Founded in 1975, PCAR works to end sexual violence and advocates for the rights and needs of all sexual assault victims. PCAR partners with a network of rape crisis programs to bring help, hope, and healing around issues of sexual violence to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Center for Violence Prevention (CVP) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, formerly known as the Violence Prevention Initiative, is to reduce the exposure to and impact of violence among children, teens, and families.

The healing journey is not a linear one; you may start, stop, and then start again. Your path is YOURS — no matter where you enter or exit, be encouraged in knowing that you’ve made it this far, and there are resources to keep you going.

Violence is a serious public health problem. From infants to the elderly, it affects people in all stages of life. CDC is committed to stopping violence before it begins.

Why violence matters to public health? Violence has enormous health and social consequences. Violence results in many deaths every day, particularly among young men and boys. Beyond these deaths, many more men, women, boys and girls suffer from injuries, disability and ill-health as the result of violence.

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline