Domestic Violence Resources
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The National Domestic Violence Hotline (USA)
1-800-799-7233 | 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
Free domestic violence curriculum designed to educate audiences on domestic violence issues, from prevention to safe exit strategies. The Aspire News App is a potentially life-saving smartphone app that allows victims of abuse to call for help at the touch of a button, and was voted as one of the two “best apps for domestic violence prevention.”
Non-profit run by domestic violence activist Steven Dana. Education, coaching, and protection for at-risk victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault. They provide risk assessments.
Find domestic violence help and a shelter near you. (USA)
USA and International Suicide Hotlines
Alcohol Dependency
Substance Abuse
Books
Domestic Violence (Relationships)
The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans***Every girl of dating age should read this book.
Controlling People: How to Recognize, Understand, and Deal with People Who Try to Control You by Patricia Evans
The Emotionally Abused Woman by Beverly Engel
Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft
Alcoholism
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous (Including Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions)
Al-anon
The Dilemma of the Alcoholic Marriage***A good read if you can get past references from the 1950s.
Codependency
Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
The New Codependency: Help and Guidance for Today’s Generation by Melody Beattie