Resources and Information
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Below are a few resources that may help in understanding issues of sexual assault.
Websites
Catch-All
"The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest antisexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and rainn.org and publicizes the hotlines' free, confidential services; educates the public about sexual assault; and leads national efforts to prevent sexual assault, improve services to victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. RAINN is a frequent resource for television, radio and print news outlets - as well as local, state and national policymakers, law enforcement and rape treatment professionals - on the issues related to rape and sexual assault."
Catch-All
Trainings & Info
"We are the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims and those who serve them. Please join us as we forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives."
Trainings & Info
All of the above
"The National Sexual Violence Resource Center's (NSVRC) mission is to provide leadership in preventing and responding to sexual violence through collaboration, sharing and creating resources, and promoting research."
All of the above
Online Community
"Pandora's Project provides resources and operates an online support group, message board, and chat room for survivors of rape and sexual abuse."
Online Community
Military Advocacy
"SWAN’s mission is to transform military culture by securing equal opportunity and freedom to serve without discrimination, harassment or assault; and to reform veterans’ services to ensure high quality health care and benefits for women veterans and their families."
Military Advocacy
Books
by Mary Beth Williams PhD LCSW CTS, Soili Poijula PhD
by Stephen Joseph
by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.