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If you are experiencing violence or abuse, please know that it is not your fault, that no one deserves violence, and that you are not alone. There are resources available that offer information and support, even if you want to remain anonymous or think you cannot afford it.

If you know or suspect that a family member, loved one, friend, or acquaintance is experiencing relationship abuse, sexual violence, or stalking, it can be challenging to know what to do. Do what you can to learn more about how best to support someone in these types of situations.  

Below is a list of key national resources that offer information about different types of violence and support to those affected by violence. Please note that this isn’t a comprehensive list, and we will be updating it with additional resources as often as we can. If you’d like to suggest a resource to be added to this list, please email savannah@breakthrough.tv.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of violence, please contact 9-1-1.

Global Resources:

Gender-based violence

For a list of organizations providing direct service to victims of gender based violence internationally, visit this Anti-Violence Resource Guide from Feminist.com.

Domestic and Sexual Violence

Visit the National Center on Domestic Violence’s Resource Guide for a list of resources, toolkits, and services from around the world.

For additional information and support for survivors of domestic violence visit Hot Peach Pages.

Violence against Women and Girls

For information on ongoing global programs and for programming guidance, visit the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women’s Virtual Knowledge Center to End Violence Against Women and Girls.

Violence against LGBTQIA Community

Visit the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, a global federation of national and local organizations committed to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people, for international resources for LGBTQIA folks experiencing violence.

 

U.S.- based Resources:

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of violence, please contact 9-1-1.

Sexual Assault & Sexual Violence

If you or someone you know might be or has been affected by sexual violence or assault, you can reach out to RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline to get information, support, and local resources:

1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

And also the National On-line Sexual Assault Hotline.

Men who have had an unwanted or abusive sexual experience in childhood, can reach out to 1in6.org. They provide a confidential 24/7 Online SupportLine and Online Peer Support Group.

For information about and support with street harassment and cat-calling, visit Stop Street Harassment or Hollaback.

For college students who have experienced or know someone who has experienced sexual violence, information and support can be found at Know Your IX and End Rape on Campus.

Dating Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, and Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know might be in an abusive or violent relationship, you can reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline for information, support, and help finding local resources.

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

1-800-787-3324 (TTY for Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing

For young people who might be in an abusive or violent relationship, there is also the National Dating Abuse Helpline.

24/7, Anonymous Hotline #: 1-866-331-9474

OR Text: LoveIs to 22522

For native or indigenous people affected by an abusive or violent relationship and/or sexual violence you can reach out to the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center.

1-855-649-7299

Violence Against LGBTQIA Community

For lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender people affected by an abusive or violent relationship, sexual violence, or homophobic violence, you can reach out to the Anti-Violence Project.

1-212-714-1141

For lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people, The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

1-866-488-7386

If you are a transgender individual experiencing a crisis of any kind, Trans Lifeline provides crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and questions related to their identity:

US: (877) 565-8860

Canada: (877) 330-6366

Stalking

For information on stalking and potential resources available, you can contact the Victims of Crime Stalking Resource Center.

Mental Health

People living with mental health issues can be affected by gender-based violence, and potential effects of gender-based violence can include mental health issues as well. In either case there are resources available for information and support.

If you know someone who is struggling with mental health issues and suicidal ideation or behaviors, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

If you know someone facing any kind of crisis or who requires emotional support, you can also reach out to the Crisis Textline.

Text “START” to 741-741

Online Harassment

If you are experiencing online harassment visit HeartMob by Hollaback! for real-time support.

For additional resources and supportive organizations visit HeartMob’s resources page.

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