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SurvJustice increases the prospect of justice for survivors of sexual violence by providing survivor assistance and holding both perpetrators and enablers accountable. Our work focuses on the enforcement of victims’ rights within campus, administrative, civil, and criminal processes. SurvJustice also empowers activists who seek systematic change in their communities by providing resources and guidance. We offer a variety of comprehensive trainings as well as policy development for institutions responding to sexual violence, working on all fronts to decrease the prevalence of sexual violence.

TO SERVE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND DEAF-BLIND RESIDENTS OF THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON DC AREA WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND TO SERVE THEIR FAMILIES.

Re-imagining a world without rape – powering a culture of consent. The DC Rape Crisis Center (DCRCC) is dedicated to creating a world free of sexual violence through conscience and action. Our call to action obliges us to facilitate systemic change by equipping diverse stakeholders to respond to survivors of sexual assault with compassion, dignity and respect, regardless of race, class, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, immigration status, ability, age or religious affiliation.

1. The Corporation's mission is to provide emergency shelter and support services to victims of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking and/or human trafficking; empower survivors/victims to create safe and self-sufficient lives for themselves and their children; and to educate and increase the public's awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and associated issues.

Bradley Angle’s mission is to serve all people affected by domestic violence. We do this by placing people experiencing—or at risk of—domestic violence at the center of our services and providing them with safety, education, empowerment, healing, and hope.

We give voice to victims, their families and the community. We create change in beliefs, attitudes and behaviors about violence. We instill courage for people to speak out about sexual assault.

Christian Relief Services' mission is to connect the vast resources of America through collaboration and partnerships formed with grass roots charitable groups, churches and human service agencies, empower local volunteers to help those in need in their own communities and enable people to help themselves.

Forbes House empowers individuals and families to end the cycle of domestic violence. Our vision is to help victims thrive and to foster an end to domestic abuse through education and advocacy. We are located in Lake County, Ohio, but serve people in need in throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond.

Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) is committed to ending domestic violence. Using a self-help, empowerment approach, we provide a shelter for adults and children, counseling, advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline for people affected by domestic violence. We work for social change through education, service collaboration, and institutional advocacy.

Jane Doe Inc.’s mission is "to bring together organizations and people committed to ending domestic violence and sexual assault. We create social change by addressing the root causes of this violence and promote safety, justice and healing for survivors. JDI advocates for responsive public policy, raises awareness, promotes collaboration and supports its member organizations to provide comprehensive prevention and intervention services. We are guided by the voices of survivors." JDI's mission and strategic vision is to help the public and decision-makers understand that we need to address all of these issues collectively and simultaneously in order to effectively support survivors and hold offenders accountable. We also need to help people understand that sexual and domestic violence is preventable. We believe that by addressing the root causes of inequity and injustice, we can change the social norms that foster and perpetuate sexual and domestic violence.

The Center helps people who abuse to stop their domestic violence, take responsibility for their behavior, create healthy relationships, and strengthen their community. Domestic violence affects women and children, men and boys. It is estimated that one woman is battered every nine seconds; 37% of women visiting emergency rooms are there due to domestic battery; in Chicago, one domestic violence related call is made to the 911 call center per district per hour.

The Family Tree leads Maryland in preventing child abuse, connects caring communities, and builds strong families to improve society for generations. We educate and empower parents to help them make good decisions when raising their families—the ultimate result is to help children. More than 30,000 people receive help through our evidence-based programs and parenting classes each year. In addition, we provide professional training, community education, and advocacy for legislation that prevents child abuse and neglect.