rape crisis centers
Survivor assistance facilities
Rape crisis centers are organizations that provide support services to survivors of sexual assault.
They typically offer 24-hour hotlines, counseling, medical advocacy, and accompaniment through legal proceedings.
Staff and volunteers are trained to help survivors navigate trauma without judgment: She called the rape crisis center from the hospital.
Most communities have at least one, often affiliated with hospitals or women's organizations.
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