Guide for what to expect when calling a domestic and sexual violence helpline.
Category: Survivor Resource
“Healing with PTSD is not Linear”
An article with information on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after sexual violence, and resources for those showing symptoms. From RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network/National Sexual Assault Helpline)
Equipo de Respuesta a la Agresión Sexual (SART)
Card describing how SART supports survivors age 13+, within 5 days after a sexual assault. See the English version here: https://safe-sound.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SART-Rack-Card.pdf
Card – Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
Card describing how SART supports survivors age 13+, within 5 days after a sexual assault. See the Spanish version here: https://safe-sound.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SART-Rack-Card-Spanish.pdf
Stalking Incident and Behavior Log
For victims of stalking: a log where you can keep track of incidents and behavior. This can help to validate your own feelings, safety plan, and if you choose to engage with criminal or civil justice systems. From Stalking Prevention,...
Domestic Violence Fact Sheets – NCADV
Statistics and information on domestic violence in many different communities. List and fact sheets towards bottom of the page. Presented by National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV).
Infographics on Stalking by SPARC
Link to website with many different handouts, featuring statistics about high rates of stalking in different communities and myths vs. facts. By the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC)
Deaf Power and Control Wheel
A tool that shows common power and control tactics a person might use to abuse their partner or family member. This wheel is specific to Deaf folks, from the organization DeafHope.
Trans-Specific Power and Control Tactics
A tool that shows common power and control tactics a person might use to abuse their partner or family member. This list is specific to transgender folks.
Post-Separation Power and Control Wheel
A tool that shows common power and control tactics a person might use to abuse their partner or family member. This wheel is specific to separated partners.