Book Call Numbers

Books on abusive relationships and domestic violence can be found under the call numbers 306.7 (relations of the sexes), 362.82 (problems of families), 362.883 (rape) and 646.77 (dating). Please ask a librarian for help.

Selected Titles

Jóvenes, enamorados y en peligro : una guía para adolescentes para librarse de una relación abusiva / Barrie Levy and the Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women. 2000.
CALL NUMBER: SPANISH/306.73/LE

In love and in danger : a teen's guide to breaking free of abusive relationships / Barrie Levy. 1997
CALL NUMBER: YA/306.73/LE

Dating violence : young women in danger / edited by Barrie Levy. 1998
CALL NUMBER: 362.883/DA

Free yourself from an abusive relationship. / Andrea Lissette. 2000.
CALL NUMBER 362.82/BE

Online Resources

Preventing Domestic Violence
Created by the Somerville Women's Commission, this webpage provides phone numbers for police help, counseling and legal services.

American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence
This site provides toll-free numbers for assistance such as that of the National
Domestic Violence Hotline. It also provides information on preventing cyberstalking.

Domestic Violence Handbook
This on-line booklet provides an overview of domestic violence issues, including dangerous myths about domestic violence, plans for insuring your safety, and counseling resources.

Telephone Numbers (Organizations and Police Domestic Violence Units)

RESPOND (Somerville). - Domestic Violence hotline. Help available in English, French, Spanish, Haitian Creole and Portuguese.	(617) 623-5900
Emergency 9-1-1	911
Somerville Police	(617) 625-1600 x7270
Cambridge Police	(617) 349-3370
Medford Police	(617) 395-1212
National Domestic Violence Hotline - All languages. Provides referrals to local domestic violence shelters and programs.	1-800-799-7223 or 800/787-3224 (TTY)