SURVIVOR RESOURCES
Services, Hotlines & Help
National Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN
Have you or someone you love been sexually assaulted or abused? You are not alone. Contact RAINN 24/7 to connect with a real, live person who’s trained to help. It includes: Call, Text, Online Chat, WhatsApp Chat, En Español
RAINN helps hundreds of thousands of survivors annually through the National Sexual Assault Hotline, the DoD Safe Helpline, and its other victim services programs.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
United States ACF & DHHS
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, we're here to provide the support you need. Contact the hotline, report a tip, stay safe, learn the stats.
Call 1-888-373-7888
TTY: 711
Text 2337
Times up legal defense fund
National Women's Law Center
The TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund is the only nationwide resource for people facing workplace sex harassment and retaliation to connect with legal help, and the only legal defense fund that provides dedicated funding for legal representation and media and storytelling assistance in workplace sex harassment and retaliation matters.
youth help room
RAINN
RAINN’s Youth HelpRoom hosts online group chats for 14 to 24-year-old survivors of sexual violence. Chats are moderated for safety and anonymity.
Attorney Referral Service
National Crime Victim Bar Association
The National Crime Victim Bar Association maintains a nationwide network of attorneys who are dedicated to helping victims of crime rebuild their lives through the Civil Justice system. If you are the victim of a crime and are interested in receiving a referral for a civil attorney, you can submit a form.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
United States ACF & DHHS
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text “START” to 88788
military community: SAFe helpline
RAINN + Dept of Defense
The Department of Defense (DoD) Safe Helpline provides a way for DoD community members affected by sexual assault to get help.
Safe Helpline staff members have been trained to answer questions relating to military-specific topics such as Restricted and Unrestricted Reporting and how to connect with relevant military resources, such as an installation or base’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), should those services be requested.
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Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by Jon Krakauer
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Know my Name by Chanel Miller
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Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers by Deborah Tuerkheimer
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Scarred: A Memoir of a Childhood Stolen and a Life Reclaimed by Clark Fredericks
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Shattering Silence: A Story of Survival, Justice, and the Power of Telling the Truth by Darlene Lekowski, Jess Greenwood
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Code of Misconduct examines the 2018 Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal and subsequent trial of five junior hockey players, offering a critical look at accountability and toxic sports culture. Streaming on Prime Video.
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Documentary: Ask E. Jean a film by Ivy Meeropol. Available in limited release in these theaters/locations This is the story of the life of E. Jean Carroll. She stood up to power and beat Donald Trump twice in court, and sparked a national conversation about truth, accountability, and resilience. It’s never too late to reclaim your voice!
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Book: Nobody's Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre. The memoir of Virginia Giuffre (formerly Virginia Roberts), a prominent advocate and survivor who spoke out about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell which ultimately lead to stopping their decades of abuse. Nobody’s Girl is the riveting and powerful story of an ordinary girl who would grow up to confront extraordinary adversity and take down some of the most powerful people in the world.
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Book: Unspeakable Things by Brooke Nevils. This book is about Brooke’s 2017 HR complaint against former morning news anchor Matt Lauer and so much more. Through groundbreaking interviews with leading clinicians, forensic professionals, attorneys, and frontline researchers, Unspeakable Things challenges our understanding of consent, power, and the lingering, often misunderstood effects of trauma and shame.
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Movie: Promising Young Woman starring Carey Mulligan & Bo Burnham. This film is a dark comedy that follows a woman who secretly sets traps for predatory men while seeking justice for her best friend. streaming on Amazon Prime Video & Peacock; Rated R
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Documentary: The Hunting Ground, A thorough look at the pervasive problem of sexual violence on college campuses. Available to stream on Amazon PrimeTrailer:
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Documentary: Victim/Suspect: An investigative documentary uncovering a disturbing nationwide pattern where young women report sexual assaults to the police but are instead disbelieved, aggressively interrogated, and charged with the crime of making a false report. Streaming on Netflix.
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Limited Series: Unbelievable is the true story of a teenager who reports being raped but is disbelieved by authorities and the people around her which leaves her feeling isolated and doubting her own experience. Streaming on Netflix.
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Season 2, Episode 18 of Women Like Sex; Tracy DeTomasi, national gender violence expert, offers great, simple guidance on the best sex ed to teach kids, how to respond to "It's not all men," what we can all learn from beaches, and so much more. Always with a ready laugh and a magical ability to call out problematic thinking on the spot, without ever alienating the thinker. Click here for link to all podcast episodes: a myth-busting podcast looking to answer questions you never knew you had to ask about female sexuality. Season 2, Episode 18
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Sexual Assault Survivor Stories with Dave Markel: This podcast provides victims/ survivors of sexual assault and rape information and a forum to better understand the complexities, adversities, victories, and all the dynamics of surviving and healing. It is not just a podcast for victims/survivors, it is an educational podcast about trauma, the neuroscience of trauma, memory, understanding the impact of sexual violence, and more. *In July of 2025, Co-Founder of Survivors’ Solidarity March, Anne Marie Hauben, was a guest on SASS with Dave Markel. Listen to her episode here.
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You’re Not Alone: The 1in6 Podcast: Anthony Edwards & Beau Friedlander talk with survivors and experts about childhood sexual abuse. Both men lived through it themselves, and together they explore how and why the trauma reaches so far into a life.
Books, Movies & more
Healing looks different for everyone. There is no one single path forward. These books, documentaries, and films have helped us better understand our own experiences and trauma responses, given us a greater understanding of the lifelong impacts of sexual violence, and supported our healing journeys. We hope these resources will provide knowledge, validation, comfort, and hope to others as well.
Content Warning: Many of the resources listed here discuss sexual violence, trauma, abuse, and their lasting effects. Some include graphic or emotionally intense content that may be difficult to read or watch. We encourage you to explore these resources at your own pace and to prioritize your well-being. It is always okay to take a break, skip a resource, or come back to it when the time feels right.