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For Victims and Internet Warning: If you are sharing your computer with other people and you do not want them to know which information you looked up on the internet, you should be aware that your activities on the Internet can be tracked. There are ways you can protect yourself as you use the Internet; however, remember that NONE of these can protect you completely. Local libraries and community centers have computers available for free public use of the Internet. Use a friend's computer or, if possible, one at work if that is safe. For additional information and assistance regarding internet safety, please go to The Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse at http://www.mincava.umn.edu/. If
you are or someone you know is being verbally, physically or sexually abused by
an intimate partner, Many people in our state and country and in the whole world are struggling with similar situations.
NOBODY deserves to be
threatened,
Please reach out for help. Many people working at the organizations below have survived abuse themselves. They will listen to you and try to support you with information, emotional support, referrals, and by linking you with resources you might need. Also find some books and web sites below that may have helpful information. Local Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs: contact your local program directly. Or use the statewide toll-free hotlines to connect with your nearest program: 1-800-ABUSE-95 (domestic violence) ; 1-800-489-7273 (sexual assault). You can call 24 hours/day if you are in an emergency. If the call can wait, try to call during business hours. Some programs also serve walk-ins. Services provided usually include hotline, information and options counseling, referral and advocacy with other community organizations that offer resources you may need (housing, transportation, finances, victim compensation, medical services, substance abuse services, child care, legal help etc), shelter or other safe housing, support groups, help with filing for Protection Orders, help and support in navigating the legal system. During phone calls or meetings advocates will listen to you, try to meet your needs and support your decisions. Generally, all services provided by these programs are confidential and free of charge. Safe Space is a social change and social service organization working to end physical, sexual, and emotional violence in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQQ) people. www.safespacevt.org. phone: 802-863-0003 Deaf Advocacy Services www.dvas.org TTY 802-479-1934 or 1-800-303-3827. E-mail: kdarling@dvas.org Vermont non-profit organization run by deaf advocates to ensure equal access for deaf victims to appropriate services Safe At Home
Program Vermont Address Confidentiality Program for victims/survivors
of domestic and sexual violence or stalking who are relocating for safety
reasons and need to keep the address confidential from their abuser. Located at
the Secretary of State Office. Phone: 802-828-0586 (voice and TTY)
or 1-800-439-8683 Vermont only Fax: 802-828-2496. Email:
safeathome@sec.state.vt.us Disability Project for Victim Assistance: 527-8202; 1-877-213-2661; 651-9360 TTY VT Protection and Advocacy (for people with mental illness who are abused, exploited): 1-800-564-1612 Senior Helpline: 1-800-642-5119 Victims Compensation: 1-800-750-1213 ; 1-800-845-4874 TTY (for deaf and hard of hearing) ; www.ccvs.state.vt.us Center for Crime Victim Services: 241-1250; 1-800-845-4874 TTY; 1-800-7501213 VT Legal Aid: 1-800-889-2047
National Victim Resources If you cannot access the help you need within Vermont, you can try the following national hotlines and information sources: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3244 (TTY) for support, shelter, or services. Free, confidential, 24 hrs. Or find useful information on the Web Site of the http://www.ndvh.org/ National Coalition Against Domestic Violence http://www.ncadv.org/ If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual violence call the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Free, confidential, 24 hrs. Or go to www.rainn.org/whatshould If you or someone you know is in the military and needs confidential advice or services regarding domestic or sexual violence, contact the Miles Foundation 203-270-7861 or e-mail them at mailto:milesfdn@aol.com If you or someone you know is being stalked, contact the National Center for Victims of Crime Stalking Resource Center at 1-800- FYI-CALL M-F, 8:30 am- 8:30 pm EST or visit their website http://www.ncvc.org/src/index.html If you know a child who is being abused or neglected call the Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline for advice and information. This is not the same as reporting the abuse – the purpose is to give you information on options. 1-800-4- A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) Free, confidential, 24 hrs.
If you or someone you know is a victim of child sexual abuse, or if you're worried that there might be a problem call this toll free hotline 1-866-FOR-LIGHT (367-5444) or visit Darkness to Light’s website at http://www.darkness2light.org/ For adult or teen victims/survivors of rape, and their friends. Also has great information on rape drugs: http://www.911rape.org/ Sexual Assault
Victims/Survivor support Support for Adult
Survivors of Incest Bilingual English
and Spanish web site: Some Self-Help
Literature For teen
victims/survivors For adult
heterosexual female victims/survivors Linda Ledray, Recovering from Rape, Henry Holt, New York 1994. For
victims/survivors who are women of color Lori Robinson and Julia Boyd, I Will Survive: The African American Guide to Healing from Sexual Assault and Abuse, Seal Press 2003. For gay and lesbian
victims/survivors Or at http://www.thenetworklared.org/englishbook.htm For Women Survivors
of Child Sexual Abuse For Families and
Friends of victims/survivors Allan McEvoy and Jeff Brookings, If She Is Raped: A Guidebook for Husbands, Fathers and Male Friends, Learning Publications 2001 Alan McEvoy, Devvie Rollo and Jeff Brookings, If He Is Raped: A Guidebook for Parents, Partners, Spouses, and Friends, Learning Publications 1999. |
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