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Women's Legal Defense Fund
1825 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 710
Washington, DC 20009
Joan Entmacher, Contact; Judith Lichtman, President
Phone: (202) 986-2600; Fax: (202) 986-2539 |
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The Women's Legal Defense Fund is devoted to securing equal rights for women through litigation, advocacy and monitoring, legal counseling and information, and public education. The group advocates for women's rights in family law, employment, and education, among other areas, and publishes newsletters, handbooks, manuals, and brochures. |
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Support for adult and child victims of psychological abuse, violence, or rape: |
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AMEND (Abusive Men Exploring New Directions)
777 Grant Street, Suite 600
Denver, CO 80203
Robert C. Gallup, Executive Director
Phone: (303) 832-6363; Fax: (303) 832-6364 |
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This organization provides therapy for abusive men and advocacy for women as well as violence prevention programs in the schools. It can also provide specific information on help resources for women in violent relationships. |
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Child Abuse Listening and Mediation (CALM)
PO Box 90754
Santa Barbara, CA 93190
Claudia Amaro, Contact
Phone: (805) 965-2376; 24-hour listening service (bilingual): (805) 569-2255 |
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This group helps parents who are having difficulty coping with stress in their lives and are afraid they might hurt their children. It provides counseling for families in which abuse has occurred and for families at risk for abuse to occur; provides support groups for parents of children who have been abused and for children who have been abused by a family member; also provides support groups for the purpose of educating parents and improving relationships between parents and children. Respite care is available. Referrals are provided to other organizations and services. |
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Child Welfare League of America
440 1st Street, NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20001
David S. Liederman, Executive Director
Phone: (202) 638-2952; Fax: (202) 638-4004 |
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