These are useful links related to men and violence chosen specifically by Joe Marinello to guide those interested to useful web-based information.

The National Association of Forensic Counselors The National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC) and its’ certification commission The American College of Certified Forensic Counselors (ACCFC) is the largest independent Credentialing Board in the U.S. representing the forensic counselor.

Access Family Services Promotes the well-being of the individuals and families in our various service areas by providing accessible, quality mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and their families, utilizing a systems of care approach that emphasizes trust, respect, confidentiality, communication and compassion.

Men's Issue Page. A unique collection of resources on men and domestic violence.

Family Violence Prevention Fund: Coaching Boys into Men. Excellent 8-point approach to helping boys NOT grow up violent.

The NOVA Program of Mecklenburg County. NOVA is a yearlong educational program for voluntary and court ordered perpetrators of domestic violence designed to provide practical information on how to change abusive behaviors toward intimate partners.

The NC Council for Women and the Domestic Violence Commission. The N.C. Council for Women and Domestic Violence Commission is an advocacy agency within the North Carolina Department of Administration.

NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV) is a community of agencies and individuals who serve battered women and their children. We are committed to building a society in which our shared beliefs and institutions discourage violence against women. NCCADV was founded in 1981 with 21 participating programs and now includes over 90 member programs. Areas of support to member programs include technical assistance, training, information about public policy initiatives, and activities to increase public awareness activities.

National Institute of Corrections. A part of the US Dept. of Justice. NIC provides training, on-site technical assistance, information, and policy/ program development support to corrections agencies and professionals.

NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services. It's goal is to provide citizens with, or at risk of, mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance abuse problems and their families the necessary prevention, intervention, treatment, services and supports they need to live successfully in communities of their choice.

International Domestic Violence Awareness U.S. Dept. of State collection of links on the international reach of domestic violence.

Domestic Violence Intervention Project A definition of domestic violence.

National Center on Domestic and Sexual violence A collection of information about different "wheels," such as the Power and Control Wheel and the Accountability Wheel.

Minnesota Program Development Inc. Home of the "Duluth Model".

North Carolina Providers of Abuser Treatment A listing of contact information for organizations providing treatment for abusers in North Carolina.