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Pandora's Project Affiliates & Links to Other Resources

 

Healing from Sexual Violence

Welcome To Barbados - This Tori Amos-inspired rape survivor site by Pandora's Project President Shannon was one of the first survivor sites online. It was featured on 20/20 and has been cited in numerous books and newspapers.

Surviving To Thriving - For rape survivors, by Pandora's Project vice-president Jes

Aphrodite Wounded - For women who have survived marital and partner rape, by Pandora's Project Board of Directors member and Pandora's Aquarium moderator Louise

Over the Rainbow - For survivors of any unwanted sexual contact, by Pandora's Project Board of Directors member and Pandora's Aquarium moderator Stephanie

Remember to Breathe - Site for survivors of multiple sexual assault by Jennifer, moderator of Pandora's Aquarium

Survivor Mural Project - A collaborative art project that aims to raise awareness of the prevalence of sexual assault in the global community, by Pandora's Project Board of Directors member Kristy

Surviving the Memories - Donna's site for survivors of sexual assault, including the excellent Survivor Jukebox

Inocencia Interrumpida - A Spanish site for survivors of child sexual abuse

Rubbed the Wrong Way - For survivors of sexual assault by a massage therapist

Voices of Strength - Haullie Free's site and wonderful work in producing the Voices of Strength recording of survivor narratives

Healing Through Creativity - An annual survivor art event taking place each summer

Date Rape is Real Rape - Provides the insight and research a survivor wishes had been available when she was raped.

As Waters Passing By - An excellent resource for survivors of rape or sexual abuse.


Domestic Violence

AARDVARC - A splendid and resourceful site for survivors of rape and domestic violence

Lundy Bancroft - Site of the author, counselor and activist Lundy Bancroft. Excellent articles and resources on domestic abuse

Silent Witness National Initiative - Organization that honors people who have died as a result of domestic violence and aims to end spousal homicide

Male Survivors

MaleSurvivor.org - A comprehensive site for men, sponsoring a message forum, healing retreats, and a yearly conference.

AMSOSA - Adult Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse - formerly Male Survivors Swindon, a long-standing resource

Childhood Sexual Abuse

Stop the Silence: Stop Child Sexual Abuse - Stop the Silence is dedicated to ending the silent epidemic of child sexual abuse through education, awareness, and systematic changes

National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) - An organization doing whatever it can to support survivors of child abuse

Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA) - An organisation aiming to improve the lives of adult survivors of child abuse.

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) - Fresh Start comprises of a number of services who work together with colleagues within and outside NSPCC to develop knowledge, skills and practice in the area of child sexual abuse.

Little Warriors:  A Canadian charitable organization that educates adults about how to help prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.

Sexual Violence Awareness & Information

RAINN - The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network. Full of resources, with a telephone hotline (US callers) and online hotline (anyone can participate)

The Joyful Heart Foundation - This organization's mission is to heal, educate, and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.

SOAR - Speaking Out About Rape: See the amazing work of founder and survivor Kellie Greene in breaking the silence about sexual assault, including the yearly Operation Freefall and TEAM SOAR, a group of trained violence speakers.

NSVRC - The National Sexual Violence Resource Center serves as the nation’s principle information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence.

Condition Critical - Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) UK project highlighting the plight and sharing the stories of Congolese victims of rape.

The White Ribbon Campaign - The largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women.

This is Not an Invitation to Rape Me - Rape Crisis Scotland initiative in addressing myths about sexual assault

The Truth About Rape (TAR) - A campaign for women to join that protests legal and social bias against sexual assault survivors.

Men Can Stop Rape - Fantastic men's initiative for ending sexual violence

SAFER (Students Active for Ending Rape) -Organizes training and provides support to college students so that they can win improvements to their schools' sexual assault prevention and response activities.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes - The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence.

PAVE - Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment is an organisation using education and action to shatter the silence of sexual and domestic violence.

Take Back the News - An organization focused on changing media representation of rape and sexual assault.

One in Three Women - A global initiative aiming to raise awareness of violence to women, including honor killings and slavery

(Wo)men Speak Out - A non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating rape, sexual assault and gender violence.

Holly's House - Provides a safe reporting environment for victims of intimate crimes.

Legal Resources

WomensLaw.org - Women's Law provides easy-to-understand legal information and resources to women living with or escaping domestic violence or sexual assault, including an email hotline.

Resource for a Recourse - an online database of the statutes and laws governing sexual assault and domestic violence in the US.

SOL-Reform.com - an organization working to reform statutes of limitations on child sex abuse.

CourtPrep - Interactive site for witnesses preparing to testify. Information is relevant to Canada, but it has some good tips that would apply anywhere.

You may also consider joining the Pandora's Aquarium online support group. The Pursuing Legal Action forum has additional resources and support.



PTSD and Mental Health

Gift From Within - Excellent site of PTSD resources with articles by renowned PTSD expert and cofounder Dr. Frank Ochberg

The Sidran Foundation - Helping people understand, recover from, and treat trauma and dissociation.

An Infinite Mind - Excellent DID nonprofit organization and resources

Finding your Marbles - A Mental Health Survival Guide; excellent, informative, and friendly articles about dealing with mental health issues and thriving in your day-to-day life. Highly recommended!

Eating Disorders

Something Fishy - The foremost internet resource for those suffering from an eating disorder

Inspirations

Tori Amos - The music of survivor/songwriter Tori Amos is healing for many survivors. Check out her Little Earthquakes album in particular

Mariska Hargitay - Founder of the Joyful Heart Foundation, Mariska has used her fame to make a difference in the lives of teens and survivors. Read a guest journal entry written by Pandora's Project founder on her site.