10 Helpful Online Resources For Rape Victims

It is difficult for victims of rape to reach out for help. Many times, making that first phone call takes every last bit of strength they have. Because of the internet, there are numerous resources on-line that victims can turn to. This outlet gives them anonimity, privacy and access to this information 24/7. Here are some helpful online resources that rape victims can turn to.

1. www.rainn.org - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. This is by far the best resource available for rape victims. RAINN offers a 24/7 toll free hotline number, online chat with a trained volunteer, information on rape crisis centers across the country, statistics, how to get help, resources and volunteer opportunities. Again, this is a fantastic website that has helped thousands of victims.
2. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/help/progdir.htm - this link will take you to the Office For Victims of Crime. This direct link is specifically in regards to the Victims' Crime Compensation Fund. This fund is provided to victims of violent crime. Victims can be reimbursed for hospital stays, sexual assault kit, medications, loss of property, relocation expenses & much more. Victims should log on to this website to find out what they need to do to file for this fund.
3. www.ncvc.org - this is the website for the National Center for Victims of Crime. Victim assistance, civil litigation, public policy, stalking resource center, etc. This is another good resources that can not only help victims but can also assist victim advocates and rape centers with trainings and conferences.
4. www.ncadv.org - National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. 24 hour hotline. Resources on safety planning and how to obtain help.
5. http://www.jfcadvocacy.org - Justice For Children. This is a great website dealing with child abuse. Resources regarding legal assistance can be found on this site. Justice For Children deals with the topic of abuse of children.
6. www.1in6.org - A website dedicated to men that have been victims of rape. A fantastic resource for this very seldom discussed victim.
7. www.google.com- If you are trying to find the name, number and location of your local rape crisis center, just google "rape crisis center and your town". You can always go to rainn.org and you can search your local rape crisis center directly from their page.

I know that the hub said 10 helpful online resources, but these 7 are really all that you need. I cannot stress enough the first resource shared with you, RAINN. They truly encapculate any and all information &/or resources you could possibly need pertaining to rape. You actually will probably find most if not all of these resources I mentioned on the RAINN website.

For any victim of rape, it is so important to reach out to a professional a get help. My suggestion is to start with RAINN. You will be in excellent hands with this organization.