Chapter 12. Engaging Religious, Spiritual, and Faith-Based Groups and Organizations: Resources

Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence
National Clearinghouse on Religion and Abuse
936 North 34th Street, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-634-1903
Fax: 206-634-0115
Web site: www.cpsdv.org

The Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence addresses issues related to sexual and domestic violence and child abuse from an interreligious standpoint, with emphasis on education and prevention. The center provides religious leaders and victim service professionals with information, training, and resource materials to help them address religious questions and issues that may arise in their work with women and children in crisis.

Jewish Women International
1828 L Street NW., Suite 250
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-857-1300
Fax: 202-857-1380
Web site: www.jewishwomen.org

Jewish Women International (JWI) advocates around the world to help women who are victims of violence and strengthen the lives of women, children, and families. JWI resources include a magazine (Jewish Woman) and other publications, public education and advocacy efforts, and the JWI Residential Treatment Center in Jerusalem.

Mending the Sacred Hoop
STOP Violence Against Indian Women Technical Assistance Project
202 East Superior
Street Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 218-722-2781 or 1-888-305-1650
Fax: 218-722-5775
Web site: www.msh-ta.org

Mending the Sacred Hoop (MSH) is a Native American Women's organization that helps tribal governments and agencies improve their response to Native American victims of violence against women by crafting strategies at local levels that reflect available resources and cultural perspectives. MSH publishes a newsletter, provides assistance and advocacy, coordinates public education events and conferences, and hosts an online discussion forum.

Spiritual Dimensions in Victim Services
P.O. Box 821
Charleston, SC 29402
Phone: 843-722-0082
E-mail: SBeardPARC@aol.com

Spiritual Dimensions in Victim Services works with the religious community to prepare religious leaders and counselors to better serve victims of crime. The training provided covers responses in cases involving child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, robbery, assault, burglary, and survivors of victims of violent deaths.

National Hotlines

Victim Services Helpline (assistance and referral)
National Center for Victims of Crime
2000 M Street NW., Suite 480
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-467-8700 or 1-800-FYI-CALL
TTY: 1-800-211-7996
Fax: 202-467-8701
E-mail: gethelp@ncvc.org
Web site: www.ncvc.org/infolink/main.htm

The National Center for Victims of Crime's (NCVC's) mission is to help victims of crime and their families rebuild their lives. NCVC works with local, state, and federal agencies to enact legislation and provide resources, training, and technical assistance. The NCVC Web site provides relevant statistics, links to publications, and referrals to participating attorneys. The Infolink Helpline (1-800-FYI-CALL) refers callers to services including crisis intervention and counseling, research and publication information, assistance with the criminal justice process, and support groups.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
P.O. Box 161810
Austin, TX 78716
Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
TTY: 1-800-787-3224
Phone: 512-453-8117
Fax: 512-453-8541
Web site: www.ndvh.org

The National Domestic Violence Hotline uses a nationwide database to provide crisis intervention, referrals, information, and support in many languages for victims of violence against women.

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
635-B Pennsylvania Avenue SE.
Washington, DC 20003
Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
Fax: 202-544-3556
Web site: www.rainn.org

The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) offers a toll-free hotline for free, confidential counseling and support 24 hours a day for victims of rape, abuse, and incest.