Library Home Page > Research Topics domestic violence This guide is an introduction to the research process that, while not being an exhaustive list of information resources available, should be helpful in getting started in your research about domestic violence.  Below you will find pointers to suggested research terms about domestic violence, materials in the library catalog about domestic violence, websites relevant to domestic violence, and links to library databases that contain information about domestic violence.  Please use our email reference service, contact us at (310) 434-4254, or visit us in the library at the reference desk if you need further assistance. Go to:    Suggested Research Terms    Materials in the Library Catalog     Websites    Library Databases Suggested Research Terms One of the really helpful things when searching for information about a topic is a short list of terms related to a topic.  We think the following terms will help with your research about domestic violence: abused wives abused women abusive men children and violence family violence wife abuse Back to top of page Materials in the library catalog about domestic violence We have the following materials in the library catalog about domestic violence: abused wives abusive men children and violence family violence Back to top of page Websites on domestic violence The following websites will help you with your research on domestic violence: Family Violence Prevention Fund  "The FVPF works to end domestic violence and help women and children whose lives are devastated by abuse, because every person has the right to live in a home free of violence." The wealth of information on this site may be more useful to those involved in trying to stop domestic violence and helping the victims of battering. There are sections for health care professionals, workplace managers, and police and justice officials; descriptions of private and public programs that have been successful; etc. http://endabuse.org/   Stop Abuse For Everyone (SAFE)  Provides support and advocacy for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence, concentrating on the underserved, such as lesbians and straight and gay men. Maintains a list of speakers, including their biographies, a directory of services for specific groups, annotated links and reading suggestions, and a link to a domestic violence bulletin board. http://www.safe4all.org/   Violence Against Women Office From the U.S. Justice Department, information about the Violence Against Women Act, the National Domestic Violence Hotline telephone number (800-799-SAFE), national and local resources for victims and others, federal grant programs and documents, statistics, and speeches about the problem. http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/   Women's Law Initiative  A "nationwide online resource for women and girls living with or escaping domestic violence." It provides clear instructions on laws pertaining to, and procedures necessary to obtain, restraining orders in all 50 states. There are also definitions of domestic violence and related terms, news bulletins, guidelines for personal safety and for leaving an abusive relationship, an "Am I Being Abused?" checklist, and links to other resources. http://www.womenslaw.org/ MenWeb  Resources for and about battered men, the "hidden side of domestic violence." It includes articles, first person stories, statistics, links to other Web resources, and a directory of resources and centers for battered men. http://www.batteredmen.com/ Back to top of page Library Databases relevant to domestic violence The following Santa Monica College Library online databases may contain material relevant to domestic violence.  Databases may include magazine, newspaper and journal articles.  Off-campus users, please note: you must be a Santa Monica College student, faculty or staff member to use these services. ABI/INFORM Business news and information from more than 410 full text journals. Coverage includes all subject areas related to business. Business Source Premier Business Source Premier provides full text for nearly 8200 serials. Coverage includes all subject areas related to business. Regional Business News Regional Business News provides full text coverage for regional business publications. Includes coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. Health Source Health Source: Consumer Edition offers information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. Has full text for nearly 300 journals. Academic Search Premier, MasterFile Premier Academic Search Premier and MasterFile Premier provide full text for over 6200 periodicals including full text for more than 3,500 peer-reviewed journals. Coverage spans virtually every area of academic study and offers information dating as far back as 1975. Encyclopedia Americana Includes 45,000 articles, plus thousands of hypertext links to web sites featuring additional data. It is updated quarterly. Encyclopedia, Funk and Wagnalls New World Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. Ethnic NewsWatch News, culture and history from the newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press -- English and Spanish language. JSTOR Back issues of over 300 scholarly journals in a wide variety of disciplines: African American Studies, African Studies, Anthropology, Archeology, Art and Architecture, Asian Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Finance, Geography, History, Language & Literature, Latin American Studies, Mathematics, Music, Middle East Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Population Studies, Slavic Studies, Sociology and Statistics. National Newspapers (U.S.) Searchable index for recent issues of the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and the Christian Science Monitor. Full-text for newer issues and citations for older materials. More information on coverage Newspaper Source (Regional, National and International) Provides selected full text for 25 national (U.S.) and international newspapers. The database also contains full text television & radio news transcripts, and selected full text for more than 200 regional (U.S.) newspapers. NetLibrary Over 10,000 electronic books (e-books) from leading university, trade and professional publishers. Titles across all subject areas. Includes an extensive collection of e-books in the public domain, featuring classics in literature and history. (One maximum simultaneous user per book) National Newspapers (U.S.) Searchable index for recent issues of the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and the Christian Science Monitor. Full-text for newer issues and citations for older materials. More information on coverage Newspaper Source (Regional, National and International) Provides selected full text for 25 national (U.S.) and international newspapers. The database also contains full text television & radio news transcripts, and selected full text for more than 200 regional (U.S.) newspapers. RAND California An extensive database on California and its cities and counties. Includes information on California public policy issues, statistics on business, employment, population, real estate, and crime rates, school test scores and monthly reports on the California economy. Researched and evaluated by: <yKen Lee>, Librarian <5.25.02> Back to top of page