This site was developed by the staff of the Johns Hopkins Population Information Program (JHU/PIP) as part of its ongoing effort to collect and share documentation and communication materials produced in the worldwide struggle to end violence against women. JHU/PIP has established the Violence Against Women Resource Center at its offices in Baltimore, Maryland, and serves health professionals who seek information and resources on this subject. This site combines the resources of JHU/PIP:

• Population Reports, an international journal covering important developments in family plannning and related health issues
• POPLINE Digital Services, provides authoritive, up to date, reproductive health information in electronic formats for developing country health professionals and policy makers
• the Media/Materials Clearinghouse, an international resource for health communication professionals seeking samples of materials produced worldwide, and the site of the Violence against Women Resource Center

The site also provides access to news features, articles, information about conferences and events and a discussion list on the theme of violence against women