ABUSE & SEXUAL ASSAULT
Child Abuse
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. The hotline is staffed 24/7 with professional crisis counselors. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential. www.childhelp.org
If you think a child is endangered, call the 24-hour Child Welfare Services Hotline immediately at (805) 654-3200. Reports will be kept confidential and callers may remain anonymous.
Sexual Abuse/Assault
If you have been sexually assaulted, help is available. Call your local police or contact the national sexual assault hotline at 800-656-HOPE (free, confidential, anonymous).
KnowyourIX.org provides information for students about their Title IX rights in regards to ending sexual violence on campus.
Human Trafficking
Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888.373.7888 or text them at 233733. Caller can report a tip or connect with anti-trafficking services in their area. humantraffickinghotline.org
For Emergency Call 911 805.583.6950 (non-emergency)
RAINN rainn.org
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created & operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE) in partnership with local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN supports programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Women's Law: womenslaw.org
Information about restraining orders and legal protections for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
