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About Abuse

Abuse in Specific Communities

Abuse Among People Living with HIV/AIDS

Information about abuse among people living with HIV/AIDS.

Abuse in Tribal Communities

Information about abuse in Native American tribes and pueblos and Alaskan villages, including tribal courts and enforcement of tribal protection orders.

Elder Abuse

This page is about older adults who are being abused by a caregiver, who can sometimes be a family member or an intimate partner.

Information for Teens and Young Adults

General and legal information on teen and young adult dating violence, and links to other online resources on the subject.

Male Victims

Information for men experiencing domestic violence, and links to other resources on the subject.

Abuse Among People with Disabilities

Information about forms of abuse and barriers that are unique to individuals with disabilities.

When the Abuser is in Law Enforcement

Information about potential risks and challenges faced by victims when the abuser is in law enforcement.

Abuse in the Jewish Community

A get is a divorce under Jewish law. To find an organization that helps women obtain a get, please see our National Organizations - Jewish Divorce ("get") page.

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