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Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV)
ICADV is committed to the elimination of domestic violence through: providing public awareness and education; advocating for systemic and societal change; influencing public policy and allocation of resources; educating and strengthening coalition members; and promoting the availability of comprehensive services.

Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault (INCASA)
The Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault (INCASA) believes that sexual assault is a violent crime of power and domination that can be perpetrated against all persons, and that the healing of victims cannot be separated from the healing of society. INCASA is part of that society, and it recognizes that it must continually reassess its own attitudes and consciousness.

CampaignForRealBeauty.com
Dove has started a "Campaign for Real Beauty around the world. Once you get to the website, choose your country and then click on the "girl's only" button at the bottom of the page. They are hoping to smash beauty stereotypes for every generation through advertisements, workshops, and messages that include women of all shapes, sizes, and colors. On this website, you can learn about self-esteem, body facts, find a place to ask questions, and do interactive activities like quizzes and games.

ChooseRespect.org
ChooseRespect.org is an interactive website where you can learn about healthy relationships. The motto is "Respect. Give it. Get it." and the website offers ways for you to incorporate that motto into your life. Students, as well as parents, can find ways to make get involved and make the community safer for everyone. Also, before you leave the site, send an e-card to all of your friends!

HeathersVoice.net
Heather's Voice aims to educate teens about dating violence and domestic abuse.

JacksonKatz.com
Men are capable of doing something to prevent women from being victims of sexual assault. Jackson Katz has dedicated his life to helping men take charge of situations to prevent gender violence. For ten things men can do to prevent gender violence visit this website.

LoveIsNotAbuse.com
Since 1991 Liz Claiborne Inc. has been working to end domestic violence. Through its Love Is Not Abuse program, the company provides information and tools that men, women, children, teens, and corporate executives can use to learn more about the issue and find out how they can help end this epidemic.

MenCanStopRape.org
Men Can Stop Rape mobilizes male youth to prevent men's violence against women. They build young men's capacity to challenge harmful aspects of traditional masculinity, to value alternative visions of male strength, and to embrace their vital role as allies with women and girls in fostering healthy relationships and gender equity.

RAINN.org
RAINN stands for Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network. One the website, you can go to three main areas: Get Help, Get Info, and Get Involved. The Get Help section gives the National Sexual assault Hotline as well as an Online Hotline. You can also find a counseling center near you and learn about sexual assault. The Get Info section has statistics, tips on how to reduce your risk for assault, and can answer your questions about policy and state resources. The Get Involved section gives volunteer opportunities and a way to donate to RAINN.org.

ThatsNotCool.com
Thatsnotcool.com is attempting to raise awareness about digital dating abuse and stop it before it gets worse. Sponsored and co-created by the Family Violence Prevention Fund, the Office on Violence Against Women and the Ad Council, the site is designed to address new and complicated problems between teens who are daBakc ting or hooking up—problems like constant and controlling texting, pressuring for nude pictures, and breaking into someone's e-mail or social networking page.

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