We invite you to peruse these advocacy resources that strive to create systemic changes that can respond better to survivors and end all forms of violence and abuse.
Advocate Web
An organization that provides information and resources, including consequences and sequelae of the exploitation of persons by trusted helping professionals (doctors, police, therapists, clergy, etc). The goal is to be a resource for survivors, families, the general public, victim advocates, and professionals.
Arte Sana
A national Latina-led nonprofit committed to ending sexual violence and other forms of gender-based aggression and engage marginalized communities as agents of change.
Casa de Esperanza
A national resource center on domestic violence in the Latin community, with a mission to mobilize Latinas and Latino communities to end domestic violence. Their work includes community building, as well as direct advocacy and resources for victims of domestic violence in Latin@ communities.
The Clery Center for Security on Campus
A nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing violence, substance abuse, and other crimes on college and university campuses, and to assist the victims of these crimes.
National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV)
A national advocacy organization representing state coalitions and local programs organizing against sexual violence and for survivors.
The National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence (NRCDV)
An organization that designs, provides, and customizes training and consultation, influences policy, promotes collaboration and enhances diversity with the goal of ending domestic and sexual violence.
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
A national advocacy organization that operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline.
Sexual Assault Advocacy Programs
A project of The Advocates for Human Rights. The project includes global information and has sections on advocacy tools, international law, and current events. Topics include domestic violence, trafficking, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and gender violence worldwide.
Students Active for Ending Rape (SAFER)
An organization dedicated to empowering students to hold their universities accountable for having strong campus sexual assault policies and programming.
Ultra Violet
An advocacy organization mobilizing against sexism to expand women’s rights, through grassroots, people-powered campaigns.
VAWnet.org
An organization that provides information about intervention, prevention, perpetration, education and awareness, advocacy, program development, and population-specific approaches to sexual assault.
Victim Rights Law Center
An organization that provides national training for attorneys and advocates on issues of sexual assault.