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What is sexual violence?

 

Myths /Facts about sexual violence

Statistics about sexual violence

Drug-facilitated sexual assault

 

Male survivors of sexual violence

 

Got consent?

  

Increase your safety factors

 

How to help someone who was raped

 

What to do if someone discloses to you


HELP IS AVAILABLE!


National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Provides 24 hour access to information, resources, and research regarding sexual assault.
877-739-3895 (toll free)

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
635-B Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20003
800-656-HOPE (Note: This number will connect you to your 
                                             local rape crisis center)


Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County
Provides support and advocacy to victims of sexual assault and abuse and their families and friends.  Provides training and education to help challenge the social dynamics that foster sexual victimization.
633 N. Mildred, Suite J
|| Tacoma, WA
24 hr crisis line (253) 474-7273 or toll free 800-756-7273

Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services
Provides services to Deaf and Deaf-Blind victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
24 hr crisis line (206) 236-3134 (TTY) or email adwas@adwas.org

Crystal Judson Family Justice Center
Brings together many community partners to provide free, comprehensive victim services.
717 Tacoma Ave S. || Tacoma, WA
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Mon--Fri)
253.798.4166

Northwest Network
Provides free, confidential support and advocacy services for bisexual, transgendered, lesbian and gay survivors of abuse.
PO Box 20398 || Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 568.7777 or (206) 517.9670 (TTY)
email info@nwnetwork.org



WORK TO END SEXUAL VIOLENCE!

Learn more about local efforts to address sexual violence

Korean Women's Association
Provides wide range of services. Offers volunteer opportunites. Call 253.535.4202 or visit website to learn more.

PLU Sexual Assault Peer Education Team
Presents information about sexual assault awareness and organizes events to educate students on the issue.  Volunteer, internship, and service learning opportunities. Call
(253) 535-8759 or email sapet@plu.edu to learn more.

PLU Women's Center
Organizes programs and campaigns to educate PLU community about sexual violence. Offers volunteer and internship opportunities.  (download the volunteer application)

Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County
Provides support and advocacy to victims of sexual assault and abuse and their families and friends.  Provides training and education to help challenge the social dynamics that foster sexual victimization. Offers volunteer and internship opportunities. Call (253) 597-6424 or visit website to learn more.

Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
WCSAP is a membership agency comprised of individuals and organizations dedicated to ending sexual assault in their communities. WCSAP's mission is to unite agencies engaged in the elimination of sexual violence through education, advocacy, victim services, and social change.  Internship, employment and membership opportunities available.  Call (360) 754-7583, visit the website or email wcsap@wcsap.org to learn more.

Click here to learn about men's unique role in ending violence!
     


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Anyone can be a victim of
sexual violence



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On-Campus Resources

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a teal ribbon is a symbol of support for
sexual violence survivors