Resources
Tools and information for the field
A curated collection of hotlines, national organizations, training resources, and professional development opportunities for advocates, educators, and helping professionals.
Immediate Support
Crisis Hotlines & Helplines
Free, confidential support available 24/7.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals for survivors of domestic violence.
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential support from trained staff and connection to local resources for survivors of sexual violence.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Report tips, connect survivors to services, and access resources on human trafficking.
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text for anyone in emotional distress.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free and confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or mental health distress.
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Culturally appropriate support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic and sexual violence.
National Networks
National Organizations & Networks
Leading organizations in victim services, violence prevention, and trauma-informed practice.
National Center for Victims of Crime
Advocacy, resources, and training for crime victims and the professionals who serve them.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
Research, training, and resources on sexual violence prevention and response.
National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)
Policy advocacy and capacity-building for the domestic violence field.
Polaris Project
Data-driven approaches to combating human trafficking and supporting survivors.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Resources and training on child exploitation, trafficking, and missing children.
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
Federal resources, training, and funding for victim service providers.
SAMHSA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration — resources on trauma, mental health, and recovery.
National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV)
Policy and advocacy network for sexual assault coalitions and programs.
Learning Opportunities
Training & Professional Development
Free and low-cost learning opportunities for advocates and helping professionals.
OVC TTAC (Training & Technical Assistance Center)
Free training and technical assistance for victim service providers funded by OVC.
NSVRC Training & Resources
Webinars, toolkits, and training materials on sexual violence prevention and response.
Polaris Project Training
Training resources on human trafficking identification and trauma-informed response.
SAMHSA Trauma-Informed Care Resources
Guides, toolkits, and training on trauma-informed approaches across service settings.
NCMEC Training Center
Free online training for professionals on child exploitation and trafficking.
Futures Without Violence
Training and resources on domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma for health and social service providers.
Workforce Wellness
Secondary Trauma & Wellness
Resources for professionals navigating the emotional weight of this work.
TEND Academy
Training and resources on secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and organizational wellness.
Headington Institute
Free online training on resilience, stress, and trauma for humanitarian and helping professionals.
SAMHSA Secondary Traumatic Stress Resources
Guides and tools for organizations addressing secondary traumatic stress in their workforce.
ProQOL (Professional Quality of Life Scale)
Free assessment tool measuring compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress.
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