National. 20 groups. Founded 1983. Education and self-help for adults and teens who were sexually abused as children. Group development guidelines and assistance provided for starting groups. Literature for recovery and prevention available. Newsletter. Dues $10/yr. Write: SARA Society P.O. Box 16 Surrey BC V3T 4W4, CANADA Voice: 604-584-2626 Fax: 604-584-2636 E-mail: sarasociety@telus.net Verified: 10/6/2008
International. 300 groups. Founded 1982. 12-Step. Program for men and women, 18 yrs. or older, who have been victims of child sexual abuse, are not abusing any child and want to be survivors. Newsletter $15/yr, literature $30/13 pieces. Offers assistance in starting groups, volunteer information, referral line and speakers' bureau. Send self-addressed stamped envelope when writing (include a donation if possible). Write: Survivors of Incest Anonymous P.O. Box 190 Benson, MD 21018-9998 Voice: 410-893-3322 Website: http://www.siawso.org E-mail: feedback@siawso.org Verified: 10/14/2008
International. Founded 1980. Uses 12-step/12-traditions, principles and tools of recovery. Fellowship of men, women and teens who meet to share their experience, strength and hope so that they may recover from their incest experiences and break free to freedom and a new peace of mind. Offers several packets of information, pen pals, I.S.A. E-mail Family Letter, CDs and cassettes. Not open to initiators, pedophiles, child molesters or satanists. Provides assistance in starting I.S.A. groups. When writing send a self-addressed stamped envelope (2 stamps). Write: Incest Survivors Anonymous P.O. Box 17245 Long Beach, CA 90807-7245 Voice: 562-428-5599 Website: http://www.lafn.org/medical/isa E-mail: isa@lafn.org Verified: 10/14/2008
Resource. Support groups in the Boston, MA area. Founded 1980. Provides educational and resource materials for female and male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and the professionals who work with them. International listing of survivor self-help groups, manual for starting survivor self-help groups and many other resources. For complete information send self-addressed envelope with two 1st class stamps. Write: Incest Resources, Inc. 46 Pleasant Street Cambridge, MA 02139 Website: http://www.incestresourcesinc.org Verified: 10/10/2008
National. Founded 1995. Information and referrals for male survivors of sexual assault and the professionals working with them. Conference every two years, referrals to local resources, newsletter, periodic regional retreats offered, online bulletin board and chatroom. Write: Male Survivor PMB 103, 5505 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 20015-2601 Voice: 1-800-738-4181 Website: http://www.malesurvivor.org Verified: 10/14/2008
International. 11 affiliated groups. Founded 1991. Mutual support for adult survivors of physical, sexual and/or emotional child abuse or neglect. Encourages victims to become survivors, then thrivers. Online support group meetings, phone meetings, monthly newsletter, group starter manuals and general information. Offers assistance in starting groups. Write: Adult Survivors P.O. Box 14477 San Francisco, CA 94114 Voice: 415-928-4576 Website: http://www.ascasupport.org E-mail: ascaoutreach@yahoo.com Verified: 10/14/2008
Model. Founded 1985. Provides support with anonymity and confidentiality for men who molest children. Use of 'thought stoppage' technique and buddy system. Groups are initiated by a professional but become member-run. Group development manual $9.95. Write: Jerry Goffman 1040 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., G-306 Colton, CA 92324 Voice: 951-312-1041 E-mail: jerrygoffman@hotmail.com Verified: 10/14/2008
Online. Support for anyone who has a loved one who was sexually abused. Offers mutual support and understanding. Provides chatroom, e-group and message board. Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/positivepartnersofsurvivors/ E-mail: hrtfelt32@aol.com or simonshek@direct.com Verified: 10/20/2008
Online. 510 members. Founded 1998. Support group that offers an outstretched hand to adult survivors of abuse (physical, verbal, emotional or sexual). Open only to survivors. Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/abusedsurvivors Verified: 10/20/2008
International. 50+ affiliated groups. Founded 1989. Support for men and women who were sexually abused by any clergy person (priest, brother, nun, deacon, teacher, etc.) Extensive phone network, newsletter, advocacy, conferences, information and referrals. Information on finding support groups. Dues $25 (optional). Write: SNAP P.O. Box 6416 Chicago, IL 60680 Voice: 312-409-2720 Website: http://www.snapnetwork.org E-mail: snapblaine@hotmail.com Verified: 10/16/2008
Online. Support for individuals conceived by rape or incest. Also, support to women who have been pregnant by assault or are raising rape or incest conceived children. In addition, there is a community forum for supportive visitors to discuss issues. E-mail support lists, chatroom, optional contacts to obtain general support and information. Website: http://www.stigmatized.org Verified: 10/16/2008
Online. Founded 1999. Provides support, education and resources to sexual violence survivors and their supporters. Operates an online support group, message board and chatroom for rape and sexual abuse survivors. Offers a Sexual Assault Lending Library, which lends materials on sexual violence and recovery, free of charge. Newsletter, literature and national conference. Website: http://www.pandorasaquarium.org Verified: 9/10/2008
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