Resources
Resources
Let's face it - there's a lot to know in the field of sexual assault prevention. Explore the resources we have in this section and on the Podcast Series and Recommended Reading pages, and if you have suggestions for additional resources to have available, email us at thesaanteam@gmail.com.
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Support and resources for SAAN members
SAAN member support ASSIST Contact List: SAAN's ASSIST Contact List is a list of volunteer SAAN members willing to talk and give personal support to others. If you are interested in being a volunteer to help others, email thesaanteam@gmail.com and provide your full name and your contact information. If you are interested in obtaining the list, email that same address and we will share this confidential resource with you.
From our members
Impact of sexual assault on the black community: African-Americans have a higher risk of experiencing interpersonal and sexual violence, yet little research is being conducted on how sexual violence affects this group. For a closer examination of sexual assault in the black community, SAAN Development Team member Morgan Rumple recommends these articles:
Black Women and Sexual Violence
Women of Color Network: Domestic violence in communities of color
Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and Violence Against Women of Color
Correcting inaccurate sexual assault language: A member article "Learn the Language" was written by Advocacy and Policy leader Darlene Correia. In it she sheds light on the inaccurate and misleading sexual assault terminology used by the media. You can read the article here.
Sexual violence statistics and briefs
National Sexual Violence Resources Center (NSVRC)
RAINN
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Office for Victims of Crime
The Center for Family Justice
CDC
Organizations with helpful resources for advocates
NSVRC - Directory of Organizations
MeToo Movement - Resources Near You
Center for Changing Our Campus Culture - National Organizations
Tools for health care advocates
Resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence
National Sexual Assault Hotline and online chat: 1-800-656- 4373
National Domestic Violence Hotline and online chat: 1−800−799−7233
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and online chat: 1-800-273-8255
Office for Victims of Crime: list of services for victims of crime
Mental Health America: links to support groups
Other services accessible through 2-1-1
Helping Survivors : provides resources and support for survivors