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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 Schools and What to Do About It
http://www.education.unisa.edu.au/bullying
Created by Dr. Ken Rigby from the University of South Australia, this site contains a variety of resources including information on bystanders, interventions in schools, and a staff questionnaire about how to handle 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.
The Conflict Center
http://www.conflictcenter.org
The mission is to reduce physical, verbal, and emotional violence by teaching skills in handling everyday conflicts nonviolently, with win-win outcomes. Its three main programs are in the areas of schools, youth at-risk, and organizations. This site includes information about the Center's programs and classes, a newsletter, and lists of
conflict-resolution strategies and anger-management steps.
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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