Indiana’s Commitment to Sexual Violence Primary Prevention
Indiana recognizes that every Hoosier deserves to live in a safe and supportive environment where they can flourish. To this end, the IDOH Office of Women's Health has made a strong commitment to the primary prevention of sexual violence. Primary prevention focuses on stopping first-time sexual violence victimization and perpetration. In 2010, the state developed its first comprehensive plan to address sexual violence, entitled Indiana’s Commitment to Primary Prevention: A State Free of Sexual Violence 2010-2015. This plan provided guidance for advocacy agencies across the Hoosier state to find a role in stopping sexual violence.
In 2015, the IDOH Office of Women's Health, along with nearly 30 community-based and governmental partner agencies, recommitted to ending sexual violence in Indiana. The Indiana Sexual Violence Primary Prevention Council (SVPPC) worked together to develop a comprehensive primary prevention plan under which individual advocates, community agencies, coalitions, and governmental agencies can work to stop sexual violence in their communities. This plan is entitled the Indiana Sexual Violence Primary Prevention Plan 2016 - 2021. You can find links to both of the state plans to end sexual violence located below:
For more information about sexual violence primary prevention efforts, or to join the SVPPC, please contact the Rape Prevention and Education program staff.
Resources
Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking (ICESAHT)
This nationally recognized statewide coalition in Indiana has compiled helpful resources and programming to end sexual violence and human trafficking. Use their interactive map to find direct services in your county
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE
This national hotline, operated by RAINN, serves people affected by sexual violence. It automatically routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. Find your local center here.
This site offers a wide variety of information relating to sexual violence including a large legal resource library.
Founded in 1975, NOVA is the oldest national victim assistance organization of its type in the United States as the recognized leader in this noble cause.
The National Center for Victims of Crime
The mission of the National Center for Victims of Crime is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. They are dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime.
National Street Harassment Hotline: 855.897.5910
Created by Stop Street Harassment, Defend Yourself, and operated by RAINN, the National Street Harassment Hotline is a resource for those affected by sex-based street harassment. Support is available in English and Spanish. Call 855-897-5910 or chat online.