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Sexual assault

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Stamford, CT

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Ceremonies

New TeleSAFE Toolkit Seeks to Improve Care for Victims of Sexual Assault


Medical forensic examinations are a critical part of any multidisciplinary response to sexual violence, yet many remote areas do not have access to this care.

The International Association of Forensic Nurses just released the Telehealth for Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations (TeleSAFE) Toolkit(link is external), which aims to improve and standardize care for victims of sexual violence via telehealth. Developed by IAFN through funding from OVC, this...

1in6 (link is external)

The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives. They offer weekly online support groups for men who were sexually abused or assaulted. These support groups are confidential, anonymous, and facilitated by a counselor.

Survivors.org (link is external)

Survivors.org provides support and healing tools for survivors of sexual violence. This website can help survivors find local service providers, hotlines, holistic healing resources, and community-specific support. This OVC-funded project is operated by PAVE (Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment).

Courage First Athlete Hotline (link is external)

This helpline provides support to athletes, former athletes, parents, coaches, and sports communities who wish to report concerns about emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Contact the hotline's athlete-centered counselors by phone or text at 888-279-1026 or by online chat.

SurvivorSpace (link is external)

SurvivorSpace offers self-care and resiliency tips and tools for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Funded by OVC through a grant to the Zero Abuse Project, this website is a safe space for survivors informed by survivors. It offers visitors an opportunity to explore their options, use interactive tools to help them on their healing journey, connect with others, and more.