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 Visit these websites to find out more about rape and sexual assault: Victim Rights Law Center This Boston-based center provides sexual assault victims with free legal help so that they can regain their civil and professional lives in the wake of the trauma of sexual violence. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization, operating a 24-hour hotline (1-800-656-HOPE) to support survivors. National Sexual Violence Resource Center Acts as a comprehensive collection and distribution center for information, statistics, and resources related to sexual violence. National Center for Victims of Crime Forges a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. NCVC is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims. Rape Victims Advocates Assures that survivors of sexual assault are treated with dignity and compassion, and strives to affect changes in the way society as a whole responds to survivors. DC Rape Crisis Center One of the first rape crisis centers in the nation, with a long history of advocating for rape survivors in the nation's capital. Rape Treatment Center at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center Provides comprehensive, free treatment for sexual assault victims and is nationally recognized for its exemplary treatment, education, and prevention programs. Women's Justice Resource Center Provides advocacy, free of charge, for victims of rape, domestic violence, and child abuse, particularly in the Latina and other under served communities. V-Day Dedicated to the fight to end worldwide violence against women and girls. Family Violence Prevention Fund Works to prevent violence within the home, and in the community. National Network to End Domestic Violence Strives to create a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Works for major societal changes necessary to eliminate both personal and societal violence against all women and children. Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault A non-profit coalition of 33 rape crisis centers across Illinois which all provide free and confidential counseling, medical and legal advocacy to victims of sexual assault. GirlThrive Website for all teen girls and young women who have experienced sexual abuse, or who know someone who is a survivor. Helpful, informative, and compassionate. Truth About Rape Challenges the myths about rape, and brings the truth about sexual violence back onto the public agenda. Get the facts, and get involved! Human Rights Watch Stands with victims and activists to prevent discrimination, to uphold political freedom, and to protect women, children and men from sexual assault. View special report on sexual assault in U.S. prisons. Stop It Now! Prevents the perpetration of child sexual abuse by emphasizing adult and community responsibility. Their helpline (1-888-PREVENT) is a resource for adults concerned about their own or others' inappropriate sexualized behavior. It Happened to Alexa Foundation It Happened to Alexa Foundation provides limited financial assistance to families of rape victims so that they can attend the trial of their loved one's assailant, offering support and comfort to the victim. SOAR (Speaking Out About Rape) SOAR runs national awareness, education and prevention programs to empower survivors of sexual violence and enhance the public's understanding and acceptance of rape victims. INCITE! INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence is a national activist organization advancing a movement to end violence against women of color through direct action, critical dialogue and grassroots organizing. New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault Offers a wealth of resources to ensure survivors receive appropriate support and intervention, including an extensive list of FAQs, key messages and fact sheets on a wide range of abuse-related topics. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control This division of the Centers for Disease Control dedicates an area of its website to survivors and addressing sexual violence. Facts and statistics, publications, and prevention strategies are featured. EVAW (End Violence Against Women) International Provides victim-centered, multidisciplinary training and consultation regarding crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence, and is developing an Online Training Institute on the topic of criminal justice response to sexual assault. One in Nine Campaign Provides information on how to show support for survivor Khwezi, who filed a rape charge against South Africa's former Deputy President. Affirms the strength and power of speaking out against sexual and other forms of violence. |