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| Helpful Links |
There are many sites on the web dealing with the issues of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking. Many are listed below, but the list is not all-inclusive. You may find other useful sites by using any of the very good search engines available (such as Google, Lycos, Yahoo, Excite, Dogpile, AltaVista and, Fast.)
| The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services |
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services provides operational and support services to promote and enhance public safety in Virginia through education, standards, forensic laboratory services, grant funding, information, programs, and technical assistance. |
| Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance |
Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance (VSDVAA) is a non-profit agency dedicated to raising awareness about sexual and domestic violence, increasing public access to resources and services, offering opportunities for professional development and initiating legislative and policy change that will bring Virginia closer to our vision: a world where relationships between people are respectful, healthy and safe.
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| The Red Flag Campaign |
The Red Flag Campaign is the first statewide public awareness campaign to address dating violence and promote the prevention of dating violence on Virginia’s college campuses, and is now being offered to and launched on campuses nationally. The Campaign is a project of the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, and was created by college students, college personnel, and community victim advocates. The Campaign is funded by a generous grant from the Verizon Foundation.
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| National Runaway Switchboard |
Are you having problems at home? Are you thinking about running away? Have you already run away and need to find a place to stay, food, clothing, legal or medical assistance? Being a teenager isn’t easy. We’re here 24 hours a day. We’re confidential and free. |
| Rape Abuse and Incest National Network |
RAINN (the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) operates America's only national sexual assault hotline: 1.800.656.HOPE. RAINN's hotline is a partnership of more than 860 rape crisis centers across the country. |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline |
The National Domestic Violence Hotline links individuals to help in their area using a nationwide database that includes detailed information on domestic violence shelters, other emergency shelters, legal advocacy and assistance programs, and social service programs. |
| The National Center for Victims of Crime |
The National Center for Victims of Crime is recognized as the nation’s leading advocate for crime victims. Since 1985, it has worked with more than 10,000 grassroots organizations and criminal justice agencies |
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