Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
This section provides information for survivors with disabilities and resources for preventing sexual violence in the developmental disability community for people with disabilities, family members, and professionals.
Where can I get help?
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(206)-737-0242
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(888)-998-6423
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711 or (206)-461-3222 in King County, other county number are available on the website
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(206)-744-1600
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800-656-HOPE (4673)
Survivors with Disabilities
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API Chaya is a survivor-led organization focused on serving survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking, and domestic violence from Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, Asian, and South Asian communities. To center those at the margins, they keep young people, faith-based communities, queer and Trans Black, Indigenous, and people of color, people with disabilities, and immigrants at their core.
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The HEAL Project works to prevent and end childhood sexual abuse (CSA) through healing the wounds of sexual oppression and embracing sexual liberation. QTBIPOC, Disabled, and Survivor-led.
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Has a podcast with survivors
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a resource for victim and disability service providers, self-advocates, and policymakers
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created by UW Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center
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A series of stories from NPR on sexual assault against people with intellectual disabilities
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a project to improve services to women with disabilities who have been victims of sexual violence
General Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence, and Child Sexual Abuse Resources for Prevention and Survivors
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serves domestic violence survivors
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supports queer & trans survivors in reconnecting to their self-determination through advocacy-based counseling and community education
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Informing Families
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prevents the sexual abuse of children through support, information, and resources to take actions that protect children before they are harmed
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HEART works to promote sexual health, uproot gendered violence, and advance reproductive justice by establishing choice and access for the most impacted Muslims. (Chicago, IL)
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provides personal safety education for all ages, teaching skills for strong relationships and the prevention of harm
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provides information on healthier responses to and prevention of problematic sexual behavior in youth
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works to help kids solve the problems that are causing their concerning behavior…without shame, blame, or conflict
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Services and resources for families experiencing violence from a youth family member through King County Juvenile Court. Learn more about the Step-Up Program, Family Intervention and Restorative Services (FIRS), and At-Risk Youth services.
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This project works to share survivor stories about the impact of mandatory reporting, educate communities on harm reduction practices and change the conditions that lead to violence and abuse.
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A Practical Guide to Stop Interpersonal Violence