Here's a list of agencies that can help you.
Gov't, Legislation & Law
National District Attorneys Association
Department of Health and Human Services - The main Federal agency protecting the health of those least able to help themselves. It is the largest funder of Federal grants and is responsible for operating 300 programs, which are administered by 11 divisions (including the Administration for Children and Families).
National Criminal Justice Reference Service - Federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.
Office for Victims of Crime in the Department of Justice - Provides a variety of resources for victims of crime.
Summary Guide for Mandated Reporters in New York State
Victim & Self Help Resources
National Organization for Victim Assistance
Books on Childhood Sexual Abuse: Self-Help & Support
Male Survivor - Provides resources and support for men who were sexually victimized.
The Institute for Human Identity
The Next Step Counseling and Training
Pokrov.org - A Resource for Survivors of Abuse in the Orthodox Churches
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - International self-help support group program designed specifically for adult survivors of neglect, physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse
Sidran Institute - Traumatic Stress Education & Advocacy Information for child and adult survivors of trauma.
Directory and Book Services (DABS) for people overcoming childhood abuse
WINGS Foundation - Support for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Survivors of Incest Anonymous - Anonymous Resource to survivors of child sexual abuse.
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
RAINN: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
Women's Justice Center - Advocating for Victims of Violence Against Women at the DA's Office
1in6 The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood live healthier, happier lives.
American Humane Association - Mission is to prevent cruelty, abuse and exploitation of children and animals.
New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Child Molestation Research and Prevention Institute - Dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse through research and education.
Child Welfare - Scholarly resources.
Childhelp USA - Incorporating research, treatment, and prevention under the umbrella of one organization. Programs include the National Child Abuse Hotline, Children's Advocacy Centers, a Children's Center, Foster Care and Group Homes, and increasing education, community outreach, and public awareness.
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) - An association of nearly 1,000 public and private non-profit agencies, it is the largest publisher of child welfare materials.
Faith Trust Institute - Multifaith, multicultural training and education organization working to end sexual and domestic violence.
Generation Five - Mission is ending child sexual abuse within five generations.
Innermotion - Assists people who have been traumatized by sexual, physical, and emotional violence.
ISTSS - An international, interdisciplinary professional organization that promotes advancement and exchange of knowledge about traumatic stress.
National Association of Counsel for Children - Dedicated to the protection and representation of children in the legal system, it trains professionals (attorneys, judges, social workers), working with children.
NAPSAC: National Association to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Children - Dedicated to ending childhood sexual abuse in three generations through awareness, education and the advocacy of children's rights.
The National Children's Advocacy Center - Models, promotes, and delivers excellence in child abuse response and prevention through service, education, and leadership.
Parents for Megan's Law and the Crime Victims Center (PFML/CVC) - Support via website and phone.
Prevent Child Abuse America - National and local programs to prevent child abuse
Project Joy - Focuses on children
RAINN: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.
Safe Horizon - Support and advocacy for victims of crime and abuse. The largest victims' service agency in the U.S.
SAMHSA - Provides information on mental health services, Mental Health Services programs, survivor information, searchable databases, and a kids corner. It contains information on Federal grants, conferences and events.
The Safer Society Foundation, Inc. - An agency focusing on the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse. Provides a variety of services related to the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse.
SESAME: Stop Educator Sexual Abuse, Misconduct, and Exploitation - Focus on abuse in education.
Sexual Victimization of Men - Information and resources for survivors.
SIECUS: Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States - Education and information about sexuality and sexual and reproductive health.
The Soaring Project - Stories of survivors who have created meaningful lives.
Books on Childhood Sexual Abuse: Self-Help & Support - The best of the books from all over the world, to provide comfort and healing to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Dancing in the Darkness - Resource for sexual abuse survivors
Directory and Book Services (DABS) - The specialist book and information service for people who are overcoming childhood abuse, sexual abuse, or domestic violence
Offender Registry
US DOJ: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website
NYS DCJS: Office of Sex Offender Management
Jewish Website Links
Jewish Board of Advocates for Children
Prevention & Education
Moore Center for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
The Safer Society Foundation, Inc.
SESAME: Stop Educator Sexual Abuse, Misconduct, and Exploitation
CWLA: Child Welfare League of America
SIECUS: Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
Talking to Your Child About Sexual Abuse
The National Children's Advocacy Center
NAPSAC: National Association to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Chidlren
Israeli Website Links
Israel National Council for the Protection of Children
Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma
Israel Association for Child Protection
The Association for Rape Crisis Centers in Israel
Bayit Lechol Yeled Be-Israel (A Home For Every Child in Israel)
Articles
4 Things You Need to Know About Child Molestation - Oprah.com
APA Topics: Trauma - American Psychological Association information on emotional trauma.
Child Protection Program - Newsletter
Female Sexual Abusers: A Theory of Loss - A study.
Recovered Memories of Sexual Abuse: Scientific Research & Scholarly Resources - A report from 2008
The Recovered Memory Project - Archive compiled at Brown University.
Trauma Central - A collection of links to trauma related articles.
Sex Abuse of Males: Prevalence, Lasting Effects, and Resources - Masters thesis on sexual abuse in males
Sexual Healing from Sexual Abuse: Advice for Adult Survivors - How to overcome repercussions of sexual abuse
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