Resources for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
NOTE: If you are in immediate danger, you should call 911. If you are not in immediate danger but if you feel that your safety is at risk, you should contact a professional, such as those at the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline to create a safety plan for your specific situation and needs.
I want to talk to someone. I want to feel safe emotionally. |
National Domestic Violence Hotline
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| I want legal help. | Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence |
| I want to feel safe physically. | |
| I want to feel safe financially. | |
| I want to feel safe on technology and social media. | Internet Safety for Survivors | The National Domestic Violence Hotline |
For further education on gender-based violence and how to support those experiencing violence, click the related links below.
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