Where to get help...
Silence and lack of knowledge about domestic and sexual violence (DSV) play a large part in why they persist. Simply wanting to help and learn more is a huge step toward ending DSV. Once you understand how to recognize domestic and sexual violence, you can learn how to respond to someone who may need support and also take steps to prevent these crimes in the future.
It's important to remember that you are not alone in this.
Hotlines take many calls from concerned friends and family who do not know what to do. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help. These can be difficult, delicate conversations, and it’s natural to want some guidance.
National US Organizations and Coalitions
For Domestic Violence:
- The Hotline provides support by telephone: 1 800 799 SAFE (7233) and text, by texting ‘Start’ to 88788.
- The Deaf Hotline supports by providing an ASL accessible helpline and email support.
- StrongHearts Native Helpline - 1 844 7NATIVE (762 8483) - is a domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.
- The Elder Protection Center has links to State Elder Abuse Hotlines
- The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) lists the State Coalitions against domestic violence.
- DomesticShelters provide a searchable database for you to find your nearest domestic violence support organization.
For Sexual Assault:
- RAINN provides support by telephone and online chat: 800 656 4673 (HOPE).
- StrongHearts Native Helpline - 1 844 7NATIVE (762-8483) - is a domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.
- The Trevor Project’s trained counselors are available 24/7 at 1 866 488 7386, via chat, or by texting START to 678-678 to support LGBTQ victims and survivors of sexual violence.
- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) provides a searchable database for you to find your nearest sexual violence support organization, or State Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
- Raliance lists rape crisis centers by state.
For Dating Violence:
Love is Respect runs the National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline to support young people (aged 13-26 years), who can text LOVEIS to 22522, or call 1 866 331 9474.
Male-Specific Resources
- Men Can Be Victims of Abuse, Too, from The National Domestic Violence Hotline.
- MaleSurvivor is a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men through support, treatment, research, education, advocacy, and activism.
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College and High School Resources
- End Rape On Campus’ educational resources on Title IX, The Clery Act, and resources for friends and family
- RAINN’s resources on the Campus SaVE Act and Statistics on Campus sexual violence
- The It’s On Us Playbook - Sexual Assault Prevention & Healthy Relationships For Male Student Athletes
- Oregon Coalition’s Toolkit on Campus Intimate Partner Sexual Violence
- LGBQ Resource list from End Rape on Campus
Callisto’s Survivors Guide to navigate the impact of Campus Sexual assault
The Survivors Guide
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