Support

To immediately speak with someone anonymously, call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 800-422-4453, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673

RAINN: Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse.
Every nine minutes, a child is sexually assaulted in the U.S.* and 93 percent know the perpetrator.* Many perpetrators of sexual abuse are in a position of trust or responsible for the child’s care, such as a family member, teacher, clergy member, coach, or other children such as older siblings.

No matter what, the abuse was not your fault and it is never too late to start healing from this experience.

Additional resources:

National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is an organization on a mission to make a difference, one child at a time. Find your local Child Advocacy Center in the United States, or to learn more about more about the CAC model and utilize the online resources.

Darkness to Light is a non-profit committed to empowering adults to prevent child sexual abuse.

Their work is guided by the vision of a world free from child sexual abuse, where children can grow up happy, healthy and safe. We know that prevention is possible, and we believe that it is an adult responsibility to protect children.

Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence. Recognizing the signs of relationship abuse is the first step. Domestic violence help is just a call or chat away. Click on the button above or Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

According to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, financial abuse occurs in 98% of abusive relationships and plays a huge role in preventing victims from escaping serious situations. Financial abuse is a broad term that can apply to many different issues that victims experience but it is one of the top reasons that it is difficult for people to leave abusive relationships. At its core, Financial abuse involves using money to exert control and power over someone and/or an abuser stealing or denying money. See these links for more info on financial abuse as well as a guide on financial literacy for women.

Helping Survivors is an advocacy center with a mission to assist anyone victimized by sexual assault or abuse. Specific resources for survivors and their families include recent guidance focused on domestic violence and sexual abuse.

*1. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Children’s Bureau. (2019). Child Maltreatment 2017.

*2. U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics. Sexual Assault of Young Children as Reported to Law Enforcement. 2000.