Spouse Abuse / Domestic Violence

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Spouse Abuse / Domestic Violence

Self Help Clearinghouse

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Batterers Anonymous

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:
B.A.
c/o Jerry Goffman
1040 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., G-306
Colton, CA 92324
Voice: Jerry Goffman 951-312-1041 (leave message and return address)
E-mail: jerrygoffman@hotmail.com
Verified: 9/26/2011

Pathways To Peace, Inc.

International. 11 groups. Founded 1998. Self-help group program for anger management. Also offers education and assistance with starting groups.
Write:
Pathways to Peace, Inc.
P.O. Box 259
Cassadaga, NY 14718
Voice: 1-800-775-4212
Fax: 716-595-3886
Website: http://www.pathwaystopeaceinc.com
E-mail: transfrm@netsync.net
Verified: 8/22/2011

Abused Guys

Online. Provides support for male victims of domestic violence. Offers online chatroom and message forum. Must join the group to post.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/abusedguys
Verified: 9/16/2011

Support4Hope

Online. Provides support of various mental health issues such as autism, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADD and ADHD and the problems that arise from them such as domestic abuse. Online forums and chat.
Write:
Support4Hope
PO Box 184
Deer Lodge, TN 37726
Website: http://www.support4hope.com
Verified: 10/17/2011

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