What should I do if I have been the victim of sex assault or domestic violence?

What should I do if I have been the victim of sex assault or domestic violence?

We strongly urge you to speak to someone you trust and make a report to your local law enforcement agency about this incident. In cases where we can potentially be of assistance, we encourage you to get back to us with the details of your report including the name of the department & officer you made the report to, and any report number. Our safety team will then contact them to see what help we can offer with regard to their investigation.

Please also consider using one of the resources listed below, which provide 24/7 confidential support for individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.


  • United States - National Sexual Assault Hotline, RAINN (24/7): Call 800.656.HOPE, or use the online chat service available here: https://hotline.rainn.org/online 

 

  • Australia - 1800RESPECT: call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services


  • Brazil - The Women's Helpline: Call 180 or activate the channel via chat on Whatsapp (61) 9610-0180


  • Canada - Assaulted Women's Helpline: Call 1.866.863.0511 (24/7), or use the online chat service available Monday-Friday between 11am and 8pm: https://www.awhl.org/online-chat 


  • Germany - Hilfetelefon: Call 116 016


  • Italy - Numero Anti Violenza E Stalking: Call 1522, or use the online chat service available here: https://www.1522.eu/  



  • Philippines - Tawag Paglaum - Centro Bisaya: Call 0966-467-9626


  • Spain - Government Delegation against Gender Violence: Call 016 or connect via WhatsApp at 600 000 016


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