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Injury and Violence Prevention (IVP) Branch

How to get help for Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence, or Teen Dating Violence

The Injury and Violence Prevention Branch (IVPB) does not provide direct services for victims or perpetrators of violence. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.


Sexual Violence/Assault/Rape

  • Visit ValorUS (formerly CALCASA) to find the closest rape crisis center to you, and to get information on prevention resources related to healthy relationships and sexual violence.

  • If you have been raped or experienced sexual violence, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit the website to chat one-on-one with a trained support specialist, any time 24/7.

Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence

Teen Dating Violence

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