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Abuselaw UK	www.abuselaw.co.uk aims to provide easy access to information for child and adult survivors of physical, sexual and psychological abuse on all aspects of this complex area of law. The site also aims to offer guidance on and understanding of the legal system of England and Wales for professionals working for survivors of abuse. By providing information on the legal rights available to the survivor of abuse in seeking compensation, an explanation of the civil and criminal court procedures and a guide to the Legal Aid system and Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, the site aims to offer a greater understanding of the workings of the Legal system. www.abuselaw.co.uk is produced by QualitySolicitors Abney Garsden Telephone: 0161 482 8822 Mobile: 07756012137 Fax: 0870 990 9350 Email: claire@abneys.co.uk www: http://www.qualitysolicitors.com/abneygarsden They have a specialist department dedicated to working for survivors of abuse including two of the UK's leading abuse litigation lawyers.
Addiction Network	Addiction Network in association with Chaucer Clinic and Nick Charles
*Advocateweb	Primarily about abuse by professionals in positions of trust (clergy, teachers, therapists, doctors etc), but there are a lot of resources for advocates there. (including in the UK).
After Abortion	By age 45, 43% of women in the United States have had at least one abortion. Worldwide the numbers are even higher.* Who are these women? They are single women, married women and divorced women. They are your sisters, your cousins, your aunts, your mothers, your neighbors, your co-workers, your schoolmates, they are women you see every day when you go out into the world.
Angels in the Night	A site for kids and adults alike who have been affected by child abuse.  It provides safe chat rooms and bags of information.  Recommended.
ASARian.org	The name ASARian.org comes from the Usenet newsgroup "alt.sexual.abuse.recovery"--aka ASAR. This organization exists because, while there are a lot of resources available on the net, it can be hard to find them or to participate anonymously. ASARian.org offers unix shell accounts to abuse survivors and their support people to enable anonymous access to: Usenet newsgroups, email (lists and personal), and supportive abuse recovery channels on IRC (Internet Relay Chat). ASARian.org also hosts the mailing list of "The Sanctuary" and provides connections to their MUD (a "social" MUD for survivors and their support people).
A Boy's Story	A new art form.  A literary and artistic graphic web novel about incest, living through the 60's and coping with post traumatic stress.   The story consists of 480 full color Macromedia freehand 10 drawings.  'm a psychotherapist and yoga teacher.  In a meditation a year ago I was given the ability to draw and the vision how I could illustrate my experience.  I've created an illustrated web novel, a work of art that can help people.
BPD World	Bpdworld is committed to raising awareness and reducing the stigma of mental health, but focusing on borderline personality disorder (BPD). We will do this by providing information, advice and support.  They offer an information line for those with BPD or people that would like to find out more about it, and a support line will be coming soon.
Bolt Burdon Claims	Specialist compensation lawyers representing people who have been traumatised by events of abuse in childhood.  compchilli@yahoo.co.uk
Broken Angels	We offer a safe place for survivors of abuse and rape. We offer both  open and secure forums, information pages and a chat room.
*Child Abuse Lawyers	Practical support for Lawyers and other professionals working for adults & children who have been abused
Child Welfare	This site has a wealth of scholarly resources, including an online journal, Child Welfare Review, and information about the Oxford University Press Series in Child Welfare Practice, Policy and Research.
Dancing In The Darkness	Entirely dedicated to survivors of sexual abuse. This site serves as a safe haven for survivors of sexual abuse to share their thoughts and fears as well as words of hope and courage for others like them. The author of this website, is a survivor of rape.
David Baldwin's Trauma Info Pages	These pages are loaded with scholarly resources and references to work on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, especially from neuropsychological and cognitive-behavioural perspectives.
Fire - in - Ice	A Merseyside based self-help project run by and for adult men who have experienced childhood abuse, especially those who suffered while in institutional childcare establishments. Fire in Ice aims to enable men who have suffered child abuse and their families to make positive change in their lives, also aims to make the care experience safe for children and young people. Fire in Ice offers one to one, group and telephone support in a friendly empathic environment also works with non-sex-offending survivors in prisons throughout Northwest England. Fire in Ice is made up of ordinary men who have overcome their abuse and want to help others do the same.
Gift From Within- PTSD Resources	An international nonprofit organization is dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. Educational materials include videotapes, books and articles for both clinicians and those experiencing PTSD. An innovative feature developed by GFW is the Support Pal Network which networks survivors with one another for emotional support through email, regular mail, phone, poetry and an electronic art gallery. GFW has been gifted with clinicians, writers, and educators who contribute real life experiences through articles that appear on the website. Many of these experiences are used in developing Gift From Within's videotapes on trauma and victimization as well as the recovery process.
Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse: Book Reviews	Scott Abraham reviews eight books for men who were sexually abused in childhood. Good review, very helpful. If you're considering buying a book, read this first.
Healing from Family Rifts	Mark Sichel has been a practicing psychotherapist in New York City since 1980 and works with individuals, couples and families. He is also a Supervisor and Teacher of psychotherapists and is affiliated with the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health. Mark's interest in Healing from Family Rifts began because of his own turbulent and painful history with his family of origin. In his therapy practice, he discovered he was seeing more and more people torn apart by family estrangement. He taught family and couples counseling to the Clergy and learned from his Priest, Pastor and Rabbi students that the problem cut across religious, racial, ethnic and class lines.
HealthyPlace.com Mental Health Communities Directory	HealthyPlace.com is divided into various communities representing major psychological interests. The various sites within each community are listed on the front page of the community or you can click on one of the links below and go directly to that site.
Looking Beyond	A new support site open to all. Features include a multi-topic message board, user groups on a multitude of different areas of interests, a life story section, a memorial section, an online journal community, and more!
Parents Against Child Pornography	Educating parents on how to protect their children from child sexual abuse. Also includes survivor help. We fight for all children's rights.
Partners and Allies of Sexual Assault Survivors Resource List	This page by Kerry Cater, M.S.W., at The Wounded Healer provides a comprehensive list of resources, from Internet mailing lists and newsgroups to newsletters and books, some of which can be ordered online.
Pat McClendon's Clinical Social Work Home Page	These are general mental health pages with a focus on abuse and trauma resources, especially those related to dissociation.
MadNOTbad	MadNOTBad is a space for those affected by mental ill health/distress to share their experiences, opinions and creative talents online. It's aim is to combat the isolation, stigma and misconceptions that tend to surround mental illness and promote the idea that 'being mad don't make you bad'.
Male Survivors	A site overcoming sexual victimisation of boys and men.
Mental Health Network - Abuse	Including child, sexual, and physical abuse and recovery from abuse resources. You might also want to check out domestic violence resources.
Music Therapy and Mental Health: Freudian Slip	Examines the power of using popular music, something people already listen to, as a way for people to express their feelings. Includes examples of therapeutic messages in popular music as well as original music by Freudian Slip, therapeutic rock band.
National Association for People Abused in Childhood	NAPAC is a UK- based charity for people abused in childhood. We run a national information line which directs people to relevant counselling services in their area.
N.O.M.S.V. - The National Organization On Male Sexual Victimization	Their mission: "Dedicated to a safe world, we are an organization of diverse individuals, committed through research, education, advocacy and activism to the prevention, treatment and elimination of all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men."
NSPCC	National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Peaceful Haven: Dedicated to Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse	My site is about my personal expereinces with emotional/mental and borderline sexual abuse. I have posted articles about my personal healing journey, anger, guilt and shame, confronting abuser, letters to my abuser and there are other helpful links and resources. Please visit my site and let me know what you think.
Publicising Child Molester's Prison Release	This site belongs to Mark Welch, a California lawyer who has publicized the release from prison of his brother, who has admitted to sexually abusing him in childhood. This is clearly a very controversial issue. Mr. Welch provides a thoughtful essay on publicizing the release of one's perpetrator, including various ethical considerations.
Quit Abuse Society	Society fighting the growing epidemic of social and environmental abuse worldwide.
(*)Safer Society Foundation	The Safer Society Foundation, Inc. (SSF) is a nonprofit agency and national research, advocacy, and referral center for the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse. The SSF provides training and consultation to individuals, agencies, states and organizations. Their Web site has a list of Safer Society Press books and videos.
Scottish Child Law Centre	The Scottish Child Law Centre aims to promote knowledge and use of Scots law and children’s rights for the benefit of children and young people in Scotland. We offer a free telephone advice service on all aspects of Scots law relating to children and young people, as well as a range of publications and training courses. Our details are as follows: Scottish Child Law Centre 54 East Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9HD tel 0131 667 6333 freephone for under 18s 0800 328 8970 advice line open 9.30am - 4pm Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri email enquiries@sclc.org.uk
SHE (Survivors Helping Eachother)	To relieve the distress of women survivors of childhood incest or sexual abuse, and their families. To advance public education and raise awareness of the long-term personal and social implications and effects of childhood incest and sexual abuse.
Shyness and Social Anxiety Treatment Australia	Information on social anxiety, treatment and therapy, depression, blushing and sweating, public speaking anxiety, famous sufferers, children and social anxiety, self help resources, links and more
Sidran Foundation Online Resources	This is a national non-profit organization that offers services to people who have experienced trauma and/or suffer from dissociative disorders, and those who provide services to them. There are many excellent resources here, including a Traumatic Memories Brochure and a page of Resources for Survivors.
SIARI [Self-Injury & Related Issues]	An extensive UK resource offering information and support to self-injurers and their supporters, as well as a platform for self-injurers' voices. Includes research, references, resources, links, self-injurers' quotes, poems, artwork and stories, message boards for self-injurers and significant others, access to an online support group for helpers, a section for counsellors, and much more. . .
*Silent Edge	This page has links to several resources addressing sexual abuse and exploitation by coaches, particularly of figure skaters.
STOP IT NOW!	"STOP IT NOW's! mission is to call on all abusers and potential abusers to stop and seek help, to educate adults about the ways to stop sexual abuse, and to increase public awareness of the trauma of child sexual abuse."
SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests	"SNAP is a national self-help organization of men and women who were sexually abused by Catholic priests (brothers, nuns, deacons, teachers, etc). Members find healing and empowerment by joining with other survivors. We are a rapidly-growing all-volunteer group with 2400 members and numerous local chapters. SNAP was founded by Barbara Blaine of Chicago in 1991."
(*)Sober Recovery	Thousands of Recovery Links
Survivors On The Net (UK)	Provide support and information on the internet for survivors of childhood abuse, their partners, family and friends
*Survivors UK	For Adult Male survivors of child sexual abuse and/or adult rape/sexual assault.
*Survivors and Friends	Offering hope, encouragement, information and support for survivors of sexual abuse, their partners, parents, loved ones through our web site, chat room, forums, a Memorial Wall, email support, and much more.
Survivors Swindon	We offer support to adult male survivors of child sexual abuse and adult sexual assaults, by providing a unique therapy experience, run by Survivors for Survivors, in which to overcome the traumas of your abusive past, and live your life. We support adult male survivors of sexual abuse from around the world, and provide counselling sessions to male survivors, in group sessions, prisons, hostels, day centres and other agencies. See here for more details. We are a regionally based, nationally recognised, & internationally known agency, providing specialised training to NHS Trusts, Social Services, Victim Support, Police and numerous agenices working with vulnerable adults. This site covers all aspects of sexual abuse, focusing on the strength and courage we possess, and leaving the past where it belongs! Helpline No : 0845 430 9371 - General/Admin No. 0870 950 3567
Thunderstorms and rainbows	A personal account of victory over suffering. A place to discover your own rainbows. This is not a site about a victim, its a site about survival
TraumaSurvival.org	TraumaSurvival.org is a UK based self help community established in 1997 with a focus on recovering from the long term effects of childhood sexual abuse. The site includes the Medicaid Abuse Enpsychlopedia, a web directory containing links to 10,000 pages of abuse-related material, a members-only discussion forum, chat facilities, and both complete web sites and individual pages which have been contributed by users. New forum members are always particularly welcome, and the over-all tone of the site is intended to be educational.
Verse Therapy	This is a poetry therapy site for survivors of abuse and mental illness. Submissions are encouraged from anyone who has written or would like to write poems to give voice to their struggles and conflicts, anger and sadness, or just to read the words of others.
The Lantern Project Formerly known as Victims No Longer.	WELCOME TO THE SITE - If you have suffered abuse or are coping with someone who has been abused and is in crisis, you will find the material here helpful. In 1997, I was exposed to events that triggered the reemergence of awful memories of the violent sexual abuse I suffered at the hands of a teacher at my school. I was 14 when the abuse began, I was 16 when it ended. I am 50 now. The problems I suffered when these memories emerged took me to the very brink of suicide, but I was lucky. I found help and I survived. The help I needed was not easy to find as some of it was inside me, but locked away, out of reach and inaccessible. Five years on, I am much better. I am still in pain, but I am no longer a victim, thanks to the love and support of a lot of people.  To make something good come out of all this sorrow, I decided that I would do something to help other victims of abuse find their road to recovery. Sure, it's a long and often difficult journey, but it's not a race. You can go at your own speed. What you need to begin the journey though is a map. A map that tells you something about what you can expect to experience on the way, and how to deal with those experiences when they happen. You also need a place to begin. This web site is a place to begin. It's not perfect and it doesn't contain infinite wisdom. I am not 'the' authority on child abuse. I'm just someone who has been through the process and lived with the impact and consequences. I hope and pray that you might find some comfort and support here. If nothing else, you will at least know that you are not alone. Graham Wilmer - Victim No Longer
VOICES In Action, Inc.	Victims of Incest Can Emerge Survivors - "VOICES in Action, Inc. is an international organization to provide assistance to victims of incest and child sexual abuse in becoming survivors and to generate public awareness of the prevalence of incest.

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