Support Organizations for Survivors of Sexual Abuse

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Survivors Rights|Support Services
  • Phone: 215.539.1906
  • Website: www.childusa.org
  • Statues Of Limitation (SOL) Research Treatise: https://childusa.org/child-sex-abuse-sol-treatise/
  • CHILD USA is a U.S.-based legal advocacy think tank focused on ending statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse. Founded by constitutional law scholar Marci Hamilton, the organization advances survivor justice through litigation support, public policy, and comprehensive legal research.
  • Phone: 1-866-331-9474 
  • Text: LOVEIS to 22522
  • Website: www.loveisrespect.org
  • The nation’s only teen dating violence hotline, available 24/7/365.
  • Phone (via RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
  • Live Chat: https://1in6.org/helpline
  • A national nonprofit offering free, trauma-informed resources, online chat support, and weekly support groups specifically for men who have experienced sexual abuse, including trans men and non-binary individuals.

  • Phone: 1-866-488-7386

  • Text: START to 678678
    Website: www.thetrevorproject.org

  • The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQIA+ youth. In addition to emergency support by phone, text, and chat, they offer peer forums, identity-affirming resources, and advocacy focused on protecting queer youth from abuse, rejection, and trauma.

  • 1-877-SNAP-HEALS (1-877-762-7432)
  • Snapnetwork.org
  • SNAP Chapters
  • The largest and oldest support group for women and men wounded by religious and institutional authorities (priests, ministers, bishops, deacons, nuns, coaches, teachers, and others).
  • Phone: 877-739-3895
  • TTY: 717-909-0715 
  • Website: www.nsvrc.org

  • While NSVRC does not provide a crisis hotline, it serves as a national hub for research, training, and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. Survivors, advocates, and service providers can access extensive educational resources, policy updates, and support networks through the NSVRC website.

  • 855.4.VICTIM (855.484.2846)
  • victimconnect.org
  • An information clearinghouse for victims of crime to become informed about their rights and options, along with resources.
  • Website: www.d2l.org
  • Training: Stewards of Children®
    Darkness to Light empowers adults to prevent, recognize, and respond to child sexual abuse through evidence-based training and public awareness campaigns. Their Stewards of Children® program has reached over 2 million adults and is available online and in-person worldwide.
Survivors Rights|Support Services
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  • Website: www.futureswithoutviolence.org
  • A national organization working to end domestic and sexual violence through trauma-informed training for health care providers, educators, employers, and policymakers. FUTURES offers survivor-centered programs, public policy advocacy, and community-based prevention resources.
  • Website: www.justdetention.org
  • JDI is a health and human rights organization that works to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention. They offer direct support to incarcerated survivors, advocate for policy reform, and provide survivor-centered resources for those currently or formerly in custody.
  • Website: www.enoughabuse.org
  • Enough Abuse is a grassroots prevention movement focused on stopping child sexual abuse before it starts. Through community education, advocacy, and evidence-based training, they empower adults to recognize grooming behaviors, set safe boundaries, and create protective environments for children.
  • Website: www.joyfulheartfoundation.org
  • End the Backlog Campaign: www.endthebacklog.org
  • Founded by actress and advocate Mariska Hargitay, Joyful Heart works to transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse. They elevate survivor voices through media like the Survivor Stories podcast and lead systemic reform efforts — including the End the Backlog campaign to eliminate the nationwide rape kit backlog.
  • Website: www.pathwaystosafety.org
  • Pathways provides confidential support for U.S. citizens abroad who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, or human trafficking. Services include legal and medical advocacy, coordination with U.S. embassies, emergency relocation, and trauma-informed counseling.

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