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This group consists of more than 800 member agencies in the United States and Canada. Call, write, or fax to obtain information on how to contact a group in your area.
National Clearinghouse on Marital and Date Rape
2325 Oak Street
Berkeley, CA 94708
Laura X, contact
Phone: (510) 524-1582
This organization provides phone consultations for the fee of $7.50 for 15 minutes. Initial annual subscription fee is $15 for individuals.
National Hotline Number: 1-800-799-SAFE (operated by the Texas Coalition Against
Domestic Violence)
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Toll-free Number: (800) 537-2238
This organization operates National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, one of the most active coalitions in the country in terms of number of battered women's shelters operated, treatment and education programs, and legislation initiatives.
Dads and Divorce
Legal and emotional support for divorced men with children:
National Congress for Fathers and Children
PO Box 171675
Kansas City, KS 66117-1675
Travis Ballard, President
Phone: (913) 342-3860 or (202) FATHERS (switches over to the Kansas City number);
Fax: (913) 342-1414; Toll-free: (800) 733-DADS
This group helps fathers who want to remain actively involved in their children's lives, regardless of their marital status. Membership includes a reading list and a 150-page manual containing information on divorce, children, and the law. We teach fathers to solve their own problems and to take the time to find out their rights before going to a lawyer, explains Joe McMillen, a board member.
National Fatherhood Initiative
600 Eden Road, Bldg. #E
Lancaster, PA 17601
Wade Horn, Ph.D., Director; David Blankenhorn, Chairman of the Board
Phone: (717) 581-8860; Fax: (717) 581-8862; Toll-free: (800) 790-DADS

 
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