Violence and Abuse

Internet movement devoted to the promotion of healthy, non-violent means of solving conflicts.

Emphasizes compassion, forgiveness, empowerment, and integrity. Philadelphia-based.

Examines the causes of elder abuse. Includes applicable Indiana laws and Adult Protective Services information.

This APA Office on Aging site describes the different types of abuse and neglect, why abuse occurs, warning signs, caregiver issues, cultural issues and reporting guidelines.

Nat'l Academy Press, Understanding and Preventing Violence, Volume 1 (1993), Chapter 5, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

Violence prevention research unit at the University of California, Davis.

An interactive and highly effective training program that has shown to decrease the risk of institutional violence by establishing a system-wide model for behavioral accountability.

Maintains information on the current research and intervention with families experiencing both child maltreatment and women battering.

An organization, committed to trying to prevent these shootings from happening.

Providing leadership in creating a society in which rape and sexual abuse are not tolerated.

Contains 16 links to articles and other resources with information about workplace violence.

A website for students, teachers and others who want to learn more about the psychological characteristics of kids who kill.

Susan Magestro explores teen problems such as bullying, drug use, school shooting, gangs, and family issues.

2003 annual report examining deaths and cases of serious bodily injury associated with suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and vulnerable adults.

History of past citations, complaints and deficiencies related to elder abuse and neglect for all California nursing homes. Also providing legal updates and attorney referrals.

Independent advocacy organization focusing on abuse and neglect in Australian facilities. Includes a list of sanctions, research articles, guides, checklists and statistics.

United States GAO testimony of Leslie Aronovitz before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate (March 2002).

These investigative reports discuss the high rate of abuse and neglect and review examples of corruption in the long term care industry.

First counseling program in the nation for men who batter. Offers batterer counseling, support referrals for families, training courses and materials for counselors and educators.

Paul McLaughlin tells his story.

Story of a women's fight to survive years of physical, mental, and sexual abuse and homeslessness.

A christian online community devoted to survival of abuse.

Personal details and photos of how a child was emotionally abused, includes a look at long term consequences and insights gained.

Focuses on protecting the youth and a call for each person to do their part to ensure that all children grow up in a safe environment.

Offers resources to male survivors of sexual assault, most of which are also applicable to male victims of chronic or severe sexual harassment.

Detailed report from the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation on road rage.

A jury finds 17-year-old Luke Woodham guilty of 2 counts of murder and 7 counts of aggravated assault for a shooting spree at Pearl High School in Hattiesberg, Mississippi.

In Virginia, a 12-year-old boy stands accused of planning a shooting rampage on the last day of school. Officials at the boy's school say they had planned for a case exactly the one that arose. NPR's Claudio Sanchez reports. [7:52 Realaudio broadcast]

The federal program website offers links to publications, model programs, research, and Internet resources related to the prevention of drug abuse and violence in schools throughout the United States.

Asks teachers to evalutate their own behaviour. Contrasts bullying behavior with positive classroom management strategies.

PBS magazine show investigation of the incident.

Website by Rod Van Mechelen, who was the fired for sexual harassment in the 1990s.

Controversial analysis of the Littleton tragedy.

Messages of condolence sent to the Amish Country News and information about the Nickel Mines School Victims Fund.