For support following a victimization, contact law enforcement. For additional
information on rights and services provided to victims of incest or sexual
abuse, contact the following organizations:
Adult Survivors of Child
Abuse (ASCA)
ASCA helps survivors of child abuse transform their self-identities from that
of victim to that of survivor and, ultimately, thriver. The site includes resource
materials and guidelines for establishing ASCA support networks.
Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website
This online, searchable database of sex offenders is the result of a cooperative effort between the state agencies hosting public sexual offender registries and the Federal Government. The Federal site centralizes the different sex offender registries built and maintained by State and territories and provides real-time access to public sex offender data nationwide with a single Internet search.
This Web site allows parents and concerned citizens to search existing public state and territory sex offender registries beyond their own communities.
FaithTrust Institute
The Institute provides training and consultation to religious communities
on issues of sexual abuse and domestic violence.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(NDVH)
NDVH provides information on crisis intervention, information about domestic
violence, and referrals to local service providers. Services are for victims
of domestic violence and those calling on their behalf.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
(NSVRC)
This information and research clearinghouse also offers direct victim
services and training to sexual assault providers at the national, state,
and community levels.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN operates a 24-hour telephone hotline (1-800-656-HOPE) and an Online Hotline for victims of sexual assault. The secure web-based hotline provides a safe, secure, and anonymous place for victims to get help online. RAINN also works to promote education and prevention of sexual assault, compiles and shares links to Legal Resources, including the State Mandatory Regulations regarding children and the elderly.
Survivors of Incest Anonymous
Survivors of Incest Anonymous is a 12-step self-help recovery program
for adult survivors of child sexual abuse.
VOICES in Action
VOICES is an international organization providing assistance to
victims of incest and child sexual abuse. This nonprofit organization
offers free referral services, newsletters, a new members' Survival Kit,
an annual conference, and special interest groups for networking.
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