Helpful  Books & Booklets/Brochures/Posters/Websites/Videos on Domestic Violence (DV)

Also called 'Domestic Abuse' and 'Marital Violence' and 'Intimate Partner Violence' (IPV)' 

Books/ PDF Booklets 

CHILDREN  - Focus on

Booklets/ Brochures PDF

Facts & Myths - Children's exposure to violence 2p

Parenting after Domestic Violence – Myths & Facts  - "The second step" 3p

How Does Domestic Violence Affect Children?  10 Fact sheets by NCTSN (National Child Traumatic Stress Network) 20p

Parenting in the Context of Domestic Violence - Judicial Council of California 43p

Growing up with DV - 23 p 

Tips for parents and Caregivers - Raising your children in a violent world  Brochure

Listening and Talking to Your Child About Domestic Violence 2p


Books

"Don’t hit my mommy" - Alicia Lieberman Book 146p

Helping your children heal the wounds of witnessing abuse by Lindy Bancroft Book 356p

Through their eyes - DV and its impact on children - YWCA Seattle  PDF 38p 

Ghosts from the nursery - Tracing the roots of violence By Robin-Karr-Morse and Meredith S. Wiley Book 363p


TEENS - Focus on

But I Love Him: Protecting Your Teen Daughter from Controlling, Abusive Dating Relationships By  Jill Murray 193p


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WOMEN VICTIMS - Focus on


Speaking the unspeakable - Marital Violence among South Asian immigrants in the United States" By Margaret Abraham (Professor of Sociology Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY) 234 pages. The author considers India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepal to be South Asian countries. 

Women with controlling partners - Carol Lambert 222p

The verbally abusive relationship- how to recognize and how to respond - Patricia Evans 228p

Boundaries - when to say trees and when to say no to take control of your life by Dr Henry Cloud and Dr John Townsend 300p

The disease to please - cutting the people pleasing syndrome by Harriet Braiker 282

The dance of anger - a woman’s guide y to changing the pattern of intimate relationships by Harriet Lerner 236p

The dance of connection  -how to talk to someone when you are mad, hurt, sad, frustrated, insulted, betrayed, or desperate by Harriet Lerner 239p

Emotional vampires - dealing with people who drain you dry by Albert Bernstein 234p

The verbally abusive relationship - how to recognize it and how to respond by Patricia Evans 220p

Should I stay or should I go? A guide to knowing your relationship can and should be saved by Lundy Bancroft 406p

Controlling people - how to recognize, understand and deal with people who try to control you by Patricia Evans 300p

Getting free - you can end abuse and take back your life C by Ginny Nicarthy 416p

Surviving domestic violence - voices of worm who break free by Elaine Weiss 212p

Not to people like us - hidden abuse in upscale marriages by Susan Weizmann 287p

When love goes wrong - what to do when you can’t do anything right by Ann Jones and Susan Schechter 358p

Verbal abuse survivors speak out an relationship and recovery by Patricia  Evans 260p

Men who hate women and women who love them - when loving hurts and you don’t know why by Susan Forward 290p

The dance of anger - a woman’s guide y to changing the pattern of intimate relationships by Harriet Lerner 236p

Should I stay or should I go? A guide to knowing your relationship can and should be saved by Lundy Bancroft 406p

Surviving domestic violence - voices of worm who break free by Elaine Weiss 212p

Not to people like us - hidden abuse in upscale marriages by Susan Weizmann 287p

When love goes wrong - what to do when you can’t do anything right by Ann Jones and Susan Schechter 358p

Saving Beauty from the Beast: How to Protect Your Daughter from an Unhealthy Relationship 250p

In Love and in Danger: A Teen's Guide to Breaking Free of Abusive Relationships by Barrie Levy By Barrie Levy 139p

Surviving a Stalker: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Yourself Safe – Linden Gross 280p 

Police Wife: The Secret Epidemic of Police Domestic Violence – Susanna Hope, Alex Roslin 256p 

Why do  they kill? Men who murder their intimate partners By David Adams 288 p 


Faith based

Family Violence Resource Guide - For Gurdwaras (Sikh Religion) 12 pages 


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ABUSIVE MEN - Focus on

Men who batter women - new insights into ending abusive relationships Mail Jacobson 290p

Why does he do that? Inside the minds of angry and controlling men by Lundy Bancroft 408p

Men who hate women and women who love them - when loving hurts and you don’t know why by Susan Forward 290p

Why does he do that? Inside the minds of angry and controlling men by Lundy Bancroft 408p


IN-LAWSFocus on

Toxic in-laws - loving strategies for protecting your marriage by Susan Forward 282p


FAMILY AND FRIENDS - Focus on

Families and friends guide to domestic violence - how to listen, talk and take action when someone you care is being hurt by Elaine Weiss 240p

A guide for families and friends of abused women by Susan Brewster 245p

Families and friends guide to domestic violence - how to listen, talk and take action when someone you care is being hurt by Elaine Weiss 240p

A guide for families and friends of abused women by Susan Brewster 245p


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WOMEN AND MEN - Focus on

Domestic violence - finding safety and support  Booklet by NYS Office for Prevention of Domestic Violence 88p

The verbally abusive relationship- how to recognize and how to respond by Patricia Evans 228p

Boundaries - when to say trees and when to say no to take control of your life by Dr Henry Cloud and Dr John Townsend 300p

The disease to please - cutting the people pleasing syndrome by Harriet Braiker 282p

The dance of connection  - hide to talk to someone when you are mad, hurt, sad, frustrated, insulted, betrayed, or desperate by Harriet Lerner 239p

Emotional vampires - dealing with people who drain you dry by Albert Bernstein 234p

The verbally abusive relationship - how to recognize it and how to respond by Patricia Evans 220p

Controlling people - how to recognize, understand and deal with people who try to control you by Patricia Evans 300p

Getting free - you can end abuse and take back your life C by Ginny Nicarthy 416p

Verbal abuse survivors speak out an relationship and recovery by Patricia  Evans 260p

When Violence Begins at Home: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Ending Domestic Abuse – J.Wilson 440p

Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You By Susan Forward  

Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life By Susan Forward 250p

Toxic In-Laws: Loving Strategies for Protecting Your Marriage By Susan Forward  270p

Behind closed doors - Violence in the American family By Murray Strauss, Richard J. Gelle, Suzanne K. Steinmetz 210p

I am right, You're wron, Now what? - Break the impasse and get what you need By Xavier Amador 230p

30 Lessons for loving  -  Advice from the wisest Americans on love, relationships  and marriage By Karl Pillimer 279p


FAMILY - Focus on

The Batterer as Parent: Addressing the Impact of Domestic Violence on Family Relationships – Lundy Bancroft 352p

Strengthening Our Roots Listening & Learning from Survivors & Supporters  - Sikh Family Center (California) 10p Booklet (Color)


The 35 Most Impactful Books to Escape and Recover From Emotional Abuse - Recommended by emotional abuse survivors and thrivers 


COMMUNICATION

The verbal art of self-defence By Suzette Haden Elgin

Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone By Mark Goulston 256p

What you feel, you can heal - A guide for enriching relationships By John Gray 213p

Crucial conversations - Tools for talking when the stakes are high By Joseph Grenny , Kerry Patterson 279p 

Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Resolving Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior By Joseph Grenny , Kerry Patterson 281p

 

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Brochures PDF

Healthy, Unhealthy and Abusive relationship

Domestic abuse 101

Tips for parents and Caregivers - Raising your children in a violent world 

Helping to end DV - National Resource Center on DV

Minimizing, Denying and Blaming - Mending the sacred hoop

Using Coercion and Threats - Mending the sacred hoop

Using Male Privilege - Mending the sacred hoop

Using Economic Abuse - Mending the sacred hoop

Using Emotional Abuse - Mending the sacred hoop

Using Intimidation - Mending the sacred hoop

Using Children - Mending the sacred hoop

Using Isolation - Mending the sacred hoop

Finding safety and support - Putting the pieces together  


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Posters/ Cards 

"Is it OK for a Family Member to Control you, Hurt you or Put you down?"  For general public 8 1/2 x 11 size.  

"Is it OK for a Family Member to Control you, Hurt you or Put you down?"  For Indian Americans 8 1/2 x 11 size. 

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence Variety of color poster prints 11"x17" size - $2.50 per copy including packing and shipping.

Flush out DV - Poster with tearaways - Sikh Family Center

Muslim Youth Safety Card PDF  

Websites & Webpages

Domestic Violence Statistics The Hotline 

EmergeDV - Batterers Intervention program for abusers who are given the choice to attend this court monitored group program or go to jail.  It has been running for 40 years and it also trains the trainers.  Website offers rich resources on all aspects of DV. 

Be an Ally - You can make a difference- Support survivors. NYS Office for prevention of DV

New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence 

The Hotline 

The Duluth Model 

NYS Survivor Resources Guide.: Sexual Assault Services and Advocacy, Crime Victims Services, Court/Legal, Housing, Health, Basic needs, Childcare, Financial management, Immigration/Legal, CPS/CW   - Word Doc 6p

Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Desk Reference for Supervisors and Human Resources NYS

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

U.N. finds the deadliest place for women is their home

Domestic Violence and Abuse in Intimate Relationship from Public Health Perspective NCBI 

Changing the Behavior of the Domestic Violence Offender The High Point Police Department 

#TakeAStand Against Domestic Violence CDC

What Works to Prevent Partner Violence? An Evidence Overview - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Resources for Advocates – Trauma-Informed DV Advocacy The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health (NCDVTMH) 

Supporting Children, Parents, and Caregivers Impacted by DV   The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health (NCDVTMH) 

Fifty Obstacles to Leaving, a.k.a., Why Abuse Victims Stay   

The Hotline - A year of impact 2021

Leaving an abusive relationship  The Office on Women's Health

The New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence

The No.1 thing that ‘destroys’ relationships - From researchers who studied couples for 50 years

Series of blogs from Speakingtree.iN - Many Indian  authors


Children and Youth - Focus on 

Child Witness to Violence Project  (Violence in the media, at home and community)

Facts & Myths - for care givers  Click for PDF

Common Symptoms Seen in Children Who Have Witnessed Violence

How to Support the Child

How to intervene

When and where to seek help

Helpful links  

Referral Information

Helpful links - for Professionals

Contact page

Effects of domestic violence on children The Office on Women's Health


Preventing Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Among Youth

Healthy relationships quiz Loveisrespect.org 


Supporting Children, Parents, and Caregivers Impacted by DV   The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health (NCDVTMH) 



INDIA - Focused 

Doctor's role in the fight against DV - Podcast of 'Saathi' of Rochester 

Every Third Woman In India Suffers Sexual, Physical Violence at Home   - News 18 Article 

Wikipedia page on DV in India 

Helpline - Law - DV

Telugu video: GC, Divorce Issues Indians in USA Part2 Telugu Language


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Teens - Dating

Downloadable documents - Total 50 documents are available.

Dating abuse statistics

Dating basics

Healthy relationships quiz

Is the Teen in Your Life Being Abused? The New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence


Children

Healing the Invisible Wounds: Children’s Exposure to Violence - A Guide for Families - PDF 12 pages

Effects of domestic violence on children US Govt Office of Women’s Health

   New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Find help

About domestic violence

Safety planning 

Program Directory - Contact numbers and county wise help

Digital safety


Preventing Intimate Partner: Violence Across the Lifespan:A Technical Package of Programs,Policies, and Practices - CDC 64 pages

Mentors in Violence prevention - Downloadable Tools 

Intimate Partner Abuse and Relationship Violence - Videos (page 81 to 86)

Domestic Violence FaithTrust Institute 

Futures Without Violence

 

Videos and Movies 

Video's for mental health professionals By by Dr Chris Huffine, Psychologist and Founder of Allies in change - Non-Profit

Understanding Domestic Violence: Beyond Physical Abuse (Part 1 of 4)

Screening for Domestic Violence (Part 2 of 4)

Intervening in Domestic Violence (Part 3 of 4)

Safety Planning with Survivors of Domestic Violence (Part 4 of 4)  




How can we change Violence against women—it's a men's issue: Jackson Katz at TEDx 3M + views - 19 min

Why domestic violence victims don't leave By Leslie Morgan Steiner Ted Talk - 4Million+ Views  and 9800+ comments - 16 min

(The speaker has a B.A. in English from Harvard College and MBA in marketing from Wharton Business School. She spent most of he career working for Fortune 500 companies including Johnson & Johnson, Leo Burnett and The Washington Post. She was a writer and editor at Seventeen magazine.)

Can violent men change? Documentary - 1hr 20min

Series of videos on DV - Voices for change   

Movies, documentaries, and video clips related to Violence Against Women - Exhaustive listing with links   


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DV In India (Web pages and Videos)

Domestic violence in India - Wikipedia 

Insights from National Family Health Survey 4

Domestic Abuse - Help available for victims in India

Domestic violence in Indian women: lessons from nearly 20 years of surveillance BMC Women's Health


Videos 

Domestic violence is unacceptable, but harsh reality - Laws in India - My Choices Foundation 2 min

Domestic Violence: When Home Is Not A Safe Space - Boom 5 min

Why Do Indians Normalise Domestic Violence?  - Swaddle 5 min

India fights against domestic violence - Real life incident of bystander intervention NDTV 5 mi

National Family Health Survey reveals shocking data; Women In Large Numbers Justify Domestic Violence 6 min

See how Delhi reacts to women suffering domestic violence - An experiment by actors in a  restaurant 6 min  

I am a Survivor of Domestic Abuse - This is my Story - US Consulate Mumbai 7 min

Women Share Stories of Domestic Violence - The Quint 13 min

The Language Of Domestic Abuse in South Asian Communities TEDex by Sangeetha Menon - 16 min

What's Your Choice? - How do you react when you see domestic violence? NDTV 20 min 

When The Lies Unravel: The Case Of Jessica Patel - 34 min

Big Fat Indian Wedding 1 hr 5 min

Satyamev Jayate S1 | Episode 7 | Domestic Violence 1 hour 5 min

Provoked (Full Movies in Hindi)  A True Story Of Domestic Violence | Aishwarya Rai Bachchan 1 hr 47 min


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Related pages

Domestic abuse 101 

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