RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline 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.

The ‘me too.’ movement was founded in 2006 to help survivors of sexual violence, particularly Black women and girls, and other young women of color from low wealth communities, find pathways to healing.

BetterBrave combats sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in the workplace by empowering targets and allies with the necessary resources and tools.

Girls’ Globe is a communications organization with a global platform to educate and inspire people to take action on issues related to human rights, social justice and gender equality -driven by the connected voices of girls and women worldwide.

DEALING WITH

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

For survivors, people who want to stand with them, and companies that want to get this right

Feminist Majority Foundation's  Sexual Harassment National Hotlines & Resources

American Association of University Women (AAUW) is the nation’s leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls. Since our founding in 1881, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political.

Victim Focus offers a free, self development course: Caring for yourself after Sexual Violence  Written and Presented by Dr Jessica Taylor.

No registration necessary, you can access the course materials on the website directly.

What You Should Know: What to Do if You Believe You Have Been Harassed at Work

In the report, musicians said that a variety of factors contributed to their poor mental health, including:

A lack of recognition for their work

Long hours, poor working conditions and the inability to manage their time

For women, sexism or sexual harassment

Whether you’re looking for support, information, advice, or a referral, our trained support specialists are ready to help.

Silence and lack of knowledge about domestic violence and sexual assault play a large part in why they persist. Simply wanting to help is a huge step toward ending the shame and stigma that survivors are burdened with. Learn how to recognize DV/SA, what to do when you see it and how to stop it before it happens.

According to the United States Bureau of Justice Statistics, 85% of domestic violence victims are women. Women who have been abused typically deal with other mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. In many cases, these women start abusing substances to mask the emotional pain of the abuse or to self-medicate these mental health disorders.

Educating students, families, and schools about the right to an equal education free from sexual harassment

Here at CollegeStats.org, we built this guide to educate both students and parents with important information, current statistics, and useful guidance on the subject of college campus safety and sexual assault awareness. 

End Rape on Campus (EROC) works to end campus sexual violence through direct support for survivors and their communities; prevention through education; and policy reform at the campus, local, state, and federal levels.

We should not accept a world where women

don’t feel safe in their own homes.

We have seen how domestic violence affects lives and families. We have witnessed firsthand the damage it can cause. But more importantly, we know there is a way out and we can help women find a way to safety.

Unfortunately, child abuse and domestic violence are likely to increase during social isolation and economic hardships. Report child abuse either by phone 1-800-252-5400 or online at txabusehotline.org if you suspect a child may be in danger. Every adult in Texas is a mandatory reporter.

We envision a world where all relationships are positive, healthy, and free from violence. We’re still here 24/7. Call 1-800-799-7233, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto http://thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.

We are trying to provide the best and most useful resources for single moms all throughout the US. We covered all 50 states, 100 biggest cities with more than 1000 resources and links to them.

It may be hard to leave a violent relationship if you’re financially dependent on the other person. Here’s our guide on how you can do it.

Economic or financial abuse—encompassing anything from secretly withholding funds to restricting basic needs—isn’t the typical focus of discussions about abusive relationships, but it’s a more common issue than many may think. In fact, one study found that 99 percent of female survey respondents who experienced domestic abuse experienced some form of financial abuse.

The Facts Behind the #MeToo Movement: A National Study on Sexual Harassment and Assault. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines sexual violence as “a sexual act that is

committed or attempted by another person without freely given consent of the victim or against someone who is unable to consent or refuse.”

This is inclusive of forced sex acts, as well as unwanted non-penetrative sexual contact, or non-contact unwanted sexual experiences. 

Today, we may be more aware of social injustices, but domestic violence remains problematic. More than 12 million women and men are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking every year in the United States. More than one-third of women and one-fourth of men have been raped, assaulted, or stalked by an intimate partner.

Trauma/experiences of mental, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse is one of the top Social and Cultural Contributors to Addiction Among Females.

Women are more likely to experience traumatic events that create this condition. For example, women have higher rates of sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, and/or physical abuse.

This useful state-by-state interactive drug overdose map. Their mission is to bring awareness to the severity of the nation’s drug crisis. They believe that understanding the depth of the problem is the first step to solving it.

This map includes detailed overdose information for all 50 states, & a slider so that you can see changes and trends.

Domestic violence exploded during the first two months of the Coronavirus outbreak. In the U.S., there was a 30% increase of spousal/partner abuse towards women, and the U.K. saw a similar increase as well – 25%; and still – There is no updated, comprehensive resource that tells you where to go if you are suffering such horrible violence, or know someone who is a victim.

When someone in your life is living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) it can be an overwhelming and tense situation.  Oftentimes it’s hard to understand what they’re going through and it’s even harder to help them cope.  Fortunately, we have created a guide to helping a loved one with PTSD.  

This Hub is a resource center where women journalists can come to find the latest information on online abuse and harassment. We’ve put everything in one place, allowing you to focus on your safety – instead of combing the internet for answers.

It's hard to know who is providing well-researched, trustworthy, up-to-date information; and who may be referencing outdated theories, received inadequate education, or may even be intentionally perpetuating misinformation. Here are the resources that we feel pass the test and hold our stamp of approval. 

Our mission is to end sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual abuse and all other forms of sexual violence. Sexual violence, harassment, abuse, stalking, and trafficking continue in epidemic proportions. We have made great strides, but our march is far from over.

Bridging the healing gap, leaving a legacy of healing for future generations. To end the cycle of complex relational trauma by providing the safety, life skills, relational education, and reparative experiences a survivor needs so they can create new habits and experience optimum health in every area of life.

We are committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men through support, treatment, research, education, advocacy, and activism.

The GamesIndustry.biz Academy compiles materials to give employees tools to get mental health support, and options to seek action from an impartial body

Deciding to get help is a personal decision that belongs to the survivor alone. A person who has been sexually assaulted has already endured a lot and often the thought of talking to someone or seeking medical attention can be overwhelming. It is important to keep in mind however, that there are some recommended actions a survivor can take that can be beneficial in the future.

Alcoholism is an incredibly dangerous type of substance use disorder because alcohol is technically a toxic substance. Booze can be deadly in multiple ways. If you drink too much in one sitting, it may slow your breathing and other bodily processes enough to kill you. When a person stops drinking alcohol altogether after a long period of abuse, they can end up with heart problems and potentially fatal seizures.

Most people who have suffered through traumatic events eventually overcome the anxiety, depression and agitation caused by those experiences. But when PTSD develops, these symptoms don’t just go away. They might last for months or years after the event.