SURVIVOR RESOURCES
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Sexual Assault
If you’ve experienced sexual assault, it’s important to know that you’re not alone and that what happened was not your fault. Your feelings are valid, and there are resources available to support you.
– You have the right to be believed.
– You have the right to decide whether to report the assault.
– You have the right to medical care and mental health support.
– You have the right to be treated with dignity and respect by law enforcement, medical professionals, and the justice system.
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Domestic Violence
Relationship violence, including dating violence and domestic violence, is a serious threat many face daily. We understand that the personal nature of these relationships can lead to this type of violence being minimized or misunderstood. But your safety and well-being are crucial. We’re here to support you, provide resources, and offer a safe space for help. Your experiences are valid, and you are not alone. Together, we can work towards a future free from relationship violence, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Relationship abuse is alarmingly prevalent. More than 1 in 3 women and more than 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced abuse by an intimate partner. Young women ages 16-24 are at 3 times greater risk.
Relationship abuse is a pattern of behavior used by one partner to control another in an intimate relationship. It can take many forms:
- Physical: Hitting, pushing, or physical restraint
- Sexual: Coercion or non-consensual sexual acts
- Emotional: Manipulation, humiliation, or constant criticism
- Economic: Controlling finances or preventing employment
Psychological: Threats, intimidation, or isolation
Abuse can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or socioeconomic status. It occurs in both opposite-sex and same-sex relationships.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788
- Love Is Respect (for teens and young adults): 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- The StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
STALKING
- Cyberstalking is the persistent use of internet technologies to harass or threaten. It includes direct communication, indirect communication, and online misrepresentation. LGBTQ individuals are twice as likely to experience cyberstalking as their non-LGBTQ counterparts.Cyberstalking is a serious threat and should not be underestimated.
FOR PARENTS
Learning that your child has experienced assault or abuse can be overwhelming. As a parent, you play a crucial role in your child’s healing process. Here’s how you can provide support
LGBTQ
LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges when it comes to sexual assault, domestic violence, and abuse. Your experiences are valid, and you deserve support that respects your identity and understands your specific needs.