Victim assistance - resources
Rape - resources; Resources - rapeInformation
The following organizations are good resources for information on domestic violence and rape:
Domestic violence
Domestic violence is when a person uses abusive behavior to control a partner or other family member. The abuse can be physical, emotional, economic...
Rape
Sexual violence is any sexual activity or contact that occurs without your consent. It may involve physical force or the threat of force. It may oc...

- Administration for Children & Families -- www.acf.hhs.gov
- Federal Bureau of Investigation -- www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-services
- National Center for Victims of Crime -- victimsofcrime.org
- National Domestic Violence Hotline -- www.thehotline.org
- Office for Victims of Crime -- www.ovc.ojp.gov
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) -- www.rainn.org
Support group counselors - illustration
Counselors sometimes work with a group of people (support group) to help identify problem issues and direct members towards understanding and personal wellness.
Support group counselors
illustration
Review Date: 2/5/2023
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.