The following are a few sites that provide information on the subject and answers to questions you’ve often asked… What is Domestic Violence?

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Domestic Violence and Abusive Relationships
• Domestic Violence courtesy of Stop Violence Against Women
• www.ncadv.org (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
• www.faithtrustinstitute.org Faith Trust Institute
• http://www.nyc.gov/html/ocdv/html/home/home.shtml  ( NYC Domestic Violence Website)
• www.opdv.state.ny.us (NYS Domestic Violence website)
• www.dvsheltertour.org (Safe Horizon)
• www.cybergrrl.com (Statistics about Battered Women Who Kill)
• www.bwss.org (Battered Women’s Support Services)
• http://harrellcenter.hsc.usf.edu ( Harrell Center for the Study of DV)
• www.pavnet.org (Partnerships Against Violence Network)
• www.ivatcenters.org (Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma)
• www.snbw.org (Support Network for Battered Women)
• www.letswrap.com (Women’s Rural Advocacy Programs)
• www.stopfamilyviolence.com (Family Violence Network)
• www.ici.umn.edu/products/impact/133/res.html(Impact: Resources related to Violence Against Women with Disabilities)

Rumors and myths are untrue stories accepted without critical examination. Many of these fictional phrases have evolved around Domestic Violence. It is easier to believe these rather than do your homework about the facts.

The following are some sites that present some myths you should know regarding Domestic Violence:

Myths About Family Violence

Common Myths about Domestic Violence

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