Support and Advocacy Resources for Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Assault
RAINN – https://rainn.org/
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network offers confidential support, education, and resources for survivors of sexual violence across the U.S.
STAR (Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response) – https://star.ngo/
STAR provides trauma-informed support, advocacy, and legal services to survivors of sexual assault and works to prevent sexual violence.
LaFASA (Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault) – https://www.lafasa.org/
LaFASA connects survivors to crisis centers, promotes prevention through education, and advocates for systemic change across Louisiana communities.
Bishop Accountability – https://www.bishop-accountability.org/
This resource documents abuse in the Catholic Church, offering public records, survivor testimonies, and investigative reports on clergy misconduct.
SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) – https://www.snapnetwork.org/
SNAP is a survivor-led organization that offers peer support and campaigns for transparency and accountability within religious institutions.
U.S. Center for SafeSport – https://uscenterforsafesport.org/
SafeSport protects athletes from abuse through investigation, education, and policy enforcement in Olympic and Paralympic sports organizations.
New Orleans Family Justice Center – https://www.nofjc.org/
NOFJC provides wraparound services for survivors of sexual and domestic violence, including legal aid, counseling, shelter, and crisis intervention.
End Rape on Campus – https://endrapeoncampus.org/
End Rape on Campus empowers student survivors, advocates for policy change, and helps navigate school procedures after campus sexual assault.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) – https://www.nsvrc.org/
NSVRC offers national leadership in preventing sexual violence through training, research, advocacy tools, and culturally relevant support resources.
Metro Centers for Community Advocacy – https://www.mccagno.org/
NSVRC offers national leadership in preventing sexual violence through training, research, advocacy tools, and culturally relevant support resources.
Child Sexual Abuse – https://lamothefirm.com/child-sexual-abuse/
This ebook offers guidance on preventing child sexual abuse, recognizing warning signs, understanding legal options, and supporting recovery if abuse occurs, with a focus on Louisiana-specific data and laws.
Rape, Sexual Assault, and Sexual Abuse – https://lamothefirm.com/sexual-assault/
This ebook provides survivors with practical guidance on understanding their legal rights, debunking common myths about sexual violence, and navigating both criminal and civil avenues for justice, with specific insights into workplace, campus, and therapeutic abuse scenarios.