Domestic & Sexual Violence
Domestic and sexual violence are serious and pervasive issues that affect countless individuals and families across various communities. These forms of violence can have devastating and long-lasting impacts on the physical and emotional well-being of victims, often leading to complex trauma that requires professional intervention and support. Addressing domestic and sexual violence through education, prevention initiatives, and accessible therapeutic resources is crucial in fostering healthier relationships.
Resources
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his map is a useful tool for finding domestic violence organizations in your community. Listings contain hotline numbers and websites (where available).
If you or a loved one are experiencing domestic violence and need assistance, you may use this map to find your local hotline. If you’re outside of California, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline to get resources in your state:. For plain-language legal information, visit womenslaw.org.
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)TTY: 1-800-787-3224
Website: www.cpedv.org/domestic-violence-organizations-california
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24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.
Call: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
Text: "START" to 88788
Chat: www.thehotline.org/#
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RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available.
Call: 1-800-656-4673
Chat: hotline.rainn.org/online
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The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives. Our mission also includes serving family members, friends, partners, and service providers by providing information and support resources on the web and in the community.
Chat: https://supportgroup.1in6.org/
Website: https://1in6.org/
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Safe Helpline has created six ways for members of the Department of Defense community to access anonymous, confidential, and secure support and information— getting you access to the help you need, anytime, anywhere.
Call: +1 (877) 995-5247
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Stop Street Harassment (SSH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to documenting and ending gender-based street harassment worldwide. It started as a blog in 2008 and became incorporated as a 501(c)3 in 2012.
We believe that street harassment impedes gender equality and must be taken seriously. Because street harassment is often an invisible problem (especially to people in power) and it is dismissed as being a “minor annoyance,” a “joke,” or the fault of the harassed person, our primary focus right now is simply to document the problem and demonstrate why it’s a human rights violation that must be addressed.
Call: 1 (855) 897-5910
Chat: hotline.rainn.org/ssh-en
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No matter where you are in your relationship—even if it hasn’t begun yet—there are some fundamentals to know about dating that’ll help ensure you and your partner(s) build a healthy relationship. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to dating, and you know your situation best: all our resources are here to empower you to make your own best decision.
Have questions or concerns about your relationship that aren’t covered here? Our advocates are available 24/7 by text, phone, and live chat to discuss your situation. Remember: relationship abuse can happen to anyone, but no one ever deserves it.
Call: 1 (866) 331 - 9474
Text: LOVEIS to 22522
Website: https://www.loveisrespect.org/#
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The National Center for Victims of Crime is a nonprofit organization that advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims, and serves as a trusted source of information on victims’ issues. After more than 35 years, we remain the most comprehensive national resource committed to advancing victims’ rights and helping victims of crime rebuild their lives.
The National Center is, at its core, an advocacy organization committed to — and working on behalf of — crime victims and their families. Rather than focus the entire organization’s work on one type of crime or victim, the National Center addresses all types of crime.
Call or Text: 1 (855) 484-2846
Website: victimsofcrime.org/about/
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Human trafficking occurs when a trafficker uses force, fraud or coercion to control another person for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or soliciting labor or services against his/her will. Force, fraud, or coercion need not be present if the individual engaging in commercial sex is under 18 years of age.
Call: +1 (888) 373-7888 TTY: 711
Text: 233733
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NCMEC is the nation’s largest and most influential child protection organization.
We lead the fight to protect children, creating vital resources for them and the people who keep them safe.
Call: +1 (800) 843-5678
Website: www.missingkids.org/home