The Park has opened a section called The Park Shelter and Safe Haven. There are sections dealing with many life issues, including Battering and Domestic Violence. They offer informational pages with helpful links and also a moderated chat room. It provides a "safe" place for you to go and talk with others who are experiencing the same pain as you are dealing with every day. Maybe there or on this page of mine, you will find the help that you so desperately need. Or at least the beginning of it.

It is my true belief, that pain is not part of loving...whether that pain is physical, emotional, mental or spiritual. Not all loving hurts. I have discovered that time and time again through my life. I hope with everything in me, that you find a way to protect yourself and be safe. And I hope that one day you will find a love and a life that allows you freedom from pain, freedom from fear and the freedom to grow and be everything that you can be.

Diane's Delightful Digital Digs: Women & Abuse This link provides information on counseling, a link to a test that you can take to help you to understand if you are being battered. It also includes information on indicators of an Abuser and the Profile of a Batterer. Most helpful is a link to Legal Aid for Abused Women.

MINCAVA: Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse This page offers several diverse contacts for assistance and shelters for Battered Women and their families. It also contains articles, fact sheets and other informative resources on this life issue. It has legal information and Regional Resources.

Safety Net: Domestic Violence Resources Links in both the U.S. and the United Kingdom for assistance, resoureces and shelters for battered women and victims of domestic violence.

Kathy's Essential Information on Abuse, Assault, Rape & Domestic Violence Has phone numbers and contacts. Really good resource page. Ot also has information in both English and spanish. With resources available - One call summons immediate help, in English or Spanish, 24 hours a day, seven days each week. They also have interpreters available to translate an additional 139 languages. The Hotline may be reached toll-free by phone from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Break the Silence, Stop the Violence This is an excellent page that answers many of the questions that women have about battering. Tells the difference between the myths and facts of battering and domestic violence. And also provides a comprehensive list of books and articles regarding domestic violence and battering.

Women's Resource Information And Support Centre This page has information and resources for victims of domestic violence in Australia. Has addresses and phone numbers to contact for help. They provide confidential personal support for women and children who have or are experiencing domestic violence. They run support groups regularly for survivors of domestic violence; for survivors of childhood sexual assault and for young women who have survived abuse. They manage a domestic violence outreach service for the Ballarat, Golden Plains, Moorabool, Hepburn and Pyrenees Shires. They maintain a free lending library for women with many self help books. They participate in local networks and services and can provide service-users with appropriate referrals.

Battered Women's Support Services (Canada) These pages have information on Counseling and Advocacy, support groups, information for Battered Lesbian Women, legal advocacy, workshops, and employment opportunities.

SAFE: Stop Abuse for Everyone (Canada) Stop Abuse For Everyone is a non-profit organization that provides advocacy, information, and support for men and women who are the victims of domestic violence. We set up and advocate for services for men and women, straight, gay, or lesbian, with the vision of a world of powerful, supportive relationships, free of violence. S.A.F.E. concentrates on domestic violence against straight men, gay men, and lesbian women, because few services exist for these groups.

Jewish Feminist Resources (Israel) Resources and links of Jewish Feminist interest, from Bible characters to battered women's shelters in Israel to Feminist Haggadot.

African Policy Information Center (South Africa) Provides contact addresses, phone numbers and email addresses for Battered Women in South Africa. It discusses the legal issues and where assistance can be found.

Penzance Women's Aid (United Kingdom) Web site in the UK for Domestic Violence..has info on shelters and how to contact them.

Sheffield Domestic Violence Forum (united Kingdom) Good resource page for women in the UK. Has contacts for help and counseling in the UK.

Muslims Against Family Violence (Muslims in the U.S.) This has information and resources available for Muslim families.