Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc.
ACT provides assistance to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through shelter, advocacy, counseling, support groups, one-on-one counseling and information and referrals. 24-hr hotline: 941.939.3112. Website posts information about domestic violence and rape.
Arizona Sexual Assault Network
The Mission of the Arizona Sexual Assault Network (AzSAN) is to identify and address sexual violence issues through a collaborative statewide network.
"Arte Sana (art heals) is a nonprofit agency for underserved survivors of gender and racial violence that promotes healing and empowerment through the arts and community education."
Aurora Center for Advocacy and Education
Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, information and referral services in Minnesota. Peer education and outreach in available to members of the University community: students, staff, and faculty. Services are free and confidential. A crisis line operates 24 hours per day. Website lists resources for male and female survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, for prostituted women, and for male perpetrators in the Twin Cities Metro area.
Bedari is a national level non governmental voluntary development organization in Pakistan working with women and girls for the promotion and protection of their human rights. Some of their programs include crisis intervention, advocacy, girls education, HIV awareness, capacity building and training, and they also produce publications on women's empowerment issues.
British Columbia Human Rights Coalition
Website gives information about the organization and posts publications. The coalition gives information, advice and advocacy for individual complainants; consultation and workshop organization for unions, employers, and other groups; and papers and presentations on human rights issues for meetings, conferences and media.
Calcasieu Women's Shelter provides 24-hour crisis counseling and shelter for victim�s, as well as their family and friends.
Community Solutions for Children, Families, and Individuals, Inc. -- La Isla Pacifica
A human service agency providing services in mental health, youth support, domestic violence and sexual assault, court and community referrals, and transitional housing for singe youth parents.
Day One is the sole agency in the state of RI organized specifically to deal with issues of sexual assault as a community concern. Its mission is to reduce the prevalence of sexual violence and to support and advocate for those affected by it. We will support and stand by women, men, children and families from day one.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Domestic Violence Program
This organizations has formed to meet the special language and cultural needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the Twin Cities metropoliatan area.
Contact Info: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Domestic Violence Program
CSD of Minnesota
2055 Rice Street
St. Paul, MN 55113
651-297-6700 V, 651-487-8867 TTY
24-Hours Crisis Hotline: 612-619-2323 TTY
DeafHope is a nonprofit organization, established for and by Deaf women in January 2003. Their mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education, services, and they also offer training and technical assistance to other agencies serving Deaf survivors.
District of Columbia Rape Crisis Center
The District of Columbia Rape Crisis Center (DCRCC) provides services to victims of sexual violence, a resource library, trainings for professionals, and community education programs.
Features information on maternal health, sexual and reproductive health, adolescent health, family planning, unsafe abortion, and violence against women. Services are available in parts of Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault
The Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (GNESA) coordinates and supports a multidisciplinary approach to public and professional education, advocacy, and service for sexual assault centers and service providers.
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The purpose of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) is two-fold: to end sexual assault violence and to alleviate the suffering of sexual assault victims.
Interfaith Sexual Trauma Institute
Provides support to survivors of sexual trauma as well as reaching out to communities affected by sexual violence.
International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region
A network of 40 sexual and reproductive health organizations across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Services provided range from sexuality education, contraceptive services, and prenatal care to HIV testing, abortion-related care, and screening for gender-based violence.
Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline (pdf)
The Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline is a 24-hour line providing support, information and referral services to survivors of sexual abuse, signifcant others, people concerned about sexual abuse and people seeking information and referral. All services are free of charge, confidential and available to women, men and children.
KidsRights, an organization based in the Netherlands, stands up for vulnerable children all over the world - children who fall victim to neglect, abuse, violence, exploitation, or discrimination, or run the risk of doing so. This organization runs projects all over the world and funds existing local projects with long-term support. They also cover all of a child's needs including healthcare, nutrition, education, accomodation, and attention.
"Legal Momentum is the nation's oldest legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the rights of women and girls. Our current program areas are: Employment and Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic Violence (EHRVDV), Equality Works Program, Immigrant Women Program, National Judicial Education Program, and Sexuality and Family Rights Program."
Working to protect Nepali girls and women from crimes like domestic violence, trafficking for flesh trade, child prostitution, child labor and various forms of exploitation and torture. Website includes updates, newsletters, program information, reports and more. Services include rehab, transit, and prevention homes; awareness education; rehab and repat services; and more.
Service region: Nepal
Manavi is an organization in New Jersey providing advocacy, translator services, legal and therapeutic referral, loans, job and housing advice for South Asian who have been battered, abandoned, racially or sexually harassed, impoverished or victimized in any way.
The Marie Stopes International provides sexual and reproductive health information. The organization also provides direct services to 3.3 million people worldwide in 38 countries.
Mid-Valley Women's Crisis Services
Mid-Valley Women's Crisis Services provides services to women in Oregon. Their web site offers information for survivors of domestic violence, including some resources in Spanish.
Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC) is a non-profit social and educational services organization committed to the holistic growth and development of American Indian women and their families. They offer various services such as sexual assault advocacy, emergency shelter and supportive housing.
National Center for Victims of Crime
The National Center for Victims of Crime believes in forging a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. We are dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crimes. Through collaboration with local, state, and federal partners they provide direct services and resources; advocate for laws and public policies that create resources and secure rights and protections for victims; and deliver training and technical assistance to victim services providers and allied professionals.
National Center for Victims of Crime
"The National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims and those who serve them. Since its inception in 1985, the National Center has worked with grassroots organizations and criminal justice agencies throughout the United States serving millions of crime victims. The center provides direct services to victims, trainings and technical assistance to professionals, and advocates for laws and public policies that protect crime victims."
National Organization for Victim Assistance
NOVA’s mission is to promote rights and services for victims of crime and crisis everywhere. They also provide advocacy, direct services, and technical services to clients and professionals.
New Beginnings offers victim/survivors of sexual assault 24-hour crisis intervention, advocacy and shelter.
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc
The New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (NMCSAP) is a private nonprofit organization that provides services to victims of sexual violence and training and information to service providers who work with victims.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.
Planned Parenthood delivers vital health care services, sex education, and sexual health information to millions of women, men, and young people. As women's health advocates, they provide a respectful environment for women to make individual choices about their health, family, and sex.
Rape Treatment Center at Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center
Provides comprehensive, free treatment for sexual assault victims, including emergency medical care and forensic exams, counseling and psychotherapy, advocacy, and accompaniment services; training for police, prosecutors, judges, medical and mental health personnel, and other providers of rape victim services; prevention/education programs for children, adolescents, and college students; community education; consultation for schools, the media, government agencies, and other organizations; and educational films and publications that are distributed nationwide. Website includes information about the organization, what to do if you are raped, impact of rape, campus rape, acquaintance rape, rape drugs, survivor stories, links, rape facts, and more.
Service region: Direct survivor services in Santa Monica, California.
Rape Victims Assistance Program
Provides information about what to do if you are raped.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN is a Washington, D.C based non-profit organization founded by singer/songwriter Tori Amos (who is herself a rape survivor). RAINN operates a national toll-free hotline for victims of sexual assault - 1-800- 656-HOPE (4673).
Providing a variety of shelter and advocacy services for individuals and families dealing with the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or homelessness. The Center's website includes information about the Center, its services, safety planning, resources in the Aberdeen area, an online newsletter and contact information. 24-hour crisis line is (605) 226-1212 or toll-free at (888) 290-2935.
A direct service, research, and advocacy organization serving the five boroughs of New York City. They operate extensive community and court based services for domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, child abuse, and assault victims as well as survivors of homicide. They operate hotlines for domestic violence victims, crime victims, and immigrants and offer mediation services. Website includes faq sheets to help someone during or after specific experiences and an extensive list of links.
Safe Space provides victims of domestic violence, rape, and sexual assualt with 24-hour emergency hotline, 24-hour advocacy and support, emergency shelter, transportation, food, and clothing, weekly support groups and community education.
Sanctuary, Inc. offers rape, sexual assault and domestic violence victims/survivors and their family members a wide range of services including safe, temporary shelter, individual and group counseling and legal advocacy.
Working with other social service and government agencies, the Center's team of specially trained physicians, psychologist, social workers, crisis workers and community educators provides the services necessary to assist women with recovery.
The Sexual Violence Center is an independent non-profit organization that services victims of sexual violence in the Twin Cities metro area. Each year, SVC provides more than 2000 youth and adults with 24-hour crisis phone service, individual counseling, support groups, advocacy and legal clinics at no cost. In addition, the SVC staff educates over 12,000 people through community education and professional training efforts and works with community systems that assist sexual assault victims.
South West Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Center
Located in South West Scotland, the organization provides support, both emotional and practical, to women and girls in Dumfries & Galloway, who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives.
Survivor Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of intersex and trans survivors of domestic and sexual violence through caring action, education and expanding access to resources and to opportunities for action.
The Tahirih Justice Center is committed to creating a diverse community of support for women seeking refuge from gender-based persecution. The Center seeks to bring justice to the lives of women facing human rights abuses by transforming policies and law through direct services, outreach, and advocacy. The Center takes a holistic approach, recognizing that receiving immediate and urgent legal protection from abuse is just the beginning for women in their attainment of justice.
Tapestri: Refugee and Immigrant Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Advocates for refugee and immigrant families affected by domestic violence. Website inclues a list of their direct services (including multi-cultural training), men's groups, education materials, resources, and more.
TeenPCAR is a project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. This website provides information about rape among teenagers and ways to get help.
TESSA is the primary agency dedicated specifically and solely to the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault in El Paso and Teller Counties in Colorado. Formerly the Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence in Colorado Springs, TESSA offers services and programs to women, men, transgender and child victims of domestic violence. They also offer services and programs to adult victims of sexual assault.
The New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project
Providing free counseling, crisis-intervention, and advocacy for survivors of trauma, crime and violence in New York City's diverse LGTB and HIV-affected communities. 24-hour, bilingual crisis hotline at 212-714-1141. Website includes victim information, publications, how to get involved, and other resources.
The Women's Resource Center, Inc.
The WRC provides victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with emergency shelter, 24-hour Crisis Line and access to a Rape Response Team.
West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services
The Foundation for Rape Information and Services (FRIS) is a network of 9 sexual assault service providers throughout the state of West Virginia. In addition to coordinating the funding and statewide awareness campaigns for the 9 rape crisis centers, FRIS also facilitates a variety of projects.
Women Escaping A Violence Environment (WEAVE)
WEAVE serves women, men, teens, and children who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Free services include 24-Hour Crisis Line, Counseling, Prevention and Education, Emergency Response, Legal Advocacy, and a confidential Safehouse program. Also offers trainings for professionals and community involvement programs.
Women Working Together Against Violence (NaNE!)
NaNE! is an organization in Budapest that runs Hungary's first hotline for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Information may no longer be current.
"WomenSafe works toward the elimination of physical, sexual and emotional violence against women and their children through direct service, education and social change."