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12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

Safe Connections

Safe Connections’ award-winning, nationally-accredited programs reduce the impact and incidence of domestic and sexual violence through youth education, 24-hour crisis care, and therapy for adult and teen survivors.
Other websiteWebsite
1-314-531-2003
·  24-Hour Crisis Helpline
1-314-646-7500
·  Main Office Number
info@safeconnections.org

SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) / St. Louis Regional Sexual Assault Center

Specially trained volunteers are available to assist rape survivors 24/7 at 17 area hospital ERs around St. Louis County. Volunteers should be contacted by the hospital when a survivor arrives in the ER, but the YWCA crisis line can be called if no volunteer arrives. __Survivor Support Services__ - Individual therapy for victims of rape or childhood sexual abuse, support groups, case management, follow-up for survivors seen by SART - Educational Services - Provide risk-reduction and awareness training, professional education, psycho-educational groups, and off-site outreach services
Other websiteGeneral Website
1-314-531-7273
·  YWCA 24-Hour Help Line
1-314-726-6665
·  General
info@ywcastlouis.org

YWCA Women’s Resource Center

Can answer questions or concerns about sexual assault in nonemergency circumstances Domestic Violence Drop In Support and Information Center
1-314-726-6665
·  General

YWCA Woman's Place

 Temporarily Closed
A center of peace, hope and healing for women who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse. No fee for services and appointments are not required. 2 Locations. Court/Legal advocacy, drop-in center, holistic living and self-empowerment education workshops, relationship violence prevention education for community, support groups for women. Crisis intervention, safety planning, support groups for survivors of domestic abuse. Thru YWCA Crisis counseling and drop-in center (talk to advocates) for survivors of IPV or sexual violence. Crisis intervention, safety planning, workshops, court advocacy, case management, support groups. Group and individual therapy for domestic violence and sexual assault. “How to Help” group for family members, friends or coworkers of victims of DV. Community education. Hospital advocacy—domestic and sexual violence advocates. waiting list for therapy 2 months (drop in center and follow ups in the mean time while waiting) Trained to work with LGBT* (pronouns, acronym, support looks, in-person full day training) Word on the Street: General positive things but don’t know specifics (people who work there are cool). Really great for people in process of leaving abusive situation and need a few hours in a safe place to make phone calls, be in A/C or heat.
Other websiteWomans Place STLOther websiteWebsite
1 (314) 645-4848
·  Main Line
1-314-531-7273
·  YWCA 24-Hour Help Line

St. Louis Anti-Violence Project (STLAVP)

Queer Affirming
"The Saint Louis Anti-Violence Project, formerly known as the St. Louis LGBTQ Anti-Violence Task Force, has worked on __ending relational violence__ in LGBTQ+ communities for almost 5 years. We have conducted field research talking to local LGBTQ+ survivors of violence about their experiences, begun training local anti-violence agencies to become more LGBTQ+ inclusive, and have established ourselves as __advocates for LGBTQ+ survivors__ of violence within anti-violence communities."
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Other websiteWebsite
info@stlavp.org

Kansas City Anti-Violence Project (KCAVP)

 Permanently Closed
KCAVP was an organization providing domestic violence, sexual assault, and hate crimes advocacy and education to the LGBTQIA+ community. KCAVP provides support and services to LGBTQIA+ (includes questioning) victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and hate violence in the region, with a home base in the Kansas City area and services throughout Missouri. It is currently the only LGBTQ-specific domestic violence or sexual assault services in Missouri. Services: - 24-Hour Crisis Hotline (with certified interpreters) - Case Management and Advocacy - Free Counseling Services/Therapy - Emergency Assistance and Housing (including transportation, food, and other necessities) - Incident Documentation All services are __free and confidential__. Also runs Passages Youth Support Group, an affirming, safe, and welcoming weekly space for LGBTQIA+ teens (ages 13-17) to connect with their peers and build their network of support.
Other websiteWebsite
1-816-349-9371
·  24/7 KCVAP Support Hotline
info@kcavp.orgkcpassages@kcavp.org

Healthy LGBTQIA Relationships Discussion Guide (One Love)

In this workshop, facilitators and participants will engage with material about the challenges and situations LGBTQ+ people may face in the context of healthy and unhealthy relationships. The overarching purpose of this workshop is for participants to learn skills to foster healthy LGBTQ+ relationships. 1 in 2 trans and non-binary people in the US (54%) have experienced some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Intended audience: This workshop is intended for participants who are middle school age and up, with the exception of the section on Online Dating and Hook-Up Culture meant for high school age and above. This workshop is meant to be centered around LGBTQ+ voices, but allies are welcome and encouraged to participate.
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Safety Net Project

Safety Net is a project of The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), which was founded more than 30 years ago to be a national voice against violence. We are dedicated to creating a social, political, and economic environment in which domestic violence no longer exists. We work to make ending domestic violence a national priority, change the way communities respond to domestic violence, and strengthen efforts against intimate partner violence at every level of government. Through our Safety Net project, NNEDV focuses on the intersection of technology and abuse and works to address how it impacts the safety, privacy, accessibility, and civil rights of victims. Building on more than twenty years of experience addressing this intersection, Safety Net provides expert training and technical assistance, creates and disseminates resources, and influences dialogue globally, through in-person and virtual events on emerging issues. Contains: A tech safety app, info on non-consensual intimate image sharing (NCII)--which is a class D felony in MO--and some great info on teens and tech, teen relationships and tech, data brokers, reproductive coercion and tech, a survivor toolkit (and a bunch of other toolkits), tips for TTY and other older tech, removing content from the Internet, and more helpful information.
Other websiteWebsiteOther websiteSecuring Devices & Accounts

Turn Off Automatic Phone Settings for Privacy

This article explains how to turn off default settings to protect your privacy.
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STLAVP Peer Support Group for Advocates

The St. Louis Anti-Violence Project (STLAVP) facilitates a peer-support group facilitated by their current Executive Director, Clair Antoine (they/them). On the first Monday of every month at 6:00 pm CT, folks who work as providers in the IPV/SV field and who self-identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome to gather via Zoom to discuss a range of topics. The group has covered topics ranging from rest-as-resistance to resource-sharing, and aims to build a sense of community. If you or someone you know is interested in joining, they can contact Clair via email at Clair@stlavp.org for more information and to sign up. There is a pretty board spectrum of professional connection to the IPV/SV field, so feel free to share widely. It’s a free, low risk, social and professional supportive space.
Clair@stlavp.org

VAWnet

Resources that "explore the extent and nature of technology-facilitated abuse. Sections in this chapter include "Harassment," "Sexting/Revenge Porn," "Stalking/Surveillance," "Human Trafficking," and "Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation." Videos, articles, and fact sheets.
Other websiteWebsite

EndTab

Education (many courses are free!) about digital safety, digital signs of abuse, digital financial abuse, nonconsensual tracking, and more. Guide to NCT/non-consensual tracking devices.
Other websiteWebsite

Heart Mob

Understanding and responding to online harassment, Digital Safety Kit, social media safety guide, bystander intervention online and self-care, supportive organizations (we have some in our manual and others are worth checking out too!) and understanding your rights.
Other websiteWebsite

Synergy Services

An organization helping victims of family violence find safety, support, strength and skills to change their lives. Services: - Hotlines - Emergency shelter & temporary housing - Physical & mental health service - School-based trauma care - Child’s advocacy center - Children forensic interviews - Offender intervention services - Safe Place program - Domestic violence hotline: 816-321-7050, 800-491-1114 - Knowledgeable and caring operators are available 24 hours a day, every day, to provide emotional support and information about shelter, counseling, support groups and other services available in our community. Youth Crisis Hotline: 816-741-8700, 888-233-1639, Our youth crisis hotline assists homeless and runaway youth. Young people can call the hotline directly or access help at Safe Place locations throughout the community where staff are trained to call our hotline.
Other websiteWebsite
1-816-321-7060
·  Children's crisis hotline
1-816-321-7050
·  Domestic Violence Hotline
intake@synergyservices.org

Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Educational and crisis resources
Other websiteWebsite
1-573-634-4161
·  Main

New Journey Baptist Church

We are a faith based organization that serves the community, regardless of someone's identity (with special consideration for women in or in transtion from abusive relationships). Our food pantry (down the street, past the parking lot) has no zipcode restrictions and is open Wednesdays, 1:00PM to 3:00PM.
Facebook
Other websiteWebsite
1-314-832-2142
·  General
newjourney314@gmail.com

Love is Respect

"Website with information and quizzes on healthy relationships, dating violence, and abuse. Text: LOVEIS to 22522" www.loveisrespect.org 1-866-331-9474

National Institutes of Health on Childhood Sexual Abuse

https://medlineplus.gov/childsexualabuse.html

YWCA Metro St. Louis

Crisis intervention, drop-in center (talk to advocates), and variety of services for survivors of IPV or sexual violence; educational programs for friends and family of someone impacted by violence - Crisis intervention, safety planning, workshops, court advocacy, case management, support groups. - Group and individual therapy for domestic violence and sexual assault. - “How to Help” group for family members, friends or coworkers of victims of DV. - Community education - Hospital advocacy—domestic and sexual violence advocates. - Wait list for therapy: 2 months (drop-in center and follow-ups in the mean time while waiting) Trained to work with LGBT* (pronouns, acronym, support looks, in-person full day training)
Facebook
Other websiteWebsite
1 (314) 645-4848
·  Main Line
1 (314) 531-7273
·  24-hour crisis line

Sex Positive Families, LLC

Sex Positive Families provides education and resources that help families raise sexually healthy children using a shame-free, comprehensive, and pleasure-positive approach.
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