Spouse Abuse / Domestic Violence

Self Help Clearinghouse

National. Founded 1980. Self-help program for men who wish to control their anger and eliminate their abusive behavior toward women. Buddy system. Group development manual ($9.95).
Write:
Batterers Anonymous
1040 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., G-306
c/o Jerry Goffman
Colton, CA 92324
Voice: 951-312-1041 (leave a message and return address)
E-mail: jerrygoffman@hotmail.com
Verified: 4/25/2007

International. 11 groups. Founded 1998. Self-help group program for anger management. Offers, education, workbook ($19.95) and assistance with starting groups.
Write:
Pathays to Peace
P.O. Box 259
Cassadaga, NY 14718
Voice: 1-800-775-4212 or 716-595-3886 (voice/fax)
Website: http://www.pathwaystopeaceinc.com/index.html#1
E-mail: transfrm@netsync.net
Verified: 5/1/2007

Online. Founded 1999. Offers mutual support and understanding for victims of verbal abuse. Provides message boards, chat room, links and e-mail group.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/womansemotionalabusesupport/
Verified: 4/28/2007

Online. Provides support for male victims of domestic violence. Offers online chat room and message forum. Must join the group to post.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/abusedguys
E-mail: abusedguy@yahoo.com
Verified: 4/30/2007

Online. Founded 1998. Support for men who have been, or who are currently being battered by his female or male partner. Offers message boards, chat room and useful links.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/batteredhusbandssupport
Verified: 4/28/2007

Online. 1570 members. Founded 2000. Informational, anti-abuse email support group for those who are dedicated to overcoming obstacles to leaving a verbal abuser in a healthy and safe manner, resolving abusive behavior, protecting children from abuse, or recovery after leaving an abuser.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/End_Verbal_Abuse
Verified: 4/30/2007