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Spouse Abuse / Domestic Violence

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 Dr. Jerry Goffman
1040 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., G-306
Colton, CA 92324
E-mail: jerrygoffman@hotmail.com
Verified: 09/23/2010

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: 01/19/2011

Online. Founded 1999. Offers mutual support and understanding for victims of verbal abuse. Provides message boards, chatroom, links and e-mail group.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/womansemotionalabusesupport
Verified: 02/10/2011

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: 02/10/2011

Online. Founded 1998. Support for men who have been, or who are currently being, battered by his female or male partner. Offers message boards, chatroom and useful links.
Website: http://www.batteredhusbandssupport.com
Verified: 02/10/2011

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

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Last Updated: October 07, 2011

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