Resources

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1: RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

2: Postpartum Support International

3: Medical Patient Modesty

Medical Patient Modesty offers information in a variety aspects of personal rights over your body.

4: The March of Dimes

The March of offers instructions on writing your birth story and a community support group of people who have had similar experiences.

5: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has an excellent series titled, Doctors and Sexual Abuse

Staying Safe in Exam Rooms

If you have been sexually abused by your doctor, here’s what you should know: How to report sex abuse by your doctor

6: Women Against Stirrups

An educational and support forum