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Violence

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About Violence
Dealing With Violence
Online Resources
Telephone Hotlines
Information Resources
Personal Websites
Books To Read
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About Violence

There is nothing new about violence. Violence is most often an inappropriate reaction to something. Probably of most concern here is school violence or violence to one’s person. We have all seen or heard of violent acts which are of such magnitude that they receive media coverage, such as school shootings. Most of us throughout our lives have also experienced some violence directed at us. This can be from the school or neighborhood bully, others around us who don’t appreciate our uniqueness, or any of a number of other reasons. If you are experiencing or know someone who is experiencing abuse, then please follow this link to ABUSE.

Dealing With Violence

What Can I Do? :
About what do to if sum1 is violent 2 u.

Online Resources

This section lists organisations and websites that offer real help for kids and teens who need help dealing with violence.

Online Resources
Victim Assistance OnlineAn information and communication resource for Victim Assistance.
Stop Family ViolenceFamily Violence Hotlines and Other Contact Info


Telephone Hotlines

If you are having a problem and you need HELP or advice there are national and local telephone helplines you can call. Phoning these numbers is normally free and private. The people you talk to are trained to be able to help you and you dont need to tell them who you are or where you live.

Because these numbers are free they shouldnt show up on your home phone bill but if you are worried about that you might want to call from a phone box or from a friends phone.

Telephone Hotlines
1-800-799-7233National Domestic Violence Hotline
Battered Women Hotline Numbers for Battered Women
1-800-799-SAFENew National Hotline
1-800-422-4453Parents Anonymous Hotline
1-800-345-5044Parents Helpline


Information Resources

This section lists websites that have more information on the subject of violence.

Information Resources
Sexual Assault Information PageThe Sexual Assault Information Page is a not-for-profit information and referral service created and maintained by Chris Bartley. SAIP provides information concerning acquaintance rape, child sexual abuse/assault, incest, rape, ritual abuse, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. All information is provided totally free of charge.
Wizard's Page of
Gang-Related Topics
The site features the letters of Phil Romero, "The Wizard", who for years headed one of Santa Fe's largest gangs. Now 28, he spends his time helping troubled youths. Mr. Romero has also been invited to be a guest on the Jenny Jones Show as a gang expert. In this weekly column, Romero answers letters from youngsters and parents.


Exceptional Personal Websites

In this section you can find links to the web pages of people who have personal experience dealing with violence.

Personal Websites
Bill's Story,
Portrait of a Son's Suicide
Gabi Clayton, Bill's mother, has put together this incredible site in honor and memory of her son. Bill was openly bisexual, abused at 14, and the victim of a hate attack. Of all the things he experienced, perhaps the most damaging was the abuse! The site is very sensitively done and has links to many wonderful sources! This is a must see site!!!


Books To Read

This section lists books on the subject of violence that you may find useful or inspiring. Where possible we have included a short review or a link to a review page.

Books To Read
TitleA Rock and A Hard Place: One Boy’s Triumphant Story
AutherAnthony Godby Johnson
PublisherSignet, The Penguin Group, 1994.
Synopsis:
(amazon.com)
A teenager who, until he was eleven years old, had been the victim of horrific physical and sexual abuse on the part of his parents, describes his escape from torment, his diagnosis with AIDS, and his continuing battle for survival.


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