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Family troubles - resources


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Alternative Names

Troubled families - resources; Child abuse - resources; Incest - resources; Resources - family troubles; Resources - incest; Resources - child abuse

Information

The following organizations are good resources for information on child abuse, incest, domestic violence, and family troubles:

  • Prevent Child Abuse America - www.preventchildabuse.org
  • Survivors of Incest Anonymous - www.siawso.org

See also: Victim assistance - resources

References


Review Date: 11/2/2010
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children’s Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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