Department of Veterans Affairs Resources

Personal safety / Domestic violence
National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Domestic Violence Fact Sheet 
This fact sheet provides information regarding the definition of domestic violence, the prevalence of domestic violence, the dynamics of abusive relationships, the effects of domestic violence, treatment for victims and perpetrators, and resources offering assistance.

Federal Government Resources
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Automobile Safety
US Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Motor-vehicle related injuries 
Part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, Motor-vehicle related injuries page has information on airbags, passenger safety, older and younger drivers.

Abuse and Violence
Department of Health and Human Services
Women's Health.gov  
Violence Against Women: Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
Information including what it is, getting help, the impact on children and additional information.

Violence Against Women: Sexual Assault and Abuse  
Sexual assault and abuse is any type of sexual activity that you do not agree to.  Learn more.

Sexual Assault Frequently Asked Questions 
This is a 3-page brochure of questions and answers about sexual assault.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
It Won't Happen to Me: Alcohol Abuse and Violence Against Women 
An interactive course for people who have any connection to or interest in the issues of substance abuse or violence against women.

US Department of Justice
Help for Victims: Hotline Numbers 
If you are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking please know that help is available

Elder Abuse
US Department of Health and Human Services
Administration on Aging 
Elder Rights and Resources
Included on this website is information about elder abuse, health insurance counseling, preventing fraud and abuse and more.

Non Federal Government Resources
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Automobile safety
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety 
Take an Online Quiz, view the children and traffic safety video, or visit the Traffic Safety Links on the American Automobile Association website.

Abuse and Violence
National Sexual Violence Resource Center 
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center serves as the nation's principle information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline  
Help is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 140 languages through interpreter services.

Family Violence Prevention Fund - Personal Safety  
Steps to take and questions to ask in developing a personal safety plan.  Also has information on a worksite safety plan.

Elder Abuse
National Center on Elder Abuse
The source of information, resources and assistance on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation

Elder Abuse and Neglect: In Search of Solutions
Information from the American Psychological Association's Office on Aging.