National Domestic Violence HOTLINE #: 1 800 799 SAFE (7233)
Referral and information about programs in US

Connecticut Statewide Hotline: 1 (888) 774-2900
connects to closest program in CT

BOOKS:
There are many excellent books on domestic violence. These are a few titles that have been especially helpful:

Dating Violence ñ Young Women in Danger
      edited by Barrie Levy, 1991
Defending Our Lives-Getting Away from Domestic Violence and Staying Safe
      Susan Murphy-Milano, 1996
Emotional Blackmail-When people in your life use fear, obligation, and guilt to manipulate you.
      Susan Forward, Ph.D., 1997
Encouragements for the Emotionally Abused Woman
      Beverly Engel, M.F.C.C. 1993
Getting Free: You Can End Abuse and Take Back Your Life
      Ginny NiCarthy, 1997
In Love and In Danger
      Barrie Levy, MSW
Itís My Life Now-Starting over after an abusive relationship or domestic violence
      Meg Kennedy, M.A. and Roger Hock, Ph.D.
No Visible Wounds-Identifying nonphysical abuse of women by their men
      Mary Susan Miller, Ph.D., 1995
Not to People Like UsñHidden Abuse in Upscale Marriages
        Susan Weitzman, PH.D., 2000
The Batterer as Parent-Addressing the Impact of Domestic Violence on Family Dynamics
      Lundy Bancroft and Jay. G. Silverman
The Emotionally Abused Woman-Overcoming destructive patterns & reclaiming yourself
      Beverly Engel, M.F.C.C.
The Emotionally Abusive Relationship
      Beverly Engel, 2002
The Verbally Abusive Relationship
      Patricia Evans,
To Be an Anchor in the Storm-for family members and friends
      Susan Brewster
Verbal Abuse Survivors Speak Out
      Patricia Evans, 2003
When Dad Hurts Mom
      Lundy Bancroft