Domestic Violence Project of Silicon Valley - Santa Clara County
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Domestic Violence Project for victims and researchers of domestic violence, workplace violence, gang violence; Info on abuse, battering, restraining orders, etc.

  If you have just been physically hurt or are in immediate danger of being hurt, call 9-1-1.

If you or your family have been physically or emotionally abused please read our victim's handbook. If you live around Santa Clara County California you can find immediate help here.

If you live elsewhere, our web site is still for you. Then for help in your area call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800 799-SAFE (TDD 1-800-787-3224).

Click here to explore resources.   The largest indexed set of violence research links.

Over 1400 carefully chosen and indexed links to violence research resources on the Internet. A convenient drop down menu lets you navigate among categories. The list is updated frequently. Click here.

Click here to learn more about the Roots of Violence Series.   Roots of Violence Series: The Media and Violence

Your webmaster has collected and summarized some Internet resources dealing with the roots of violence. Future topics include gender models, chemical imbalances, ideologies and more. Click here.

Click here to research 1000's of Books.   "Accolade Intelligent Book Finder" has provided resources.

Over 4,000 books on violence, gender relations, child support, welfare reform and other related topics have been categorized for easy access. Click on a title to read a review or check on availabilty courtesy of Amazon.com.

Click here to learn more about the Domestic Violence Awareness Merit Program.   Domestic Violence Awareness Merit Program for Youth.

Experts in Santa Clara County have developed an Internet intensive educational program for diverse youth groups. This program is available for you to use or modify for your own group. Click here to find out more.

Click here to go to read Pam Butler's article.   "Why Does She Stay?" - by Pam Butler.

Pam is a victim advocate for the Santa Clara County Social Services Agency and a national speaker on victims' rights. She was a battered woman. Here is her widely read article that gives the victim's perspective. Click here.

Click here to read Megan's Diary.   Megan W's Diary. Age 20 - Beaten to death.

Megan’s mother has asked us to tell Megan’s story in hopes that if just one person who hears it recognizes that she or he is in a violent or abusive relationship and gets help - then maybe Megan and her baby won’t have died in vain. Click here.

Click here to go to read Pam Butler's article.   What Happened to Jennifer?

After 13 years of sexual, emotional and financial abuse Jennifer found out her husband was a bigamist. When she tried to leave she was beaten in the head with a hammer, her fingers were broken, her face was fractured against Carlos' knee. Click here to read her story.

Click here to see this important document   Variables Associated with Success or Failure....

...in a Court-ordered Domestic Violence Treatment Program. This original research by Dr. Yoko Baba, et. al., was originally presented in April 1999 at the Annual Meeting of the Pacific Sociological Association in Portland, Or. Click here to view it.

Click here to go to the exhibit.   When Artists Are Victims

Kimberly Cook's acclaimed art depicts the suffering resulting from repeated physical and emotional abuse by an intimate partner. Click here to see her works and read her story. Coming soon: "Art and Atrocity" - our gallery of victims' art and stories.

Click here to go to the exhibit.   The Working Vision of Artist Paul Lachine

You have seen his editorial cartoons and illustrations in newspapers and magazines worldwide. He has been kind enough to give us an interview and has allowed us to show 14 of his illustrations on domestic violence. Click here to see more.

Click here to go to the essays.   Eleventh Annual Charles Walton Peace Essay Challenge.

The theme for 1999 was "Family Conflict Resolution". The Peace Essay Challenge is open to all students in the 9th to 12th grades in Santa Clara County. It is sponsored by the San Jose Peace Center. You can read the entries online here.

  "Family Violence Prevention - Best Practice Guide

This popular guide developed by the Santa Clara County Social Services Agency helps integrate child welfare services and probation departments when domestic violence is present.

Click here to see this important document   Standards for Batterers Programs and Certification.

The Santa Clara County Probation Department has produced this essential document to guide in the development, certification, and effective functioning of batterers intervention groups.

  Strong Men are Gentle Men - The Poster

View the entire poster and download a copy for yourself. This compelling poster featuring Cleveland Prince and children is brought to you by Santa Clara County, CA. Click here to access it.

  Annual Data Report for 2001

The Santa Clara County Public Health Department has summarized important county-wide domestic violence information for 2001. Currently the PDF version is available here. This requires the free Adobe Acrobat reader located here.

Click here to view the 2000 data report prepared by the Santa Clara County Public Health Department.   Annual Data Report for 2000

The Santa Clara County Public Health Department has summarized important county-wide domestic violence information for 2001. Currently the PDF version is available here.

  Show your support for the fight against domestic violence.

You can download the purple ribbon picture and put it on your web site with a link to our site. Let us know and we will list you or your organization as supporting the struggle to understand and end violence. Right-click on ribbon on choose 'Save Picture As...'.