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Alliance
for Conflict Transformation (ACT)
http://www.conflicttransformation.org
ACT is dedicated to expanding conflict transformation and peace-building in the
United States and international communities. Current programs include projects
in the area of education and youth, organizational learning,
intercultural relations, ethnic conflict, and community building.
Alternatives
to Violence Project
http://www.avpusa.org
This association of community and prison-based groups offers experiential
workshops in personal growth, creative conflict management, and responses to
violence. Workshops target prisons, communities, and schools, helping
participants become more productive and responsible citizens. AVP helps inmates
learn new skills and attitudes and teaches new approaches to community groups,
social service agencies, churches, and youth
organizations serving those in need.
 American
Association of University Women
http://www.aauw.org
AAUW has published two important reports on bullying and harassment in schools.,
"hostile hallways: Bullying, Teasing, and Sexual Harassment in school" and
Harassment - Free Hallways: How to Stop Sexual Harassment in School."
American Bar Association
Commission on Domestic Violence
http://www.abanet.org/domviol/home.html
The American Bar Association offers a hotline telephone number to call for
assistance or information regarding domestic violence. Fact sheets such as "Five
Ways to Fight Domestic Violence" and statistics on domestic violence are easy to
download and print.
Association
for Conflict Resolution (ACR)
http://www.acresolution.org
ACR is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of conflict resolution and
represents and serves mediators, arbitrators, facilitators, educators, and other
involved in the field of conflict resolution and collaborative decision-making.
This site includes links to chapters by city or state and specific interest
sections including community, family, and workplace. The site includes guides to
finding a family mediator or a family mediation trainer, definitions of the
different forms of conflict resolution, and information on conflict-resolution
programs for children.
Bullying
in Schools: Problem-Oriented Guides for Police Series #12
http://cops.usdoj.gov/mime/open.pdf?Item=272
Published by the US Department of Justice, this report will be helpful to people
other than police officers. Contents include definitions, how to determine if
your school has a bullying problem, and potential responses to school bullying.
Bullying
in Not a Fact of Life
http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/SVP-0052
This brochure is available in either html or pdf format. Intended for parents
and school personnel, this brochure starts with definitions of bullying and
details some facts about bullying to counter common myths. Specific
recommendations are given for parents and school personnel.
Bullying: What You Can Do
http://www.angelfire.com/la/loser/You.html
Center
for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC)
http://www.cnvc.org
CNVC teaches nonviolent communication which is a technique for conflict
resolution, strengthening connections between people and providing an
alternative to violence. This site provides information on training and other
resources, including an extensive bibliography of readings related to nonviolent
communication.
CR
Info: The Conflict Resolution Information Source
http://www.crinfo.org
Funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, this site provides a
keyword-coded catalog of more than 13,000 conflict-resolution-related resources.
MINCAVA (Minnesota Center
Against Violence and Abuse)
http://www.mincava.umn.edu
MINCAVA's mission is to support research, education, and access to violence
related resources. The site has information/links covering dating violence, hate
crimes, gang violence, school violence, sexual violence, domestic violence,
youth violence, and survivor resources.
National
Center for Conflict Resolution Education
http://www.nccre.org
NCCRE promotes the development of conflict-resolution education programs in
schools, juvenile-justice arenas, and youth-service organizations. Services
include on-site program planning and development and follow-up
technical assistance for program implementation.
National Center on Rural Justice and Crime Prevention
http://virtual.clemson.edu/groups/ncrj
This organization aims to stimulate the development of partnerships between
local justice systems and residents, organizations, and institutions in rural
communities and small towns to prevent and reduce crimes and violence. With the
support of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice, the
center focuses on research, education, technical assistance, and information
dissemination, promoting the growth of social cohesion in order to lower crime
and violence rates.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
http://www.ncadv.org/
This site offers community-based information such as guidelines for starting
a shelter and information on Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. The
coalition offers memberships. Products for sale are listed on this site as well
as a resource list of state coalitions.
National Youth Violence
Prevention Resource Center
http://www.safeyouth.org
This site is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
the Federal Working Group on Youth Violence. It includes links to resources
grouped by topic and a vast number of downloadable publications.
Bullying
and Teasing of Youth with Disabilities: Creating Positive School Environments
for Effective Inclusion
http://www.ncset.org/publications/viewdesc.asp?id=1332
Bullying has been proven by numerous studies to be a serious problem
nationwide. Harassment of youth with disabilities in particular has been
steadily increasing. Whole school anti-bullying/anti-violence programs are
necessary to address this problem effectively. This NCSET Issue Brief provides
clear definitions of bullying, teasing, and disability harassment. It also
outlines research about bullying and harassment, and describes two effective,
comprehensive, whole-school, anti-bullying programs. Finally, the brief offers
recommendations and resources for further action.
The
Peace Book
http://www.peacebook.com
This site contains information on "The Peace Book" by Louise Diamond and links
to sites related to peace-building, nonviolence, and conflict resolution.
Perspectives on Violence and Substance Use in Rural America, 1994
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/envrnmnt/drugfree/v1toc.htm
Published by the Midwest Regional Center for Drug-Free Schools and
Communities (MRC) and the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL),
this monograph contains six chapters by different researchers, exploring various
aspects of violence and substance use in rural America. The authors intend to
dispel popular myths, while creating a research base on the topic and suggesting
approaches to prevention and intervention.
Violence Against Women Office (U.S. Department of Justice)
http://www.usdoj.gov/vawo/
Hotline information and online publication such as "A Community Checklist:
Important Steps to End Violence Against Women" are available. Information on
federal legislation and regulations is also available, as is grant information
for community-based providers.
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