Resources for Survivors, Loved Ones and Allies
Helpful Links
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For Survivors
- RAINN – Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
- 800.656.HOPE (4673)
- Safe Helpline – Sexual Assault Support for the Department of Defense
- 877-995-5247
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Brave Step Changemaker Program - Carefully-vetted and trusted resources, training sessions, and more.
For Loved Ones of a Young Survivor
- National Children’s Advocacy Center
- Stop It Now!
- Loveisrespect: Teen Dating Violence Hotline
- 1-866-331-9474
- Text ‘loveis’ to 22522
- Brave Step Changemaker Program - Carefully-vetted and trusted resources, training sessions, and more.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Child Sexual Abuse
- Darkness to Light – Stewards of Children
- How to Help a Survivor
- Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina
- TAALK
- World Health Organization (WHO)
For Intimate Partners
- Visit the Brave Step Changemaker Program for additional carefully-vetted and trusted resources.
- A Guide for Partners of Survivors of Sexual Assault
- How to Support a Friend or Loved One Who Has Been Sexually Abused
- Preventing Sexual Violence
- What We Know About Victims of Sexual Assault in America
- When Your Partner Was Sexually Abused as a Child
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As a survivor-led organization, our secret to success is understanding firsthand what it’s like and creating a place, both online and in person, where individuals are safe, understood and supported.
Navigating Anger
On Jan. 15, 2026 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. ET, join Brave Step for an insightful workshop exploring the complexities of anger, inspired by The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner, Ph.D. This session will provide tools to understand, express and channel anger in healthy ways,...
“Loved Ones” featured on WBTV
New Interview! WBTVKatie Overcash, LCSW and a facilitator for the Loved Ones program, joined WBTV to share more about the Loved Ones program and how caregivers, parents and allies can get support. To watch the full interview, click here or the image below:...
Meat Fest 2025
The community spirit as pitmasters and grillers compete to support Brave Step's mission. Every bite helps create a safer world. Don't forget to bid on the silent auction as well. See below.Meat Fest is a family-friendly community BBQ competition designed to unite...