There is a national network of community-based rape crisis centers and local organizations who support the needs of sexual assault survivors. These centers exist across the United States to provide supportive services to victims of sexual assault.
Local centers have trained advocates that provide free and confidential services and can assist survivors. If they are unable to assist with your particular needs, they may be able to suggest other resources in the community that can help.
While the specific services available vary by location, services are confidential and may include:
Every state and territory has an organization designated to coordinate resources and represent that state or territory as its coalition. NSVRC maintains a directory of organizations that lists state and territory sexual assault coalitions, national and statewide victim/survivor support organizations, and local communities of color sexual assault organizations. You can contact your state or territory’s coalition to find local resources that provide services to survivors. You can also find a rape crisis center or sexual assault program near you by searching RALIANCE’s directory of local programs.
You can find additional resources on our page After Sexual Assault.
Victims of crime have rights that depend on the laws of the location (state, territory, tribe) where the crime occurred. Some of the laws that might apply to you if a person has committed the crime of sexual assault against you include:
Contact your local rape crisis center to learn about what rights and options you have. RAINN maintains a database of state laws that can help you to understand the laws in your state.
NSVRC does not have attorneys on staff and cannot offer legal advice. Below are organizations that offer legal assistance to survivors in your state: