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Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline

The Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline is the first confidential, statewide helpline dedicated to serving all survivors of sexual violence. Staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by trained advocated, the helpline provides

• crisis intervention;
• confidential emotional support;
• information about options and local resources available to survivors and co-survivors or their friends and family.

No matter who you are or where you live in Ohio, the helpline advocates will listen and empower you with information and options throughout the healing process. CALL 1.844.OHIO.HELP (1.844.644.6435).

Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence

As Ohio's statewide coalition, Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV) advocates for comprehensive responses and rape crisis services for survivors and empowers communities to prevent sexual violence.

National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women

The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (VAWnet) is a comprehensive and easily accessible online collection of full-text, searchable materials and resources on domestic violence, sexual violence and related issues. The goal of VAWnet, The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women is to use electronic communication technology to enhance efforts to prevent violence against women and intervene more effectively when it occurs.

Violence Awareness and Prevention Guide

The Violence Awareness and Prevention Guide is an expert-driven guidebook published by Learn Psychology. Key elements of the guide include a comprehensive review of the different types of violence and warning signs of abuse; an overview of the 'Cycle of Violence,' and how it has evolved; where to get help: how it relates to stress, common anxiety disorders and tools for anxiety management; and a 'Safety Exit' button feature, which helps users looking for violence support quickly navigate away from the page if necessary.