International Coalition on Abuse and Disabilities http://www.ualberta.ca ICAD is the electronic mailing list of the International Coalition on Abuse and Disability (ICAD). The ICAD organization is an informal network of people with disabilities, researchers, service providers, and others concerned about violence as it affects people with disabilities. Violence is broadly defined to include child abuse, family violence, institutional violence, hate crimes, medical discrimination, involuntary and intrusive treatments, attitudes and beliefs that marginalize people with disabilities, and a variety of other forms of maltreatment experienced by people with disabilities. | |
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control List of Fact Sheets http://www.cdc.gov Very good listing of fact sheets domestic violence, child abuse, health risks of intimate violence. | |
New England Journal of Medicine: Women's Health Topics http://content.nejm.org Collection of reviews, research articles and editorials related to women's health information. | |
NYSDOH Guidelines for Integrating Domestic Violence Screening into HIV Counseling, Testing, Referral & Partner Notification http://www.health.state.ny.us Public Health Forum - New York State Department of Health | |
Resources for Persons with Disabilities on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault - Stop the Violence, Break the Silence http://www.austin-safeplace.org From Austin, Texas SafePlace. Resources, training and contact information on violence against persons with disabilities. | |
The Role of the Pediatrician in Recognizing and Intervening on Behalf of Abused Women (RE9748) http://aappolicy.aappublications.org Pediatricians are in a position to recognize abused women in pediatric settings. Intervening on behalf of battered women is an active form of child abuse prevention. Knowledge of local resources and state laws for reporting abuse are emphasized. American Academy of Pediatrics | |
Understanding The Victims of Spousal Abuse by Frank Ochberg http://www.drirene.com Article by Frank M. Ochberg, MD, adjunct professor of psychiatry, criminal justice and journalism at Michigan State University. Author of Post Traumatic Therapy and Victims of Violence. | |
Violence against women: The Impact on Reproductive Health and a Call for Action http://www.ippf.org from Planned Parenthood | |
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance: Violence Against Women With Disabilities http://www.vadv.org This assessment addresses the frequency with which women with mental health and cognitive disabilities access domestic violence and sexual assault programs. [PDF] | |