Sexual assault
OVC FY24 Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations
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This program will support the development or expansion of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SANE/SAFE) programs using a coordinated community response strategy (Purpose Area 1) and the provision of training and technical assistance (Purpose Area 2).
1in6
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.
'Transformación' Art Exhibition: Raising Awareness of Victims' Rights and Sexual Assault
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Central
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CLUES Art Gallery
St. Paul, MN
Event Type
Ceremonies
'Tranformación' Art Exhibition Opening Reception: Raising Awareness of Victims' Rights and Sexual Assault
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Central
Location
CLUES Art Gallery
St. Paul, MN
Event Type
Ceremonies
StrongHearts Native Helpline
This helpline offers 24/7 culturally-appropriate support and advocacy to American Indians and Alaska Natives who are victims of domestic and sexual violence. Contact the helpline by phone or text at 844-7NATIVE (844-762-8483) or live chat.
Survivors.org
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).
Survivors Art Summit
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Eastern
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University of Connecticut (Stamford campus)
Stamford, CT
Event Type
Symposium
Denim Days Painting Event
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Central
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Mabee Center at Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX
Event Type
Ceremonies
Unmasking Sexual Abuse: Understanding, Healing, and Prevention
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Central
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White Oak Estates and Gardens
Baton Rouge, LA
Event Type
Workshop
41st Annual Conference on Crime Victims' Issues
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Eastern
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Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Virginia Beach, VA
Event Type
Conference
Courage First Athlete Hotline
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.
Learn about DOJ Initiatives to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence
Read about the U.S. Department of Justice’s whole-of-agency effort to respond to gender-based violence.
SurvivorSpace
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.
April 2023 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and National Child Abuse Prevention Month.