Help for abusive relationships

If you find yourself in an abusive relationship or think you may be in an abusive relationship, or if a family member or relative is trying to pressure, threaten, or coerce you into having sex, here are some resources which may help:

  • Relationship Bill of Rights – A list of basic rights that apply to any relationship.
  • Love Is Respect is an educational resource about abuse. The website contains pages for survivors and perpetuators of abuse and also information on how to help friends and family members who are experiencing or committing abuse.
  • The Network/La Red is a survivor-led organization for ending partner abuse.
  • Kindred Spirits is an active forum for people who are in or have been in relationships with family members and many of them can provide support based on their experience. The forum also has information about therapists and counselors who can provide support for consanguinamorous relationships including ones who can provide support via secure online video services so you can get support no matter where you are located.
  • RAINN – Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
  • RAINN Centers – Find help near you.
  • National Sexual Assault Online Hotline – RAINN
  • Abusive Relationship Signs – HelpGuide.org
  • Pandora’s Project – What to do if you have been raped

If you need immediate help, or just need to talk to someone, you can call the National Abuse Hotline at (800) 799-7233.