United States
9 to 5: National Association of Working Women
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)
National Bar Association, Women Lawyers Division
National Center for Victims of Crime
U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence network. They created and operate the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. This nationwide partnership provides victims of sexual violence with free, confidential services around the clock. They also expanded their services with the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline with the nation’s first secure web-based hotline that provides live and completely confidential help to victims through an interface as intuitive as instant messaging.
Intimate Partner Violence Guide
What To Do If You’ve Been Sexually Assaulted: A Step-By-Step Guide
Guide to Defining Sexual Consent and Preventing Sexual Assault
State Sexual Harassment Hotlines visit Feminist Majority Foundation.
Canadian resources:
Ottawa
Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa
Toronto
Barbra Schlifer Clinic (Sexual Assault legal help)
Ontario Ressources
Get help if you are experiencing violence
Talk4Healing (Indigenous Languages Support Line)
Quebec Ressources
Help and resources in the event of sexual assault
Montreal
Centre pour les victimes d’agression sexuelle de Montréal (MSAC) / Montreal Sexual Assault Centre
Alberta Ressources – also lists other provinces #s
British Columbia
Suicide – Canada wide
Kids Help Phone
Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868.
Available 24 hours a day to Canadians aged 5 to 29 who want confidential and anonymous care from professional counsellors
Crisis Text Line – available to anyone regardless, of age, can be good for referrals to local services
Text HOME to 686868 in Canada to text with a trained Crisis Responder.
United Kingdom
UK-wide
Equality Advisory Support Service – Advice Line for issues relating to equality and human rights
The Fawcett Society – the UK’s leading charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights
NHS Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) – SARCs are single locations where any victim of rape or sexual assault can receive medical care, police intervention, and support services. Use this tool to find SARCs in your area
England and Wales
Citizens Advice Bureau England – what is sexual harassment and what you can do about it
Rape Crisis England and Wales – national charity and umbrella body for a network of independent member Rape Crisis Centres
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Victim Support – independent charity helping people affected by crime or traumatic events, including rape and sexual assault
UK Government information on reporting rape or attempted sexual assault
Public Concern at Work (PWAC) – charity that supports workplace whistleblowing
Law Centres Network – Law Centres work in local communities to defend the legal rights of people who cannot afford a lawyer
Civil Legal Advice (England and Wales) – provides information about whether legal aid is available for your case
Rights of Women – organisation providing free confidential legal advice and information to women in England and Wales
Scotland
Citizens Advice Scotland – how to take action on harassment
Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland
Police Scotland – help for victims of sexual crime in Scotland
Victims’ Code for Scotland – rights for victims of crime in Scotland
Scottish Women’s Rights Centre – provides free and confidential legal information and advice
Scottish Association of Law Centres
Engender – Scotland’s feminist organisation
Northern Ireland
Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
Current equality legislation for Northern Ireland – NOTE: Northern Ireland is not covered by the Equality Act 2010.
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Rape Crisis Help Ireland (includes Northern Ireland) – provides information on professional support and choices for victims
Citizen’s Advice – Rape and Sexual Assault advice for Northern Ireland
Sexual Abuse Counselling Northern Ireland
Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland – 24 hour domestic & sexual violence helpline, advice on legal rights
The Rowan – Northern Ireland’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre
Lebanon
Abaad: ABAAD comprises of a dynamic pool of resources, human rights activists, lawyers, experts in their fields, social workers, and researchers that are all dedicated towards achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment.
KAFA Mapping Violence against Women in Lebanon.
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