Surf these sites: Advice for Victims of Sexual Assault -- A guide written by the Metropolitan Police. A useful reference point before going to the police on what to expect from them. Assault and Rape Victims Support -- What is Sexual Assault? Date Rape Drug -- News article on the so-called "date drug" Rohypnol, with a look at how it has been used amongst students. Links to Supporters of Victims of False Allegations, False Accusations, Sexual Assault, Child Molestation, or Rape of Child -- Links to supporters of victims of false allegations of sexual assault, child molestation, or rape of child MPS Website - Rohypnol Alert -- Rohypnol can be slipped into the drink of an unsuspecting sexual assault victim by an assailant. National Alliance of Sexual Assault Coalitions -- Over the last several years, state sexual assault coalitions have voiced concerns that sexual assault victims and services provided by rape and sexual assault crisis centers have not had an organization which represented their public policy interests on the federal level. Although attempts were made to provide that advocacy by different organizations, there were no on-going efforts which were able to be sustained. In 1996-1997, the federal Violence Against Women Act portions of the Crime Bill began to be implemented. It again became apparent that the issues of sexual assault were not being addressed adequately. Understanding the need for immediate action and strong leadership, several state sexual assault coalitions responded by forming a national organization whose focus is on national public policy and public education to end sexual violence. This is the National Alliance of Sexual Assault Coatlitions. Rape Coverage: Shifting the Blame -- Rape, and in particular acquaintance rape, has become something of a human interest story-of-choice for mainstream newspaper editors recently. But more coverage has usually not meant better. Rape Response & Crime Vicitm Center -- The purpose of this program is to aid crime victims by using self-help techniques taught to victims by trained advocates, and making our community a safer place. Rape Victim Advocates -- A not-for-profit organization made up of many individuals with two primary goals: to assure that survivors of sexual assault are treated with dignity and compassion; and to affect changes in the way the legal system, medical institutions and society as a whole respond to survivors. Located in Chicago, USA. Rape and Sexual Assault -- Rape is a violent crime, an invasion, a frightening experience. Rape affects all women, no matter what their age, race or economic status. All women are potential victims of sexual assault. By being aware, a woman can reduce the likelihood of becoming a rape victim. This does not mean all rapes can be prevented. Rapists commit rape -- NOT VICTIMS. Rape of Males -- Rape is one of the most misunderstood of all crimes, and when the victim is male, the misconceptions are severely compounded. Sexual Assault Information -- A wide variety of articles about various aspects of sexual assault, plus an extensive collection of links. Sexual Assault Support Services -- The Office of Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS), located in the Women''s Center, provides 24 hour crisis counseling and advocacy to female and male students who are survivors of rape, sexual assault, attempted assault, relationship violence, or child sexual abuse and to their friends, partners, and family members. Stop Prisoner Rape -- This site is committed to combating the rape of male and female prisoners and to helping survivors of jailhouse rape.
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