual assault as a catalyst for change. TAASA’s Diversity Task Force is dedicated to offering information and resources to equip service providers to effectively reach underserved populations and be reflective of the communities they serve.
Victim Rights Law Center
The mission of the Victim Rights Law Center is to provide legal representation to victims of rape and sexual assault to help rebuild their lives and to promote a national movement committed to seeking justice for every rape and sexual assault victim.
Portland Office
520 SW Yamhill, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 503-274-5477
Fax: 503-295-6679
Website: http://victimrights.org/
Stalking Resources
The National Center on Protection Orders and Full Faith and Credit, Battered Women's Justice Project
The Protection Orders/Full Faith and Credit Office provides ongoing technical assistance and training on full faith and credit, federal firearms prohibitions related specifically to domestic violence, federal domestic violence and stalking crimes, and inter-jurisdictional child custody cases involving domestic violence. Audiences include law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, court administrators and other court personnel, civil attorneys, victim advocates, and others who work with victims of domestic violence and stalking.
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1011
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 800-903-0111, ext. 2
Fax: 703-312-7966
Website: www.fullfaithandcredit.org
Stalking Resource Center, National Center for Victims of Crime
The mission of the Stalking Resource Center is to enhance the ability of professionals, organizations, and systems to effectively respond to stalking. The Stalking Resource Center provides training, technical assistance, and resource materials for professionals working with and responding to stalking.
Teen Dating Abuse Resources
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline offers real time chat and one-on-one support from peer advocates trained to offer support, information, and advocacy to those in dating abuse relationships. The helpline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offers translation services. Assistance via online chat services is available 4pm-2am CST.
Phone: 1-866-331-9474
TTY 1-866-331-8453
Website: www.loveisrespect.org
National Child Abuse Hotline
Serving the U.S., its territories, and Canada, the National Child Abuse Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, can provide assistance in 170 languages. The Hotline offers crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources.
Phone: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (2-24453)
Website: www.childhelp.org
Legal Resources
The American Bar Association's Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence
The ABA's Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence offers resources for the workplace, including a new Guide for Employers.
740 15th Street, NW
9th Floor
Washington, DC 20005-1022
Website: http://new.abanet.org/domesticviolence/
The Legal Aid Society - Employment Law Center
This organization hosts Project SURVIVE (the Domestic Violence & Employment Project), which provides free legal services, community education, and outreach for survivors and their advocates.
180 Montgomery St., Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415-864-8848
Fax: 415-593-0096
SURVIVE Domestic Violence & Employment Helpline: 888-864-8335
Website: www.las-elc.org
Legal Momentum
A national women's rights legal advocacy organization, with a substantial collection of information on the employment rights of survivors of abuse.
395 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
Phone: 212-925-6635
Fax: 212-226-1066
Website: www.legalmomentum.org
Government Online Resources
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Violence in the Workplace: Preventing It, Managing It
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
Violence Against Women Office: Resources for Victims and Communities, Law and Regulations
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Workplace violence prevention information at www.osha.gov/SLTC/workplaceviolence/
Consultation Resources
American Institute on Domestic Violence
Domestic violence trainings designed for employees, supervisors, human resource and security staff.
2116 Rover Drive
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Phone: 928-453-9015
Website: www.aidv-usa.com
DV Initiative
Domestic violence program development for employers, with web-based training services available.
12407 North Mopac Expressway, # 100-262 Austin, TX 78758
Phone: 512-733-7114
Website: www.dvinitiative.com
Employment Practices Solutions, Inc.
A private human resource consulting organization delivering compliance training and HR solutions to employers, including addressing the workplace effects of domestic violence.
Denise Kay, Esq., SPHR
Senior Consultant
Email: dkay@epspros.com
Website: http://www.EPSpros.com
Lightyears Consulting
Organizational domestic violence prevention and intervention program development consultation, training and evaluation.
Beverly Younger Urban, Ph.D., LCSW
P.O. Box 496
Crete, IL 60417
Phone: 708-302-1447
Email: byurban@aol.com
National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Violence
The National Institute for Prevention of Workplace Violence, Inc. is one of the leading consulting and training firms in the U.S. providing violence prevention and preparation assistance to organizations. You are invited to visit their award winning web site -www.workplaceviolence911.com and to subscribe to their landmark publication The Workplace Violence Prevention eReport.
Phone: 949-770-5264
Website: www.Workplaceviolence911.com
Peace@Work
Workplace violence prevention program development and training.
4605 Ellsmere Lane
Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: 919-274-5515
Website: www.peaceatwork.org
ValueOptions
This Employee Assistance Program service company develops and implements managed behavioral health and EAP services for private and public organizations and consults with employers to develop domestic violence responses.
240 Corporate Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: 757-459-5100
Website: www.valueoptions.com