Visitors can read about and order self-help books and tapes. Site contains proceedings from forums held by the organization, bibliographies of domestic violence literature, national hotline phone numbers, and an online discussion forum. Site offers an electronic clearinghouse to access extensive online resources on violence and abuse, as well as an online discussion forum. Visitors can also view papers, reports, artwork, and poetry related to violence and abuse. The mission of the National Center for Victims of Crime is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives.
Site describes the organization's history, programs, activities, and accomplishments.
Information on creating a community response to this problem is provided, including guidelines for starting a shelter. Victims of violence can learn how to protect themselves and how to get help. NOW is dedicated to making legal, political, social and economic change in our society in order to achieve our goal, which is to eliminate sexism and end all oppression. Site contains a bookstore of related titles, a hotline, and a community site that users can join to access chats, forums, newsletters, and referrals. Site offers suggestions for those who want to help rape survivors, information on Rape Trauma Syndrome, myths and facts about sexual assault, and a bibliography of books and articles.