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The following organizations are good resources for information on domestic violence and rape:

Domestic violence

Domestic violence is when a person uses abusive behavior to control a partner or other family member. The abuse can be physical, emotional, economic...

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Rape

Sexual violence is any sexual activity or contact that occurs without your consent. It may involve physical force or the threat of force. It may oc...

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Administration for Children & Families -- www.acf.hhs.gov
Federal Bureau of Investigation -- www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-services
National Center for Victims of Crime -- victimsofcrime.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline -- www.thehotline.org
Office for Victims of Crime -- www.ovc.ojp.gov
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) -- www.rainn.org

Review Date: 2/5/2023

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Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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