Resources
In addition to our Survivors' Settlement Fund, Columbia and CUIMC created a list of the following outside organizations that help survivors of sexual assault.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network(link is external and opens in a new window) - The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800-656-HOPE), online.rainn.org and rainn.org/es in partnership with more than 1,100 local-level service providers across the country. It also operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN offers programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
The Breathe Network(link is external and opens in a new window) - Education and training for professionals in survivor-centered, trauma-informed care. The Network also maintains a list of organizations and books for understanding the impacts of sexual violence.
Womankind(link is external and opens in a new window) - Offers shelter, recovery, and renewal services to survivors of trauma including a 24-hour multilingual helpline, counseling, and community education and outreach to help women.
Safe Horizon(link is external and opens in a new window) - Safe Horizon is the nation’s leading victim assistance organization, providing support, preventing violence and promoting justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities.
NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault(link is external and opens in a new window) - The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault strives to prevent sexual violence and reduce the harm it causes through education research and advocacy.
NYC Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence(link is external and opens in a new window) - The Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence develops policies and programs, provides training and prevention education, conducts research and evaluations, performs community outreach, and operates the New York City Family Justice Center.
Safer Society Foundation(link is external and opens in a new window) - Safer Society Foundation is dedicated to eliminating sexual abuse so that all of us may enjoy safer communities, healthier families, and happier lives.
Sidran Institute(link is external and opens in a new window) - Helping people understand, manage and treat trauma and dissociation.
Generation Five(link is external and opens in a new window) - Ending sexual abuse in five generations.
Darkness to Light(link is external and opens in a new window) - Empowering people to prevent sexual abuse.
Survivor’s Manual(link is external and opens in a new window) - Resource to inspire and empower both men and women survivors to lead joyful lives.
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse(link is external and opens in a new window) - For adult survivors of child abuse.
(Wo)men Speak Out(link is external and opens in a new window) - A non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating rape, sexual assault and gender violence, and educating men and women to cultivate healthy relationships and gender equity.
We Are Survivors(link is external and opens in a new window) - Provides a national platform to discuss the core issues that impact the lives of adult survivors of child abuse and neglect and to develop appropriate action steps to address these issues.
National Association for People Abused in Childhood(link is external and opens in a new window) - Based in the UK, providing support and information for people abused in childhood.
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center(link is external and opens in a new window) - Serves as the nation’s principle information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network(link is external and opens in a new window) - A network of frontline providers, family members, researchers, and national partners from hospitals, universities, community-based programs and centers across the United States working to increase access to services for survivors. Created by Congress in 2000 as part of the Children’s Health Act.