Useful Links

Bullying Prevention Programs

	Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
	A comprehensive, school-wide program designed and evaluated for use in elementary, middle, or junior high schools. The program’s goals are to reduce and prevent bullying problems among school children and to improve peer relations at school.

Internet Safety

	American Bar Association
	Advice on using internet safely

	Violence Against Women Online Resources
	Internet safety tips

Laws, Law Enforcement, Courts

	Rhode Island Legal Services
	Agency provides legal advice and assistance for low income individuals and families. Specialized domestic violence services.

	RI Bar Association
	How to choose and use a lawyer; community resources;public information pamphlets.

	RI Judiciary Home Page
	Criminal records search; court calendars; general information about RI Courts.

	Women's Law Initiative
	Easy to understand legal information and resources for women living with or escaping domestic violence. Specific information on RI restraining orders, immigration issues, internet security.

National Resources

	National Center for Victims of Crime
	Help for crime victims; Stalking Resource Center; Dating Violence Resource Center.

Rhode Island Resources

	Day One: The Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center
	Statewide services for victims of sexual assault and child molestation.

	Department for Children, Youth and Families
	State agency responsible for child welfare.

	Family Violence Option Advocacy Program
	Assistance to DHS clients who are victims/survivors of domestic violence. Clients may be able to obtain a waiver from certain requirements of the RI Works program or Child Care Assistance Program.

	Kent Hospital
	Community hospital located in Warwick and serving central Rhode Island.

	RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence
	Information about the Coalition and member agencies, RI legislation, awareness campaigns, outreach project.

	RI Crime Victim Compensation Fund
	A program administered by the RI Department of the Treasury, created to help victims with the some of the costs associated with violent crime.

	RI Department of Human Services
	Services for adults and children; food stamps, medical assistance. Online applications.