anti-violence

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• - New York City organization devoted to the prevention of violence against lesbians and homosexuals.
  
• - Defines health as inner peace, and healing as letting go of fear. A non-profit, non-traditional mental health program.
  
• - Fights against sexual violence and provides resources for those who have been violated.
  
• - Calls for an end to child abuse and violence to children. Features online memorial to Missouri children who have become victims.
  
• - Serves as a virtual library of information about violence and youth-at-risk, including data from seven different Federal agencies.
  
• - Puts recycled wireless products and services to work focusing on the prevention of domestic violence and increasing community awareness.
  
• - Students from all over against violence inflicted on people, animals, and the environment. Showcases other organizations.
  
• - The Institute for Peace and Justice (IPJ) is an independent, interfaith, nonprofit organization committed to the challenge, "If you want peace, work for justice."
  
• - Training program for individuals to be catalysts for social evolution by learning to confront the cultural challenges impacting families today.
  
• - Resources, events calendar, news, and contacts regarding hate crimes.
  
• - A UK Civilian Peace Service that will enable people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in international civilian peace-keeping, peace-making and peace-building missions through the UN, OSCE and NGOs working in this field.
  
• - Trained advocates work with men, women, and children who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse by provideing counseling, shelter, and support.
  
• - Public defender's effort to develop constructive diversion and sentencing options and expanding his clients' access to effective treatment.
  
• - Focuses on domestic violence education, prevention, and public policy reform.
  
• - Tells the story of one victim of random violence and urges the community to get involved in the fight for justice.
  
• - Calls all schools to develop active plans for creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for students and faculty.
  
• - The ultimate goal of the project is to facilitate the shift from violence as the primary means of expressing power to nonviolence.
  
• - Campaign to end violence against women and girls.
  
• - Petitions the U.S. government and asks that they be unified so the problem of violence can be resolved.
  
• - Emphasizes compassion, forgiveness, empowerment, and integrity. Philadelphia-based.
  
• - The site promises to awaken Americans to the problems of hate and intolerance, prompt them to action, and encourage them to dig deeper into themselves and the injustices that still face the country.
  
• - Provides links to dozens of anti-violence resources including emergency hotlines, US and international organizations, publications, and statistics. From V-Day and feminist.com.