Resources for Sexual Assault and Abuse Survivors Seeking Help

— -- Here are some resources for sexual assault survivors seeking help and information, as well as for those who want to help others.

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Rape, Abuse & Incent National Network (RAINN) – This organization provides assistance 24/7 through RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE and on its website, https://ohl.rainn.org/online/. The hotlines are free, completely anonymous and always open. RAINN also operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Military Rape Crisis Center.

The ‘You Have Options’ Program – Provides information for how survivors can report sexual assaults to law enforcement and what their options are when filing a report. For more information, visit the website: http://www.reportingoptions.org/

The Date Safe Project – An organization that provides educational materials and information about sexual assault awareness, bystander intervention and support for survivors for middle schools, high schools, universities, community organizations and the U.S. military. For more information, visit the website: http://www.datesafeproject.org/