Advocacy Resources
National Women’s Law Center - The NWLC is a non-profit that works to promote equality and opportunity for women and their families at every life stage.
TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund - Administered by the NWLC, the TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund & the Legal Network for Gender Equity help those who face sexual harassment at work and need legal assistance.
Academic Sexual Misconduct Database - Started by volunteers in 2016, this database includes report of sexual harassment violations in higher education. All reported cases are based on publicly available documents.
Know your IX - Know your IX is a non-profit advocacy organization committed to helping students understand their rights on campus.
Enough Project by Equal Rights Advocates - ENOUGH connects student survivors of sexual assault and harassment on campus with volunteer Title IX experts and pro-bono lawyers for free and confidential support and advice.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against job applicants and employees due to race, gender, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. The site includes information on how to file a charge against an employer.
Crisis Counseling Resources
If you are in a crisis and need immediate support, consider reaching out to one of the following organizations.
RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline - Call 800.656.HOPE or use their live chat crisis line.
Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor 24/7.