RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

is the nation’s largest antisexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline — 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), online.rainn.org — in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country 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 National Dating

Abuse Helpline, operating the 24/7 text, phone, and live chat services, helps teens who are in, or may be in, abusive relationships. Users call 1-866-331-9474 to be connected with an advocate who is trained to offer education, support and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships as well as concerned friends, siblings, parents, teachers, law enforcement members and service providers. The live chat (IM-style) of the helpline is another way for users to contact a peer advocate.

National Domestic

Violence Hotline. Through this hotline, an advocate can provide resources such as safehouse shelters, and crisis intervention. 1-800-799SAFE (7233). Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 170 languages through telephonic interpreter services.