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Childhelp
USA Hotline: 24-hour crisis intervention for abused or neglected
children (child or adult can call): 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453),
www.childhelpusa.org.
Department
of Justice Violence Against Women Office: Information, research,
and resources, www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo.
Federal
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (to report gang,
gun, or drug activity), 1-800-ATF-GUNS (1-800-283-4867),
www.atf.treas.gov.
The Hope of Survivors: Christian ministry and resources
to victims of clergy abuse (sexual or spiritual), 1-866-260-8958, http://www.thehopeofsurvivors.com/.
National
Center on Elder Abuse: Directory of local reporting numbers,
information for caregivers, 1-202-898-2586, www.elderabusecenter.org.
National
Domestic Violence Hotline: Shelters, legal advocacy, and social
service support, 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), www.ndvh.org.
National
Organization on Male Sexual Victimization:
Information, discussion boards, and reporting on sexually violated
males,
1-800-738-4181, www.malesurvivor.org.
Olive
Crest: Homes and services for abused children, 1-800-550-CHILD
(2445), www.olivecrest.org.
Pandora's
Box: Information on child protection and abuse prevention
and recovery, www.prevent-abuse-now.com.
Partnership
for a Drug Free America: Information on illegal drugs, resources
for concerned parents, 1-212-922-1560, www.drugfreeamerica.org.
Rape, Abuse, and
Incest National Network: Crisis support, information, and
local crisis counseling center referrals for sexual assault survivors,
1-800-656-HOPE (4673), www.rainn.org.
S.A.F.E. (Self-Abuse Finally Ends): Offers
a treatment approach, network of psychotherapists, and resources
to help those who cut or self-injure in another way, 1-800-DON’T-CUT, http://www.selfinjury.com/.
Survivors
of Incest Anonymous: 12-Step support groups for those sexually
violated by a family member, 1-410-282-3400, www.siawso.org.
Survivors
of Spiritual Abuse: Information and resources for those who
have been abused in the name of religion or a spiritual belief
or have been violated by a religious person, www.sosa.org.
Tamarís
Voice: Christian-based support and information for victims
of clergy sexual abuse, 1-714-832-1665, www.tamarsvoice.org.
See also "Crisis
Intervention"
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