Sexual Violence

911rape provides support for victims and a safe, anonymous way to learn how to get help after a sexual assault; information and resources to education the public about rape and sexual assault; and special sections for college students and teens, Santa Monica, CA.

Alliance for Direct Action Against Rape in Conflicts and Crises – seeks input into the global report on sexual violence in conflict. In particular they seek: qualitative and quantitative data to be used in the report and examples of good practice in responses of the police, military, peacekeepers, prisons, border authorities and the judiciary to sexual violence, Geneva, SZ.

Arizona Sexual Assault Network – identifies and addresses sexual violence issues through a collaborative statewide network. AzSAN envisions a society free from sexual violence and functions as a collective voice for reducing the threat and mitigating the effects of sexual assault in the state of Arizona. AzSAN coordinates and supports a multidisciplinary approach to public and professional education, advocacy, and service for sexual assault professionals and service providers, Phoenix, AZ.

Center for Law and Public Policy on Sexual Violence, National Crime Victim Law Institute – focuses on sexual violence issues that will advance the NCVLI’s goal of bringing together organizations that serve crime victims and survivors of sexual violence, Portland, OR.

Communities Against Rape Initiative (CARe) – a statewide collaboration the faciliates and supports the development and implementation of programs/efforts to prevent sexual assault and rape of youth in communities across Indiana, West Lafayette, IN.

Direct Reimbursement of Forensic RAPE/Sexual Assault Examinations, Crime Victims Board of New York State, Albany, Buffalo and Brooklyn, NY.

Dworkin, Andrea – was an internationally renowned as a radical feminist activist and author who helped break the silence around violence against women. In her determination to articulate the experiences of poor, lower-class, marginal, and prostituted women, Dworkin deepened public awareness of rape, battery, pornography, and prostitution.

End Violence Against Women International – provides effective, victim centered, multi-disciplinary training and expert consultation regarding crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence. EVAW International also seeks to identify and disseminate effective primary prevention programs for men and risk reduction programs for women, Addy, WA.

Girls Education & Mentoring Services (GEMS) – empowers young women, ages 12-21 years, who have experienced sexual exploitation and violence to exit unsafe and abusive lifestyles and to develop their full potential. GEMS’ provides young women with empathetic, consistent support and viable opportunities for positive change, New York, NY.

Human Rights Watch on Sexual Violence.

Institute for Law and Justice – Sexual Assault – references and organizational contacts which may be of practical or legal/educational use to families, justice professionals, or mental health and social service professionals on the subject area of sexual assault, Alexandria, VA.

International Association of Forensic Nurses – is the only international professional organization of registered nurses formed exclusively to develop, promote, and disseminate information about the science of forensic nursing, Pitman, NJ.

It Happened to Alexa Foundation, founded by the parents of a rape survivor, the Foundation’s purpose is to help support other survivors and parents through the trauma of the criminal trial, in the hopes that more women will go through with prosecution in order to put these perpetrators behind bars, Lewiston, NY. Brochure

Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women – a non-profit, multi-cultural, feminist, community-based volunteer organization whose mission is the elimination of violence against women, youth and children through working toward social change, equality and social justice. We have adopted several approaches in our work: education, prevention and intervention. Since 1971, we have served the Los Angeles community, empowering survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse, Los Angeles, CA.

Men Against Sexual Assault, University of Rochester – an organization that educates the University and the general public about sexual assault, Rochester, NY.

Men Against Sexual Assault, The University of Texas at Austin – dedicated to raising awareness of issues of sexual assault.  We aim to accomplish this through education with a special emphasis placed on male responsibility.  This is done with the intent of preventing all types of sexual assault, Austin, TX.

Men Against Sexual Assault and Rape, Haverford College – a group of men dedicated to making rape and sexual assault not only a women’s issue, but a men’s issue as well. We believe that men can stop rape, but that before that goal can be achieved, we must educate ourselves and our friends about what we as individuals can do. We must not only be “anti-rape”, but we must also “do” anti-rape, Haverford, PA.

Men Against Sexual Violence, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape – is a forum designed to engage males in actively working together with women to eliminate sexual violence. MASV will ask men to personally pledge to never commit, condone, or remain silent about sexual violence and to use their resources to support change, Enola, PA.

Men Can Stop Rape – mobilizes male youth to prevent men’s violence against women.  We build young men’s capacity to challenge harmful aspects of traditional masculinity, to value alternative visions of male strength, and to embrace their vital role as allies with women and girls in fostering healthy relationships and gender equity, Washington, DC.

Men Stopping Rape, Inc. – since 1983 has provided a forum for men who are interested in ending violence in their community and in their own lives. We provide workshops and trainings on sexual assault, dating violence, masculinity, homophobia, and rape culture from the perspective that since men statistically have perpetrated the vast number of acts of violence in our culture, they must be involved in its eradication, Madison, WI.

National Alliance to End Sexual Violence – utilizes a comprehensive grassroots communication network to coordinate national public policy alerts, ensure funding for rape crisis programs across the country, and provide input to governments and nonprofit organizations addressing sexual assault. NAESV represents state sexual assault coalitions – including those addressing both sexual assault and domestic violence – and individuals interested in ending sexual violence, Washington, DC.

National Center for PTSD, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – created within the Department of Veterans Affairs in 1989, in response to a Congressional mandate to address the needs of veterans with military-related PTSD. Its mission was, and remains: To advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders. This website is provided as an educational resource concerning PTSD and other enduring consequences of traumatic stress, for a variety of audiences.

National Clearinghouse on Marital and Date Rape

National Organization Against the Sexual Victimization of Men (MaleSurvivor) – overcoming sexual victimization of boys and men, Washington, DC.

National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault of the Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc. – a women of color led non-profit organization committed to ensuring that systems-wide polices are social change initiatives related to sexual assault are informed by critical input and direction of women of color, East Hartford, CT.

National Sexual Assault Coalition Resource Sharing Project – created to help state sexual assault coalitions across the country access the resources they need in order to develop and thrive. The project is designed to provide technical assistance, support and to facilitate peer-driven resources for all statewide sexual assault coalitions. The project recognizes the needs of all coalitions, especially those designated as new or emerging regarding issues of organizational growth, professional development and policy development.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) – a vital center for information, resources and research related to all aspects of sexual violence. It serves and supports state and territory coalitions, local rape crisis centers, government and tribal entities, universities, researchers, and the general public. With a large and growing library of resources, the NSVRC responds to requests for information and augments grassroots efforts to end sexual violence by distributing information and materials, including prevention tools. It coordinates efforts with other organizations and projects; provides technical assistance and customized information packets on specific topics; and maintains a website of current information on conferences, funding opportunities, research and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The NSVRC produces a semiannual newsletter, The Resource, and booklets that focus on underserved populations. As a project of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR), the NSVRC provides resources and identifies emerging issues related to the difficult task of ending sexual violence, Enola, PA.


New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault – the mission is to provide leadership in creating a society in which rape and sexual assault are not tolerated, and in which survivors receive appropriate support and intervention. This is accomplished by uniting organizations, influencing policy and through advocacy, education and research, New York City, NY.

NO! – a feature-length documentary by Aishah Shahidah Simmons that unveils the reality of sexual violence and healing in African-American communities.

One in Four, University of Virginia – an all-male sexual assault peer education group, Charlottesville, VA.

Paramihija.com, Virginia Department of Health – Las campañas de Gracias Papá y Paramihija abordan el problema del estupro y la coerción sexual en la población latina (es importante observar que este es un problema que afecta a todas las razas y etnias de Virginia).

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape – an organization working at the state and national levels to prevent sexual violence. Incepted in 1975, PCAR continues to use its voice to challenge public attitudes, raise public awareness, and effect critical changes in public policy, protocols, and responses to sexual violence, Enola, PA.

President’s DNA Initiative – to improve the use of DNA in the criminal justice system — especially in federal, state, and local forensic laboratories — by providing funding, training, and assistance to ensure that this technology reaches its full potential to solve crimes, protect the innocent and identify missing persons, Washington, DC.

Professional Resources for Sexual Assault Response Teams, San Diego Police Department Sex Crimes Unit, San Diego Police Department, San Diego, CA.

Project GHB – is a source of vital communication as more & more information about GHB comes to light and is also a forum for rape, overdose & addiction victims & their families, to share their stories and forewarn others, Pasadena, CA

PromoteTruth.org – support & information about sexual violence issues for teens & their communities, Jacksonville, FL.

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) – the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice, Washington, DC.

Refugees International focuses on sexual exploitation and abuse in United Nations peacekeeping missions, Washington, DC.

Russell, Dr. Diana E.H. is one of the foremost experts on sexual violence against women and girls in the world. For the past 25 years she has been deeply engaged in research on this topic and has produced numerous books and articles that have become authoritative sources on rape (including wife rape), incest, the misogynist murder of women, and pornography.

Security on Campus – the mission is to prevent violence, substance abuse and other crimes in college and university campus communities across the United States, and to compassionately assist the victims of these crimes, King of Prussia, PA.

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Speak Up! Speak Out! Border to Border, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, Austin, TX: April 2004

Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Technical Assistance (SAFE-TA), International Association of Forensic Nurses – the purpose of this project is to help disseminate and provide technical assistance for the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Protocol of 2004 (SAFE Protocol of 2004), released as a component of the President’s DNA Initiative, Arnold, MD.

Sexual Assault on Campus – American Association of University Women Legal Advocacy Fund – a significant part of the mission of the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund is to raise awareness of the issues facing women in higher education. Unfortunately, sexual harassment—which includes sexual assault—remains a persistent problem for female students. LAF strives to bring the issue to the forefront of campus discussions and activism. With an increased understanding of sexual assault issues as well as the implementation of laws, policies, and practices to address and remedy the problem, LAF hopes to see a reduction in the prevalence of these incidences, Washington, DC.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner / Sexual Assault Response Team – provides information and technical assistance to individuals and institutions interested in developing new SANE-SART programs or improving existing ones, Minneapolis, MN.

Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) provides free counseling and support services for women, children of all ages, and men who have experienced sexual assault and/or abuse, Charlottesville, VA.

Sexual Assault Response and Prevention, University of Denver – provides education and training across campus as well as advocacy for survivors. All services are free and confidential, Denver, CO.

Sexual Assault Training & Investigations (organization of Joanne Archambault) – provides effective, victim centered, multi-disciplinary training and expert consultation regarding crimes of sexual assault, Addy, WA.

Sexual Violence Center – provides more than 2,000 youth and adults with 24-hour crisis phone service, individual counseling, support groups, advocacy and legal clinics at no cost. They work with community systems, such as hospitals, law enforcement agencies, courts, schools, and other social services organizations, to assist sexual assault victims and prevent sexual violence. In addition, they educate over 20,000 people through community education and professional training efforts, Minneapolis, MN.

Sexual Violence Legal News Online, The Center for Law and Social Responsibility at the New England School of Law – includes a searchable database with cases on sexual violence and the ability to subscribe to online updates, Boston, MA.

Sexual Violence Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.

Sexual Violence Prevention, Minnesota Department of Health – the exists to help people and organizations find effective ways to prevent sexual violence. We work to ensure that Minnesota's efforts are coordinated and represent best practices in prevention, St. Paul, MN.

Sexual Violence Prevention, Virginia Department of Health – the Center supports local sexual assault centers to offer prevention education in the local communities through funding and technical assistance. The Center collects and analyzes data on the prevalence of sexual violence, provides training and develops and promotes resources. The Center provides outreach to males to encourage involvement in the issue and addresses the problem of statutory rape through training, education and a public awareness campaign, Richmond, VA.

Sexual Violence Research Initiative – aims to promote research on sexual violence and generate empirical data that ensures sexual violence is recognized as a priority public health program.The SVRI does this by building an experienced and committed network of researchers, policy makers, activists and donors to ensure that the many aspects of sexual violence are addressed from the perspective of difference disciplines and cultures, Pretoria, South Africa.

Spikey® – the anti drink spiking stopper, Alfold, Surrey, UK.

State Sexual Assault Coalitions, National Sexual Violence Resource Center, Enola, PA.

Stop Prisoner Rape – seeks to end sexual violence committed against men, women and youth in all forms of detention, Los Angeles, CA.

TACT© (Thorough Assault Case Tracking) – a custom database program that would assist Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE’s) in their work.  The goal of the program is to create a computerized system to expedite services for victims, capture important details of each exam, produce reports, and allow statistical analysis of data, Cypress, CA.

Take Back the News – an independent media project that counters the misrepresentation of rape by the mainstream media. It is a haven for survival stories told in survivor's own, un-edited words. It is an opportunity for the public to gain insight into the realities of rape, in hopes of opening hearts and minds, and inspiring action.

Texas Association Against Sexual Assault – is committed to ending sexual violence in Texas through education, prevention, and advocacy. In the meantime, we desire to support survivors on their paths to hope, healing and justice. TAASA is the voice of the sexual assault movement in Texas. We are a unifying force bringing together parties involved in and affected by sexual assault as a catalyst for change, Austin, TX.

TS Nelson – this website is for anyone whose life has been affected by sexual assault – including professionals and volunteers who work with rape victims. In addition, the website includes information about rape and sexual harassment in the U.S. Military – for those who have been directly affected, for persons who are trying to make positive changes for victims in the U.S. Military, as well as anyone who wants to know more about the topic.

United Against Sexual Assault of Sonoma County – works in partnership with the community, strives to eliminate all forms of violence, with a special focus on sexual assault and abuse. Sexual assault is an unacceptable and unconscionable form of oppression, which is destructive to the lives of survivors, their families, and friends. UASA facilitates healing and promotes the prevention of violence by providing counseling, advocacy, intervention, and education, in our communities, Santa Rosa, CA.

Victim Rights Law Center, Français, Español, and Créole – we provide sexual assault victims with free legal help. Our mission is to give sexual assault victims the legal information they need to reclaim their lives and to become survivors, Boston, MA.

Voices Against Sexual Violence Mural – gives voice to each participant individually and collectively. This has been an opportunity for each of us to be heard and to see our words transformed into a piece of art that can heighten awareness of an issue we are all committed to. With an important thing to say about sexual violence, as a survivor, an advocate, an activist or a member of the community, many have made contributions, Enola, PA.

The Voices and Faces Project – a non-profit national survivor network created to give voice and face to survivors of sexual violence, offering a sense of solidarity and possibility to those who have lived through abuse, while raising awareness of how this human rights and public health issue impacts victims, families and communities, Chicago, IL.

Voices Not Victims, UC Davis Campus Violence Prevention Programs – develops social marketing campaigns addressing violence against women, sexual consent and relationship abuse, Davis, CA.

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