Sexual Assault and Abuse

U.Va. Resources and Information for Sexual Assault Survivors: Women’s Center Sexual and Domestic Violence Services
University Procedures for Cases of Sexual Assault

Crisis Hotlines / Emergency Services:
Police (U.Va., Charlottesville and Albemarle County): 911
Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) Hotline: 977-7273
Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE) Hotline: 293-8509
UVa Hospital Emergency Room: 924-2231
Martha Jefferson Hospital Emergency Room: 982-7150
CAPS Crisis Line (Counselor on call): 972-7004
Family Violence and Sexual Assault Virginia Hotline: 1-800-838-8238

Assorted Links:
Neighborhood Involvement Program Rape & Sexual Abuse Center
Recommended videos and books for sexual assault and trauma survivors

Other Types of Abuse:
Physical, Verbal, and Emotional Abuse
Verbal Abuse in Relationships

Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress

American Psychological Association (APA) webpage on Trauma
Managing Traumatic Stress: Tips for Recovering From Disasters and Other Traumatic Events
National Institute for Mental Health
National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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