Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence Resources

The Relationship Spectrum
All relationships exist on a spectrum from healthy to abusive with unhealthy somewhere in the middle. Use the Relationship Spectrum to see where your relationship falls.
https://www.loveisrespect.org/dating-basics/relationship-spectrum/

Resources for Victims & Survivors | The National Domestic Violence Hotline
As a warning, please be aware of online safety. Use a gender-neutral username on websites and do not share personal information.
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/victims-and-survivors/

State and Federal Domestic Violence Laws
Victims of domestic violence are protected under state and federal laws. Learn about your rights and protections here.
https://www.injuryclaimcoach.com/domestic-violence-help.html#Tip2

Recovering from Rape and Sexual Trauma
The healing process takes time and can be painful. But remember that it is possible to regain your sense of control and rebuild your self-worth. Learn how to be kind to yourself to allow the space and time you need to heal.
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/recovering-from-rape-and-sexual-trauma.htm

What Keeps Us from Talking about Sexual Abuse
There are countless reasons why it can be extremely difficult to speak about sexual abuse, especially as it affects our own lives or the lives of those we care about.
https://www.stopitnow.org/ohc-content/what-keeps-us-from-talking-about-sexual-abuse

How Do I Find a Therapist Near Me?
If you want to seek professional help, use a local finder to locate someone nearby.
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/how-do-i-find-a-therapist-near-me/

Ways in Which Abuse and Domestic Violence Changes You
“…although you will come out victorious, you will not come out the same. Abuse changes you.”
https://www.thehotline.org/2017/10/31/ways-abuse-domestic-violence-changes-you/

Domestic Violence Support Group Finder
Meet others who have experienced domestic violence or know someone who has.
https://www.meetup.com/topics/domesviolence/

How to Create a Comforting Home Atmosphere for Survivors of Abuse
If you plan to welcome a survivor of abuse into your home, learn more about how to create a space that facilitates healing.
https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/how-to-create-a-comforting-home-for-abuse-survivors/

Financial abuse
Financial abuse is very serious, but there are ways for victims to escape and recover from these situations.

https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/financial-abuse

https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/women