List of Resources

If you have been raped, do not hesitate to seek help!  

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If you are in danger and/or physically hurt, call 911 immediately.

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Please go to the web site for RAINN (listed below), as they have excellent advice.

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Or call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673. They can help you find local resources.

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Organizations and hotlines:

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1.  RAINN, The nation's largest anti-sexual violence

    organization, https://www.rainn.org/
    Anti-sexual assault organization working with local rape
    crisis centers across the U.S. Also has a web-based crisis  

    hotline providing live and anonymous support.

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2. https://www.metoomvmt.org/ - Home base for the Me Too           movement with many resources and ways to take action.

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3. Department of Defense ("DoD")
    Safe Helpline, Hotline: (877) 995-5247

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4. National Women's Health Information Center,

    (800) 994-9662 

   

5. Pandora's Project, www.pandys.org/
    Online support group, message board & chat room for rape,
    sexual assault & sexual abuse survivors/victims

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6. WomensLaw.org, Rape/Sexual Assault Organizations,
    www.womenslaw.org

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7. National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC),
    www.nsvrc.org 

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8.cutterlaw.com/sexual-assault-ride-sharing-guide/, a comprehensive guide to being a passenger with ride services (Uber and Lyft) in light of sexual assault and rape

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9. https://therecoveryvillage.com, a free web resource that provides information and support to people fighting domestic abuse, mental illness, and addiction (and including possibly sexual assault and rape); The Recovery Village has several treatment centers all over the United States.

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10.  https://florinroebig.com/sexual-assault-guide/,a comprehensive guide created by the law firm Florin/Roebig, committed to handling cases of sexual abuse and rape. Among the questions the guide answers are: ​What Is Considered Sexual Assault? Is Sexual Assault Considered Rape? What Are My Rights After a Sexual Assault Incident? 

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11. annuity.org/financial-literacy/financial-abuse/, discusses the very high percentage of women who are financially abused, and often those in abusive relationships, with advice

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12. annuity.org/financial-literacy/women/, discusses particular circumstances related to women's financial literacy, with advice

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13. graniterecovercenters.com/treatment-program/mental-health/holistic-mental-health/, discusses various mental health treatment programs

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14. definingwellness.com/resources/how-trauma-affects-the-brain/, discusses holistic approach to mental health 

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