Resources for Survivors
of Child Sexual Abuse

exit_to_app 1in6

1in6 offers community and information about recovery for men who have had past sexual experiences that may have caused a variety of problems, long after they happened – whether the label “survivor” or “victim” resonates or not. Free anonymous online peer support groups are available. Online chat support is also available 24/7 for crisis intervention and support, to answer questions about recovering from sexual abuse, to provide information about medical, emotional and behavioral issues related to unwanted or abusive experiences, explanations of the criminal justice system, and what you might expect if you report the abuse or assault, referrals to resources in you area (when available), and finally information for family and friends. 

Website: 1in6.org

exit_to_app 5WAVES

5WAVES is a US-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit promoting Worldwide Awareness, Voice, Education and Support around Sibling Sexual Trauma–the ongoing effects of one sibling’s harmful or abusive sexual behavior toward another. 5WAVES operates https://www.siblingsexualtrauma.com/, an information hub website that has many pages that support survivors of sibling sexual trauma and abuse, and includes many links to various support resources. 

5WAVES also offers a Discord peer support group that is by invitation only. Email info@5waves.org for more information (enter DISCORD in the subject line).

Websites: https://www.siblingsexualtrauma.com/

https://www.5waves.org

exit_to_app After Silence

After Silence is designed to help victims become survivors, and communicate in the recovery of sexual violence. Our mission is to support, empower, validate, and educate survivors, as well as their families and supporters. The core of our organization is a support group, message board, and chat room where victims and survivors come together online in a mutually supportive and safe environment.

If you have been a victim of rape, date rape, sexual abuse, incest, sexual assault, marital rape, childhood sexual abuse, or molestation please know that you did nothing wrong and you are not to blame. In our online support group and forums you can share your story, feelings, fears, doubts, and receive support from fellow survivors who are experiencing similar emotions. Here you may speak freely without identifying yourself.

Website: aftersilence.org

exit_to_app After Silence – En Español

Nuestra organización está diseñada para ayudar a las víctimas a convertirse en sobrevivientes y comunicar su recuperación de la violencia sexual. Nuestra misión es apoyar, validar, enaltecer y educar a los sobrevivientes, así como a su familia y a las personas que los apoyan. La parte esencial de nuestra organización es el grupo de apoyo, el pizarrón de mensajes y la sala para platicar donde las víctimas y los sobrevivientes se reúnen en línea, creando un ambiente de mutua ayuda y sintiéndose a salvo.

Si has sido víctima de violación, violación en una cita, abuso sexual, incesto, asalto sexual, violación marital, abuso sexual de niño, o estupro, por favor debes saber que no hiciste nada malo y tú no eres el culpable. En nuestro grupo de apoyo en línea y foros puedes compartir tu historia, tus sentimientos, miedos, dudas y recibir el apoyo de personas que son sobrevivientes y que experimentan emociones similares. Aquí puedes hablar libremente sin tener que identificarte.

exit_to_app American Psychological Association Practice Organization

This Psychologist Locator search will help you find practicing psychologists in your area; in addition, you can narrow your search to psychologists within an area of specialization, and who focus on serving children, teens, adults, and/or seniors. 

Website: locator.apa.org

exit_to_app Army of Survivors

The Army of Survivors is the only national organization advocating for and supporting child athlete survivors of sexual violence. Research indicate that 13% of student athletes are victims of sexual assault through their participation in sport. This translates to at least 5.91 million survivors in the United States alone. The organization was created by a group of more than 40 survivors of sexual violence. who as athletes competed at all levels of gymnastics, diving, running, softball, volleyball, and more. Its goal is to end sexual assault against young athletes by ensuring perpetrators and enablers are held accountable, creating transparency in reporting, building an environment in which athletes do not fear retaliation when reporting abuse, and advocating for change to protect survivors.

Website: https://thearmyofsurvivors.org/

exit_to_app Brave Movement

The Brave Movement is a powerful and global survivor-centered movement to end childhood sexual violence in our country and around the globe. The Brave Movement was launched in February 2022, to demand bold and transformative action from leaders of governments and institutions around the globe to support the rapid scaling up of comprehensive programs of prevention, healing and justice. Supporters can join the movement via the email sign up and choose from a range of actions, including signing petitions and writing to U.S. elected officials to urge their support of the U.S. National Blueprint to End Sexual Violence Against Children and Adolescents.  

The Brave Movement has a “Get Help” tool that you can use to find crisis and support services worldwide.

Website: bravemovement.org

exit_to_app Hidden Water

Hidden Water is a restorative justice response to Child Sexual Abuse. Hidden Water offers 12-week healing circles for 18+ individuals who have been impacted by child sexual abuse. Hidden Water offers circles for those who have been harmed, those who have harmed and are ready to take responsibility, parents whose child was harmed or harmed, and loved ones of those who were harmed or harmed and are designed to enable participants to find the growing edge of their healing alongside others who have had similar experiences with childhood sexual abuse.

Website: hiddenwatercircle.org

exit_to_app Lamplighters

Every victim of childhood sexual abuse deserves the right to live a healthy and joyful life. “Our ultimate goal is to have happy, stable, healthy adults, and that begins with having happy, stable, healthy children, children who have been protected from any possible predator and who are being raised in a healthy family system.”

The Lamplighter Movement is an international movement for incest and child sexual abuse recovery. Founded by Marjorie McKinnon, author of the book “Repair Your Life: A Program for Recovery from Incest and Childhood Sexual Abuse”, the Lamplighter Movement has grown into a community with the goal of providing peer support and a safe space for survivors on the road to recovery. 

Chapters are located in many states in the U.S. as well as internationally, and information is available for starting a chapter in your area. 

Website: thelamplighters.org

exit_to_app Male Survivor 

Through informational programs and services, Male Survivor also helps the public and the media to recognize and understand males who have been sexually abused, and most important, promotes the actions we all can take to confront and fight the realities, and destroy the myths, of male sexual abuse.

Resources are available for survivors as well as online discussion boards, chat rooms, and events. Male Survivor also provides some guidance and referrals to find support groups and therapists across the US although they do not provide crisis servcies or intervention. 

Website: malesurvivor.org/

exit_to_app NO MORE Global Directory

The NO MORE Global Directory is a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive international directory of domestic and sexual violence helplines, specialist support services, and resources for men, women, and those who identify as non-binary in almost every UN-recognized country and territory in the world.

Website: https://nomoredirectory.org/

exit_to_app RAINN

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. It also operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

Among their many excellent resources they provide information about recovery – how therapy can help, how to plan for your safety, self-care after trauma and more. Furthermore, they also provide some information for loved ones on how to help support you and/or other survivors in recovery. 

When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), trained staff can provide confidential support and route you to a local sexual assault service provider in your area. . If you  prefer an online hotline, you can also Chat one-on-one confidentially and anonymously with a support specialist, any time 24/7. RAINN does not log IP addresses or save chat transcripts.

Website: www.rainn.org/recovering-sexual-violence

exit_to_app RAINN – En Español

La Sala de Ayuda – Converse con otros sobrevivientes del asalto sexual en un espacio seguro y confidencial entre las 7 p.m a 9 p.m. tiempo del este, todos los Miércoles y Sábado.

Línea de Ayuda Online – RAINN ofrece apoyo gratuito las 24 horas al día, 7 días por semana para los sobrevivientes de la violencia sexual y sus seres queridos.

Website: rainn.org/es

exit_to_app Reclaim13

Reclaim13 is dedicated to ending the cycle of sexual abuse and exploitation through long-term support and meaningful connection. Reclaim13 offers a virtual support group for adult survivors of child sexual abuse, called Beautiful YOU. Additionally, through their Child and Family Program, children who have experienced sexual trauma and their families are paired with specialized professionals in order to enhance healing, build resilience and prevent re-victimization. Reclaim13 also offers support to pregnant and parenting survivors through their Reclaiming Hope program. They also offer a support group for survivors of sexual exploitation called Reclaiming YOU, a Teen Survivor support group, a Moms support group, and a Parent/Caregiver support group. 

Website: Reclaim13.org

exit_to_app Road to Recovery, Inc.

Launched in 2005, Road to Recovery offers compassionate counseling and referral services to survivors of sexual abuse and their families. It is  dedicated to: providing direct and indirect services to victims of abuse; increasing public awareness of the issues connected to sexual abuse; advocating on behalf of abuse victims; and promoting healing of victims and their families.  It is available to assist survivors in emergency situations who need help immediately by calling or texting  862-368-2800, 24/7 or by sending a message on the group’s website.

Website: https://www.road-to-recovery.org

exit_to_app SNAP – Survivors Network of those Abused By Priests

With over 25,000 members, SNAP is the oldest, largest and most active support group for women and men wounded by religious and institutional authorities – priests, ministers, bishops, deacons, nuns, coaches, teachers, and others. It is an independent, peer network of survivors who support other survivors through conversations, email and general support through its hotline at  1-877-SNAP-HEALS (1-877-762-7432).  SNAP hosts support groups for survivors that meet in over 60 cities across the U.S. and in several countries. Over one hundred volunteer local SNAP leaders provide day to day and one on one support.. SNAP advocates for stronger laws to protect children and the vulnerable. and works to reform  statute of limitation laws that limit criminal prosecution and civil responsibility for abusers.

Website: https://www.snapnetwork.org

exit_to_app Saprea

Saprea, formerly known as The Younique Foundation, is a public charity focused on creating a world free from child sexual abuse through prevention and healing resources. Saprea works to spread awareness about child sexual abuse and provide prevention tools and strategies that caregivers can use to reduce the risk of abuse. They also provide healing services to survivors of child sexual abuse through online materials, support groups, and a free four day in-person retreat known as the Saprea Retreat. These resources are available to help survivors better cope with the trauma symptoms they experience, manage triggers, redirect unhelpful thoughts, develop self-compassion and understanding, thrive in the present, and gain a community of supporters. 

Website: https://saprea.org

exit_to_app Survivors Chat

“Our mission is to help every survivor be their own greatest success in life; to give every survivor the strength and power to battle their life’s hardships. Our mission is to offer solidarity and kinship in every survivor’s hour of need; to make the lonely survivor a thing of the past. We work to dispel myths and increase education of the facts about abuse and rape worldwide.”

Survivors Chat is a community of survivors of rape, incest, and abuse whether sexual, physical, emotional, mental, psychological, verbal, RA [ritual abuse] or SRA [satanic ritual abuse]. The community is DID-friendly and alters (whether adults or “littles”) are welcome. The goal is to create a welcoming, safe, and comforting environment for survivors to share their feelings, be heard, and be accepted. 

Website: survivorschat.com

exit_to_app Stop It Now!

Stop it Now! provides free, confidential, and direct support and information to individuals with questions or concerns about child sexual abuse. Anyone concerned about child sexual abuse can reach out to the national prevention Helpline (1.888.PREVENT), email, and chat services, an interactive Online Help Center, and the “Ask Now!” advice column.” Helpline call hours:  Monday 12pm-8pm EST; Tuesday 12pm-6pm EST; Wednesday 12pm-6pm EST; Thursday 10am-6pm EST; Friday 12pm-6pm EST. 

Website: stopitnow.org

exit_to_app Time to Tell

Sparking stories from lives affected by incest and sexual abuse to be told and heard. Survivor Donna Jensen leads writing circles for survivors and coaches them to tell their stories.

Website: timetotell.org

exit_to_app Empowered Voice: Voices Heard E-Zine

Empowered Voice puublishes Voices Heard, an e-magazine “that embodies the transformative power of storytelling. Each survivor’s journey is unique, and through our platform, celebrate those narratives. Our community thrives on connection, understanding, and healing. We invite you to immerse yourself in the stories that resonate with you, to find solace in shared experiences, and to discover the strength that comes from vulnerability. Together, we can create a tapestry of resilience and hope, inspiring others to find their own voice. Join us in this movement and let your voice be heard…Voices Heard accepts inspiring non-fiction stories of hope and healing as seen through expressive arts including poetry, visual art, story telling or video of movement or music that expresses your inspiring story of healing from sexual abuse.”

Website: Empowered Voice

exit_to_app Blooming After Grooming: A podcast about grooming and sexual abuse by two survivors.

Diana and Sarah here, check out our podcast as we talk about who we are, how we found each other years after being groomed and abused by the same high school teacher, and what we learned along the way. We talk about our experiences, how abuse is represented in pop culture, and what needs to change to help protect kiddos from predators.

Website: https://www.bloomingafterpod.com/

exit_to_app You’re Not Alone: The 1in6 Podcast

Actor Anthony Edwards, best known for Top Gun and ER, and award-winning podcaster and writer Beau Friedlander talk with survivors and experts about childhood sexual abuse. Both men lived through it themselves, and together they explore how and why the trauma reaches so far into a life.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Episodes drop bi-weekly.

Website: https://pod.link/1896770275

exit_to_app Crossing the Line, NCSESAME

Hosted by NCSESAME (The National Center to Stop Educator Sexual Abuse, Misconduct and Exploitation). Through survivor-centered conversations and expert insight, the podcast examines grooming, reporting failures, and the systems that allow abuse to persist. These are not easy conversations, but they are necessary ones—and they are already helping parents, journalists, and policymakers better understand the scope of the problem.

Website: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line-the-ncsesame-podcast/id1851485137

exit_to_app Open Investigation

Open Investigation, an investigative true crime podcast about unsolved cases of missing and murdered children; a follow-up to the Emmy Award-winning HBO documentary, “Have You Seen Andy?”, hosted by Melanie Perkins McLaughlin. It features investigations into cases of child sexual abuse and sex trafficking in Massachusetts, and stories of survivors.

Website: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Sy0KXwSqQueq1GmjFDgKp

exit_to_app Overcoming Child Sexual Abuse

Overcoming Child Sexual Abuse is a positive and uplifting series to help overcome the struggles that remain in our adult lives from experiences of child sexual abuse. Join Kathy Andersen, award-winning self-development author and survivor of childhood sexual abuse, as Kathy brings together inspiring guests and leading experts in areas including positive and clinical psychology, trauma recovery, and self-mastery and development to share practical approaches and new learnings to help adults break free from the ongoing trauma, triggers, and turmoil of childhood sexual abuse. It’s never too late to overcome childhood trauma and create a life filled with authentic happiness that sets you free! Let’s do this together!

Website: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jvBWCFFqoPitkBCddCb1N

exit_to_app The Secret To Creating Enduring Success

Enough Abuse Board Member, Trish Kendall, shares her story of surviving child sexual abuse and her journey from struggling to success in this powerful Tedx Talk.

“We all want enduring success. But too often we don’t believe we can achieve it, or don’t know how. Trish Kendall, an expert at helping organizations, teams and individuals create enduring success, shares how you can make it happen. As a little girl, Trish’s ability to love was ripped from her by the person she loved the most. At 13 years old, to fill the gaping hole, Trish plunged into the destructive world of drugs. A crystal meth addict, liar, and thief, by age 20 she had nothing. She was nothing—and a moment away from ending her life. Today, Trish is proof that we each have the power—no matter our story, circumstances, or experiences—to choose and become. Trish Kendall is an expert at helping organizations, teams and individuals create enduring success. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. ”

Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

exit_to_app Family Secrets: An Incest Survivor Speaks Out

Watch this TEDx Talk by Sadia Carone. Sadia shares her story of being sexually abused by her father and physically abused by her mother, and how she has cut her parents out of her life for her own wellbeing. She speaks out to raise awareness and help other incest and sexual assault survivors feel less alone. She asks survivors to please make a plan to reach out for help if you have suicidal thoughts.

exit_to_app Belonging: Eliminating the effects of childhood trauma through belonging

Watch this TEDx Talk: “Belonging: Eliminating the effects of childhood trauma through belonging.” by Brave and Unbroken founder, Pennie Saum. Pennie “makes an enlightening case for eliminating the cycle of generational trauma, through belonging.

Pennie fights for adult survivors and children of sexual abuse from military soldiers. She was instrumental in the passing of the Child Abuse Accountability Enhancement Act, eliminating the protection of military retirees pension, when child sexual abuse has been prosecuted and a judgement has been awarded,” – TEDxBoston

exit_to_app Giving Voice to Sibling Sexual Abuse

“As a survivor of Sibling Sexual Abuse (SSA), Jane Epstein spent years thinking she was alone. However, recent studies show sibling sexual abuse is the most common form of child sexual abuse, an epidemic enabled by silence.

In this talk, Jane explains why we need to help survivors share their stories in order to build a community of people who can inspire new research, solutions, awareness, prevention, and support. She shares her story to help other survivors gain the courage to speak out, with the comfort of knowing they are not alone.

Jane Epstein is a Sibling Sexual Abuse (SSA) survivor. Now an advocate, she provides guidance and tools for prevention and victim recovery. Jane spent 40 years in a continual state of dissociation. She was in and out of therapy and, despite marrying and being blessed with two children, became depressed and suicidal. Sobriety and self-reflection led her to write her story. As she began writing, Jane discovered that hardly anyone on the entire Internet was speaking about sibling sexual abuse, thus her advocacy was born.”