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American Indian and Alaska Native Women's Health: Violence Against Native Women Physical and sexual violence against women is a public health problem of epidemic proportions. More than 3 million U.S. women are known to be battered by their former or current partners annually. Inc... Details > Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Answers in the Aftermath As a survivor of violent crime, you may face a wide range of emotional and physical struggles, along with some difficult questions that often surface: Why did this happen to me? How will I ever heal f... Details > SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services As An African American Man, You Have the Power to Stop Domestic Violence   The brochure suggests ways men can take action against domestic violence by communicating to other men that domestic violence is never acceptable. It offers practical steps African American men can ta... Details > Family Violence Prevention Fund BAM! Bully Roundup Play this interactive board game to test your bully smarts. Be the first player to get to the end of the game and win prizes such as BAM! wallpapers!. Also, read the article "Bully Beware" below to le... Details > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Children and Violence: Signs and Symptoms   Children communicate their distress in many different ways. Often the way in which children express their distress is closely linked to their stage of development. This fact sheet provides general gui... Details > National Center for Children Exposed to Violence Crime and Older People   Also available in: Spanish   The following is a general overview of some of the areas of most concern to older people. These are common sense tips that can help fight crime and protect your safety.... Details > National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing Outreach - National Domestic Violence Hotline   The Hotline strives to educate the public about the need for Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing abuse outreach programs. The toll-free TTY number, 1-800-787-3224, assist individuals with programs an... Details > National Domestic Violence Hotline Domestic Violence Links - Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community   This page provides various links related to Domestic Violence in general.... Details > Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community Domestic Violence: Definition, Overview and More   This document presents information about domestic violence, including a definition and an overview. The document discusses dynamics of domestic violence, reactions of domestic violence victims, and pe... Details > National Center for Victims of Crime Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools    Also available in: Spanish   A summary report of research on violence prevention, intervention and crisis response in schools. The report can help school communities -- administrators, teachers, families, students, support staff,... Details > Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice