If you think someone is suffering from domestic violence near your home but does not want to get law enforcement involved, visit the hotline's website or give them a call at 1-800-799-7233. There are also chat or text services you can reach either through the website or by texting LOVEIS to 222522, should you not be able to speak safely.
The hotline is able to help anyone create a safety plan, whether they themselves are a victim/survivor or someone concerned about one.
RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline is also available at 1-800-656-HOPE or online.rainn.org 24/7. It's free and confidential for both victim/survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones, and they can also help with brainstorming safety planning.
Ultimately: Look out for others. Whether you're a victim/survivor or a supporter, you're not alone — and help is available. It's really important that we all help survivors and let them know, that even in times like these, there's still hope.
If you've experienced domestic or intimate partner violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Additional resources are available on its website.
If you have experienced sexual abuse, call the free, confidential National Sexual Assault hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), or access the 24-7 help online by visiting online.rainn.org.
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