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April Spotlight: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Become informed, take a stand, and help shut down sexual assault and domestic violence in our community!
This month's topic was featured by request of the Douglas County Battered Persons' Advocacy. If you or an organization you're affiliated with have a topic you would like to see as a monthly feature, contact us. While the UCC Library will do its best to accommodate all requests, please be aware that we cannot guarantee that we will be able to feature all suggested subjects.
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Resources for Victims
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault
Information on domestic and sexual assault in Oregon, links to local and national resources, and contact information for support services for victims and survivors county-by-county throughout the state.
Peace at Home- Douglas County
The Battered Persons' Advocacy, who provide this website, are "[d]edicated to ending domestic and sexual violence in Douglas County by offering community education and providing shelter, advocacy and support to victims." Includes a local Roseburg phone number for their 24-hour support hotline.
S.A.F.E.-- Stop Abuse For Everyone
A nonprofit organization based in Portland, OR with a center in Lane County, SAFE "provides services, publications, and training to serve those who typically fall between the cracks of domestic violence services: straight men, gays and lesbians, teens, and the elderly."
WomensLaw.org
"State-by-state legal information and resources for domestic violence."
U.S. Dept. of Justice Domestic Violence Services
Links to federal, state, and other legal resources to assist those victumized by domestic violence, from the Justice Department's Office on Violence Against Women
What to Do if You're Raped
A patient information sheet from familydoctor.org (the website of the American Academy of Family Physicians).
Let's Talk Facts About Domestic Violence
This Adobe Acrobat brochure, provided by the American Psychiatric Society, provides answers to questions like: "What is domestic violence?" "Who is affected?" and "How do you know if you are being abused?" The brochure also includes tips for people in abusive situations, and a list of agencies and contact information for groups who can help.
Domestic Violence: Safety Tips for You and Your Family
Provided by the American Bar Association.
Violence Against Women: Safety Planning List for Leaving an Abuser
From womenshealth.gov, "Here are some helpful items to get together when you are planning on leaving an abusive situation."
Warning Signs and Symptoms of Abuse
From HelpGuide.org. Includes information for other helpful websites and hotlines sorted by characteristic-- "for teens," "for men," "hotlines," etc.
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More Information on Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence
U.S. Domestic Violence Statistics
"Domestic Violence is a Serious, Widespread Social Problem in America. Get the Facts." From EndAbuse.org.
Violence Against Women
A resource page created by womenshealth.gov that defines sexual assault, lists contact information for victims seeking assistance, and provides links to outside sites and statistics on the subject.
National Network to End Domestic Violence
"A social change organization representing state domestic violence coalitions, [NNEDV] is dedicated to creating a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists."
The Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (H.R. 3402)
A summary of this recent law, which enables organizations with programs that discourage sexual assault and battery to apply for government-sponsored grants.
No Safe Place: Violence Against Women
Discussion questions related to domestic violence in the home and community, to go with PBS' television program No Safe Place.
Male Survivor
Nonprofit group dedicated to raising awareness and support for male victims of sexual assault.
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Information for Professionals:
Medical and Law Enforcement Personnel
Guidelines for the Role of EMS Personnel in Domestic Violence
"Domestic violence has reached epidemic proportions and EMS personnel will be called upon to evaluate and manage victims. EMS personnel must be educated in the cycle of domestic violence, special aspects of care, scene safety and documentation requirements. This should be part of initial and continuing educational programs." From the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Management of Female Sexual Assault
"Victims of sexual assault require appropriate care, follow-up and information regarding their legal rights. Family physicians [or other direct health care providers] should be familiar with the state laws governing collection of evidence and should be prepared to advise the patient to report the crime." From the Sept. 15, 1998 issue of American Family Physician
American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence
Extensive website incorporating legal practice, domestic violence screening kits, and general information concerning federal and state laws which address sexual assault, domestic violence, and related topics.
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Take Action Against Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence!
Contact Congress & Take Action (EndAbuse.org)
Receive email alerts, or learn how you can contact your federal representatives with these resources.
Men Can Stop Rape
"Men Can Stop Rape (formerly Men's Rape Prevention Project) empowers male youth and the institutions that serve them to work as allies with women in preventing rape and other forms of men's violence. Through awareness-to-action education and community organizing, we promote gender equity and build men's capacity to be strong without being violent."
Denim Day in L.A.-- Wednesday, April 23, 2008
In 1998, the Italian Supreme Court ruled that a 17-year-old girl who had been sexually assaulted by her driving instructor had "voluntarily consented" to the assault because she wore jeans. Ever since, Los Angeles has held a "Denim Day" to raise awareness about rape and community prevention efforts. People are asked to "make a social statement with their fashion statement and wear jeans as a visible means of protest against myths that surround sexual assault. "
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
"The Mission of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is to organize for collective power by advancing transformative work, thinking and leadership of communities and individuals working to end the violence in our lives."
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This page last updated 03-19-2008.