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Sexual Assault Support Services

Support Services for Survivors

Manavi’s sexual assault advocates provide emotional support, information, advocacy and referrals to survivors. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach us on our 24/7 hotline number (732) 435-1414 or manavi@manavi.org

New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault Hotline: 1(800) 601-7200

This 24-hour hotline will connect individuals affected by sexual violence with professionals that provide assistance and referrals. Calls to this toll-free hotline will be routed to the individual’s closest rape care center.

Manavi’s Sexual Assault Support Services

Sexual violence is traumatic and may impact many different aspects of a survivor’s life. Survivors are entitled to be equipped with the knowledge of their rights and options in order to decide upon the best choice for them. Manavi’s sexual assault advocates provide emotional support, information, advocacy and referrals to survivors no matter how long it has been since an act of sexual violence has occurred.

To connect with a Sexual Violence Advocate and Outreach Coordinator, contact our 24/7 hotline number at 732-435-1414 or manavi@manavi.org .

Our Approach

As an organization, Manavi stands with all survivors. We believe you and will help you through this. We understand that your pathway to justice is multifaceted and influenced by many factors. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, we will help you develop a personalized safety plan that can help lower your risk of being hurt by a partner while in a relationship, planning to leave, or after you leave. We will make sure that you have a safe place to stay. If you need a safe method of contacting someone to reach out for help we will help meet your needs. We will ensure that we tailor our services to your needs.

 

What is a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)

Manavi’s advocates are trained to work as advocates within a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). A SART includes:

  1. A forensic nurse examiner
  2. A confidential sexual violence advocate (CSVA)
  3. A law enforcement officer

What does SART do?

A SART works together across their different fields of expertise in providing high-quality, compassionate, comprehensive medical care, emotional and informative support, along with the gathering of crucial evidence of the sexual assault incident. Dedicated to supporting victims as they formulate knowledgeable resolutions concerning their care and healing, the SART aims to help victims navigate the maze of governmental and community agencies they may interact with.

When is SART activated?

The SART can be activated 24 hours a day and 7 days a week providing:

  1. The victim is 13 years of age or older
  2. The assault occurred within the last 5 days
  3. The victim chooses to utilize SART services

Additional Sexual Violence Programs

There are many sexual violence programs available throughout New Jersey dedicated to providing free and confidential services to those in need.

Below is more information on sexual violence programs by county.

ATLANTIC

Avanzar
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
800.286.4184
avanzarnow.org

BERGEN

healingSPACE
Sexual Violence Services
201.487.2227
ywcannj.org

BURLINGTON

CONTACT of Burlington County
Sexual Violence Services
856.600.4800
contactburlco.org

CAMDEN

Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV), Center for Family Services
Sexual Violence Services
866.295.7378
centerffs.org

CAPE MAY

C.A.R.A.
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
877.294.2272
cara-cmc.org

CUMBERLAND

Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV), Center for Family Services
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
800.225.0196
centerffs.org

ESSEX

SAVE of Essex County
Sexual Violence Services
877.733.2273
familyserviceleague.org

GLOUCESTER

Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV), Center for Family Services
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
866.295.7378
centerffs.org

HUDSON

Hudson SPEAKS
Sexual Violence Services
201.795.5757
carepointhealth.org

HUNTERDON

SAFE in Hunterdon
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
908.788.4044
safeinhunterdon.org

MERCER

Womanspace
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
609.394.9000
womanspace.org

MIDDLESEX

Manavi
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
732.435.1414
manavi.org

Middlesex County Center for Empowerment
Sexual Violence Services
877.665.7273
middlesexcountynj.gov

MONMOUTH

180 Turning Lives Around
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
888.264.7273
180nj.org

MORRIS

Morris CARES
Sexual Violence Services
973.829.0587
atlantichealth.org

OCEAN

St. Francis Counseling Service
Sexual Violence Services
609.494.1090
stfranciscenterlbi.org

PASSAIC

Passaic County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
973.881.1450
passaiccountywomenscenter.org

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

Office for Violence Prevention & Victim Assistance (VPVA)
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
848.932.1181
vpva.rutgers.edu

SALEM

Salem County Women’s Services
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
856.935.6655
salemcountywomensservices.org

SOMERSET

Safe+Sound Somerset
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
866.685.1122
safe-sound.org

SUSSEX

Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Intervention Services (DASI)
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
973.875.1211
dasi.org

UNION

Union County Rape Crisis Center
Sexual Violence Services
908.233.7273
unioncountyrapecrisiscenter.blogspot.com

WARREN

Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center (DASACC)
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
908.453.4181
dasacc.org