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Survivors of Sexual Assault

Safety Resources Continued

Sonoma State University has built a community that supports, strengthens, and helps any student who is in need. Survivors of sexual violence have a place in which they can find the support they need. Women, as well as men, often get discouraged to talk about their trauma. Fear, shame, and guilt are powerful forces. This is why Sonoma State provides any necessary resource to empower women, as well as men, who have survived sexual violence. We, with a close community of survivors, strive to share our trauma and inspire or encourage others to share their stories. Together, we can teach and learn from each other to build a stronger and safer campus community.

Local Resources:

  • The Office of the District Attorneys provides highly trained prosecutors who work closely with law enforcement agencies on sexual violent crimes against women and other groups. Their Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) provides assessment and treatment to survivors of sexual assault while assuring that survivors are subjected to a limited number of interviews and receive care in the most positive environment possible. 

  • The Advocates of the Sonoma County Victim Service Division can provide the following services:

  1. Information on your rights as a crime victim

  2. Guidance in dealing with the court system

  3. Assistance in filling out applications for the California Victim Compensation Program (CalVCP) to reimburse you for out-of-pocket expenses related to your victimization

  4. ongoing support while you learn to cope

  5. Spanish speaking advocates are available

  • Adult Protective Services (APS) responds to reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect involving older adults age 65+ and disabled, dependent adults age 18+.

  • Verity’s crisis interventions provide services to anyone affected by sexual assault, including survivors and their family and friends. This includes counseling, education, and community support. 

  • SAFE prevents domestic violence by providing victims permanent solutions to safety, shelter, and economic issues. This includes assistance in filing restraining orders and making their housing situation safe. SAFE services are both available at Legal Aid and at the Family Justice Center of Sonoma County.

  • The YWCA Sonoma County supports women and children in abusive environments by providing safe shelter, therapy, and on-going support for up to two years.

  • Domestic Violence Services located at the Family Justice Center 2755 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Statewide/nationwide resources:

Rainn • Anti-Sexual Violence Organization

24- hour National Sexual Assault Hotline:  800-656-HOPE (4673)

 DoD Safe Helpline (provides live, confidential help): 877-995-5247.

  • Survivors of Incest Anonymous for Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse is a 12-step, self-help recovery program modeled after AA. Our mission is to empower survivors of childhood sexual abuse and to help them thrive. Groups and meetings are all over the US, in person, by phone, or online.

  • The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. NSVRC maintains a directory of organizations that lists state and territory sexual assault coalitions, victim/survivor support organizations, and local communities of color sexual assault organizations.

  • CALCASA is creating a unified voice to advocate on behalf of the statewide needs of survivors, system’s change, funding needs and policy advocacy.

  • SAFER empowers student movements to combat sexual violence on college campuses, providing evidence, resources, and tools.

  • This website provides information about registered sex offenders in order to enhance community safety

  • Be part of the progress of empowering students to stop sexual violence. Know Your IX is a project of Advocates for Youth.

  • FMF works on programs and projects to advance women rights and development. Furthermore, their focus includes ending racism, sexism, homophobia, climate change, and they work in collaboration with Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ+, and immigrant rights groups.

Contact List

Office of the District Attorney (707) 565-2311              24/7 Rape Crisis Intervention Hotline (707)545-7273

Sonoma County Victim Services Division (707) 565-8250    24/7 Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline: (707) 546-1234

Verity (707) 545-7270                                       24-hour Adult Protection Hotline: (800) 667-0404 or (707) 565-5940

YWCA- Phone: (707) 546-9922 | Fax: (707) 546-9928

Human Services Department-(707) 565-5900  

SAFE (Legal Aid for Domestic Abuse)-(707) 542-1290

Rainn (Anti Sexual Violence Organization)-877-995-5247

SIA (Survivors of Incest Anonymous)-877-SIA-WSO1 or 877-742-9761

NSVRC-https://www.nsvrc.org/saam 717-909-0710

CALCASA (California Commission Against Sexual Assault) 916-446-2520

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