LINKS and RESOURCES
THE THIN LINE
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HOTLINES:
National
Eating Disorders Association: 1-800-931-2237
(International treatment referrals and
information)
National
Eating Disorder Referral & Information
Center:
1-858-481-1515
(International treatment referrals and
prevention information)
Bulimia and
Self-Help Hotline:314-588-1683
(24 hours crisis line)
Massachusetts
Eating Disorder Association, Inc Helpline:
617-558-1881
(Open weekdays--Staffed by trained/supervised
individuals)
Self- Injury Help by S.A.F.E. (Self-Abuse Finally Ends): 1-800-DON'T CUT
WEBSITES:
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center: A comprehensive and easy way to search for eating disorder professionals. www.EDreferral.com
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): Contains information for both the public and professionals, including a referral service, research, advocacy info and curriculum ideas. http://www.edap.org/
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center: A comprehensive listing of information on different types of eating disorders, treatment approaches, and referrals. www.edreferral.com
Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA): A 12-step program free to individuals recovering from eating disorders, EDA offers this website to access a list of local meetings, to join an on-line support group, and for free publications and resources. www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org
Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders: An extensive compilation of information on eating disorders, this website contains the ultimate resources page, linking visitors to a multitude of useful websites. Particularly useful for finding on-line support groups and chat rooms. www.something-fishy.org
Aneroxia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc: This website uses a very accessible and organized layout, addressing less commonly known eating disorders, warning signs, preventions tips, research, and includes a confidential self-test. www.anred.com
Academy for Eating Disorders (AED): Directed at professionals, this website provides clinical descriptions of eating disorders, info on conferences and trainings, and access to research into special interest areas of the eating disorders field. www.aedweb.org
Harvard Eating Disorders Center: Contains information on professional research in the field as well as interesting resources for individuals and families such as an art and creative writing gallery centered around eating disorders and helpful articles like how to "be your own best resource." www.hedc.org
Overeaters Anonymous (OA):This website offers information on how to determine whether the free 12-step program is right for you and how to find a local or on-line support group. www.oa.org
Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy and Action: Information about advocacy efforts to create federal public policy and public awareness around eating disorders. www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org
Body Icon:This master's project by Kim Dixon, Tiffany Kary, and Dan Maccarone entitled "The Conning of American Women into the Pursuit of a Perfect Body" explores the history of American attitudes around the body. http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/newmedia/projects/masters/bodyimage/
Dying to Be Thin:The companion site to the PBS documentary, the website provides viewing access to the full version of the documentary, a section on personal stories, a transcript of an "ask the experts" session, and teacher guides and lesson plans. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin/
Gurze Books: Connects to the on-line store of this publishing house dedicated to selling resources on eating disorders. www.bulimia.com
PUBLICATIONS:
Maine, Margo PhD. Body Wars: Making Peace with Women's Bodies-An Activist's Guide. Carlsbad, CA: Gurze Books, 2000.
Sacker, Ira M., M.D. and Marc. A. Zimmer, PhD. Dying to be Thin: Understanding and Defeating Anorexia Nervosa-A Practical Lifesaving Guide. New York: Warner Books, 1987.
Gurze Books: Connects to the on-line store of this publishing house dedicated to selling resources on eating disorders. www.bulimia.com
YOU THE MAN
HOTLINES:
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
National Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-422-4673
Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD
National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce: 1-202-332-6483
Maine Statewide Sexual Assault Support Hotline: 1-800-871-7741
WEBSITES:
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN): Website of the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization which carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Inside, you'll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more. www.rainn.org
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV): Contains info on patterns of abuse. Also contains info on the coalition's national public policy efforts, a directory of individual state coalitions, and a comprehensive list of links. www.ncadv.org
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape: Contains info on public policy as well as resources for victims and professionals. www.pcar.org
Promote Truth: Provides information about sexual violence issues for teens and their communities including pages devoted to FAQs, stalking and harassment, dating violence, message boards and getting support. www.promotetruth.org
Men Can Stop Rape: Aimed at "awareness-to-action education and community organizing," this organization has a website which contains information on their "Strenth Campaign," on how to participate in their consulting and training, and an excellent and diverse resources page. www.mencanstoprape.org
NO MORE (National Organization of Men's Outreach for Rape Education):
Contains information on "The Men's Program" which disseminates information through trainings like their one hour workshop entitled "How to Help a Sexual Assault Survivor: What Men Can Do." www.nomorerape.org
Love Doesn't Have to Hurt Teens: A guide provided by the American Psychological Association which answers questions including what to do if you're the one getting hurt, or if you're the one hurting, and how to help a friend. www.apa.org/pi/pii/teen/homepage.html
When Love Hurts: A guide for girls on love, respect and abuse in relationships compiled by the Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre of Australia. www.dvirc.org/au/whenlove
SafePlace: Contains materials to help youth take a closer look at their own relationships and to help them support their friends. www.austin-safeplace.org/programs/school/teensDVSA.htm
Advocates for Youth: Section of website devoted to youth's interests, including info and updates for youth activists, an extensive section on sexual health and well-being, and more links. www.advocatesforyouth.org/youth/index.htm
New Hope for Women: Contains info about a publication that addresses healthy vs. unhealthy relationships. www.newhopeforwomen.org
The White Ribbon Campaign (Canada): Info about men working to end men's violence against women and children. www.whiteribbon.ca
Love Is Not Abuse: Liz Claiborne's web site for teens about healthy relationships and dating violence. www.loveisnotabuse.com
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse: Provides research, education and access to violence related resources. www.mincava.unm.edu
Faith Trust Institute (formerly known as the Center for the Prevention of Sexual & Domestic Violence): An interreligious organization whose site provides resources, trainings and materials including a youth based video discussion series. www.cpsdv.org
Office on Violence Against Women: A branch of the Department of Justice, the OVAW website offers info on policy, how to get involved and useful publications. www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo
American Bar Association-Commission on Domestic Violence: Includes information for victims, for attorneys, for teaching about domestic violence, and a links list and bibliography. www.abanet.org/domviol.home
Witness Justice: Provides health, emotional and legal resources for survivors of violent crime and those advocating for them. www.witnessjustice.org
Jean Kilbourne: "Internationally recognized for her pioneering work on alcohol and tobacco advertising and the image of women in advertising," this site provides information on how to access her lectures and publications. www.jeankilbourne.com
Jackson Katz: Created the educational video, Tough Guise: Violence, Media, and the Crisis in Masculinity, which is "geared toward college and high school students to systematically examine the relationship between images of popular culture and the social construction of masculine identities at the dawn of the 21st century." www.jacksonkatz.com
PUBLICATIONS:
Levy, Barrie, ED. In Love and in Danger: A Teen's Guide to Breaking Free of Abusive Relationships. Seattle: Seal Press, 1998 (2nd edition).
Levy, Barrie, ED. Dating Violence: Young Women in Danger. Seattle: Seal Press, 1991.
Levy, Barrie, ED. What Parents Need to Know About Dating Violence: Learning the Facts and Helping Your Teen. Seattle: Seal Press, 1995.
Sousa, Carole, Lundy Bancroft, and Ted German. Preventing Teen Dating Violence: Three Session Curriculum for Teaching Adolescents. Cambridge, MA: Dating Violence Intervention Project, 1986.
VanClise, Patti. Teen Abuse Prevention Curriculum. Burlington, VT: Women Helping Battered Women, 1988.
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