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Domestic Abuse
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Apna Ghar
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"... provides culturally-appropriate, multilingual services, including emergency shelter, to survivors of domestic abuse with a primary focus on the South Asian and other immigrant communities."
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http://www.apnaghar.org/
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Asha For Women
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"To Provide the Support that Empowers South Asian Women to Become Self-Reliant and Live in an Abuse Free Future..."
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http://ashaforwomen.org/
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Asians Against Domestic Abuse (AADA)
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"... to prevent violence against women. We work to strengthen and promote equal and health family relations within the Asian community."
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http://www.aadainc.org/
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Boys Town
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"Every year, hundreds of thousands of children are abused and neglected. Like numbers suffer emotional or behavioral disorders, leaving parents confused and frustrated...."
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http://www.boystown.org/
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Bradley Angle
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"Named for Sharon Bradley and Pam Angle, who died from the violence of living on the streets in Portland, Oregon, Bradley Angle was the first domestic violence shelter on the West Coast...."
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http://bradleyangle.org/
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Break the Cycle
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"... believes everyone has the right to safe and healthy relationships. We are the leading, national nonprofit organization addressing teen dating violence."
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http://www.breakthecycle.org/
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Chapel Hill Training-Outreach Project, Inc.
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"Of principal concern to project staff are families in poverty, families caring for the elderly, children with disabilities or chronic illness, and children at risk of abuse and neglect...."
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http://chtop.org/
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Chaya Seattle
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"...a community based nonprofit organization established in 1996 to serve South Asian women in times of crisis and need, and to raise awareness of domestic violence issues."
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http://www.chayaseattle.org/
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Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)
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"... a powerful coalition of hundreds of private and public agencies serving vulnerable children and families since 1920. Our expertise, leadership and innovation on policies, programs, and practices help improve the lives of millions of children in all 50 states."
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http://www.cwla.org/
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Children Now
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"... to find common ground among influential opinion leaders, interest groups and policymakers, who together can develop and drive socially innovative, "win-win" approaches to helping all children achieve their full potential."
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http://www.childrennow.org/
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Children's Defense Fund (CDF)
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"... provides a strong, effective and independent voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby or speak for themselves."
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http://www.childrensdefense.org/
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ChildWatch International Research Network
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"... a global network of institutions that collaborate in child research for the purpose of promoting child rights and improving children's well-being around the world."
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http://www.childwatch.uio.no/ ~ http://www.child-abuse.com/childhouse/childwatch/
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Citizens Against Physical, Sexual and Emotional Abuse, Inc. (CAPSEA, Inc.)
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"... exists to deal with the problems and concerns of abuse victims in Elk counties and with other serious crime victims in Elk County. The program is based on the firm belief that the rights of women and children should be identified sanctioned and protected."
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http://elkcountycapsea.tripod.com/ ~ http://www.angelfire.com/pa4/capsea/
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Date Safe Project, The
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"Over the past decade, more attention has been given to dangerous sexual behavior among our youth and to the crime of sexual assault than ever before in our society..."
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http://datesafeproject.org/ ~ http://www.thedatesafeproject.org/
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Daya: Serving South Asian Families
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"... promotes healthy family relationships in the South-Asian community by providing services that include counseling, referrals, legal advocacy, and financial support to women and children affected by family violence and sexual assault."
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http://www.dayahouston.org/
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Domestic Abuse Project (DAP)
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"... has worked to promote safe and healthy family relationships by stopping domestic violence as it occurs and working to prevent it in the future."
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http://www.mndap.org/
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Domestic Harmony Foundation (DHF)
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"...providing services in response to the social, emotional, and psychological needs of a growing population of mainly South Asian, Middle Eastern and Muslim women and children, due to domestic violence and other violations of basic human rights."
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http://www.dhfny.org/
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FaithTrust Institute
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"...an International, Multifaith Training and Education Organization..."
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http://faithtrustinstitute.org/ ~ http://www.cpsdv.org/
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Families First Colorado
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"To provide services which strengthen families, empower parents, nurture children, and end the cycle of child abuse and neglect...."
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http://www.familiesfirstcolorado.org/
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Family & Children's Service (FCS)
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"...will be seen as a premier multi-cultural resource for families, communities, and policy makers seeking to advance children's development within a healthy family, supported by a strong community."
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http://www.everyfamilymatters.org/ ~ http://www.ivff.org/
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Family Research Laboratory (FRL)
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"... devoted itself primarily to understanding family violence and the impact of violence in families."
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http://www.unh.edu/frl/index.html
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Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPV)
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"... works to prevent violence within the home, and in the community, to help those whose lives are devastated by violence because everyone has the right to live free of violence."
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http://www.endabuse.org/
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Gift From Within
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"An International Nonprofit Organization for Survivors of Trauma and Victimization..."
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http://www.giftfromwithin.org/
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Houston Area Women's Center (HAWC)
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"... a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as well as providing prevention education to youth and the community."
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http://www.hawc.org/
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International Purple Ribbon Project
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"Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate...."
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http://www.purpleribbonproject.com/
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Jewish Women International (JWI)
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"Our innovative programs, advocacy and philanthropic initiatives protect the fundamental rights of all girls and women to live in safe homes, thrive in healthy relationships, and realize the full potential of their personal strength...."
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http://www.jwi.org/
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Joyful Heart Foundation (JHF)
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"...to help survivors of sexual assault heal their minds, bodies and spirits and reclaim their lives."
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http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/
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Kiran, Inc.
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"... exploring the impact of domestic violence on the lives of South Asians in North Carolina, in the hopes of increasing awareness among domestic violence service providers and members of the South Asian community."
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http://kiraninc.org/
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Maitri
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"...helps families from South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka among others) facing domestic violence, emotional abuse, cultural alienation, human trafficking or family conflict...."
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http://www.maitri.org/
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Manavi
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"...a New Jersey-based women's rights organization that works to end all forms of violence against South Asian women living in the U.S.."
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http://www.manavi.org/
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Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA)
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"... provides an extensive pool of up-to-date educational resources about all types of violence, including higher education syllabi, published research, funding sources, upcoming training events, individuals or organizations which serve as resources..."
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http://www.mincava.umn.edu/
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Narika
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"Embracing the notion of women's empowerment, Narika set out to address the unmet needs of abused South Asian women by providing advocacy, support, information, and referrals within a culturally sensitive model...."
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http://www.narika.org/
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National Crime Victims Center (NCVC)
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"... many activities and contributions of the NCVC faculty to the crime victim and child abuse field have been recognized nationally and internationally."
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http://colleges.musc.edu/ncvc/
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National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)
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"... nonprofit organization that provides crisis intervention, information and referral to victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends and families."
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http://www.ndvh.org/
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New York Asian Women's Center (NYAWC)
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"... helps women and their children overcome domestic violence and other forms of abuse by empowering them to govern their own lives."
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http://www.nyawc.org/
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Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
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"... a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, provides national leadership in developing the nation's capacity to reduce violence against women through the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)."
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http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/
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Parents Anonymous
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"...the nation's oldest child abuse prevention organization, dedicated to strengthening families and building caring communities that support safe and nurturing homes for all children."
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http://www.parentsanonymous.org/
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Peaceful Families Project (PFP)
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"...conducts peaceful family dynamics and violence awareness programs across the United States for Muslim communities. We also provide cultural sensitivity workshops for service providers and professionals serving Muslim clientele."
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http://www.peacefulfamilies.org/
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Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America)
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"...has led the way in building awareness, providing education and inspiring hope to everyone involved in the effort to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation's children."
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http://www.preventchildabuse.org/
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Promising Practices Network (PPN)
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"...a group of individuals and organizations who are dedicated to providing quality evidence-based information about what works to improve the lives of children, families, and communities."
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http://www.promisingpractices.net/
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Raksha
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"... addresses social issues within our South Asian community such as family violence and divorce, as well as issues concerning children, senior citizens and new immigrants."
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http://www.raksha.org/
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SAHELI (Support Advocate Heal Empower Listen Inform)
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"... a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, that provides assistance to Asian and other immigrant families dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking."
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http://www.saheli-austin.org/
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Sakhi for South Asian Women
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"...a community-based organization in the New York metropolitan area committed to ending violence against women of South Asian origin."
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http://www.sakhi.org/
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Sanctuary for Families
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"... the largest nonprofit in New York State dedicated exclusively to serving domestic violence victims and their children. Each year, Sanctuary helps thousands of victims and their children build safe lives by offering a range of high quality services to meet their complex needs."
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http://www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org/
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Second Chance Employment Services (SCES)
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"... a nonprofit organization of human-resources professionals who have placed hundreds of adults in meaningful employment positions free of charge."
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http://www.scesnet.org/
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Service and Education for Women Against Abuse (SEWAA)
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"... a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources and support to South Asian women who are victims of domestic abuse. We work with women from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan."
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http://www.sewaa.net/
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South Asian Helpline And Referral Agency (SAHARA)
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"... committed to serving the growing community of South Asians in Southern California by providing them with information, referrals, skills development and other culturally sensitive support services..."
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http://www.sahara-socal.org/ ~ http://www.charityfocus.org/host/sahara
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Stop Abuse For Everyone (SAFE)
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"...a human rights organization that provides services, publications, and training to serve those who typically fall between the cracks of domestic violence services: straight men, GLBT victims, teens, and the elderly. We promote services for all victims and accountability for all perpetrators."
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http://www.safe4all.org/
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Stop Family Violence
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"... to organize and amplify our nation’s collective voice against family violence. We are a catalyst for social change – empowering people to take action..."
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http://www.stopfamilyviolence.org/
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Transforming Communities
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"... a national leader in the creation of contemporary, community-based approaches to preventing violence against women and girls."
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http://www.transformcommunities.org/
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Turning Point for Women and Families
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"...a community based, non-profit organization addressing the needs of Muslim women and children through crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, advocacy, outreach, education and training."
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http://www.turningpoint-ny.org/
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Violent Death Bereavement Society (VDBS)
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"...serves as a centralized forum of information and training for service providers of loved ones and family members after violent death..."
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http://www.vdbs.org/
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Women's Rural Advocacy Programs ("Let's Wrap")
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"... cooperative of Domestic Violence Community Advocacy programs serving southwestern Minnesota. One of the services we offer to battered women is providing information - about their situation, their options, and their rights."
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http://www.letswrap.com/
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Note: Being listed in the links directory does not mean endorsement. These links are provided as a reference for those who want to find ideas or people for changing the world.
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