Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence

Institute of Behavioral Science

The Violence Prevention Project

The Violence Prevention Project

National Resources

  • 988 Lifeline - Offers 24/7, 365 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and other mental health crises.
  • VictimConnect - VictimConnect Resource Center (VCRC) is a weekday phone, chat, and text-based referral helpline operated by the National Center for Victims of Crime. Services are available for all victims of crime in the United States and its territories. Visitors to the hotline receive strength-based and trauma-informed services and referrals in over 200 languages.
  • The Trevor Project - The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Provides information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, year-round.
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline - Provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Expert advocates are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline - Provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Expert advocates are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
  • NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine - A free nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to teens and young adults.
  • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline - RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country.
  • PERIL (Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab) - PERIL is a research lab at American University that aims to empower communities to prevent radicalization and violent extremism. They provide resources in a range of topic areas (i.e., preventing community violence, education & media literacy) and for a variety of roles (i.e., parents & caregivers, educators & mental health counselors).

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