A Guide for Friends & Family of Sexual Violence Survivors
You Are Not Alone. Help and Information Are Available.
This resource is designed to guide survivors of sexual violence, their loved ones, and allies through the process of healing, support, and justice. Whether you're facing an immediate concern or seeking to understand long-term options, you'll find compassionate and clear information across each topic below.
📞 Need Help Right Now?
If you have experienced sexual violence and are seeking help or would like more information, please contact:
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North Carolina SAVAN (Statewide Automated Victim Assistance and Notification):
1-877-NC SAVAN (1-877-627-2826) -
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673) available nationwide, 24/7
These services are free, confidential, and available to anyone affected by sexual violence.
Guidance for Survivors and Supporters
“1 in 3 women in the U.S. have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime”
What can you do to Prevent Sexual Violence?
Protecting children starts with awareness. By learning how child sex trafficking happens and who it affects, you can take informed steps to safeguard your family and help create safer communities for everyone.
“1 in 4 men in the U.S. have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime”
Questions & Answers
Protecting children starts with awareness. By learning how child sex trafficking happens and who it affects, you can take informed steps to safeguard your family and help create safer communities for everyone.
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Protecting children starts with awareness. By learning how child sex trafficking happens and who it affects, you can take informed steps to safeguard your family and help create safer communities for everyone.