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Batterers Anonymous

National. Founded 1980. Self-help program for men who wish to control their anger and eliminate their abusive behavior toward women. Buddy system. Group development manual ($9.95).
Write:
Batterers Anonymous
1040 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., G-306
% Jerry Goffman
Colton, CA 92324
Voice: 951-312-1041
E-mail: jerrygoffman@hotmail.com
Verified: 12/11/2007

Pathways To Peace, Inc.

International. 11 groups. Founded 1998. Self-help group program for anger management. Offers education and assistance with starting groups.
Write:
Pathays to Peace, Inc.
P.O. Box 259
Cassadaga, NY 14718
Voice: 1-800-775-4212
Fax: 716-595-3886
Website: http://www.pathwaystopeaceinc.com
E-mail: transfrm@netsync.net
Verified: 5/5/2008

Woman's Emotional Abuse Support

Online. Founded 1999. Offers mutual support and understanding for victims of verbal abuse. Provides message boards, chatroom, links and e-mail group.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/womansemotionalabusesupport
Verified: 12/18/2007

Abused Guys

Online. Provides support for male victims of domestic violence. Offers online chatroom and message forum. Must join the group to post.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/abusedguys
E-mail: abusedguy@yahoo.com
Verified: 12/19/2007

Battered Husbands Support

Online. Founded 1998. Support for men who have been or who are currently being battered by their female or male partner. Offers message boards, chatroom and useful links.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/batteredhusbandssupport
Verified: 12/18/2007

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