Resources
IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE CRISIS
If you're in crisis and looking for help, we strongly urge that you utilize community-based resources for "warm" crisis lines, i.e., services that are not connected to police. One website that lists several of these options is https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/crisis. Please be aware that calling 911 or the 988 lifeline for yourself or someone else can be risky, especially if marginalized people are involved.
Abuse, Partner Violence, and Stalking
1 in 6 A support resource for male survivors based on the statistic that approximately 1 in 6 men have been sexually abused or assaulted.
Break the Cycle Break the Cycle inspires and supports young people 12 -24 to build healthy relationships and create a culture without abuse.
Crash Override A crisis helpline, advocacy group, and resource center for those experiencing online abuse.
Dating Advice Girl Erin Tillman encourages everyone on how to have happy, healthy, safe, and enjoyable dating lives. Also specializes in intimacy coordination.
Deaf Abused Women's Network A trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and transformative justice-based agency.
Esperanza United (formerly Casa de Esperanza) A leader in the domestic violence movement and a national resource center for organizations working with Latinas in the USA.
Futures without Violence Devoted to ending violence against women, children, and families at home and around the world.
Love Is Respect Providing information and assistance to young people in abusive relationships.
National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health Resources and training for those seeking to help others.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence The NCADV's goal is to create a society where domestic violence is no longer tolerated and abusers are held accountable.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline Compassionate and confidential assistance for those experiencing intimate partner violence.
National Indigenous Women's Resource Center Native-led nonprofit organization dedicated to ending violence against Native women and children.
Survivor Guides A comprehensive pdf resource by Thriving Through and Mensen, "How Communities Can Support Survivors of Stalking."
Victim Connect A referral helpline where crime victims can learn about their rights and options confidentially and compassionately.
Women's Law [dot] org Plain-language legal information for victims of abuse and all survivors, no matter their sex or gender.
Accessibility & Disability
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Contains resources related to rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Note: this is a government run website within the United States and your mileage may vary.
Can I Play That? Provides a voice for disabled gamers to share their stories and reviews of video games and related technology as it relates to disability.
Disability Justice A resource for legal professionals and those dedicated to protecting the rights of people with developmental disabilities.
Disability Rights Florida A Florida-based organization that works to protect and advocate for those with disabilities in this state. They feature a piece on Disability and Sexual Violence Awareness.
Next City & Prism: Disability Justice for All Two nonprofit news organizations' collaboration that examines the disability justice and equity movement in America through the lens of its leaders of color.
Black Communities
Black Votes Matter Devoted to increase voter registration and advocating for policy changes.
Loveland Therapy Fund Providing financial assistance to Black women and nonbinary individuals nationally seeking therapy.
Marsha P. Johnson Institute Organization that protects and defends the human rights of Black transgender people.
The Marshall Project Nonprofit news organization that seeks to create and sustain a sense of national urgency about the U.S. criminal justice system.
National Bail Fund Network A directory of community bail funds, aimed at countering the impact of mass incarceration and racial inequality in the justice system.
National Police Accountability Project Promoting the accountability of law enforcement officers for violations of the Constitution and the laws of the United States.
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) An organization for white people to bring them into fights for racial and economic justice.
Therapy for Black Girls Developed to present mental health topics in a way that feels more accessible and relevant to the Black community.
Third Wave Fund An intersectional gender justice activism fund that invites young people, specifically those under the age of 35.
Women of Color Network The mission of the WOCN is to eliminate violence against women and families, promoting women of color advocates and activists.
Bullying & Cyberbullying
Crash Override A crisis helpline, advocacy group, and resource center for those experiencing online abuse.
Cyberbullying Research Center Resources, legal information, and research for both children and adults who are the victims of cyberbullying.
Delete Cyberbullying Information mostly for children and parents.
StopBullying [dot] gov U.S. Government website for prevention and of bullying. Note: this is a government run website within the United States and your mileage may vary.
Survivor Guides A comprehensive pdf resource by Thriving Through and Mensen, "How Communities Can Support Survivors of Stalking."
Fan Communities
New Save Collective Gamers utilizing unique in-game platforms to speak out about injustice in the real world.
R.E.A.C.H. - Raising Education through Arts, Characters, and Heroes Utah-based cosplay group that teaches anti-bullying, literacy, history and art in local schools.
RoCCET Lab Based in the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University, Canada; interdisciplinary social-science research on comic books and related media, including fan conventions.
Harassment
Right to Be Right to Be (formerly "Hollaback!") is a global, people-powered movement to end harassment.
Lean In This organization works towards gender equality in the workplace & beyond, mostly focused on women.
Online SOS Empowering targets of onine harassment.
Take Back the Tech Collaborative campaign to reclaim information and communication technology to end violence against women.
Uplift & their YouTube Channel A non-profit organization devoted to providing education and resources for those who have endured harassment and sexual violence, at conventions and online. While the organization disbanded in 2023, a number of their resources are still available on the linked sites.
VPN Mentor's Internet Safety Guide Tips on how to stay safe online.
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking Search A global resource database on human trafficking for the purpose of educating and raising awareness of the issue
Polaris Named after the North Star that guided slaves to freedom in the United States, Polaris is devoted to ending modern slavery.
Immigrant Communities
Define American Sharing immigrant experiences and stories with an emphasis on humanity. Features the StoryLab project, which is a resource to help advocates develop narrative change strategies amidst partisan political systems.
National Immigrant Justice Center Provides legal services, impacts litigation, advocates for policy change, and communicates strategically for the goal of defending the legal rights of all immigrants.
National Immigration Law Center A leading advocacy organization that defends and advances the rights and opportunities of immigrants at the intersection of economic and racial justice. Features an article on How to Find a Loved One After a U.S. Immigration Arrest
Indigenous Communities
Cultural Survival Advocates for Indigenous peoples' rights and self-determination, cultures, and political resilience.
Indigenous Peoples Resources Shares, promotes, and sells accredited educational resources about Indigenous groups worldwide, including but not limited to Native American, First Nations, Inuit, and Aboriginal Australian communities.
NDN Collective Indigenous-led organization focused on activism and political change for BIPOC populations. Launched a prominent Landback campaign.
LGBTQIA2S+ Community Resources
Bisexual.org Their goal is to give a voice to the bi community in order to create a world of acceptance.
FORGE Their mission is to support, educate and advocate for the rights and lives of transgender individuals.
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network Working to ensure equality for LGBTQ+ youth in schools.
National Center for Transgender Equality NCTE envisions a society in which transgender people not only survive, but thrive.
Out & Equal Out & Equal focuses exclusively on LGBTQ workplace equality.
Trans Lifeline Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives.
The Trevor Project Providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ young people under 25.
Mental Health/Suicide
Crisis Textline Connect with a crisis counselor by texting 741741 from anywhere in the United States.
Inclusive Therapists Helping members of marginalized communities connect with inclusive mental health professionals.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network While focused on children, the NCTSN website contains information on trauma-informed care that can be helpful to adults as well.
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please reach out or call your local emergency number.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Information and publications on various conditions and government programs. Note: This is a government run website in the United States; your mileage may vary.
Take This A mental health nonprofit decreasing stigma and increasing support for mental health in games.
The Trauma Informed Care Project While mostly for institutions and clinicians who wish to obtain training, there are useful publications under the resources page.
Thriving Through A therapeutic practice specializing in working with those who have experienced technology facilitated abuse and violence.
Safe in Our World UK based. Aims to foster worldwide mental health awareness in the video game industry.
Rape/Sexual Assault
1 in 6 The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives.
EROC: End Rape on Campus EROC works to end rape on college campuses through education and policy/legal reform, while also providing resources to survivors.
Male Survivor Where men can join together to overcome sexual trauma
National Sexual Violence Resource Center Their mission is to spread awareness of sexual violence and to educate as many people as possible.
It's On Us It's On Us asks everyone - students, community leaders, parents, organizations, and companies - to step up and realize that the conversation changes with us.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - Extended National Resources (U.S.) listed here. The nation's largest organization to fight against sexual violence, providing services to survivors and educating the public.
Social Justice
Girls for Gender Equity An intergenerational organization committed to the physical, psychological, social, and economic development of girls and women.
Legal Aid Justice Center An organization dismantling systems that create and perpetuate poverty while centering the fight for racial, social, and economic justice.