Resources for Survivors, Advocates, & Allies

 

Web Resources


RAINN

Human Rights Watch

Local Sexual Assault Service Providers

National Alliance to End Sexual Violence

National Domestic Workers Alliance

Resources for LGBTQ2S and non-binary survivors of violence

Domestic Violence in Communities of Color – WOCN, Inc.

National Network to End Domestic Violence

National Resource Centers on Domestic Violence 

National Organization for Victim Assistance

National Human Trafficking Hotline

National Women’s Law Center

CDC Violence Prevention

Ending Sexual Violence: An Intersectional Approach

Girls for Gender Equity

Black Women’s Blueprint

Immigrants and Refugee Resources for Survivors

Sexual Abuse of People With Disabilities

Economic Security for Survivors Project

VAW Net: Resources for Trans of Nonbinary Survivors

Getting Help for Someone Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted

Reporting Sexual Assault: Why Survivors Often Don’t

End Violence Against Women International

Sexual Violence Myths & Facts

Equity Now

The Intersection Between Racial Equity and Preventing Relationship & Sexual Violence

Futures Without Violence

The Survivors’ Trust

Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence: Women of Color and Sexual Assault

Global Fund for Women

Global Network of Women’s Shelters

Sexual Assault Survivor’s Guide

NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault

CDC – Intimate Partner Violence

Rise

Time’s Up

O+

Sexual Abuse - Disability Justice

Pittsburgh Action Against Rape

NSRVC - Survivor Resources

Resources for Men – Sexual Assault

FORGE: Transgender-specific Resources

Ending Violence Against Native Women

Red Canary Song

Fig Wellness

Anti-Asian Violence Resources

Butterfly Support Asian and Migrant Sex Workers

Addressing Violence Against Sex Workers

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Sexual Assault: Planned Parenthood Action Fund

Break The Cycle 

Parents Postcard

Catalysts: Workplaces that Work for Women

Sexual Assault Awareness Month History

Responding to Sexual Assaults in the Study Abroad Setting

Signs of an Abusive Relationship

What Is Sexual Coercion?

Title IX Frequently Asked Questions

Crime Victim Compensation

NPR’s Article on Sexual Assault and Intellectual Disabilities

The Recovery Village: Domestic Violence Resources

Herman Law Voice for Victims, Child Sexual Abuse Resources

What is Sexual Assault?

The Effects of Child Abuse and Childhood Trauma

Financial Help for Women in Abusive Relationships

Training


VETOViolence Training

Hollaback! Free Bystander Intervention Training 

SOAR to Health and Wellness Training

Volunteer with RAINN

Reporting Resources 


Reporting to Law Enforcement - RAINN

Reporting to Police: A Guide for Victims of Sexual Abuse

What Does a Victim Advocate Do?

Victims’ Rights

WORKBOOKS AND TOOLKITS (BORROWED FROM BATJC With PERMISSION)


Fumbling Toward Repair (Mariame Kaba, Shira Hassan)

My Transformative Justice Workbook (Virginia Anti-Violence Project and Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance)

The Creative Interventions Toolkit

Creating A Transformative Justice Informed Sexual Harassment Protocol (Dixon, Vision Change Win)

Secret Survivors: Using Theater to Break the Silence – Toolkit and Discussion Guide + Documentary (Ping Chong + Company)


Resources for Healing


Common Feelings in Survivors of Sexual Assault

Self-Care After Trauma

PTSD After Sexual Assault

How to Begin Healing if You Have Been Raped

How to Enjoy Sex Again if You’ve Experienced Sexual Assault 

Coping After Sexual Assault & Suggested Coping Strategies

21 Grounding Affirmations for Survivors

Rape Recovery Center Tools for Healing Practices for Creating Body Awareness

TIME Magazine: Dating after Rape

Finding Our Voices: Healing Art Activities for Survivors

Journal Prompts for Trauma Healing

Writing Prompts to Support Ourselves in Healing from Sexual Violence

Setting Boundaries After Abuse

How to Cope with Trauma-Related Anger

Strategies for Coping With Flashbacks

Reclaiming My Truth and Healing after Rape

Support for teens

Dating Matters: Understanding Teen Dating Violence Prevention

Huddle Up! For Healthy Relationships

Love is Respect 

Serving Teen Survivors: A Manual for Advocates 

resources & Services for Parents, Friends, Partners & Allies

A Guide for Friends and Family of Survivors of Sexual Assault

Care Package for Sexual Violence Survivors

Holding Abusers Accountable Is Hard. It’s Also Necessary. Here’s How to Start.

Dispelling Myths about Sexual Assault

How to Avoid Victim Blaming

The Impact of Shame on a Survivor’s Life

How the ‘Just World’ Hypothesis Worsens the Trauma of Sexual Assault Survivors

The Psychology of Victim-Blaming

How to Listen When Someone Discloses Sexual Harassment or Assault

Seeing the Whole Survivor: Why It’s Important to Talk About Identity for Survivors as Individuals and in Groups

Why Sexual Assault Survivors Forget Details

Why Rape and Trauma Survivors Have Fragmented and Incomplete Memories

9 Ways to Be Accountable When You’ve Been Abusive

SART Toolkit: Put the Focus on Victims

I Ask How To Teach Consent Early

Parent Tip Sheet: How Do I Help My Child?

Healthy Communications with Kids

Guides to Building Safer Spaces


Everyday Feminism – Building Supportive Communities

Safer Space Safer People

Touchstones for Establishing Trust

Creating Safe Space

Safe Space Toolkit

Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault With Disabilities

Why Your Brave Space Sucks

Books


Bryant-Davis, T. (2011). Surviving Sexual Violence: A Guide to Recovery and Empowerment.

Buchwald, E., Fletcher, P., & Roth, M. (1993). Transforming a Rape Culture. Minneapolis, MN: Milkweed Editions.

Harris, J. C., & Linder C. (2017). Intersections of Identity and Sexual Violence on Campus: Centering Minoritized Students’ Voices.

Infographics

Rape Culture and White Supremacy

What is Rape Culture?

What Does Rape Culture Actually Mean?

Some Basics of Sexual Consent

Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect

Self-Defense Resources 


Warrior Poet Society: Self-Defense Tips

Knockout NY Self Defense Rings

Transformative and Restorative Justice Resources  


Generation Five

Restorative Justice Responses to Sexual Assault

Transformative Justice Handbook

Restorative Choices for Victims of Sexual Violence

Bay Area Transformative Justice Collective

LitErary Resources


Persephone’s Daughters Journal for Survivors 

Survivor Lit

Awakenings

Survivor Love Letter

#WeToo: Asian American Writer’s Workshop

VIDA: Women in the Arts

Girls Write Now

 

*Please let us know if you have a resource you would like us to add. This list is ongoing and will be continually updated.