Sexual Assault Resource Page
If you are sexually assaulted, it is not your fault. Don't be
afraid to ask for help or support. Help is available. You can call
these organizations:
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Organizations
Service Women's Action Network - http://www.servicewomen.org/
U.S. Military Violence Against Women - http://usmvaw.com
Women Organizing Women - http://www.vetwow.com
Sugati Publications - http://www.sugati.org
Responding to Sexual Assault in the Military for Military Victims
Coping with Military Sexual Trauma for Veterans
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - http://www.rainn.org/
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. Among its programs, RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE . This nationwide partnership of more than 1,100 local rape treatment hotlines provides victims of sexual assault with free, confidential services around the clock. The hotline helped 133,000 sexual assault victims in 2004 and has helped more than 900,000 since it began in 1994.
Military Rape Crisis Center - www.stopmilitaryrape.org
We are 100% volunteer, veteran run providing FREE and CONFIDENTAL assistance to all Active Duty personnel, veterans and their families. We also provide training on Military Sexual Trauma to health care professionals, rape crisis centers and anyone in the rape prevention field. We are not affiliated with the military.
Sexual Assault Training & Investigations (SATI) - http://www.mysati.com/
SATI provides victim-centered, multi-disciplinary training and expert consultation regarding crimes of sexual assault.
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services (CONNSACS) - http://www.connsacs.org/
CONNSACS serves as a national clearinghouse for information and resources for victims of sexual assault, as well as a statewide resource for residents of Connecticut. Counseling and information are available from their toll-free hotline at 1-888-999-5545.
Sexual Assault Statistics
National Security and Foreign Affairs Oversight Meeting of Sexual Assault in the Military
US Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office
US Department of Defense FY07 Report of Sexual Assault in the Military
US Veterans Administration, Program on Military Sexual Trauma
US Veterans Adminstration, National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Military Sexual Trauma Fact Sheet
Articles
The New Agenda - "Feeding Athena to the Wolves - the Rape of Warriors" - October 17, 2009
New York Times - "GI Jane Breaks the Combat Barrier" - August 15, 2009
Veterans For Peace - "Press Conference and Vigil at Fort Bragg to Commemorae the Murder of Military Women in NC" - October 18, 2008
October 8, 2008 - Vigil at the gate of Fort Bragg to Commemorate Murder of NC Military Women
PBS NOW, "Rape in the Military," June 23, 2008
PBS NOW, "Military Sexual Trauma," September 7, 2007
In These Times, "Why Soldiers Rape," August 2008
ABC NEWS, "Female Veterans Seek Treatment for Sexual Assault," October 31, 2007
Sara Corbett, "The Women's War," New York Times, March 18, 2007
Ann Wright, "Is There an Army Cover Up of Rape and Murder of Women Soldiers?" April 28, 2008, CommonDreams.org
Helen Benedict, "The Private War of Women Soldiers," March 7, 2007, Salon.com
Aimee Allison, "Recruiter Sexual Abuse: Friendly Fire at Home?" July 24, 2007, AlterNet