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HOPE, Inc.
HOPE, Inc.
24 Hour Hotline: 304-367-1100
HOPE, Inc. is a private non-profit agency which offers shelter and confidential supportive services to victims of sexual assault or domestic violence and their families. HOPE provides immediate, confidential help to any victim of sexual assault or domestic violence through a 24 hour hotline. Professional counseling and support are available at the shelter in Marion County or in one of the four outreach offices.
For those victims in unsafe situations, HOPE provides food, clothing and shelter in a safe and supportive environment. HOPE is licensed by the State of West Virginia, and is handicapped accessible. Services such as transportation, relocation assistance, child care, advocacy and support groups are provided. These services are available for shelter and abuse victims in the community. HOPE offers a variety of programs designed to educate the public on issues related to sexual assault and domestic violence.
http://www.fris.org/CrisisCenters/Pages-CrisisCenters/Center-Hope.html
West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information & Services (FRIS)
West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information & Services (FRIS)
The West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services (FRIS) is West Virginia's state sexual assault coalition. Established in 1982 and comprised of the state's nine rape crisis centers, FRIS works with all allied professionals to strengthen services and develop intervention and prevention programs to address sexual violence, stalking, and dating violence.
FRIS provides the following resources on their website:
RAINN
RAINN
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,100 local sexual assault service providers across the country. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
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