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V.O.I.C.E.S in action
The V.O.I.C.E.S (Victims Of Incest Can Emerge Survivors) website.  Contains some good links to resources and their Chorus newsletter.
Good site for articles and statistics on sexual abuse.  Many links to resources.
RAINN
The RAINN (Rape Abuse and Incest National Network) website.  Lots of statistics and their hotline phone number.
Victims and Survivors of Abuse
An extremely comprehensive list of links on abuse related topics.
S.E.S.A.M.E
The S.E.S.A.M.E. (Stop Educator Sexual Abuse, Misconduct, and Explotation) site.  Contains a lot of information on abuse by educators, legistation, quotes, and research.  Also has a lot of survivor stories.
Contains 30+ booklets and fact sheets on sexual abuse, coping with the trauma, statistics, treatment plans, stories, and numerous other resources.  Some of them focus on Canada, but most apply reguardless of location.  All booklets can be downloaded directly from the site.  It does take awhile for some of them, but they are well worth it.
National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Purely for Fun Links
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Intrafamilial (Incest) Abuse Resources
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CoolNurse Resources on Incest and Sexual Abuse
Wonderful website on sexual abuse and incest.  Contains lots of great information on how to recognize the signs of abuse and how to handle suspected abuse.  Also has several links to other resources.
Trauma Treatment Manual
Contains a manual on sexual abuse trauma written by Edward L. Schmookler, PhD.  Was originally written for abuse survivors in Bosnia, but many of the items apply to anyone who has been sexually abused.  Talks about the effects of abuse, as well as things people can do to help.
Male Survivors
This is the National Organization Against Male Sexual Violence website.  It contains wonderful, hard to find statistics and help for male victims of sexual assault and abuse.  Specifically...look under the category "suvivors" on the main page
The Sacred Circle:  A Healing Place
A forum for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.  A great place to get together for support, discussion, and to share ideas.
Child Abuse and Recovery:  Suite 101
Susan Maree Jeavons is the editor of this topic at Suite101.com.  Has a nice selection of articles related to sexual abuse and recommeded books on abuse.  Also has links to other related sites and resources.
Abuse Consultants
This site is run by professional counselors and contains information on email counseling, art therapy, play therapy, and many other self-care items to assist in healing from abuse or trauma.
Survivors of Incest Anonymous
This is an organization for survivors of incest based on the popular "12 step program."  It is very supportive and contains a new way to look at healing and abuse.
Stop it Now
This organization has many links to stories of hope and inspiration, information on how sexual abuse affects individuals, a resource guide, and many commonly asked questions.

HEALING FROM CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE
This small supportive therapy group for women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse begins SOON!

It is located in the Seatle, Wallingford neighborhood

For more information or to schedule a no-charge consulation, please contact facilitator :  Ellen Rugg, M.Psych, LICSW at (206) 547-7844
Gift From Within
This organization has many good articles on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma support information and links.  It specifically contains a good article called "Wounded Boys" on Male Survivors.  Also has some information for partners of people with PTSD.
updated 10/9/05
P.A.V.S.A
P.A.V.S.A. (Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault) 
A wonderful organization out of the Duluth, MN area that provides wonderful resources and classes for assault survivors and their loved ones.  Also has crisis line numbers, volunteer opportunities, events, community outreach, and many other beneficial aids.