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General & Organizations Adoption Adult Education AIDS/HIV Alcohol & Substance Abuse Attention Deficit Disorder Cancer Child Abuse Child Neglect

Clinical Services Cultural Diversity  Data Collections Death & Dying Depression Disabilities Divorce Domestic Violence Gerontology

Health Care Homelessness, Hunger & Poverty   Human Rights Journals Mental Health Miscellaneous Sexual Abuse Student Counseling Youth Violence

General & Organizations

Information for Practice (IP) - http://www.nyu.edu/socialwork/ip/  IP is a new, free, resource for social service professionals that is updated daily. The focus is on: professionally relevant stories in the world’s news outlets; new articles in scholarly journals; and new resources appearing in the grey literature (e.g., scientific and technical reports primarily from governments and organizations). The goal of this service is to provide social service professionals with easier access to high quality information that can be used to improve their practice. Users can visit IP as often as they like and even make it their home page. They can use the RSS or Atom options (see the bottom of the News, Articles or Grey Literature column). Alternatively they can subscribe to a service that will alert them at the end of each month when the previous month’s archive is complete. The entire site is searchable via a local Google search feature.  Note: World Wide Web Resources for Social Workers (WWWRSW) was closed in January of 2005.

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
http://www.naswdc.org/default.asp    Web site og the largest  membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 150,000 members. Web site provides access to publications, professional development opportunities and issues, fact sheets on various topics, advocacy issues, resources, and The NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers - a searchable database of clinical social workers who have met national standards for education and experience established by the NASW Competence Certification Commission.

Adoption

• AdoptioNetwork - http://www.adoption.org Information on the adoption experience from the perspective of birth parents, adoptive parents and adoptees.
• Adopting Resources & On-Line Support - http://www.adopting.org/ar.html This site's library contains many articles on the adoption process from a variety of perspectives.
• Alliance for Children - http://www.allforchildren.org An international adoption agency serving families seeking to adopt children from foreign countries and the U.S.
• Independent Adoption Center - National Federation - http://www.adoptionhelp.org/ A fully open adoption agency that serves pregnant women and adoptive parents nationwide.
• US Adoption Law - http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/adoption.html State and federal laws governing adoption provided by the Legal Information Institute.

• ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult Career  & Vocational Education -http://ericacve.org/   An extensive collection of high quality documents.
• National Center on Adult Literacy - http://www.literacyonline.org/  A large collection of literacy materials and a gateway to other literacy sites.
• National Institute for Literacy - http://novel.nifl.gov/  An organization committed to furthering adult literacy provides answers to frequently asked questions about literacy.

• AEGIS - http://www.aegis.com/  "Excellent overall source for AIDS and HIV related information.  Compiles articles about AIDS/HIV from international news sources, medical journals, patient newsletters, and other dependable sources daily." (Librarians' Index to the Internet)
• HIV InSite - http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/  "Comprehensive up-to-date information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and policy from the University of California, San Francisco."

• Alcoholics Anonymous - http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/ Information on the A.A. program, its traditions and The Twelve Steps.
• Al-Anon/Alateen - http://www.al-anon.alateen.org  Information on the program for family members and friends of alcoholics.
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/  Research publications on various aspects of alcohol abuse, pamphlets for the public, and answers to FAQs on alcohol abuse.
• ETOH: NIAAA Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Science Database - http://etoh.niaaa.nih.gov/   Citations and abstracts on alcohol related articles are searchable by topic.
• Intervention Center - http://www.intervention.com  Information on doing interventions for someone with an addictive and/or self-destructive behavior.
• National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) - http://www.health.org/catalog/catalog.htm   Catalog of online pamphlets, video files, educational resources, and statistical information. NCADI is a service of SAMHSA, the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
• Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource (RADAR) Network  - http://www.health.org/about/radar/ RADAR is a substance abuse prevention and treatment resource that blends knowledge and experience from Federal, State, Community, and International substance abuse professionals. RADAR Network consists of:

State clearinghouses; Prevention resource centers;  Department of Education Regional Training Centers; and
National, international, and local organizations supporting substance abuse prevention activities.

• Recovery Works Resource Center - http://www.addictions.org/recoveryworks/   Links to organizations that help individuals recover from Alcohol, Drug, Gambling, Food, Sexual, Internet and Work addictions.

• Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders - http://www.chadd.org/  The nation's largest ADD organization provides fact sheets and links to additional sites.

• American Cancer Society - http://www.cancer.org/  The Cancer Resource Center provides quality information on many types of cancer and treatment options.
• OncoLink - http://oncolink.upenn.edu/  Answers to FAQs and featured articles are provided by the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center.
• CancerNet - http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/  Credible, current information on cancer testing, clinical trials, treatment options, coping, support, and genetics provided by the National Cancer Institute.

• National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information - http://www.calib.com/nccanch/index.cfm  A wealth of information includes statistics, state statutes, FAQs, and articles on selected issues.
• Administration for Children and Families - http://www.acf.dhhs.gov  Fact sheets on child welfare and other related issues.  Statistics on children.  Directory and descriptions of government services.
• Child Support Home Page - http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/  Facts and descriptions of programs include fact sheets, pamphlets, and hand-outs.  Links to state agencies.
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - http://www.missingkids.org/  The Education & Resources section includes documents on Child Abduction, Sexual Exploitation and Safety.
• The Child Abuse Prevention Network - http://child-abuse.com/  Instructions on reporting child abuse and neglect.  Listservs designed to help you keep up with key topics in the field.

• Clinical Preventive Services--A Guide - http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/gcps/  This full-text online guide provides recommendations for clinical practice on preventive interventions including screening tests, counseling interventions and immunizations.

Diversity Database - http://www.inform.umd.edu/EdRes/Topic/Diversity/ . The University of Maryland's Diversity Database is a comprehensive index of multicultural and diversity resources.

Data Collections

• CIA World Fact Book - 2001 - http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html  Includes essential statistics on the the peoples of all the world's countries and facts on a country's transnational issues.
• Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research - http://WWW.ICPSR.UMICH.EDU/  ICPSR maintains and provides access to a vast archive of social science data for research and instruction.
• National Data Archive on Child Abuse & Neglect - http://www.ndacan.cornell.edu  Many datasets are available electronically, while others can be ordered.
• US Bureau of The Census - http://www.census.gov/  U.S. Census data including poverty, housing, immigration, race, the labor force, and much more.

• Death and Dying Grief Support - http://www.death-dying.com/  Topics such as loss, near-death experiences, and terminal illness are explored.   There is also information on health and legal issues.
• GriefNet: bereavement, grief, death and dying resources - http://www.rivendell.org/ Resources on the Internet for people who are experiencing physical loss, chronic illness, and bereavement.
• Sociology of Death and Dying - http://www.trinity.edu/~mkearl/death.html  Topics include accidental deaths, suicides, funerals, memorial societies, ghosts, etc.  A wide variety of original materials and links to other sites.

• Depression -- Medline Plus - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/depression.html  Fact sheets and articles on many aspects of depression including treatment, and research findings provided by the National Library of Medicine.
• Depression -- National Institute of Mental Health - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depressionmenu.cfm  Credible information on depression along with a comprehensive introduction to bipolar disorder.
• Depression: Causes and Treatment - http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/guides/depress.htm  A brief overview designed to help the depressed person is provided by the University of Michigan Health System.

• American Hyperlexia Association - http://www.hyperlexia.org/  Includes articles about what hyperlexia is, what can be done about it, and where to get help.
• Deaf Library.org - http://www.deaflibrary.org/  A virtual library of reference materials and links that carry information about the deaf cultures in the United States and worldwide.
• National Down Syndrome Society - http://www.ndss.org/  Brief information about Down Syndrome and the education of children with this condition is accompanied by links to additional websites.
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society - http://www.nmss.org/  The Library contains the MS Information Sourcebook, brochures and publications for kids.

• Divorce Support - http://www.divorcesupport.com/  Information on divorce including child support, domestic violence, recovery, state laws, and links to other useful sites for those going through a divorce.
• Divorce and Child Custody - http://www.nolo.com/encyclopedia/div_ency.html  Legal information on the divorce process provided by Nolo, a publisher devoted to putting the law into plain English.

• The Family Violence Prevention Fund - http://www.fvpf.org/  Domestic violence facts and valuable information for those who wish to help solve the problem on both an individual and societal level.
• Violence Against Women Office - http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo/  Information from the U.S. Justice Department includes full-text publications containing statistics and Promising Practices for communities.
• Full Report of the Prevalence, Incidence, and Consequences of Violence Against Women (pdf) -  http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/183781.pdf/  Findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey and dated Nov. 2000.  Charts and tables on violence against both women and men by type of violence, race and age, etc.
• American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence - http://www.abanet.org/domviol/cdv.html  The problem of domestic violence addressed from an attorney's perspective.
• 911 For Women - Domestic Violence Hotline Resource List - http://www.feminist.org/911/1_supprt.html  Links to hotlines, information centers, and support resource
• Pathfinder on Domestic Violence in the U.S. - http://www.soros.org/crime/pfdv/contents/index.html  A guide for those doing research on domestic violence.

• Alzheimer's Resource Room - http://www.aoa.gov/alz/   The Alzheimer's Resource Room is where families, caregivers, and professionals can find information about The Alzheimer's Demonstration Program, including: where you can turn for support and assistance, and providing services to caregivers
• MedWeb: Geriatrics - http://WWW.MedWeb.Emory.Edu/MedWeb/  Under the subject of geriatrics, find a listing of 186 websites.
• Social Gerontology and The Aging Revolution - http://www.trinity.edu/~mkearl/geron.html  The biology, psychology, social psychology, and politics of aging.
• Health and Age.com - http://www.healthandage.com/  Includes an online primer on aging and brief articles on many topics.

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - http://cms.hhs.gov  Information on Medicare and Medicaid, statistics and data, and additional publications.
• Healthlinks - http://www.healthlinks.net  An extensive healthcare directory linking to sites that will be useful to anyone seeking healthcare for himself or others.

• Facts About Poverty - http://garnet.berkeley.edu:3333/faststats/povertystats.html  50 key facts about poverty in the United States.
• The National Coalition For The Homeless - http://www.nationalhomeless.org/  Extensive facts and statistics on homelessness as well as an online library.
• America’s Second Harvest: Hunger Almanac 2006 http://www.secondharvest.org/learn_about_hunder/Hunger_Almanac_2006.html  National and state data on hunger and poverty, covering topics such as unemployment rates, poverty rates of children and seniors, and food insecurity and poverty rankings of states. Also includes an overview of the U.S. food bank network, narratives on federal nutrition programs, and related background material.

• United Nations Human Rights Website - http://www.unhchr.ch/  Click on Publications for a wealth of information including the 127p. Human Rights Handbook.  Also see Human Rights Today at http://www.un.org/rights/HRToday/.
• Human Rights Interactive Network - http://www.webcom.com/hrin/  Information on becoming a human rights activist and issues needing attention.

• Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - http://www2.cdc.gov/mmwr/  The weekly report is available online from 1982 through the current issue.
• Social Service Review - http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/SSR/  The journal is available online beginning with the June 2001 issue.

• The ARC Homepage - http://www.thearc.org  "The national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families."
• NIMH Web Site - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/index.cfm Brochures, information sheets, fact sheets and other educational materials on mental disorders provided online by the National Institute of Mental Health.
• Internet Mental Health - http://www.mentalhealth.com/ Descriptions, treatments and research findings for the 54 most common mental health disorders.  Links to other mental health sites.
• Mental Health InfoSource - http://www.mhsource.com/  Extensive information including lengthy articles and brief fact sheets on mental disorders from A-Z.
• Yahoo: Mental Health Index - http://www.yahoo.com/Health/Mental_Health/  Links to websites that deal with the topic of mental health.

• Resources for Social & Economic Development - http://caster.ssw.upenn.edu/~restes/praxis.html  The international development homepage of Prof. Richard J. Estes of the University of Pennsylvania provides access to resources on international and comparative social development.

• Rape Abuse & Incest National Network - http://www.rainn.org/  Site includes instructions on what to do if you or a friend has been sexually assaulted, information about the impact of rape, rape statistics and a counseling center locator.
• Massachusetts Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers - http://www.channel1.com/users/matsa/  Information on the Sex Offender Law and links to other interesting websites.

• Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection - http://counseling.uchicago.edu/vpc/  The University of Chicago provides an extensive pamphlet collection aimed at educating students.  The many topics covered include substance abuse; assertiveness; cults; depression; sexual assault (including date rape); stress; study skills; and time management.
• Go Ask Alice! - http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/ Columbia University's student "help" service provides information on general, emotional and sexual health.

• Youth Violence: A Report of the Surgeon General -  http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/youthviolence/report.html  A five chapter report including statistics, the magnitude of youth violence, risk factors, and prevention methods.
• School Violence Resources - http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/resources/school.html  Publications from the U.S. Department of Justice including the Annual Report on School Safety, Increasing School Safety, and Youth Gangs in Schools.
• AMA Violence Prevention Page - http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/3242.html  Includes Youth and Violence: A Report to the Nation.