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Not every survivor needs a hotline. Some are looking for answers — about healing, about justice, or about how to make sure what happened to them doesn’t happen to anyone else.
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is such a resource.
Founded in 2000, NSVRC is a national leader in preventing and responding to sexual violence. Rather than operating as a crisis line or direct service provider, NSVRC functions as a powerful resource hub for survivors, advocates, prevention educators, and policy makers.
Their work is rooted in the belief that education is a form of justice — and that transforming culture starts with accessible, accurate information.
A Library for Change
NSVRC curates one of the most comprehensive collections of sexual violence research and prevention tools in the world. Their digital library includes:
- Survivor-informed training guides for advocates and service providers
- Prevention education for schools, workplaces, and communities
- Toolkits for navigating systems, including medical and legal
- Culturally-specific resources for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, and disabled survivors
- Data reports to influence public policy and institutional reform
Whether you’re a survivor trying to understand your options or a professional supporting others, NSVRC offers pathways to empowerment through information.
Centering Equity and Lived Experience
NSVRC’s approach is survivor-centered and equity-driven. They amplify the voices of historically underserved communities and ensure that sexual violence prevention doesn’t come in a one-size-fits-all format.
Through community partnerships and national initiatives, NSVRC works to address the root causes of violence — including systems of oppression — while equipping individuals and organizations with tools for trauma-informed response and social change.
Not a Hotline — But a Lifeline
While NSVRC does not offer emergency services or a 24/7 hotline, its resources are a lifeline for many. Survivors who feel ready to understand the systems around them — from health care to law enforcement to public policy — will find answers and empowerment within NSVRC’s work.
They also coordinate with and support frontline responders like rape crisis centers and sexual assault coalitions across the U.S., ensuring those in crisis can get referred to immediate help.
To explore their extensive library of survivor-informed tools and prevention strategies, visit https://www.nsvrc.org