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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:

B.A.

c/o Jerry Goffman

1040 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., G-306

Colton, CA 92324

Voice: Jerry Goffman 951-312-1041 (leave message and return address)

E-mail: jerrygoffman@hotmail.com

Verified: 9/26/2011

Pathways To Peace, Inc.

International. 11 groups. Founded 1998. Self-help group program for anger management. Also offers education and assistance with starting groups.

Write:

Pathways 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: 8/22/2011

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://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/abusedguys

Verified: 9/16/2011

Support4Hope

Online. Provides support of various mental health issues such as autism, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADD and ADHD and the problems that arise from them such as domestic abuse. Online forums and chat.

Write:

Support4Hope

PO Box 184

Deer Lodge, TN 37726

Website: http://www.support4hope.com

Verified: 10/17/2011

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