Need someone to talk to?
          Rape. Abuse, Incest, National Network
          1 (800) 656-HOPE

          Need more information?

          Myths and facts about sexual assault.
          Signs of an Acquaintance Rapist
          If You are Raped
          Find a counseling center near you
          Recovery Bill of Rights
          Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (M.C.A.S.A.)
          MINCAVA - Minnesota Center Against Abuse and Violence
          Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA)
          Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
          The Clothesline Project
          Central Minnesota Task Force on Battered Women: Anna Marie's Alliance (domestic violence shelter)

          Info for Friends and Family

          Are you the friend, spouse, or family member of a survivor? If so, its important to know the difference between myths and facts of assault. Also, one of the most important things you can do is get support for YOURSELF as you are supporting someone else.

          Always remember to nuture yourself.
          What to do if someone you know has been raped.
          Things NOT to Say to a Survivor of a Sexual Crime
          You can Stop Rape
          What survivors want you to know...
          Men Can Stop Rape
          Stop Violence: Men Against Violence

          Read about my journey of being a Secondary Survivor.

          Sexual Assault of People with Disabilities

          Doctor, I'm an Abuse Survivor, and I Want To Tell You Something
          All Walks of Life
          I HAVE A DISABILITY from University of Virginia Sexual Assault Education Office
          Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault Special Needs (RCASA)
          Communities Against Rape and Abuse: The Disability Pride Project
          Disability, Abuse, and Personal Rights Project
          Sexual Violence and Persons with Disabilities from AdvocateWeb
          Facts about Disabled Victims
          IMPACT: Feature Issue on Violence Against Women with Developmental or Other Disabilities (Contains many important articles)
          IMPACT: Making Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Services Accessible
          IMPACT: Promoting Violence-Free Relationships: Disability Services ASAP
          IMPACT: Power and Control Wheel: A Tool for Recognizing Abusive Behavior
          THE DYNAMICS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
          Beyond Abuse: Treatment Approaches for People With Disabilities
          GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICIANS ON THE ABUSE OF WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES
          Disability and Sexual Assault
          Disability Services: ASAP
          Stop the Violence, Break the Silence: A Training Guide and Resouce Kit from SafePlace

          Visit the violence prevention/awareness webrings I belong to

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