Resources

Resources for sexual assault and abuse survivors:

rainn

rainn.org
"RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice."
-RAINN

National sexual violence resource center

nsvrc.org
"The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. NSVRC translates research and trends into best practices that help individuals, communities and service providers achieve real and lasting change. NSVRC also works with the media to promote informed reporting. Every April, NSVRC leads Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a campaign to educate and engage the public in addressing this widespread issue. NSVRC is also one of the three founding organizations of RALIANCE, a national, collaborative initiative dedicated to ending sexual violence in one generation."
-NSVRC

loveisrespect

loveisrespect.org
"Online, loveisrespect strives to be a safe, inclusive space for young people to access information and get help in an environment that is designed specifically for them. Our website provides comprehensive education on healthy, unhealthy and abusive dating relationships and behaviors. Loveisrespect also mobilizes parents, educators, peers and survivors to proactively raise awareness on healthy dating behaviors and how to identify unhealthy and abusive patterns. Through trainings, toolkits, and curriculum, we are growing community educators and advocates to promote healthy relationships and prevent future patterns of abuse."
-loveisrespect




Other Resources:
joyfulheartfoundation.org
the hotline.org
stopitnow.org

day one

d2l.org
"Darkness to Light is a non-profit committed to empowering adults to prevent child sexual abuse."
-Darkness to Light

Continued Support

“There’s no timetable when it comes to recovering from sexual violence. If someone trusted you enough to disclose the event to you, consider the following ways to show your continued support.”

-RAINN

  • Avoiding Judgment
  • Check in periodically
  • Know your resources

Self Care for a survivor's loved ones

RAINN states, “It’s important to know that there is no normal or one way to react when you find out that someone you care abut has survived and act of sexual violence.”

  • It is normal to feel emotions such as anger, confusion, and anxiety, but develop coping skills and find an outlet to express yourself.
  • Validate and reassure the survivor as you process your emotions surrounding this traumatic experience.
  • Maintain your lifestyle, makes plans, reach out to someone, and find time to relax.