This page contains topics beginning with A- L. For topics starting with M - Z, see Hot Topics M-Z. Inclusion of a site below does not mean that OSU Libraries or The Ohio State University endorse the sites or the information they contain.
A B C Cr D E F G H Ho I J K L
Accessibility
- Accessible mobile reading apps. (Library of Congress) Describes APPS for smartphones and other mobile devises that assist those with visual impairments to access books, newspaper, etc. Some of the APPs listed are free, some must be purchased.
- Assistive technology products for information access. (Library of Congress) List of products designed to assist people with visual or physical disabilities in accessing printed information. Lists vendors and limited information on pricing. List is not comprehensive, but rather a sampling of technologies available.
- Braille Displays and Notetakers. (Library of Congress) Reference guide discusses devices used to access and represent information in braille and provides a list of available models, organized by manufacturer. It also lists dealers and a selection of articles on the subject.
- General Resources on Disabilities. (Library of Congress) Lists various resources available to people with disabilities, such as senior citizens, workers with disabilities, etc. Also contains information on mobile reading apps for devices, etc. to make life easier.
- Information and Assistance Organizations. (Library of Congress). Lists consumer organizations that provide direct services to the blind and visually impaired.
- Internet Accessibility Guide: Improve Internet Accessibility for Individuals with Impaired Vision. (myvision.org) Tip, tricks and recommendations for making web-based content more accessible for individuals with impaired vision.
- NLS Reference Guide - Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD). (Library of Congress. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped). Web-based service containing Braille, audio, etc. books and magazines. There are mobile versions also available.
- Video Gaming Accessibility. (Library of Congress) List of selected resources pertaining to making video games accessible to people with disabilities.
- Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities. (Wrightslaw) Listings of educational consultants, medical and care professionals, government programs, organizations and support groups, etc. Searchable by state, and zip code.
- See also Disabilities
Acronyms
- GovSpeak: A Guide to U.S. Government Acronyms & Abbreviations: Home. (University of California –San Diego Library) Libguide with the most current, extensive and fully linked listing of U.S. government agency, office, program and publications acronyms.
Active Shooter
- Active Shooter Preparedness. (U.S. Department of Homeland Security) Active Shooter training resources including webinars, videos, etc. Aimed primarily at Law Enforcement.
- Active Shooter Video. (AFIMAC Global)
- Run. Hide. Fight. Surviving an Active Shooter Event. (YouTube) Video by the FBI. Other video on the topic listed on the right side of the web page.
- Surviving an Active Aggressor. (The Ohio State University. Department of Public Safety) Video developed by OSU Police with strategies for surviving an active shooter incident. Includes links to other videos on the topic. <
- Surviving an Active Shooter. (The Ohio State University. Department of Public Safety) Video developed by OSU Police with strategies for surviving an active shooter incident. Includes links to other video on the topic.
- Surviving an Active Shooter Event – Civilian Response to Active Shooter. (Walmart) Video developed to train Walmart employees and civilians how to respond during an active shooter event.
Adoption
Area/Country Codes (Telephones)
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Bed Bugs – See Pest Control
Birth Certificates, obtaining copies – See Vital Statistics
Bullying
- Bullying. (National Crime Prevention Council)
- Bullying in the Workplace: Background and a Call to Action. (Michigan State University, WorkLife Office. Barbara Roberts, Hudson Bennett, and John Girdwood. March 2020)
- Cyberbullying. (National Crime Prevention Council)
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). Funded by the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, and jointly coordinated by UCLA and Duke University. Provides information, links, etc. intended for parents, professionals and teachers, and other interested parties. Coverage includes trauma resulting from substance abuse, natural disasters, physical violence and abuse, sexual abuse, school violence including bullying, etc.
- Preventing Bullying. Atlanta, Georgia: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Violence Prevention, 2018.
- Stopbullying.gov. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources) Mixture of video clips, games, contacts information, information on cyberbullying and related topics including state laws and policies on bullying. Has a section aimed at children.
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Child Safety
- See – Bullying
- See – Computer Safety/Security
- See – Cyber Crimes
- See – Human Trafficking
- See – Privacy
- See – Safety
Citizenship
- Citizenship, obtaining Canada
- Citzenship, obtaining Mexico
- Citizenship, obtaining U.S. – See Immigration and Naturalization Service
Computer Safety/Security
- Consumer Information – Kids and Computer Security. (Federal Trade Commission) Geared towards parents covers various computer security issues involving children.
- Helping Consumers Spot Credit Discrimination. Clinton, Iowa: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, June 2021. Discusses what a lender may and may not do and ask when determining credit worthiness and how to spot credit discrimination.
- Cybersecurity for Ohio State. (The Ohio State University) University policies and issues relating to university technology use are available under For Ohio State. Under For You various topics of cybersecurity.
- Doxing. What is it? How to Dox? How to Protect Yourself from Doxing? (Protectimus. Anna.) Explanation of what it is, ways to protect against it, etc.
- Doxxing: What is it & Should You be Worried? (HTML.COM) Explanation of the term, and its impact.
- Facts for Consumers: Site seeing on the Internet. (Federal Trade Commission) Set up like a travel guide, site offers information on privacy issue, computer safety issues, definitions of terms, child safety issues, etc.
- FTC Consumer Alert: Spyware. (Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Office of Consumer and Business Education)
- Heads Up: Stop Think Connect. (OnGuard Online.gov)
- Hot Topics: Cyber Security: Extending Your Research. (The University of Maine. Raymond F. Fogler Library) Resource guide with suggested reading, databases, links to government web sites and more on the topic of cybersecurity.
- Internet Safety for Kids. (ConsumerNotice.org) Provides information for parents on safe internet access for their children. Explains dangers, has steps to take to protect your children, etc.
- Keeping Kids Safe in Cyber Space. (SafeHome.org) Provides information for parents on cyber safety for children.
- OnGuardOnline.gov – Spam. (Federal Trade Commission) Includes link for filing a complaint. Also available in Spanish.
- Online Privacy in Under 1 Hour: Improve Your Security Fast. (Heimdal. Andra Zaharia) A list of 11 steps to improve your computer security and online privacy.
- Preparing for a Cyber Incident: A Guide to Ransomware. (United States Secret Service) Suggestions for what to do if your computer is infected with ransomware.
- Securing Your Web Browser. (Department of Homeland Security, US-CERT)
- Securing Your Wireless Network. (OnGuardOnline.gov)
- Security Tip (ST04-007): Reducing Spam. (Homeland Security. CISA) The does and don'ts of handling spam.
- Spam. (The Ohio State University. Cybersecurity) Tips and tricks for spotting Spam, how spam differs from other online threats and safety issues.
- Stop Think Connect. (Department of Homeland Security/National Cyber Security Alliance) Links to videos, websites, etc. on cybersecurity topic such as smart phone security, identity theft, file sharing, social networking, etc.
- Understanding Mobile Apps. (OnGuardOnline.gov)
- USA.gov - Spam and E-mails Frauds.
- Wired Safety. (WiredSafety.org) Information assorted computer and online safety issues including cyberbullying, cybercrime, cyberstalking, sexting, etc. Have sections on digital safety for kids and teens. Some resources cited may have a cost involved for usage.
- You’ve Got Spam: How to “Can” Unwanted Email. Washington, D.C.: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Office of Consumer and Business Education, April 2002.
- See also Bullying
- See also Cyber Crimes
- See also Identity Theft
- See also Phishing
- See also Safety
Consumer Information
- consumer.gov: What to Know and Do. (Federal Trade Commission) Government information for consumers
- Drug Dangers. (Seeger Weiss LLP) Information on drug and medical related recalls and safety issues.
- MyMoney.gov. (Federal Financial Literacy and Education Commission) Debt management, retirement, mortgages, scams, etc. Information for children and Teachers in the form of games, lesson plans, curricula, etc.
- National Do Not Call Registry. To stop telemarketing calls, managed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). WWW.DONOTCALL.GOV or call toll-free, 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236)
Consumer Protection
Copyright
Cost-of-Living
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Credit – See Money
Credit Reports
- Fake Credit Report Sites: Cashing in on Your Personal Information. Washington, D.C.: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Consumer and Business Education, September 2003. Also in Spanish.
- Fixing Your Credit. Washington, D.C.: Federal Trade Commission, 2018. Also in Spanish.
- Your Access to Free Credit Reports. (Federal Trade Commission)
- See also Consumer Information
- See also Consumer Protection
- See also Identity Theft
Crime
- BBB Scam Stopper. (Council of Better Business Bureaus) Information on scams occurring in the Central Ohio area. Allows you to report scams to the BBB.
- Community Crime Map. (The Ohio State University. Department of Public Safety) Information on crime on the Ohio State Main Campus, etc.
- Directory of Crime Victim Services. (U.S. Department of Justice) Resource for finding nonemergency crime victim service agencies in the United States and abroad. Searchable by location, type of victimization, service needed, and agency type.
- OVC Help Series for Crime Victims. (U.S. Department of Justice. Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime) Series of brochures providing information for victims, etc. Each brochure defines a type of victimization, gives information on resources available, has some statistics, etc. Coverage includes child abuse, domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and other violent crimes.
- Phone Scams. Washington, D.C.: Federal Trade Commission, September 2019.
- SpotCrime. Columbus, Ohio crime information and alerts, searchable by address, information is somewhat dated.
- States with Revenge Porn Laws. (C.A.Goldberg) References the appropriate code, laws, etc. for states having revenge porn laws.
- See also Bullying
- See also Cyber Crimes
- See also Human Trafficking
- See also Identity Theft
- See also Phishing
- See also Safety
- See also Sexual Harassment
Cyber Crimes
- 1999 Report on Cyberstalking… (Department of Justice)
- Bureau of Justice Statistics Special Report: Stalking Victimization in the United States. Katrina Baum, Shannan Catalano, Michael Rand, and Kristina Rose. January 2009.
- OnGuardOnline.gov – Spam. (Federal Trade Commission) Includes link for filing a complaint. Also available in Spanish.
- The New Form of Stalking – Victims. (Marshal University. Women’s Center) Video clips on the topic.
- Spam. (The Ohio State University. Office of the Chief Information Officer)
- States with Revenge Porn Laws. (C.A.Goldberg) References the appropriate code, laws, etc. for states having revenge porn laws.
- Trolling, Doxing & Cyberstalking: Cybercrime & the Law. (Security Affairs)
- U.S. Revenge Porn Laws: 50 State Guide. (Kelly/Warner Law) Lists state by state laws concerning revenge porn and other harassment and cyberstalking torts.
- USA.gov - Spam and E-mails Frauds.
- What is Doxing (With Examples) and How do You Avoid It. (comparitech. Stephen Cooper)
- You’ve Got Spam: How to “Can” Unwanted Email. Washington, D.C.: Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Office of Consumer and Business Education, April 2002.
- See also Bullying
- See also Computer Safety/Security
- See also Identity Theft
- See also Phishing
- See also Safety
Cyberstalking
- See – Cyber Crimes
- See – Safety
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Death Certificates, obtaining copies – See Vital Statistics
Disabilities
- The Americans with Disabilities Act: Questions and Answers. (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. U.S. Department of Justice. Civil Rights Division.) List of Federal agencies and organizations with federal funding that are sources for obtaining information about the law's requirements and informal guidance in understanding and complying with the ADA.
- European Disability Forum
- Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. Links to resources for people with developmental disabilities and their families, etc. Includes links for reporting abuse, an abuser registry, reporting fraud, and service provider searching.
- Program Areas. (U.S. Department of Labor. Office of Disability Employment Policy) Federal government resources.
- Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities. (Wrightslaw) Listings of educational consultants, medical and care professionals, government programs, organizations and support groups, etc. Searchable by state, and zip code.
- See also Accessibility
Divorce
Driver’s Licenses
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Earthquakes
Ebola – See Health
Economics
- Economic Indicators. April 1995- current.
- Economic Report of the President. 1995-past year.
- FRASER: Federal Reserve Archive System for Economic Research. (St. Louis Federal Reserve.) Started in 2004 as a data preservation and accessibility project of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, FRASER’s mission is to safeguard and provide easy access to the nation’s economic history—particularly the history of the Federal Reserve System—through digitization of documents related to the U.S. economy. It contains data and policy documents from the Federal Reserve, government data publications and statistical releases, Congressional hearings, etc.
- See also Money
Education
- Accountability Resources. (Ohio Department of Education) School and District performance reports, issued annually, detailing students’ performance on standardized statewide tests, rates of improvement on those tests, student attendance and graduation rates.
- College Navigator. (IES National Center for Educational Statistics) Locate colleges and universities based on various criteria.
- Ohio Department of Education
- Ohio School Report Cards. (Ohio Department of Education) Provides current and historical information on a specific school or district such as proficiency test results, graduation rates, financial data, and demographics. Languages other than English available.
- OhioHigherEd. Provides links to the Ohio Board of Regents, education programs for students and businesses, tools aimed at students for higher education planning, reports on the state of education in Ohio, etc.
- Public School Rankings. (PSK12.com) Select state, etc. Some what dated.
- Testing. (Ohio Department of Education Testing) Information about legally mandated testing of Ohio students including Diagnostic Assessments, Ohio Achievement Assessments, Ohio Graduation Tests and proficiency tests
- U.S. Department of Education
- See also Financial Aid (for students)
Elections – See Voting and Voter Registration
Embassies and Consulates
Emergency Management, Public Safety, and Terrorism
Employment
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FAFSA – See Financial Aid/Grants
Finance, Personal
- See – Credit Reports
- See – Money
Financial Aid/Grants
- About ED/Contacts – State Contacts. (U.S. Department of Education.) On a state level information on student loans, grants, etc. Plus information on other related topics and statistics on a federal level.
- EURO Scholars. Research abroad program designed to provide students from US and Canadian institutions an international research experience.
- Federal Student Aid. (U.S. Department of Education) Contains information on student loans and resources.
- FinAid! Free resource for objective and unbiased information, advice and tools about student financial aid.
- Foundation Center. (Candid) Information on philanthropy, fundraising, and grant programs.
- GovLoans.gov. Links to government loan programs.
- LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) Grant Information (Ohio)
- SAM.GOV. (General Services Administration) Formerly published as the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. Provides a full listing of all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.
- State Grants & Scholarships. (Ohio Department of Higher Education)
- Student Financial Aid. (The Ohio State University. Enrollment Services)
- Student Financial Aid - Scholarships. (The Ohio State University. Enrollment Services)
- Student Loans. (Federal Trade Commission) Brochure on spotting deceptive student loans claims or business practices.
Financial Literacy – See Money
Fire Prevention and Safety
Food and Nutrition
- Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. (U.S. Department of Agriculture) The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) works to improve the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers.
- Food. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) Food recall notices, foodborne illness reporting, articles on food safety, and other food related resources.
- Food Safety - Food. (European Union) Food and feed alerts, labeling and nutrition, agri-food fraud, food waste, and other food related topics.
- FoodSafety.gov. (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services) Gateway to Federal Food Safety Information, including food recalls, food poisoning and other food safety related topics.
- Spend Smart. Eat Smart. (Iowa State University. Extension and Outreach) Guide on planning, shopping and cooking healthy meals. Recipes include cost per serving information was well as nutrition facts.
- See also Health
Fraud
- See – Crime
- See – Computer Safety/Security
- See – Cyber Crimes
- See – Identity Theft
- See – Privacy Issues
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Grants – See Financial Aid/Grants
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Health
- All About Monkeypox. (healthline) Information on the causes, symptoms including pictures, treatment and complications, etc.
- Consumer Information – Health & Fitness. (Federal Trade Commission) Links to agencies and organizations on various health related topics, including elder care, alternative medicine, medical ID theft, etc. PDF version available. Spanish version available.
- COVID-19. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Includes information on symptoms, transmission, treatment, guidelines for healthcare workers, etc.
- “COVID-19: Comprehensive Review on Mutations and Current Vaccines”. Ananda Vardhan Hebbani, Swetha Pulakuntla, Padmavathi Pannuru, Sreelatha Aramgam, Kameswara Rao, and Vaddi Demodara Reddy. Archives of Microbiology. January 2022, v.204(issue1, article 8) p. 7-17.
- Ebola (Ebola Virus Disease). (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Includes information on symptoms, transmission, treatment, guidelines for healthcare workers, etc.
- Ebola Virus Disease. (World Health Organization) Information on transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and historical background.
- Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Clinical Manifestations of Ebola and Marburg Virus Disease. (UpTo Date®) Reprint. Mike Bray. Technical paper covering Ebola species and related genera Marburg.
- FactSheet. (The Ohio State University Extension) Search engine for fact sheets covering a wide variety of topics including general health issues for seniors (Senior Series) or specific issues such as Eating Disorders. Type subject of interest such as nutrition in the "Tags" field and hit "Search" to see what Fact Sheets are available on the topic.
- Hands on Central Ohio: Online Directory of Human Services. (HandsOn Central Ohio 2-1-1) Comprehensive and up-to-date information about social, health and government services including mental health resources, substance abuse and addition resources, lists of community clinics, etc. for Franklin County.
- Health Topics. (World Health Organization) Alphabetical list of links to health related topics including Hepatitis, Measles, Mumps, etc.
- HEALTH-EU. (European Commission) Gateway to information on public health topics.
- Healthfinder.gov. US government directory of online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and non-profit organizations, etc.
- Health.gov. Portal for health related resources and news from the US government. Find prevention topics, dietary and physical activity guidelines, etc.
- Healthline® Medical information to encourage healthy living. Enjoy free health tools and view detailed doctor-reviewed information about diseases, medical symptoms, etc.
- Infections – Measles. (KidsHealth) Contains information about measles. Has accommodations for people visually challenged. Available in Spanish.
- Infections – Mumps. (KidsHealth) Contains information about Mumps. Has accommodations for people visually challenged. Available in Spanish.
- Infections – Rubella (German Measles). (KidsHealth) Contains information about measles. Has accommodations for people visually challenged. Available in Spanish.
- Infuenza (Flu). (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Information on the flu, diagnosis and treatment, vaccines, etc. Although there is a link for Spanish it was not archived.
- Measles: Questions and Answers: Information about the disease and vaccines. Immunization Action Coalition. Saint Paul, Minnesota: 4p.
- MedlinePlus. (National Institute of Health. National Library of Medicine) Contains information on medical conditions, diseases, drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, anatomy and surgical videos, interactive tutorials, news on current health issues, etc. Spanish language version available.
- Molecular Virology and Microbiology: Ebola Virus. (Baylor College of Medicine) Background information on the virus, outbreaks, research, etc.
- Monkeypox. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Links to various Monkeypox related topics including vaccination, overview of systems, outbreaks, etc.
- Mumps. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Links to various Mumps related topics including vaccination, overview of systems, outbreaks, etc. Has a section geared towards children. Available in Spanish.
- Mumps: Questions and Answers: Information about the disease and vaccines. Immunization Action Coalition. Saint Paul, Minnesota: 4p.
- National Cancer Institute. (Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health) Principal agency for cancer research and training. Website contains information on common cancer types, treatments, cancer screening and testing, smoking and smoking cessation assistance, etc. Available also in Spanish.
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). Funded by the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, and jointly coordinated by UCLA and Duke University. Provides information, links, etc. intended for parents, professionals and teachers, and other interested parties. Coverage includes trauma resulting from substance abuse, natural disasters, physical violence and abuse, sexual abuse, human trafficking, school violence including bullying, etc. Some of the resources are in Spanish.
- National Institutes of Health. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). National Institutes of Health website, exploring complementary and alternative healing practices.
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) Information Clearinghouse. (Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health) Supports and conducts research on hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language issues. Provides information on these topics to the public. Available also in Spanish.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. Information on drug abuse and addiction issues. Separate sections geared towards researchers, parents, teachers, teens and young adults. Includes blogs, videos, downloadable posters, treatment center locator, funding opportunities, research reports, etc. Has a Spanish option.
- National Network for Immunization Information. Provides factual and up-to-date information relating to immunization. Includes sections on state’s regulations, articles on immunization issues, synopsis of scientific studies on immunization related topics, etc. Searchable by disease/vaccine including Mumps, Flu, Lyme Disease, Measles, and Hepatitis. Intended audience: the general public, health professionals, policy makers and media. Available also in Spanish.
- National Women's Health Information Center. Provides a gateway to the vast array of Federal and other women's health information resources, including information on breast cancer, fitness and nutrition, pregnancy, human trafficking, and other topics of interest to women.
- Ohio Department of Health. Information on various health and infectious disease issues such as Ebola, Hepatitis, Measles, Mumps, West Nile, etc.
- “Omicron, Delta, Alpha, and More: What to Know About the Coronavirus Variants”. Kathy Katella. Yale Medicine News. August 31, 2022. Information on several of the variants including severity, how contagious it is, etc.
- TeenHealth. (Nemours Center for Children’s Health Media) Provides up-to-date health information for parents and teens, including information on Hepatitis. Spanish version available..
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Various trending topics related to health and healthcare.
- WebMD. Source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information including measles, mumps, COVID-19, and other health related issues.
- West Nile Virus. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Fact Sheet, etc.
- Who Cares: Sources of Information about Health Care Products and Services. Washington, D.C: Federal Trade Commission, 2008. Information and links to agencies and organizations on various health related topics, including elder care, alternative medicine, medical ID theft, etc. [English] [Spanish]
- Zika Virus - Know Before You Go : Zika Virus Information. on Campus. Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio State University, Monday February 29, 2016.
- Zika Virus. (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) Includes maps of impacted areas, sections for doctors, pregnant women, and general facts on the transmission and symptoms, etc. Available in Spanish also.
- Zika Virus. (Ohio Department of Health) General overview of the disease with Ohio specific deals.
- Zoonotic Disease Program. (Ohio Department of Health) Links to various zoonotic diseases including Dengue, Lyme Disease, Rabies, West Nile Virus.
- See also Food and Nutrition
Hepatitis – See Health
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Homeland Security – See Emergency Management, Public Safety, and Terrorism
Human Trafficking
- Blue Campaign - What is Human Trafficking? (Department of Homeland Security) Defines and discusses the various components of trafficking, provides information for reporting suspected human trafficking. Tip information in both English and Spanish.
- Child Welfare Information Gateway - Human Trafficking. (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Children’s Bureau) Links to resources emphasis on children.
- Comparative Studies: Guide to Comparative Studies Resources – Global Slavery. (The Ohio State Libraries. Leta Hendericks) Links to selected OSU held databases which contain information on Human Trafficking.
- Domestic Trafficking Hotlines. (U.S. Department of State. Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons) Contact numbers and links to report, get help, and learn more about human trafficking.
- Fact Sheets from the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. (U.S. Department of State. Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons) List of documents on human trafficking/slavery.
- Human Trafficking. (National Institute of Justice) Overview of the topic and how it differs from Human smuggling. Includes citations and links to other resources.
- Human Trafficking. (UNODC – United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
- Human Trafficking. (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships). Fact sheet with links to federal websites on the topic, etc.
- Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling. (United Nations. Office on Drugs and Crime) Includes lists of publications, training material, multimedia resources, etc.
- Human Trafficking of Children in the United States. (U.S. Department of Education. Office of Safe and Healthy Students)
- Human Trafficking Task Force. (The State of Ohio) Information on human trafficking, laws, assistance available on a county level, etc.
- Look Beneath the Surface – Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking in the U.S. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Refugee Resettlement) Information on human traffic in general and specific warning signs to help identify and assist victims. Webvideo. Available in both English and Spanish.
- Sexuality Studies 5620. (The Ohio State University Libraries. Jennifer Schnabel) Guide to augment Professor Zoe Brigley Thompson's on sexuality and violence. Contains links to listings of selected titles held by OSUL on such topics as human trafficking, sex crimes, hate crimes, etc.
- Slavic/WGSS 5450 Global Human Trafficking. (The Ohio University Libraries. Tracy Overbey) Guide to Slavic/WGSS 5450 Global Human Trafficking course. Includes links to OSU held databases to research Human Trafficking.
- What is Human Trafficking? (State of California, Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General) Defines human trafficking and its various forms with links to further information on each.
- What We Investigate – Human Trafficking. (FBI) Tip line numbers, resource links, resent articles on the topic, brief descriptions of various types of trafficking.
- See also Safety
Hurricanes
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Identification Card (Ohio) – See Driver’s Licenses
Identity Theft
- Consumer Information: Child Identity Theft. (Federal Trade Commission) Geared towards parents covers various child identity theft topics including warning signs, preventive measures, steps to repair damage etc. Spanish version available.
- Consumer Information: Identity Theft. (Federal Trade Commission) Lists action steps to take if your identity is stolen, gives information on various types of identity theft and tips on how to avoid it. Spanish version available.
- Consumer Information: Signs of Identity Theft. (Federal Trade Commission) List warning signs of identity theft and steps to take if it occurs. Spanish version available.
- Focus on Finances: Preparing for Your Future. Washington, D.C.: Federal Trade Commission, April 2013. Geared towards young adults. Covers various consumer issues such as credit, identity theft, and buying a car.
- Fraud Alerts & Credit Freezes: What’s the Difference? Washington, D.C.: Federal Trade Commission, 2020. Two methods for protecting against identity theft.
- How to Protect Myself. (The Ohio State University. Office of the Chief Information Officer) Provides an overview of the common threats information technology presents to you, the individual, including tips on how to protect your personal information and computer, etc.
- Identity Theft. (Office of the Attorney General of the State of Ohio)
- Identity Theft. (The Ohio State University. Office of the Chief Information Officer)
- Identity Theft: A Recovery Plan. Washington, D.C.: Federal Trade Commission, 2016.
- Identity Theft and Identity Fraud. (U.S. Department of Justice)
- Identity Theft: Safeguard Your Personnal Information. United States Postal Inspection Service. Washington, D.C.: United States Postal Inspection Service, 2020.
- Identity Theft Self-Help Guide: Repairing, Rectifying, and Resolving Identity Theft. Columbus, Ohio: Consumer Protection Section, Identity Theft Unit, 2015.
- Medical Identity Theft & Medical Fraud. (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Office of Inspector General)
- Online Brokerage Accounts: What You Can Do to Safeguard Your Money and Your Personal Information. (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)
- "Phishing" Fraud: How to Avoid Getting Fried by Phony Phishermen: What You Can Do to Safeguard Your Money and Your Personal Information. (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)
- Reduce Your Risk of Identity Theft. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Attorney General's Office, 2011.
- Safeguarding your Child’s Future. Washington, D.C.: Federal Trade Commission. 2012.
- Taking Charge: What to do if Your Identity is Stolen. Washington, D.C.: Federal Trade Commission. April 2013.
- Tax-Related Identity Theft. (Federal Trade Commission)
- Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft. (IRS)
- When Identity Crime Strikes You. (Ohio Department of Public Safety. State Highway Patrol)
- See also Computer Safety/Security
- See also Cyber Crimes
- See also Safety
Immigration and Naturalization Services
- Consumer Information: Scams Against Immigrants. (Federal Trade Commission) [English] [Spanish]
- Consumer Information: Immigration Help. (Federal Trade Commission) [English] [Spanish]
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) For study guides and sample questions, select "Citizenship," then either "Naturalization Test.” or “Citizenship Resource Center” under the heading of The Naturalization Test.
- See also Citizenship
- See also Embassies and Consulates
Insurance
- HealthCare.gov. (U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) Gate way to signing up for health care coverage for individuals and small businesses. Also available in Spanish.
- Insurance. (U.S. Small Business Administration) Information on insurance needs of a small business.
- Medicaid/CHIP. (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) The Official U.S. Government Site for the latest information on Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) enrollment, benefits, and other helpful tools.
- Medicare
- Medicare. (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) The Official U.S. Government Site for the latest information on Medicare enrollment, benefits, and other helpful tools.
- The National Flood Insurance Program. (U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA)
- Ohio Department of Insurance.
- Personal Insurance. (About.com) General information on various types of personal insurance, insurance fraud, etc.
Intellectual Property
Investing – See Money
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