1in6 is an organization that focuses their advocacy efforts towards men who’ve experienced unwanted or abusive sexual experiences.
24/7 chatline for men who’ve experienced sexual assault or sexual abuse: National Helpline
1in6 hosts a daily online support group. The schedule and sign up can be found here: Weekly Online Support Group for Male Survivors
Fellow survivor stories can be found here: Male Survivor Stories
Originally started by Tani Ikeda in 2012, Survivor Love Letters allowed for Tani, other survivors and allies to create love or support letters for individuals who have experienced sexual assault. Posts can be found on the organization’s Tumblr page: https://survivorloveletter.tumblr.com/
Website: https://www.survivorloveletter.com/
K’s Office of Sexual Violence Prevention and Advocacy has adapted this program to provide a community of support from fellow members of K campus. As a victim-survivor, we understand the difficulties you may face. This collection aims to spread the message to you as a survivor that not only are you believed, not only are you supported, but you are loved. These letters can include, but are not limited to, written letters, photos, paintings, drawings, songs, poetry, etc.
We ask you to please consider the following guidelines when creating “survivor love letters”:
All submissions are anonymous, unless author provides name.
The collection can be found here: Survivor Love Letters
If you would like to submit, you can upload your Survivor Love Letter here: Submissions
Created by a survivor, this group is for survivors of assault, rape, or abuse. The groups focuses on the intersectionality of gender-based violence, racism, bigotry, etc. The group hopes to offer a safe space for fellow survivors to offer support to people going through the similar experiences. Survivors are able to share resources, healing exercises, videos, and articles that enable survivors to better understand and take control of their healing.
The group is private, and all posts are hidden to anyone but members. To join this group, you must be a survivor who is committed to healing and supporting fellow survivors, and follow the groups rules. To join, please fill out the form at Survivor Support.
Isurvive is a online community for abuse survivors. The organization provides resources and resources specific for individuals who have experienced abuse as a child.
The organization offers resources for individuals in the US and Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and the UK. Resources specific to the US include:
Several forums are provided through the organization. Discussions are separated into 7 parent forums: General Discussion; Survivors; Breaking the cycle; Addictions, Self-Harm, and Unhealthy Coping Strategies; Family, Friends, and Relationships; Lighthearted and Off Topic; Creative Corner and Art Gallery. A number of sub-forums are offered if the individual becomes a member of the organization. Memberships is free.
MaleSurvivor is a non-profit organization that focuses on preventing, healing, and eliminating sexual victimization of boys and men. The organization offers support, treatment, education and advocacy. MaleSurvivor facilitates dialogue among fellow survivors and professional therapists, through online forums, moderated discussion boards, and an 24-hour online chat.
The Online Forums include a wide variety of topics such as survivor stories, resources, questions, and advice from other survivors. The forum offers specialized forums for individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who experienced as a child or as an adult, and topics for lighthearted discussions. The Chat Room requires the individual to create a free account to interact.
MaleSurvivor provides a list of other resources that address other intersections (i.e. Veterans, religious resources, LGBTQIA+). Resources can be found here: Healing Resources
After Silence aims to support, empower, validate, and educate survivors of sexual violence by providing a safely moderated online support group, message board, and chat room. These spaces offer survivors the opportunity to connect with other survivors in real time. Survivors can share their stories, ask questions, and heal through support. The organization offers a library for survivors and supporters, providing information on types of sexual violence, legal information, and articles on recovery.
After Silence staff members can provide referrals to local assistance, and to agencies and organizations.
Website: After Silence
Survivor Library: Aftermath
Provided below are a number of articles focused in on the topic of sex for a victim-survivor after their experience with sexual violence.
What It’s Like to Reclaim Your Sex Life After Sexual Assault
How to Have a Healthy Sex Life After Sexual Abuse
When Is It Sex, and When Is It Sexual Abuse or Assault?
End Rape on Campus (EROC) is an organization that aims to end campus sexual violence. They offer direct support for survivors and the communities around them. They have established support networks through a hotline or a secure form.
The organization offers free assistance to all survivors of gender-/sex-based violence. The organization can connect survivors, family or friends to support networks, file federal complaints, connect survivors with mental health professionals or legal counsel.
The organization has created overviews of Title IX, the Clery Act, Affirmative consent, and much more. Overview of these acts can be found here: The Laws
Website: End Rape on Campus
Hotline: 202.281.0323
Secure Form: https://endrapeoncampus.org/contact-us/
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is a nationwide anti-sexual violence organization that works to provide support for survivors of these crimes. The organization provides hotline as well as a live chat.
RAINN has a collection of survivor stories in videos and articles: Survivor Stories
Hotline: 800.656.HOPE or 800.656.4673
Live Chat: online.rainn.org
RAINN has provided materials for individuals who have experienced a form of sexual violence:
The YWCA Kalamazoo is a non profit organization whose mission is to eliminate racism and empower women.
What We Stand For: After being founded in 1885, we serve as the oldest and largest association in Michigan. Originally established to provide residence services for young women, today YWCA Kalamazoo serves as a primary resource for economic, gender, and racial justice for all women, children and families in Kalamazoo.
What We Do: Advocacy & Systems Change, Caring for Victims of Abuse, Promoting Maternal & Child Health, and Improving the Lives of Children
Contact Us: For Information About Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, Child Care, Pregnancy Services, and More.
If you would like to help, you can donate, become a Member, or volunteer.
