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Violence
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Domestic Violence 
 This site features fact sheets and brochures on domestic violence (some available in Spanish), training materials for lawyers, and statistics on same-sex battering, battered immigrant women, dating violence, protection orders, and many other legal topics related to domestic violence. Also includes a bibliography and related Web links. http://www.abanet.org/domviol/ Topics: Law by Subject, Social Issues, Women Last updated Jan 23, 2008 Assault on Gay America: The Life and Death of Billy Jack Gaither
This site is a companion to the original PBS program shown in 2000. It offers background on homophobia, the gay gene debate, and religious views of homosexuality. Find interviews, articles, testimony from family and friends, video excerpts, and transcripts of the original show. A well-rounded site from the Frontline series. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/assault/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Notable People, Religion, Social Issues Last updated Feb 6, 2002 Columbine Documents Index
Index and full text of primary documents (writings, diagrams, and drawings) by Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold as released in July 2006 and related to the Columbine High School, Colorado, shootings of April 1999. The file containing close to a thousand pages of documents may be slow to download. Includes archives of news coverage (from 1999 to 2001) of the tragedy and aftermath of the shootings. From the website of the Denver Post. http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_4022093 Topics: K-12 Education, Social Issues Last updated Jul 11, 2006 Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma
This site is a "network of journalists, journalism educators and health professionals dedicated to improving media coverage of trauma, conflict and tragedy. The Center also addresses the consequences of such coverage for those working in journalism." The site features reporting tips on topics such as interviewing victims and families, and covering disasters, suicide, murder, and domestic violence. Also includes articles, information about research reports, training material, and links to related information. Searchable. http://www.dartcenter.org Topics: Death & Dying, Environment, Media, Mental Conditions, News, Social Issues, Terrorism, Writing Last updated Jan 17, 2005 Dating Violence
Facts, myths, warning signs, scope of the problem, and how to reduce the risks of abuse in a dating relationship. Includes suggested readings. From the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence, Canada. http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncfv-cnivf/publications/rcmp-grc/fem-crimedatvio-eng.php Topics: Crime, Social Issues Last updated Sep 16, 2009 Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF)
FVPF "works to prevent violence within the home, and in the community, to help those whose lives are devastated by violence because everyone has the right to live free of violence." The site includes sections for health care professionals, workplace managers, and police and justice officials; descriptions of private and public programs that have been successful; teens; children; and immigrant women. http://endabuse.org/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Social Issues, Women Last updated Feb 21, 2005 Governor's Columbine Review Commission Report
Official Colorado state government documents related to the April 1999 Columbine High School shootings. Includes the full report of the governor's review commission from 2001 (containing background and lessons from the event), related executive orders, and a reprint of the Time Magazine special report, "The Columbine Tapes." http://www.state.co.us/columbine/ Topics: K-12 Education, Social Issues Last updated Jul 10, 2006 Hidden Truths: Bloody Sunday 1972
An exhibit of 16 photographs of Bloody Sunday, when British Army soldiers shot and killed 13 civil rights demonstrators in Derry, Ireland, on January 30, 1972. "Some of the later images are particularly graphic. Discretion is advised." Includes an essay, a glossary, and related sites. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/hidden/default.html Topics: Activism, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photography, Social Issues Last updated Jun 10, 2006 Home/Crime & Violence Prevention: Polygamy
"This manual provides basic information about various polygamous communities that will assist human services professionals, law enforcement officers and others in helping victims from these communities. The Primer will be updated regularly to reflect modifications in the law and changes in each organization's beliefs and practices." The focus is on Mormon fundamentalist communities. Includes links to resources and state laws in Utah and Arizona. From Utah's Office of the Attorney General. http://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/polygamy.html Topics: Christianity, Social Issues Last updated Jan 18, 2005 In the Spotlight: School Safety
Detail-rich site that includes facts and figures, legislation, programs, training and technical assistance, grants and funding, a calendar of events, an abstracts database, and other information on school violence. Also has links to publications on assessment, bullying, mediation and conflict resolution, statistics and general information, mental health, predictors, prevention and planning, and zero tolerance. From The National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS). http://www.ncjrs.gov/spotlight/school_safety/Summary.html Topics: Education, Judicial Process, K-12 Education, Social Issues Last updated Mar 9, 2006 International Justice Mission (IJM)
Website of "a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression" in the poor and developing world. Concentrates on four broad purposes: victim relief, perpetrator accountability, victim aftercare, and structural prevention by strengthening communities and the justice system. Find fact sheets, reports, and stories for activities in Cambodia, the Philippines, Thailand, India, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Bolivia, Guatemala, Honduras, and Peru. http://www.ijm.org/ Topics: Labor, Social Issues Last updated Mar 27, 2008 Intimate Partner Violence Prevention
A collection of resources on partner and dating violence including fact sheets on teen dating abuse, a guide on public health activities and research to prevent violence against women, risk and protective factors, characteristics of perpetrators, and other Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publications. From the CDC. http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/IPV/default.htm Topics: Crime, Medical Treatments & Devices, Social Issues Last updated Dec 12, 2007 Little Criminals
Focusing on the 1996 Richmond, California incident of a six year old boy nearly beating a baby to death, this site explores the causes of violence in children and ways of dealing with juvenile violence. Includes expert testimony on early predictors of violence, research on social and biological factors, and related public policy aspects. Also features information on San Francisco's 1971 Crucifixion Murder. From the PBS series, "Frontline." http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/little/ Topics: Law, Law, Social Issues Last updated Jun 25, 2003 Marketing Violent Entertainment to Children
The Federal Trade Commission's report released September 11, 2000, regarding the marketing of violent materials to children by the industries of motion picture, recording, and electronic games. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2000/09/youthviol.shtm Topics: Media, Media, Social Issues Last updated Jun 7, 2007 National School Safety Center
This organization "serves as an advocate for safe, secure and peaceful schools worldwide and as a catalyst for the prevention of school crime and violence." See "Free Resources" for fact sheets and other materials on bullying in schools, "The Role of Schools in Homeland Security," and "Managing Schools Under Threat of Terrorism." See also "Media Resources" for statistics, reports, and other information on crime and violence in schools. "Established in 1984 by presidential directive." http://www.schoolsafety.us Topics: Education, K-12 Education, Social Issues Last updated Apr 3, 2006 National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
This site is "a Federal resource for professionals, parents and youth working to prevent violence committed by and against young people." Contains "fact sheets, best practices documents, funding and conference announcements, statistics, research bulletins, surveillance reports, and profiles of promising programs." Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners. http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/index.asp Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Social Issues, Statistics Last updated Jun 14, 2007 NIOSH Safety and Health Topic: Occupational Violence
Publications and statistics on topics related to violent crime in the workplace. Topics include risk factors and prevention strategies, violence in hospitals, homicides in U.S. post offices, and related issues. From the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/violence/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Social Issues Last updated Aug 21, 2008 Office on Violence Against Women
Site of the U.S. government office in charge of legal and policy issues regarding violence against women. Includes hotline numbers; national and local resources for victims, criminal justice practitioners, advocates, and social service professionals; federal grant programs and documents; statistics; and related links. From the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/ Topics: Crime, Social Issues, Women Last updated Jun 9, 2008 OPE Campus Security Statistics Website
This site provides reported statistics on crimes at over 6000 postsecondary education institutions in the United States. The statistics cover the most recent three years and are searchable by name of the institution, location, program, size, and degree offerings. Other campus security-related links are noted. Search results are divided into criminal offenses, hate offenses, and arrests. Also provides institutional characteristics including costs and contact information. From the U.S. Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). http://www.ope.ed.gov/security/ Topics: College and University Education, Crime, Education, K-12 Education, Social Issues, Statistics Last updated Apr 19, 2007 Protecting Students From Harassment and Hate Crime: A Guide for Schools
This guide aims "to provide elementary and secondary schools with practical guidance to help protect students from harassment and violence based on race, color, national origin, sex, and disability." Topics include developing a written anti-harassment policy, identifying and responding to incidents, formal complaint and grievance procedures, and creating a climate of diversity. Includes sample policies and other related resources. A 1999 publication of the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights. http://www.ed.gov/offices/OCR/archives/Harassment/harass_intro.html Topics: Crime, Education, K-12 Education, Social Issues Last updated Feb 20, 2005 The Safe Schools/ Healthy Students (SS/HS) Initiative
This "Federal grant-making program [is] designed to prevent violence and substance abuse among our Nation’s youth, schools, and communities." The site contains government documents, and links to websites on child development, safety, mentoring, community programs, and other topics. From the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Justice. http://www.sshs.samhsa.gov/ Topics: Drugs, Education, Jobs & Work, K-12 Education, Social Issues Last updated Aug 7, 2005 Safety and Health Topics: Workplace Violence
An overview of workplace violence and related health and safety links: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, hazard awareness, preventing workplace violence, and training. From the U.S. Department of Labor. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/workplaceviolence/ Topics: Business, Jobs & Work, Social Issues Last updated Feb 22, 2004 School Associated Violent Deaths
Fact sheet about school shootings and school-related violence, covering research, preventative measures, youth violence programs and practices, and related topics. Includes links to guidelines, best practices, and other documents on school violence. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/sch-shooting.htm Topics: K-12 Education, Social Issues Last updated Oct 16, 2006 School Safety and Crisis Resources
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) provides resources for educators, parents, and teens about coping with crises. Topics include suicide prevention, war, natural disasters, and response training. http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/ Topics: Education, Families, K-12 Education, People, Social Issues Last updated Nov 14, 2006 The Search for Peace
"This is BBC News Online's in-depth guide to the causes of the conflict in Northern Ireland." Features profiles of political parties and paramilitary groups (such as the Irish Republican Army and Sinn Fein), people (such as Gerry Adams), and events (such as Bloody Sunday and various ceasefires and agreements). Also explores themes such as prison protest and marching and parades. Note: Audio and video clips are not functioning. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/northern_ireland/understanding/ Topics: History By Place, Social Issues Last updated Mar 29, 2005 Stop Abuse For Everyone (SAFE)
Provides support and advocacy for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence, concentrating on the underserved, such as lesbians and straight and gay men. Provides a list of speakers, a directory of services for specific groups, annotated links and reading suggestions, and other information. http://www.safe4all.org/ Topics: Social Issues, Women Last updated Feb 21, 2005 Stop Violence Against Women
Fact sheets, news, current campaigns, related links, and more about "a global human rights scandal that affects us all." Topics include rape as a tool of war or armed conflict, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, HIV/AIDS, and human rights. From Amnesty International USA. http://www.amnestyusa.org/stopviolence/index.do Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Crime, International Governments, Social Issues, Women Last updated Oct 12, 2004 V-Day
The site for V-Day, a global movement "to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation (FGM) and sexual slavery. Through V-Day campaigns, local volunteers and college students produce annual benefit performances of 'The Vagina Monologues' to raise awareness and funds for anti-violence groups within their own communities." Includes news, events, project history, and more. http://www.vday.org/ Topics: Crime, Holidays and Observances Individually, Labor, Social Issues, Women Last updated Dec 18, 2005 Violence In Sports, ERIC Digest 1-89
This 1989 digest "examines violence in team sports and how manifestations of violence reflect the attitudes and behavior of players, coaches, and fans. Three theoretical explanations of sports violence are discussed — the biological theory, the psychological theory, and the social learning theory. The pressures of competitive sports on children are noted. The responsibilities of ... [adults] in curbing violence in youth sports are briefly discussed." Includes a bibliography. From the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC). http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-9214/sports.htm Topics: Social Issues, Sports Last updated Dec 18, 2004 Violence Policy Center (VPC)
This activist nonprofit group seeks to reduce firearms-related violence (gun suicides, homicides, and unintentional shootings) "through research, advocacy, education, and litigation. The VPC approaches gun violence as a public health issue." The site features fact sheets, studies, and press releases on topics such as the firearm industry, and guns and terrorism. Also includes links to federal and state laws. http://www.vpc.org Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Social Issues Last updated Apr 25, 2006 Violent Video Games: Myths, Facts, and Unanswered Questions
This 2003 article by a psychology professor evaluates the results of studies of aggressive behavior arising from children having played video and computer games. Includes a link to related information by this author. http://www.apa.org/science/psa/sb-anderson.html Topics: Games & Puzzles, Social Issues Last updated Feb 28, 2005 WomensLaw.org
"State-by-state legal information and resources for domestic violence." Features general information on domestic violence as well as specific information for teens, immigrants, military families, and other populations. Covers child custody and kidnapping laws, safety planning, and Internet security. WomensLaw.org was founded by a group of lawyers, teachers, and activists "interested in seeing the power of the Internet work for more disadvantaged people and specifically for survivors of domestic violence." http://www.womenslaw.org/ Topics: Social Issues, Women Last updated Mar 1, 2007 Youth Violence: A Report of the Surgeon General
Full-text report from David Satcher, Surgeon General of the United States. A scholarly look at the development, risks, prevention, and future outlook of this important issue. http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/youthviolence/report.html Topics: Crime, Literature & Books, Social Issues Last updated Mar 19, 2001 |
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