RESOURCES
For survivors
If you are a survivor of sexual violence you can call one of these hotlines for help. You can also check out these websites for more information about resources these organizations can provide to you. If you are looking for a local resource center please click here.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: Operated by RAINN, that serves people affected by sexual violence. It automatically routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also search your local center here. The National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential suport, 24/7 at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or online.rainn.org.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center: This site offers a wide variety of information relating to sexual violence including a large legal resource library. National Sexual Violence Resource Center Hotline - 1-877-739-3895
National Organization for Victim Assistance: Founded in 1975, NOVA is the oldest national victim assistance organization of its type in the United States as the recognized leader in this noble cause.
Not Alone - Not Alone is a website created by the White House Task Force to protect students from sexual assault. The website provides helpful resources for students from what to do if you or someone you know is sexually assaulted, to how to a complaint against your school, to local resources in your community
U.S. Department of Justice: National Sex Offender Public Website: NSOPW is the only U.S. government Website that links public state, territorial, and tribal sex offender registries from one national search site.
Supporters of Survivors
How to support a survivor - credit to One Student
SurvJustice - "SurvJustice decreases the prevalence of sexual violence by assisting survivors, empowering activists, and supporting institutions."
One Student - "One Student provides students and their allies with programs, resources and opportunities to address sexual violence."
“Grooming: How Child Molesters Create Willing Victims”, National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
“Exploring Sex Offender Grooming”, KBSolutions
“Common Questions associated with sexual abuse” (including Grooming specific questions), The US Department of Justice
“Grooming: Know the Warning Signs”, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
Legal assistance
“When and how to file”, Stop It Now!
“What to Expect from the Criminal Justice System”, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
