Chapter 6. Promoting Women's Economic Security: Resources

Center for Impact Research (formerly the Taylor Institute)
926 North Wolcott
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: 773-342-0630
Fax: 773-342-5918
Web site: www.impactresearch.org

The Center for Impact Research (CIR) works toward the elimination of poverty through grassroots research and poverty solutions crafted in collaboration with low-income people, community-based organizations, and governmental agencies. CIR's publications include several documents addressing the relationship between poverty and domestic violence as well as a newsletter that covers developments in the field.

Center for Law and Social Policy
1616 P Street NW., Suite 150
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-328-5140
Fax: 202-328-5195
Web site: www.clasp.org

The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) focuses on increasing economic security for poor families with children and securing access to the civil justice system. CLASP efforts include policy advocacy, policy research, technical assistance, preparation of manuals and guides, training, conferences, and publications.

Commission on Domestic Violence—Law School Initiative Project
American Bar Association
740 15th Street NW., Ninth Floor
Washington, DC 20005-1022
Phone: 202-662-8637
Fax: 202-662-1594
Web site: www.abanet.org/domviol

The Commission on Domestic Violence Web site provides American Bar Association policies, training materials, legal briefs, and sample legal forms relevant to domestic violence issues and proceedings. The site also includes information about upcoming events and training opportunities and links to other resources and organizations.

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
6400 Flank Drive, Suite 1300
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone: 1-800-537-2238
TTY: 1-800-553-2508
Fax: 717-545-9456
Web site: www.pcadv.org/projects.html

The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRC) is a valuable source for information, training, and technical assistance regarding domestic violence issues. NRC is also a clearinghouse for resources and statistics that may be used to enhance policies and publications that are in research stages.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center
123 North Enola Drive
Enola, PA 17025
Phone: 1-877-739-3895 or 717-909-0710
TTY: 717-909-0715
Fax: 717-909-0714
Web site: www.nsvrc.org

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is a clearinghouse for resources and research about all forms of sexual violence and assault. NSVRC works with its partner agency, the University of Pennsylvania, to provide new policies for establishing sexual violence intervention and prevention programs.

Violence Against Women Online Resources
Web site: www.vaw.umn.edu

This Web site provides up-to-date information on interventions to stop violence against women for professionals in the fields of law, criminal justice, advocacy, and social service.

Welfare Information Network
Web site: www.welfareinfo.org

This Web site is a clearinghouse for information resources, policy analysis, and technical assistance on welfare reform.

YWCA of the U.S.A.
350 Fifth Avenue, Third Floor
New York, NY 10118
Phone: 212-273-7800
Web site: www.ywca.org

YWCA's mission—to empower women and girls and eliminate racism—is the guiding principle for all YWCA childcare, shelter, health, fitness, and social justice programs. YWCA is a leader in violence prevention; provides shelter and childcare services; offers employment training and placement; oversees sports and physical fitness programs for women and girls; provides breast cancer referrals, screenings, and education services; and is a pioneer in the fight for social justice.