Resources
Resources for learning about sexual abuse, PTSD:
Jimhopper.com
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Resources for learning about political violence
The Center for Victims of Torture
Local and National Helplines
Local Helplines
SafeLink
1-877-785-2020 (TTY 1-877-521-2601) A 24-hour live response to domestic violence in English, Spanish, and translation in 140 languages; Crisis intervention, safety planning, support, information and referrals; Access to emergency shelter statewide. www.casamyrna.org
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)
1-800-841-8371
BARCC provides free services to survivors of rape and sexual assault, their friends and family, regardless of sex, race, physical/developmental disabilities, income, ethnicity, class, age, religion, or sexual orientation.
www.barcc.org/
Elder Abuse Hotline
1-800-922-2275
A 24-hr elder abuse hotline run by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Elder abuse includes physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, neglect by a caregiver, self-neglect, and financial exploitation. For more information on mandated reporting click here.
National Helplines
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (TTY 1-800-787-3324)
Hotline available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 140 languages through interpreter services.
www.ndvh.org/
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474 (TTY 1866-331-8453)
24-hr resource available by phone or internet. Offers one-on-one support from trained peer advocates.
www.loveisrespect.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. We carry out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
www.rainn.org/
National Centers for Victims of Crime, Stalking Resource Center
1-800-394-2255 (TTY 1-800-211-7996)
Open Monday-Friday 830am-830PM. Helpline. Offers information about your options and referral to local services.