By Issue
National Organizations
An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Connection (AARDVARC)
This site is for victims of violence, their families and friends, and the agencies and programs which serve them. Issues addressed here currently include: domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault.
Loveisrespect (formerly National Dating Abuse Helpline)
Loveisrespect, formerly the National Dating Abuse Helpline, offers support, information and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships and provides information and support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, service providers and members of law enforcement. Free and confidential phone, live chat and texting services are available 24/7/365.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 656-4673
The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE(4673) in partnership with 1,100 rape crisis centers across the nation, providing free, confidential advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. RAINN’s website also provides access to an online, instant messaging hotline, and referrals to many other resources for survivors.
The Relocation Counseling and Identity Protection Initiative
617-603-1557 or 800-323-3205
This initiative is in partnership with the National Network to End Domestic Violence(NNEDV) and provides information to individuals and service providers nation-wide for victims/survivors who are seeking to relocate for purposes of escaping an abuser.
Clery Center for Security on Campus
(484) 580-8754
Clery Center for Security on Campus provides advocacy and referral services to victims of college and university campus community crime including homicide, sexual assault, and hazing.
National Center for Victims of Crime: Stalking Publication Series
The National Center for Victims of Crimes provides several publications with advice and self-help instructions for victims of stalking. Information such as how to formulate a safety plan or collect evidence is available online at their website.
Stalking Resource Center
(202) 467-8700
The Stalking Resource Center is a program of the National Center for Victims of Crime. The Center’s dual mission is to raise national awareness of stalking and to encourage the development and implementation of multidisciplinary responses to stalking in local communities across the country. The Center’s website provides statistics, educational materials, and links to resources.
Wired Safety
Wired Safety is an online resource for cyber-stalking, cyber-bullying, online fraud, and identity theft. The website provides a great deal of information, and many self-help links for victims of online harassment, stalking, or fraud.
Statewide Organizations
ACTION OHIO Coalition For Battered Women
The Action Ohio Coalition for Battered Women is an organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking statewide. Their website has referrals to resources and local service providers for victims, including shelter programs.
Arizona Crime Victim Rights Law Group (AZCVRLG)
Phone: 480-946-0832
Arizona Crime Victim Rights Law Group (AZCVRLG) is an Arizona nonprofit corporation that provides legal services as counsel of record and access to social support services to victims of crime, including but not limited to domestic violence crime victims, white collar crime victims, victims of violent crimes, vehicular crimes, and property crimes at no cost to them. AZCVRLG believes crime victims deserve transparent and respectful communication as we balance a close working relationship with careful attention to victim service needs. Our holistic, client-centered philosophy includes always interacting with crime victims in a dignified and respectful way.
Ayuda
(202) 387-4848
Ayuda provides legal and social services to low-income immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking.
CAWS North Dakota
(701) 255-6240
The mission of CAWS North Dakota is to provide leadership and support in the identification, intervention, and prevention of domestic and sexual violence. Their website has referrals to local shelter services and programs for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stalking throughout the state.
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 500-1119
TDD: (800) 621-4202
TDD: (800) 621-4202
The Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking statewide. Their website has referrals to local resources and service providers for victims, such as shelter programs.
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 332-7385
(800) 787-3224 (TTY Helpline)
The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an organization of advocates for domestic violence and stalking victims throughout the state. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims, including shelter programs.
Legal Action of Wisconsin Victim Rights Project
Telephone: 855-947-2529
Email: victimrights@legalaction.org
Email: victimrights@legalaction.org
The Victim Rights Project is a joint project between Legal Action of WI and Judicare, which provides fee legal services to victims of crime. The Victim Rights Project works to ensure that a victim’s constitutional and statutory rights are not violated, and when a violation occurs, to seek remedy.
LOTUS Legal Clinic, Inc.
(414) 885-1469
LOTUS Legal Clinic serves victims of gender-based violence and human trafficking through trauma informed legal advocacy, policy initiatives, education, and survivor empowerment. For purposes of our services, gender-based violence refers to crimes of sexual exploitation and violence, which includes rape, sexual assault, sexual harm, sexual abuse and sex trafficking. LOTUS Legal Clinic serves survivors of every sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, race, religion, ability, and socioeconomic status. we speak English and Spanish.
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
(301) 429-3601
(800) MD-HELPS
(800) MD-HELPS
MNADV is a coalition of advocacy programs for victims of domestic violence and stalking in Maryland. Their website has referrals to local support providers throughout the state, including shelter services.
Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women
(866) 223-1111
The Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women [MCBW] is a well-established, membership organization with over 80 member programs located throughout Minnesota with a strong history of effectively carrying out programming that advances women’s safety and security.
Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition
(877)215-0167
The Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition is a statewide advocacy organization committed to the prevention and elimination of sexual and domestic violence. Their website has referrals to local victim support providers statewide.
Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence
The Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence (NNADV) is a statewide organization that helps Nevada’s communities respond effectively to the needs of victims of domestic violence, stalking and trafficking. Their website has referrals to local shelter and support services throughout the state for victims.
New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault
(212) 514-SAFE (7233)
The mission of the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault is to prevent sexual violence and reduce the harm it causes through education, research and advocacy.
Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
(800) 522-7233
The Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault works to empower victims and eliminate violence by providing education and prevention information, supporting member programs, and expanding quality services to all. Their website has referrals to local victim service and support providers including shelters and rape crisis centers.
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) is an organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking statewide. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims, including shelter programs.
Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 228-7395
Sexual Violence Hotline: (800) 489-7273
Sexual Violence Hotline: (800) 489-7273
The Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is a coalition of advocacy programs for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Their website has referrals to local support providers, including rape crisis centers and shelter programs, throughout the state.
Alaska United States Attorney’s Office
Phone: 907-271-3041
The role of the United States Attorney is to prosecute cases fairly and justly. If you are identified as a victim under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act, we will make our best effort to ensure you are provided the rights and services you are entitled to.
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 269-4668
The Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a member program of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking statewide. Their website has referrals to local services and resources for victims such as shelter programs.
California Partnership To End Domestic Violence
(916) 444-7163
The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence is a membership organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking. Their website has referrals to local service providers statewide, such as shelter programs.
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(888) 774-2900
(844) 831-9200 (Spanish)
(844) 831-9200 (Spanish)
The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a membership program of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking statewide. Their website has referrals to local resources and service providers for victims, such as shelter programs.
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
(208) 384-0419
The mission of the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence is to provide education, assistance, and support to individuals, programs, and organizations dedicated to ending Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
Kansas Statewide Hotline: 1-888-END-ABUSE
(888-363-2287)
(888-363-2287)
The purpose of the Coalition is the prevention and elimination of sexual and domestic violence through a statewide network of programs providing support and safety for all victims of sexual and domestic violence and stalking, with primary focus on women and their children; direct services; public awareness and education; advocacy for victims; comprehensive prevention; and, social change efforts.
Legal Services for Crime Victims in Arizona (LSCVA)
Phone: 623-471-6401
Legal Services for Crime Victims in Arizona (LSCVA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal charity founded in 2012. LSCVA’s mission is to provide free legal representation in criminal cases to victims of crime in Arizona, with priority to victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. LSCVA asserts and seeks enforcement of crime victims’ rights and provides social services to facilitate healing in the aftermath of crime.
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
(866) 834-HELP
MCEDV is a coalition of advocacy programs for victims of domestic violence and stalking. Their website and 24-hour hotline, (866) 834-4357, provide referrals to local support services for victims throughout the state, including shelter programs.
Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (Jane Doe Inc.)
(617) 248-0922
SafeLink hotline: (877) 785-2020
TTY: (877) 521-2601
SafeLink hotline: (877) 785-2020
TTY: (877) 521-2601
Jane Doe Inc. (JDI) is a coalition of rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs, and other victim advocates in Massachusetts. Their website has referrals to local victim support providers statewide.
Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
MCADSV is a coalition of advocacy programs for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stalking in Missouri. Their website has referrals to local service and support providers throughout the state, including rape crisis center and shelter programs.
Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC)
(202) 742-1727
The Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC) is a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive case management and pro bono legal services to all victims of crime in the District of Columbia. NVRDC’s holistic services are provided regardless of income, ethnicity, immigration status, sexual orientation, race, or gender identity/expression. NVRDC runs the District’s on-call crisis response services to survivors of sexual assault who receive a sexual assault forensic exam in the District of Columbia. NVRDC offers victims professional case management services combined with experienced crime victims’ rights attorneys. The legal staff also represent sexual assault survivors within the context of college or university administrative proceedings and Title IX enforcement and complaints.
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
(866) 644-3574
The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is an umbrella organization that provides technical and financial support to 14 member agencies who provide services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Their website has referrals to direct services and support for victims in New Hampshire including shelters.
New York: Safe Horizons
(800) 621-4673
Safe Horizon provides a variety of resources and support to victims of crime. Programs and services include counseling, shelter, and legal advocacy.
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
(503) 230-1951
The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (OCADSV) is a nonprofit organization made up victim advocates in Oregon. Their website has referrals to local service and support providers for victims of sexual violence, domestic abuse, and stalking throughout the state, including rape crisis centers and shelters.
Utah Domestic Violence Coalition
(801) 521-5544
The Utah Domestic Violence Coalition website provides referrals to shelter services and support programs for victims of domestic violence and stalking throughout the state.
Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
(307) 755-5481
(844) 264-8080
(844) 264-8080
WCADVSA is an organization of advocacy programs for victims sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims throughout the state, including rape crisis centers and shelter programs.