Voices of Hope has provided a variety of resources to help your research or better understand the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, and related forms of abuse. The following provides links to documents, publications, and other websites that may be useful to you as your learn more about these issues.
Domestic Violence
If you are accessing this section of our website because you or someone you know has experienced or is experience violence in an intimate relationship, we are sincerely sorry. You don't deserve this and it isn't your fault. Only your abuser is responsible for the violence. Please follow the links to find information that might address some of the questions or concerns you have.
Sexual Assault
If you are accessing this section of our website because you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault, we are sincerely sorry. You didn’t deserve it and it wasn’t your fault. Please follow the links to find information that might address some of the questions or concerns you have.
Stalking & Harassment
Human Trafficking
For Teens
Important Links
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A listing of links to other websites that address issues such as domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. You will also find recommended links for teens.
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Links to websites that will help you understand and deal with the trauma you have experienced.
Recommended Publications
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Why Does He Do That? - By Lundy Bancroft
A look inside the minds of angry and controlling men.
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The Courage To Heal - By Ellen Bass & Laura Davis
The Courage to Heal is an inspiring, comprehensive guide that offers hope and a map of the healing journey to every woman who was sexually abused as a child—and to those who care about her. Although the effects of child sexual abuse are long-term and severe, healing is possible.
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The Verbally Abusive Relationship - by Patricia Evans
You will learn why verbal abuse is more widespread than ever, and how you can deal with it. You'll get more of the answers you need to recognize abuse when it happens, respond to abusers safely and appropriately, and most important, lead a happier, healthier life.
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Life, Reinvented: A Guide to Healing from Sexual Trauma for Survivors and Loved Ones
Life, Reinvented brings both inspiration and practical tools to survivors of sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse and their friends, family members, and spouses.
Voices of Hope publications
The following are Voices of Hope publications and resources.
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Find programs similar to Voices of Hope located around our state.
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2016 Groups Schedule
A complete listing of all weekly support groups as well as special interest educational groups.