Concerns

A lack of systemic understanding coupled with the unique stressors communities of color face has led to marginalized and under served populations of sexual violence survivors.  Stressors include a history of racism and harm caused by institutions designed to support survivors.  Therefore, survivors of color may feel that they will not be treated with respect and/or understanding of their unique needs when they report violence.

CVRC staff are committed to serving communities of color by meeting students where they are in their healing journey and providing free and confidential, culturally competent and affirming services.

Survivors of color

• National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault – Coalition of women of color providing technical assistance and training to people of color organizations, doing policy advocacy, and spreading community awareness and education. sisterslead.org
• INCITE! – Organization of women, gender non conforming, and transgender people against violence. It’s a national endeavor with chapters all over the country organizing conferences, events, and engages in media justice. https://incite-national.org/
• Sister Song – National membership organization improving institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive lives of marginalized communities. https://www.sistersong.net/
• National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women – A resource database for materials related to gender-based violence and related issues. vawanet.org
• Legal Momentum – Provides an expert legal voice to seek justice for women in law and government policy legalmomentum.org

African American Women

• Black Women’s Blueprint – Civil and human rights organization engaged in progressive research, historical documentation, support movement building and organize on social justice issues steeped in the struggles of Black women within their communities and within dominant culture. blackwomensblueprint.org
• Black Women’s Health Imperative– National organization dedicated to improving the health and wellness of US Black women and girls – physically, emotionally and financially. Invest in strategies, partners and organizations that help Black women’s wellness. https://www.bwhi.org/
• Institute of Domestic Violence in the African American Community – http://idvaac.org/
• Law For Black Lives– Network of over 2000 radical lawyers, law students, and legal workers of color committed to building the power of the Black Lives Matter movement. http://www.law4blacklives.org/
• Black Women’s Rape Action Project – Provides support, legal information, and advocacy for women and girls, including asylum seekers, who have suffered sexual, domestic and/or racist violence. http://womenagainstrape.net/black-womens-rape-action-project
• NO! The Rape Documentary – released in 2006, it features first person testimonies, scholarship, spirituality, activism, and cultural work of Black people in the United States. http://notherapedocumentary.org/
• Gradient Lair – Womanist blog on Black women, socio-politics and culture. http://www.gradientlair.com/
• Ramp Your Voice – Ramp Your Voice promotes education, empowerment, inclusion, and self-advocacy for people with disabilities in the United States and abroad. The site hosts written pieces that covers disability rights through an intersectional lens with topics such as disability, sexuality, white supremacy, and education. Offers workshops, consultation, and opportunities to engage in daily activism through social media campaigns. http://rampyourvoice.com/ramp-your-voice-services/

Native American Women

• National Indigenous Women’s Center: Supports grassroots efforts, provides national leadership for indigenous women, develops educational and programmatic materials, provides direct technical assistance, builds the capacity of Indigenous communities, and supports tribal sovereignty. http://www.niwrc.org/
• Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women: Provides policy advocacy, community programming, and educational outreach. https://www.csvanw.org/
• First Nation Women’s Alliance: Organization that connects First Nation women to resources and services regarding sexual and domestic violence. https://www.nativewoman.org/
• Native Alliance Against Violence: Provides culturally appropriate technical assistance, training and support to eliminate domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence to restore balance and safety for Native communities. https://oknaav.org/
• WomenSpirit Coalition: Provide assistance with program development, proposal review, culturally- based violence prevention and intervention practices, and models of advocacy specific to tribal communities. http://www.womenspirit.net/
• Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Provides training, technical assistance, legislative and legal advocacy, pro bono attorney connections and resource materials to victim services agencies and other stakeholders. http://www.andvsa.org/
• Office of Justice – American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs they examined the scope and impact of violence facing American Indian and Alaska Native children and submitted its final report and policy recommendations on ways to address it. https://ojp.gov/programs/aiana.htm

LGBTQ Survivors of Color

• Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network– A LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains queer, trans and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities. https://gsanetwork.org/
• Trans People of Color Coalition(Facebook, Twitter) – Promotes the interests of trans people of color by building community and organizing events. https://transpeopleofcolorcoalition.godaddysites.com/
• Gradient Lair – Womanist blog on Black women, socio-politics and culture. http://www.gradientlair.com/
• National Black Justice Coalition – Civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black LGBTQ people, including people living with HIV/AIDS, focused on federal public policy. http://nbjc.org/
• Get Equal Participates and organizes activist movements and campaign for social justice
• Trans Women of Color Collective – Grassroots funded global initiative created to offer opportunities for trans people of color. https://www.twocc.us/
• Black Trans Men, Incorporated – Provides programs that provide all female to male transmen and SLGBTQI individuals education & outreach in: Identity, Culture, Religion, Family, Health, Wealth, Careers, Education, Business, Legal, Community and Youth Services. http://www.blacktransmen.org/
• Law For Black Lives – Network of over 2000 radical lawyers, law students, and legal workers of color committed to building the power of the Black Lives Matter movement. http://www.law4blacklives.org/
• Black Youth Project 100– Organization of Black 18-35 year olds, focused on transformative leadership development, direct action organizing, advocacy and education using a Black feminist lens. https://byp100.org/

Men of Color

• Male Survivor – Provides resources and educational information about sexual violence against males. Offers healing resources and links survivors to find online support and mental health professional services. https://www.malesurvivor.org/index.php
• 1 in 6 – Organization aimed to support male survivors of sexual violence and abuse as well as family members, partners, and friends of survivors. Offers online peer support group, 24/7 online support line, resources and trainings for professionals and organizations. https://1in6.org/
• The Bristlecone Project – A project and awareness initiative created by 1 in 6 that portray the reality and hope of male survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Offers 24/7 confidential online support line. https://1in6.org/get-information/bristlecone/

Latinx Survivors

• Latina Alliance Against Sexual Aggression/Alianza Latina en Contra la Agresión Sexual: Promotes healing and empowerment through the arts, professional training, and community education http://www.arte-sana.com/services.htm
• National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence: Advocacy organization that offers training and technical assistance to innovative programs and strategic funding. https://nnedv.org/

Asian/ Pacific Islander Survivors

• Asian Pacific Institute on Gender Based Violence: National resource center for gender-based violence against Asians, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Offers analysis to critical issues, provide technical assistance and training, conduct research, and inform public policy. https://www.api-gbv.org/
• Manavi: An organization dedicated specifically to South Asian women affected by violence. Offers culturally specific and linguistically accessible services to survivors of violence. http://www.manavi.org/
• National Organization of Asian and Pacific Islanders Ending Sexual Violence: Provides technical assistance and support to local/community-based programs and governmental organizations in enhancing their services to victims of sexual violence from the Asian and Pacific Islander communities nationally and in the U.S. territories. http://www.napiesv.org/
• Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence: Builds grassroots community power across diverse poor and working class Asian immigrant and refugee communities in New York City. https://caaav.org/
• South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency: Provides several programs for domestic abuse survivors, youth, and older adults. https://www.saharacares.org/
• National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum: Organizes programs related to immigrant rights, reproductive justice, and economic justice. https://www.napawf.org/

This project was supported by Grant No. PROJ013008 awarded by the N.C. Governor’s Crime Commission, N.C. Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view or opinions in this document (website) are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the entities identified above.