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Hotlines and Helplines
The following are toll-free hotlines which provide assistance to victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse, child abuse, domestic violence and related issues like suicide and depression.National Sexual Assault Hotline (Operated by RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
Free, confidential counseling for sexual assault victims.
http://www.rainn.org/whatshould.htmlChildhelp


USA National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
The hotline is staffed with professional counselors and provides confidential assistance to children and parents, offering crisis intervention, information, literature and referrals.
http://www.childhelpusa.org/report_hotline.htm


Stop It Now! Helpline
1-888-PREVENT (1-888-773-8368)
The helpline is answered by trained staff and is for individuals who have questions or concerns about child sexual abuse, and/or any inappropriate sexual behavior between an adult and a child or between two children.
http://www.stopitnow.com/help.html


National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
The hotline provides crisis intervention, information about domestic violence and referrals to local service providers to victims of domestic violence and those calling on their behalf.
http://www.ndvh.org
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)


National Hopeline Network
The National Hopeline Network links crisis centers certified by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) under one easy-to-remember, toll-free number. A sophisticated computer system transfers the call to the closest participating crisis center based on the caller's area code.
http://www.hopeline.com/4/faq.asp


http://www.sexcriminals.com/
This site has a wealth of information and also offers help for victims of sexual abuse. Visit their Victims and survivors corner: http://www.sexcriminals.com/forums/106/
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline/Voices for Children
1-800-4ACHILD or 1-800-422-4453
TDD: 1-800-2A-CHILD.
Provides multilingual crisis intervention and proffesional counseling on child abuse. Gives referrals to local social service groups offering counseling on child abuse. Has literature on child abuse in English and Spanish.
Operates 24 hours.



National Runaway Hotline/ National Runaway Foundation
1-800-621-4000 TDD: 800-621-0394
Provides crisis intervention and travel assistance to runaways. Referals to shelters nationwide. Relays messages to set up conference calls to parent at the request of the child.
Operates 24 hours