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Here are a few subject headings to use in the online catalog to find books about Domestic Violence.
	Family violence�United States
	Abused elderly
	Abused women�United States
	Battered women
	Child abuse�United States
	Conjugal violence�United States
	Domestic violence�psychology
	Incest
	Intimate violence
	Older people�Abuse of
	Women�Crimes against�United States�Prevention

Reference Resources

	Child Abuse Sourcebook
	Edited by Dawn D. Matthews
	Omnigraphics, Detroit, MI, 2004 ISBN: 978-0780807051
	Call no: R 362.76 CHI	See location in Online Catalog
This reference contains information about various forms of child abuse, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. A discussion of the effects of child abuse provides facts about shaken baby syndrome, battered child syndrome, and the long- term consequences. Controversies relating to the withholding of medical care, corporal punishment, and child maltreatment in sports are addressed. Prevention efforts are also detailed. A glossary of related terms and directories of resources are provided.

	Domestic Violence: A Global View
	Edited by Randal W. Summers and Allan M. Hoffman
	Greenwood Press, Westport, CT, 2002 ISBN: 978-0313311642
	Call no: R 362.8292 DOM	See location in Online Catalog
This book compares and contrasts the ways in which domestic abuse is viewed and handled among thirteen different countries from around the world.

	Domestic Violence: A Reference Handbook
	Written by Margi Laird McCue
	ABC-CLIO, Santa Barbara, CA, 1995 ISBN: 978-0874367621
	Call no: R 362.8292 MCC	See location in Online Catalog
This book examines the world of the abused and the abuser while providing information on treatment, education, and prevention. A survey of the history of abuse reveals its roots in ancient laws and religions and its pervasiveness in all societies. Myths, statistics, and the effects of domestic violence on children are explored, as are the legal cases and court actions that have shaped the movement to end violence in the home. A state-by-state directory of agencies and organizations and a review of the programs available to both the victim and the abuser provide immediate referral for those seeking help for themselves or others.

	The Encyclopedia of Child Abuse
	Written by Robin E. Clark and Judith Freeman Clark with Christine Adamec
	Facts on File, New York, NY, 2001 ISBN: 978-0816040605
	Call no: R 362.76 CLA	See location in Online Catalog
This book is a guide to understanding and recognizing child abuse, as well as the factors that contribute to it, and how to protect children at risk. Topics include: Protective laws, such as the Model Protection Act; Battered child syndrome; Controversial child abuse cases, such as Prince v. Massachusetts, 1944; Statistics on fatalities, as well as on child abusers and victims; Common physical and psychological injuries; Helpful organizations, such as VOCAL (Victims of Child Abuse Laws).

Database Resources

EBSCO Publications - MasterFILE Premier

Ebsco MasterFILE Premier is designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,730 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, 84,774 biographies, 100,554 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 235,186 photos, maps and flags. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost.

This database is available as part of the TexShare Databases which are commercial database subscriptions that are paid for by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) for use by registered patrons of Texas public libraries.

A keyword subject search yields:

	4,617 Full-text References for "Domestic Violence"
	5,094 Full-text References for "Family Violence�
	8,205 Full-text References for "Child Abuse"

Internet Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov
	Information on numerous health & safety topics. Also data & statistical resources.

National Library of Medicine�National Institutes of Health http://www.nlm.nih.gov
	The National Library of Medicine is a great resource for medical information and for health topics.

MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine http://medlineplus.gov
	Medline Plus provides authoritative health-related information and access to medical journal articles. It has information about drugs and supplements, and it offers interactive patient tutorials from the Patient Education Institute. The website also has access to a medical encyclopedia and a medical dictionary. Information available in Spanish.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence http://www.ncadv.org
	The website has resources on domestic violence issues. It provides information on legislative matters and on protecting yourself.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) http://www.ndvh.org
	The website contains information about domestic violence and how to recognize that someone is being abused. It provides contact information on getting help for someone involved in a domestic violence situation. Services are available in English and Spanish. NOTE: A warning message will pop up when this site is first accessed. Read the information, then click OK to view the site.

USDOJ: Office on Violence Against Women (US Department of Justice) http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/
	Use this website to find information on domestic violence, to find information on federal laws and legislation, and to find referrals for getting victims help.

Center Against Family Violence http://www.cafv.org
	The Center Against Family Violence (CAFV) is a local El Paso area organization striving to prevent family violence and to aid family violence victims. The website has factual information on family violence issues, and it has detailed information on where in the El Paso area victims can receive assistance.