Rape & Sexual Assault
Emergency Care | Hotlines | Report A Crime | Overview Guide| Legal Help | Additional Resources
Emergency Medical Help & Counseling
List of hospitals and medical centers with specialized programs that provide the best standard of care for survivors of sexual assault.
Hotlines
Safe Horizon
Hotline, crisis intervention, domestic violence/immigration (abuse, asylum, VAWA) law projects for low income women, court help, counseling/support groups, referrals, and shelter. Community program in every borough for all victims of violent crime (elder abuse, homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence). Spanish, French, Haitian-Creole.Sexual Assault/Incest hotline: 212-227-3000
Crime Victims/Stalking Hotline: 866-689-4357
Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-4673 (English/Spanish)
TDD Assistance: 866-604-5350
National Sexual Assault Hotline - Rape Abuse and Incest National Network
Free, confidential, 24 hrs. 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault
New York State Hotline for victims of Sexual Assault and domestic violence. Includes a guide to NYSCASA sponsored rape crisis programs throughout New York State. 1-800-942-6906 or 1-800-818-0656
Report A Crime
For immediate help, emergencies, or transportation to the hospital call 911.New York City District Attorney's Crime/Special Victims Bureau
District Attorney's offices in each borough have specialized divisions that prosecute sexual assault and abuse. Manhattan (adult sexual assault): 212-335-9373
Manhattan (child sexual abuse): 212-335-4300
Brooklyn (sex crimes bureau): 718-250-3170
Brooklyn (counseling): 718-250-3820
Bronx: 718-590-2115
Queens: 718-286-6505
Staten Island: 718-556-7125
Manhattan DA, Victim Assistance Center
100 Centre Street, Rm. 231. Offers information on victim's rights. General: 212-335-9040
Counseling department: 212-335-9633
New York Police Department Sex Crimes Report Line
All female detectives (part of police department), give advice about what can be done, info on law process, and they can send police, initiate investigations, or provide referrals for counseling. English (24 hours a day), Spanish (9-5). 212-267-7273
Get Help Resources for Victims of Sexual Assault
NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault's Get Help Resource Guide
Includes a large variety of NYC resources, including emergency care, general information, resources, and fact sheets.
Legal Assistance
LawHelp.org
A website dedicated to helping persons in need find legal help, organizations, resources and information for various circumstances. NYS Crime Victims Board
Legal help and information provided by the New York State Office of Victim Services. 800-247-8035
National Crime Victims Bar Association
For assistance pursuing civil justice for crime victims. 202-467-8753
Connect, Inc.
Provides legal information and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence. 212-683-0605
Break the Cycle
Serves individuals ages 22 and under seeking orders of protection and related Family Court matters. 800-214-4150
Additional Resources
Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline
A free, confidential, 24-hour hotline for finding out more information about child abuse. 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Miles Foundation
Advice and services about family voilence for military personnel and their friends. 203-270-7861
National Center for Victims of Crime Stalking Resource Center
Hotline hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 8:30pm EST. 1-800- FYI-CALL
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Support, shelter, or services. Free, confidential, 24 hrs. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3244 (TTY)
Service Women's Action Network (SWAN)
SWAN supports, defends, and empowers today's servicewomen and women veterans of all eras, through groundbreaking advocacy initiatives and innovative, healing community programs. Hotline hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm EST. 1-888-729-2089
NYC Anti-Violence Project
24-hour hotline specifically for the LGBTQ Community. 212-714-1141
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