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National, California, and local resources for victims and survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking — and for the people who support them. Not sure where to start? Call us, any hour.
Intimate partner violence resources
National resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline — 800‑799‑7233
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a valuable resource for both victim/survivors and those that support them.
Love is Respect — 1‑866‑331‑9474
Love is Respect is a resource specifically for teen dating violence. It has a lot of useful information for victims/survivors and those that support them.
StrongHearts Native Helpline — 1‑844‑762‑8483
StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic violence and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
While the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence does not provide direct services to victim/survivors, it is a valuable resource with a lot of information on intimate partner violence as well as what is happening in the United States in regards to policies on intimate partner violence.
Victim Connect Resource Center — 1‑855‑484‑2846
Victim Connect Resource is a weekday phone, chat, and text-based referral helpline operated by the National Center for Victims of Crime.
While not specifically focused on intimate partner violence, it can help connect victims/survivors to valuable resources.
The Centers for Disease Control
The CDC, while not an intimate partner violence specific resource, does have valuable statistics and resources on intimate partner violence.
California resources
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence is a coalition that represents over 1,000 survivors, advocates, organizations and allied individuals across the state.
CPEDV's goal is to end domestic violence with system wide changes and has successfully passed over 200 pieces of legislation on behalf of domestic violence victims and their children.
CPEDV is an excellent source of information about intimate partner violence in California.
Local resources
Valley Crisis Center — (209) 722‑4357
Valley Crisis Center is the only agency in Merced County that provides free and confidential services to victims and survivors of intimate partner violence.
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Sexual assault resources
National resources
National Sexual Assault Hotline — 800‑656‑4673
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is a valuable resource for both victim/survivors and those that support them. It is operated by RAINN.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN is the nation's largest sexual assault resource center. They operate the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Their website provides valuable resources for both victim/survivors and those that support them.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
While the National Sexual Violence Resource Center does not provide direct services to victims/survivors, it does provide research & tools to advocates working on the frontlines to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse with the understanding that ending sexual violence also means ending racism, sexism, and all forms of oppression.
Victim Connect Resource — 1‑855‑484‑2846
Victim Connect Resource is a weekday phone, chat, and text-based referral helpline operated by the National Center for Victims of Crime.
While not specifically focused on sexual violence, it can help connect victims/survivors to valuable resources.
The Centers for Disease Control
The CDC, while not a sexual violence specific resource, does have valuable statistics and resources on sexual violence.
California resources
Centro La Familia — (877) 294‑3772
Centro La Familia provides a broad range of services to victims/survivors of various crimes. They do provide culturally competent services to victims/survivors of sexual violence.
ValorUS
ValorUS® (VALOR) is a California-based, national organization and California's sexual assault coalition committed to advancing equity and ending sexual violence.
Local resources
Valley Crisis Center — (209) 722‑4357
Valley Crisis Center is the only agency in Merced County that provides free and confidential services to victims and survivors of sexual violence.
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Human trafficking resources
National resources
The National Human Trafficking Hotline — 1‑888‑373‑7888
The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a valuable resource for both victim/survivors and those that support them.
Polaris Project
While the Polaris Project does not provide direct services to victims/survivors of human trafficking outside of their Resilience Fund, it is a valuable resource with a lot of information on human trafficking as well as what is happening in the United States in regards to policies on human trafficking.
California resources
California Against Slavery
California Against Slavery is a valuable resource for survivors as it provides a directory of organizations in California that provide services to victims/survivors of human trafficking. They also provide information on state legislation, trainings, and research information.
Local resources
Valley Crisis Center — (209) 722‑4357
Valley Crisis Center is the only agency in Merced County that provides free and confidential services to victims and survivors of human trafficking.
Find our printable resources on our printable media page.