Resources for Sexual and Physical Abuse
Website Sources for Sexual and Physical Abuse
A listing of organizations, and clinics that provide advice, help, and therapy is provided below. No endorsements or recommendations are intended. This listing is for informational purposes only. It is up to you to determine appropriate professional care.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
https://www.rainn.org
RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE; online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health
http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org
The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health provides training, support, and consultation to advocates, mental health providers, legal professionals, and policymakers. Their work is survivor-defined and rooted in principles of social justice. They are committed to improving agency and system-level responses to survivors and their children.
OVC (Office for Victims of Crime)
https://ovc.ojp.gov/directory-crime-victim-services
Since its launch in 2003, the Directory of Crime Victim Services (the Directory) has helped many crime victims and service providers find nonemergency crime victim service programs in the United States and abroad. The Directory includes contact information for thousands of victim service providers.
National Children's Advocacy
https://www.nationalcac.org
The Child Abuse Library Online (CALiO™) is the largest online resource library for child maltreatment professionals. CALiO™ contains professional knowledge, educational materials, full-text publications, and over 4000 keyword-searchable resources. This library is freely accessible to anyone and provides resources to professionals, students, educational institutions, and more. Resources for parents https://www.nationalcac.org/for-parents/
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
https://www.nctsn.org
Their mission is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States. The site addresses trauma from domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, bullying, PTSD, schools, grief, natural disasters, justice system, refugees related to war, early childhood, medical experiences, terrorism, and sex trafficking.
CDC Center for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/index.html
In 1979, the U.S. Surgeon General identified violent behavior as a key public health priority. In 1980, CDC began studying patterns of violence. This effort grew into a national program to reduce the death and disability associated with injuries outside the workplace. In 1992, CDC established the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) as the lead federal organization for violence prevention. The site has resources and information on pregnancy due to rape,
MOSAC
https://www.mosac.net
The MOSAC site is designed specifically for mothers who have experienced the sexual abuse of one of their children. Although fathers also suffer when a child is the victim of sexual abuse, women and mothers have specific issues related to their role and relationship to the victim. Most mothers say that they need and want help following the disclosure of a child's abuse. This site is designed to be a comprehensive source of information about sexual abuse and to offer support and resources to mothers.
The Mama Bear Effect
https://themamabeareffect.org
Their down-to-earth educational resources help families and communities all over the world Rock the Talk® to raise awareness and protect children from the threat of sexual abuse. From parents and caregivers to advocates and prevention-focused organizations, they offer a range of free downloads, materials, coloring pages, and blog posts to help spark conversations and change the culture of sexual abuse, from a mindset of silence and shame to courage and compassion.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
https://www.rainn.org
RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE; online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health
http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org
The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health provides training, support, and consultation to advocates, mental health providers, legal professionals, and policymakers. Their work is survivor-defined and rooted in principles of social justice. They are committed to improving agency and system-level responses to survivors and their children.
OVC (Office for Victims of Crime)
https://ovc.ojp.gov/directory-crime-victim-services
Since its launch in 2003, the Directory of Crime Victim Services (the Directory) has helped many crime victims and service providers find nonemergency crime victim service programs in the United States and abroad. The Directory includes contact information for thousands of victim service providers.
National Children's Advocacy
https://www.nationalcac.org
The Child Abuse Library Online (CALiO™) is the largest online resource library for child maltreatment professionals. CALiO™ contains professional knowledge, educational materials, full-text publications, and over 4000 keyword-searchable resources. This library is freely accessible to anyone and provides resources to professionals, students, educational institutions, and more. Resources for parents https://www.nationalcac.org/for-parents/
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
https://www.nctsn.org
Their mission is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States. The site addresses trauma from domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, bullying, PTSD, schools, grief, natural disasters, justice system, refugees related to war, early childhood, medical experiences, terrorism, and sex trafficking.
CDC Center for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/index.html
In 1979, the U.S. Surgeon General identified violent behavior as a key public health priority. In 1980, CDC began studying patterns of violence. This effort grew into a national program to reduce the death and disability associated with injuries outside the workplace. In 1992, CDC established the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) as the lead federal organization for violence prevention. The site has resources and information on pregnancy due to rape,
MOSAC
https://www.mosac.net
The MOSAC site is designed specifically for mothers who have experienced the sexual abuse of one of their children. Although fathers also suffer when a child is the victim of sexual abuse, women and mothers have specific issues related to their role and relationship to the victim. Most mothers say that they need and want help following the disclosure of a child's abuse. This site is designed to be a comprehensive source of information about sexual abuse and to offer support and resources to mothers.
The Mama Bear Effect
https://themamabeareffect.org
Their down-to-earth educational resources help families and communities all over the world Rock the Talk® to raise awareness and protect children from the threat of sexual abuse. From parents and caregivers to advocates and prevention-focused organizations, they offer a range of free downloads, materials, coloring pages, and blog posts to help spark conversations and change the culture of sexual abuse, from a mindset of silence and shame to courage and compassion.
