Community Resources: Responding to Sexual Violence in Muslim Communities
If you are a survivor or a community looking to support survivors of sexual violence, here are some resources for you. Coming forward about an act of sexual violence requires a lot of courage and support. You are not alone, there are trained professionals to support you. Always.
Hotlines
National Sexual Assault Line – 1-800-656-HOPE
Rape Crisis Hotline 1-888-293-2080
National Organizations
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Community-based organizations (Chicago)
IL Coalition Against Sexual Violence
Hamdard Center for Health and Human Services
Toolkits and Other Resources
Engaging Muslim Communities in Ending Sexual Exploitation
Unheard Voices: The Sexual Exploitation of Young Asian Girls and Women
Creating Safe and Resourceful Communities
HEART Women & Girls Virtual Peer Educators
HEART Women & Girls Sexual Violence awareness blog
For more information on the issue or resources in the community, please visit www.hearttogrow.org or email heartwg@gmail.com
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