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I found these resources in the backs of the books "A Child Called 'It'" and "The Lost Boy", both by Dave Pelzer. He had the worst case of child abuse ever seen in California at the time he was taken from his mother by the police back in the 1970's.

For those who are curious to see how he survived, or who might be seeking inspiration in how to deal with being abused, or just want to read his books period, I really recommend reading them. You can try looking for them at your local library if you don't want to buy them.

I'll add more later, but I'll start with this. heart
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Rape and Abuse Help and Resources

- Child Help USA offers a 24-hour crisis hotline, national information and referral network for support groups and therapists, and for reporting suspected abuse.

6463 Independence Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(800) 422 - 4453

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- Child Welfare League of America, headquartered in Washington, DC, is a 75 year-old association of nearly 800 public and private, non-profit agencies that serve abused, neglected and abandoned children, youth, and their families. CWLA plays a major advocacy role on Capitol Hill, develops model guidelines for the provision of child welfare services, conducts research and training, and is the world's largest publisher of child welfare materials.

440 First Street, NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20001-2085
(202) 638 - 2952

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- The National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse (NCPCA), headquartered in Chicago, is a not-for-profit organization with the goal of preventing child abuse in all its forms. NCPCA promotes public education through its national media campaign, a catalog of publications, and training and technical assistance. Chapters of the national organization are located throughout the United States.

P.O. Bpx 2866, Chicago, IL 60690
(800) 556 - 2722

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- The National Association of Social Workers constitutes 50% of the nation's social workers. With various degrees in social work, social workers in general work directly with individuals and families, at times in dire dircumstances, resolving issues such as health problems, substance abuse, poverty, and violence. Child protection social workers tread a fine line of saving children while maintaining the fabric of society. [in the author's perspective]

For more information, please write:
750 First St. NE, Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20002

Or call: 800 - 638 - 8799.

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- The National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (CASA) is composed of specially trained volunteers who are appointed on behalf of a judge to speak up on behalf of abused and neglected children in court. By reviewing records, collecting information from parents, teachers, family members and the child, CASA's unique services enable judges to make informed decisions regarding the best interests of the child.

For more information, please write:
100 West St., North Tower, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98119

Or call: 800 - 628 - 3233.

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- The National Foster Parent Association is the national voice for foster parents. NFPA strengthens foster families through nationally focused legislative advocacy, training and education, publicatinos, and linkages among among foster parents, state, and local foster parent associations. Help save a life by loving a child.

For more information, call the NFPA Information and Services Office at: 800 - 557 - 5238.

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- Parents Anonymous, Inc. is the nation's oldest and largest child abuse prevention program dedicated to strengthening families through innovative strategies that promise mutual support and parent leadership. As the nation's premier family strengthening program, Parents Anonymous encourages parents to ask for help early --whatever the circumstances-- to effectively break the cycle of abuse to protect today's children and tomorrow's generation of parents. Annually, more than 100,000 parents and their children come together in more than 2,300 Parents Anonymous groups throughout the United States to learn new skills, transform their attitudes and behaviors, and create long-term positive changes in their lives. Parents Anonymous builds on the strength of parents to ensure their children live and grow in safe, nuturing homes by offering families help today and hope for the future.

For more information, or to locate a Parents Anonymous group in your community, please contact Parents Anonymous Inc., at: 909 - 621 - 6184.

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- The Arrow Project (TAP) is a Christian, non-profit agency that serves communities by promoting and enhancing the well-being of childre and families through preventative, supportive, and theraputic services. Through various programs including theraputic foster care, diagnostic assessments and alternative education, the agency supports over 1,000 children annually in more than 300 foster homes, and other facilities in Texas and Maryland. TAP solicits the support of individuals and corporations nationally to assist them in "fighting the battle for our kids." TAP believes in Psalm 127, that "children are a gift of the Lord, like arrows in the hand of a warrior."

For more information, please write:
350 N. Sam Houston Parkway, Suite 101,
Houston, Texas 77069

Or call toll-free: 877 - 92ARROW

Some international numbers and some phone numbers for people in other places around the world... since Gaia reaches everywhere.

Childhelp USA: 1-800-4-A-CHILD
National child abuse hotline for victims, offenders, and parents.

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) operates the free and confidential National Sexual Assault Hotline and is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN also educates the public about sexual assault and leads national efforts to improve services to victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.

CHILDLINE South Africa: 0800 55555
Toll-free hotline and associated treatment center offers free counseling by phone or in person, for children and youth dealing with physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, and to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The hotline is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Muslim Women's Help Line: 0181 904 8193
Hotline for Muslim women and girls in the U.K. dealing with domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other problems.

END Abuse: 1-800-END-ABUSE
Domestic Assault line in Canada that is opened 24 hours a day for anyone in need.

Domestic Abuse/Assault: 1-800-333-SAFE
An American hotline for anyone in a domestic problem. It's open 24 hours a day

Family Violence Help: 1-800-222-2000
This hotline is in the USA and is opened 24 hours a day.

National Run Away Hot Line: 1-800-HIT-HOME
Opened 24 hours a day to run aways, thoughs contemplating it, and thoughs who have friends or family who are in that position.

Suicide Help Line: 1-800-SUICIDE
Located in America, this hotline is opened 24 hours a day for help with suicide.

Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-448-4663
American Hotline that helps youth in crisis.

General Crisis Counselling: 1-800-785-8111
American Hotline for crisis counselling

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Talk to someone about anything and they'll listen.

Kids Help Line: 1-800-55-1800
24-hour toll-free hotline for children and youth throughout Australia.

Mind if I steal this and put it in my guild?