You've Come to the Right Place if You Are Looking for Information on:
Domestic Violence
Health Care
HIV and STDs
Mental Health Resources
Sexual Performance and Health
Parent and Teen Communication
Rape
Reproductive Health and Family Planning
Sexuality Education & HIV/AIDS Education
Sexual Orientation
Parenting
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Family Planning Council staff have collected this list of websites and links. We are always interested in new websites. E-mail us with your suggestions on these websites and new sites we should include.
Domestic Violence
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
Eliminating family violence and strengtheing Asian families and communities.
CAVNetCommunities Against Violence Network
Is a comprehensive, searchable database for information about violence against women.
Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence
The Center has a number of resources to help religious leaders and communities, as well as secular organizations, understand religious issues associated with domestic violence.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Two-page fact sheet on inter partner violence, which includes basic information and resources.
Domestic Violence Resources
Domestic violence information, a calendar of events, and links to specific organizations in the Montgomery, Berks, and Chester County areas.
Family Violence Prevention Fund
A national non-profit organization committed to providing public education/prevention campaigns, public policy reform, model training, advocacy programs, and organizing.
KIDSRIGHTS
Publishes and distributes preventive and educational support materials for professionals working with children, adolescents, and families experiencing crises.
Know More Say More
This website focuses on the reproductive health consequences of violence and sexual coercion. It also contains recent studies, media articles on the issues, and outside links for more information.
Latina Domestic Violence Program
Services to Latina victims of domestic violence including free hotline, counseling, support groups, legal assistance, transport to shelters and more
Lutheran Settlement House’s Bilingual Domestic Violence Program
Operates a 24-hour collaborative hotline (1-866-SAFE-014), crisis intervention in-person and via phone, education and training about domestic violence, and ongoing individual and group counseling.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Dedicated to the empowerment of battered women and their children and is committed to the elimination of personal and societal violence in the lives of battered women and their children.
National Electronic Network on Violence Against Women
An online resource for advocates working to end domestic violence, sexual assault and other violence in the lives of women and their children.
New York Asian Women Center's (NYAWC)
Helping women and children end violence at home, and at the same time, bringing domestic violence to the forefront of the Asian community's consciousness for community change.
Office of Women's Health
A service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this site provides information about inter partner violence and domestic violence, shedding light on different types and options for those being victimized. It also provides access to journals written on the subject.
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Offers consultation and technical expertise to state domestic coalitions, private and government agencies, and state and federal policy-makers; and provides information and resource materials to the media and general public.
Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities
Works with men, women and adolescents who face a variety of health and social problems, from substance abuse to HIV infection to domestic violence.
That's Not Cool
This website contains information about digital dating abuse and ways to stop it before it gets worse. Designed to address new and complicated problems between teens who are dating or hooking up, it includes solutions toproblems like constant and controlling texting, pressuring for nude pictures, and breaking into someone's e-mail or social networking page.
United Nations "Womenwatch"
Information about the status of women world-wide.
Violence Against Women Office
This is a program of the U.S. Department of Justice addressing legal and policy issues regarding violence against women
Violence Begins at Home
An independent film that focuses attention on the revelation that American violence begins in its homes, and exposes this cornerstone truth to the light of public discussion.
Women In Transition
Provides empowerment counseling, referrals and advocacy to women in Philadelphia who are endangered by domestic violence and/or substance abuse
Women Against Abuse
Women Against Abuse has been providing a safe haven and comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence for more than 30 years.
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Health Care
Sexuality at About.com
Information on a wide range of sexuality topics, chat rooms, bulletin boards, articles and advice.
American Medical Association
Physicians dedicated to the health of America.
American Social Health Association
Stopping STD's and harmful consequences to individuals, families, and communities.
ARHP
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
On-line Hormone Therapy Resource Center
Case Management Resource Guide
Comprehensive annual directory of healthcare-related resources.
Coalition for Marriage, Family, and Couples Education
Provides resources for couples education, including sexuality.
Healthwise Home Page
To help people do a better job of staying healthy and taking care of health problems
National Health Information Center
Health information referral service.
NIH (News in Health)
A monthly newsletter with practical health information based on research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation's medical research agency.
The Office on Women's Health (OWH)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The government website for women's health issues, addressing inequities in; research, health care services, and education that have historically placed the health of women at risk.
Office of the Surgeon General
Site features exhibits on public health and on-line videos.
Philadelphia Health Management Corporation
A non-profit, public health organization that is committed to improving the health of the community through outreach, education, research, planning, technical assistance and direct services.
SafeGuards
A health care resource, which includes information about HIV and STD
testing and prevention, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
individuals and communities.
Women's Health Foundation
This site features information about pelvic fitness and bladder incontinence.
Philly Health Info
A comprehensive directory of health services, events and information in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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HIV and STD
Be The Generation/HIV Vaccine Communications Campaign
Scientists are working to develop a safe and effective HIV vaccine. This site provides information about HIV vaccine clinical trials around the world.
Critical Path AIDS Project
The Critical Path site has information and resources for the local Philadelphia area and the latest treatment information for living with the HIV/AIDS virus.
AmFAR American foundation for AIDS Research
Dedicated to the support of AIDS research and advocacy of AIDS related public policy.
AVERT Home Page
Education about HIV infection, statistics and information for HIV positive people.
The Body: A Multimedia AIDS and HIV
Information Resource Education about the body to improve communication between consumers and clinicians.
Center for AIDS Prevention Studies
University of San Francisco HIV prevention and information site.
Center for disease Control's National Prevention Information Network
Facilitates sharing of HIV/AIDS resources about prevention and education.
HIV InSite
Gateway to AIDS knowledge.
I Want the Kit
Provides information about chlamydia and other STDs, testing, and treatment. Information about ordering a free chlamydia testing kit is also available for men and women who live in Denver, CO, Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington D.C.
JAMA-HIV Site
Journal of the AMA information center.
JAMA-STD Site
Journal of the AMA STD information center
SafeGuards
A health care resource, which includes information about HIV and STD
testing and prevention, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
individuals and communities.
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Mental Health Resources
Exhale
offers a free, After-Abortion Talkline that provides emotional support, resources and information. The Talkline is available to women and girls who have had abortions and to their partners, friends, allies and family members. All calls are completely confidential and counselors are non-judgmental. Calls are available in Spanish or English.
Depression Steals the Real You
A website about depression during and after pregnancy including personal stories, Pennsylvania and national resources, and a self screening tool for pregnant women, new mothers and their family and friends.
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Other Sexuality Web Sites
Sex Quest/Sex Institute
A variety of sexuality information.
Sexual Health Network
Provides access to medical information, sexuality education and counseling for the disabled, ill or people with other sexual health problems.
Parents and Teens
Adolescence Directory OnLine
A collection of resources for parents and educators on teen issues.
Advocates for Youth
A site for the DC based organization that advoctaes for teens.
AMA Adolescent Health Online
Health information and preventive services serving teens.
The AWARE Foundation
Educating and empowering teens to make responsible decisions regarding their wellness, sexuality and reproductive health.
Campaign For Our Children, Inc.
The mission of Campaign For Our Children, Inc. is to develop research-based prevention messages and educational campaigns that encourage healthy, responsible decisions among adolescents and raises public awareness about adolescent preventive health issues.
Choice's Teen Resource Guide
This resource guide contains accurate, non-judgmental information written specifically for teenagers about basic sexual health issues and includes a section with advice on talking with your parents about sex.
Girls Incorporated
A national organization dedicated to empowering girls.
Go Ask Alice!
Columbia University sitewith a question and answer program.
The National Campaign To Prevent Teen Pregnancy
The Campaign's goal is to reduce the teen pregnancy rate by one-third between 1996 and 2005.
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
Provides information to understand dating abuse. Teens can talk one-on-one with a trained advocate 24/7 who can offer support and resources. Call toll free 1-866-331-9474 or TTY 1-866-331-8453.
NOAH
City University of NY provides health information in English and Spanish.
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood empowers people to make better choices about their health and sexuality that offer a wide range of culturally sensitive, age-appropriate programs and materials.
SexEd Library
SexEdLibrary provides access to lesson plans covering virtually every topic related to sexuality, background information on topics vital to all sexuality educators, and notices of training opportunities for educators and health professionals.
Sex Ed Mom
Sexuality educator, trainer and mom, Erica Neuman is here to help parents raise healthy teens.
SIECUS
The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S., advocates for the right of all people to have accurate information, comprehensive education about sexuality, and sexual health services.
Teenwire
Planned Parenthood has a teen site filled with helpful sexuality education and resources.
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Rape
AWARE
Arming Women Against Rape and Endangerment's mission is to educate the public, organizations, and individuals about issues related to personal safety.
Communities Against Violence Network
A comprehensive, searchable database for information about violence and rape against women.
National Clearinghouse on Marital and Date Rape
Fostering social, legal, political, psychological, economic, and religious change through our vast resource network of information and support, in order to make intimate relationships truly egalitarian.
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
Working to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and to advocate for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assault.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
Founded by singer-songwriter Tori Amos, this hotline is the nation's only toll-free 24 hour confidential hotline for survivors of sexual assault. 1-800-656-HOPE
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital -Rape Center
Jefferson operates one of three rape units designated by the city providing medical care for injuries, documentation for legal purposes and prevention and treatment for possible sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. Medical follow-up is offered, along with counseling to reduce emotional trauma.
WOAR
Women Organized Against Rape is a vital Philadelphia nonprofit organization providing comprehensive sexual assault counseling and advocacy services and community education and training.
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Reproductive Health and Family Planning
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists
Maintaining the best standards of health care for women.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Devoted to enhancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive medicine and biology.
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
Educating health care professionals and the public on family planning, contraception and other reproductive health issues.
AVSC International
Access to voluntary and safe contraception.
Center for Reproductive Law and Policy
Formal laws and policies affecting all women's reproductive lives.
Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE)
CHANGE works to ensure that U.S. international policies and programs promote women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health within a human rights framework. CHANGE uses public policy, research, and outreach and constituency building to support the advances of sexual and reproductive health.
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Daily Reproductive Health Report
A comprehensive daily update on policy and medical changes in the field of reproductive health.
International Birthcontrol Communications
A site that offers contraceptive devices for personal use.
International Planned Parenthood Federation
Reproductive health and family planning resources in over 150 countries.
JHPIEGO
Family planning and reproductive health resources and articles.
PA Breast Cancer Coalition
This site is dedicated to ending the breast cancer epidemic across Pennsylvania through research, education, outreach and advocacy.
Pharmacy Access Partnership
Contains information about access to emergency contraception at pharmacies.
Women's Law Project
Contains the electronic version of the important publication entitled "Young Women's Guide to Abortion in Pennslyvania"
Fill My Pills Now
This site offers information about access to birth control at pharmacies.
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Schools with Sexuality Education or HIV/AIDS Education
CondomHall
A student volunteer organization dedicated to students and their sexual health. We provide condoms and condom advice/education all year long (summer too).
California State University at Northridge
EROS-Education and resources on sexuality.
The Center for Sexuality and Religion
CSR works to foster spiritual, sexual, emotional and physical health for all individuals.
New York University
Human Sexuality Education Courses
San Fransisco State
Human Sexuality Studies, minor.
Seattle Institute for Sex Education
Sexuality education, research, and therapy.
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Sexual Orientation
Bisexual Resource Center
Educating the general public about bisexuality.
Delta-V, Ltd.
A web site dedicated to gay and lesbian concerns.
GLAAD
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
GLSEN works toward ending homophobia in our schools.
International Gay and Lesbian Association
National and local groups working together to achieve equal rights for lesbians, transgendered, gay, and bisexual people.
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force NGLTF
Works toward gay, bisexual, lesbian, and transgendered rights, nationally and locally.
PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
PFLAG promotes healthy respect of gay and lesbian people.
SafeGuards
A health care resource, which includes information about HIV and STD
testing and prevention, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
individuals and communities.
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Parenting
ABC Parenting
Give Respect
The RESPECT! Campaign is the Family Violence Prevention Fund's (FVPF) latest initiative to advance a national movement to promote healthy relationships through positive role modeling and respect education through parent tips and advice.
iParenting
Keep Kids Healthy
The National Fatherhood Initiative
National Parenting Center
Parent's Place
Parent-teen.com
An online magazine for families with teens.
Pregnancy and Childbirth
All About Moms
Childbirth.org
Pregnancy Today
Pennsylvania Perinatal Partnership
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