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April Is

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

Join Us for SAAM 2024
Giving Tuesday - Thank you for giving to WOAR!

ADVOCACY. HEALING. EDUCATION. PREVENTION.

If you have been sexually assaulted, talk with someone now.

If this is an emergency, please call 911.

WOAR’s Hotline Crisis Counselors provide support, information, referral guidance, and
coordinate counseling services.

We’re here to help. 24/7.

Contact us for free, confidential support at any time, 365 days a year. We are always here for you.

WHO WE ARE

A safer Philadelphia, for better tomorrows.

For 50 years, WOAR – Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence has provided an empathetic ear, a caring heart and a helping hand to anyone who has experienced sexual violence recently, or at any time in their life. Each year, we helped thousands of survivors of sexual violence in Philadelphia through our hotline and in-person support and advocacy.

WOAR is here for survivors of sexual harassment, abuse, and assault because generous donors, like you, made it possible. Generosity gives everyone the power to make a positive change in the lives of others. WOAR is here because you make it possible!

Please stand with us by making a donation to WOAR.

Get the support you need.

WOAR offers crisis support and resources for specific communities. Find guidance to get the help you
need, or discover resources to help someone in need of crisis support.

LGBTQIA+

Help for LGBTQIA+ victims/survivors
of sexual assault. It can get better.

Ayuda En Español

Obtenga información sobre nuestros
servicios y recursos locales.

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Young Adults & Teens

Learn about sexual violence among
young adults and teens.

Pioneers. Advocates. Survivors. Moving Victims of Sexual Violence from Crisis to Confidence for 50 Years. WOAR
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You are not alone.
We’ve been there.

“When I was put in a fight or flight situation, I did neither. I froze. And I want to make it clear to other survivors that froze, you made it out alive. Your body protected you the best it could. You did everything right, and now you are a survivor. A SURVIVOR. Also, survivors of this kind of trauma should always remember it is never your fault. You did not choose this – no matter what people say or don’t say.”

Isabella, Survivor and Volunteer

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We Heal. We Educate. We Empower. We Advocate. We Create Change. WOAR - Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence
Your child's safety begins with awareness.

WOAR’s Prevention Workshops help parents like you create open conversations about boundaries, respect, and safety. Equip yourself with knowledge to help you build a secure and respectful environment at home and beyond. 

💡 Gain the tools you need—register today!

🔗 Learn more at woar.org/prevention-workshops

Your child`s safety begins with awareness.

WOAR’s Prevention Workshops help parents like you create open conversations about boundaries, respect, and safety. Equip yourself with knowledge to help you build a secure and respectful environment at home and beyond.

💡 Gain the tools you need—register today!

🔗 Learn more at woar.org/prevention-workshops
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Abusers often isolate victims, making it harder to reach out for help. But you don’t have to face this alone. Abuse is never your fault. Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, emotional, and financial control. WOAR provides resources like support, legal advocacy, and counseling to help you rebuild your life. Asking for help is a courageous step toward freedom and healing. Call WOAR’s 24/7 hotline 215.985.3333.

If you feel unsafe or uncertain, trust your instincts and seek support. WOAR is here to help you. 💜

Abusers often isolate victims, making it harder to reach out for help. But you don’t have to face this alone. Abuse is never your fault. Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, emotional, and financial control. WOAR provides resources like support, legal advocacy, and counseling to help you rebuild your life. Asking for help is a courageous step toward freedom and healing. Call WOAR’s 24/7 hotline 215.985.3333.

If you feel unsafe or uncertain, trust your instincts and seek support. WOAR is here to help you. 💜
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Healing starts with understanding. At WOAR, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed counseling specifically for survivors of sexual violence.

Unlike traditional counseling, trauma-informed therapy acknowledges the deep impact of trauma and focuses on creating a safe, empowering space for healing. It helps survivors regain control, build resilience, and navigate their healing journey at their own pace.

You don’t have to walk this path alone—we’re here to support you every step of the way. Counseling is offered in English and Spanish. 💜 Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/WOARtherapy  Sign up by calling our 24/7 hotline 215.985.3333.

Healing starts with understanding. At WOAR, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed counseling specifically for survivors of sexual violence.

Unlike traditional counseling, trauma-informed therapy acknowledges the deep impact of trauma and focuses on creating a safe, empowering space for healing. It helps survivors regain control, build resilience, and navigate their healing journey at their own pace.

You don’t have to walk this path alone—we’re here to support you every step of the way. Counseling is offered in English and Spanish. 💜 Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/WOARtherapy Sign up by calling our 24/7 hotline 215.985.3333.
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That weird feeling when someone won’t take a hint? It’s not in your head. 🚩 A comment that’s too personal, a touch that lingers too long—your instincts matter.

There’s no such thing as overreacting when it comes to your comfort and safety. If something feels off, trust yourself and hold to your boundaries.

If you’ve experienced sexual assault or harassment, you’re not alone. WOAR is here 24/7 to listen and support you. 💜 Call 215.985.3333 anytime.

That weird feeling when someone won’t take a hint? It’s not in your head. 🚩 A comment that’s too personal, a touch that lingers too long—your instincts matter.

There’s no such thing as overreacting when it comes to your comfort and safety. If something feels off, trust yourself and hold to your boundaries.

If you’ve experienced sexual assault or harassment, you’re not alone. WOAR is here 24/7 to listen and support you. 💜 Call 215.985.3333 anytime.
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💪🏽 March is National Women’s History Month. The movement for equality has been fueled by strong, determined women and their allies. Women’s contributions have shaped our world—yet their stories are often left out of textbooks.

Commit to dismantling barriers, empowering future generations, and ensuring equality for all. Because equality isn’t a thing of the past—it’s something we must fight for, especially today.

Amplify the voices of the women who change the world and continue to push for a future where equality isn’t a debate—it’s the standard.

✨ Tag a woman who inspires you and tell us why!

💪🏽 March is National Women’s History Month. The movement for equality has been fueled by strong, determined women and their allies. Women’s contributions have shaped our world—yet their stories are often left out of textbooks.

Commit to dismantling barriers, empowering future generations, and ensuring equality for all. Because equality isn’t a thing of the past—it’s something we must fight for, especially today.

Amplify the voices of the women who change the world and continue to push for a future where equality isn’t a debate—it’s the standard.

✨ Tag a woman who inspires you and tell us why!
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Be a hero for survivors. Your support makes a real difference in the lives of those affected by sexual violence. At WOAR, we offer 24/7 hotline services, free counseling, and community outreach programs designed to prevent sexual violence and support healing.

Every donation helps us provide essential resources and a safe space for survivors to share their stories and begin their healing journeys. When you contribute, you're not just making a financial impact—you're showing survivors that they are not alone and that there is hope for healing.

Join us in this important work and help change lives. Visit WOAR.org to make a donation today. Together, we can create a future where everyone feels safe and supported. 💜

Be a hero for survivors. Your support makes a real difference in the lives of those affected by sexual violence. At WOAR, we offer 24/7 hotline services, free counseling, and community outreach programs designed to prevent sexual violence and support healing.

Every donation helps us provide essential resources and a safe space for survivors to share their stories and begin their healing journeys. When you contribute, you`re not just making a financial impact—you`re showing survivors that they are not alone and that there is hope for healing.

Join us in this important work and help change lives. Visit WOAR.org to make a donation today. Together, we can create a future where everyone feels safe and supported. 💜
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Asking for help is never easy—and deciding to use a crisis hotline might make some folks feel anxious. To help you get support, here’s our answer to one of the top questions people have about using a sexual violence hotline.

What if I’m not sure if I was sexually assaulted?

If you are not sure what you experienced was sexual assault, calling the WOAR hotline can help answer your questions about the experience and guide you to support services should you need or want them. You do not need to define your experience as sexual assault to receive help from a sexual assault hotline.

While some people look for hotlines to tell them definitively if what happened was sexual assault, most will not define your experience for you. They will validate your feelings of violation and connect you to support services.

Reaching out for help is brave. If you’re unsure if your experience was sexual assault, WOAR’s hotline can help with guidance & support 215.985.3333. You don’t have to go through this alone.

Asking for help is never easy—and deciding to use a crisis hotline might make some folks feel anxious. To help you get support, here’s our answer to one of the top questions people have about using a sexual violence hotline.

What if I’m not sure if I was sexually assaulted?

If you are not sure what you experienced was sexual assault, calling the WOAR hotline can help answer your questions about the experience and guide you to support services should you need or want them. You do not need to define your experience as sexual assault to receive help from a sexual assault hotline.

While some people look for hotlines to tell them definitively if what happened was sexual assault, most will not define your experience for you. They will validate your feelings of violation and connect you to support services.

Reaching out for help is brave. If you’re unsure if your experience was sexual assault, WOAR’s hotline can help with guidance & support 215.985.3333. You don’t have to go through this alone.
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Advocating for survivors is at the heart of what we do at WOAR. Advocacy begins with believing survivors. It’s about amplifying their voices, ensuring their rights, and fostering a world where sexual violence has no place. Support matters. 

WOAR is here for survivors every step of the way. Call the hotline 24/7 at 215.985.3333. Together, we can create change. 💜

Advocating for survivors is at the heart of what we do at WOAR. Advocacy begins with believing survivors. It’s about amplifying their voices, ensuring their rights, and fostering a world where sexual violence has no place. Support matters.

WOAR is here for survivors every step of the way. Call the hotline 24/7 at 215.985.3333. Together, we can create change. 💜
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Healing begins with a community that truly supports you. 💜

For LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence, the journey to recovery can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. We understand the unique challenges you face, and we’re here to offer help without judgment—only compassion and care.

You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. Take that brave first step. 📞 Call us at 215.985.3333 anytime 24/7.

Healing begins with a community that truly supports you. 💜

For LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence, the journey to recovery can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. We understand the unique challenges you face, and we’re here to offer help without judgment—only compassion and care.

You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. Take that brave first step. 📞 Call us at 215.985.3333 anytime 24/7.
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💜 Healing starts with someone who listens. If you’ve experienced sexual violence, please know this: we believe you. Your pain is real, your feelings are valid, and you deserve support.

You are not defined by what happened to you. You are strong, you are worthy, and you are not alone. Healing is a journey, and it’s not linear. We are here to walk beside you every step of the way.

WOAR is Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center, offering confidential support, resources, and a compassionate space to be heard. Day or night, we are here for you. 💜

📞 Call us anytime at 215.985.3333. You are never alone.

💜 Healing starts with someone who listens. If you’ve experienced sexual violence, please know this: we believe you. Your pain is real, your feelings are valid, and you deserve support.

You are not defined by what happened to you. You are strong, you are worthy, and you are not alone. Healing is a journey, and it’s not linear. We are here to walk beside you every step of the way.

WOAR is Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center, offering confidential support, resources, and a compassionate space to be heard. Day or night, we are here for you. 💜

📞 Call us anytime at 215.985.3333. You are never alone.
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Abuse thrives in silence. Domestic violence affects millions, but help is always available. WOAR offers crisis support, counseling, and information for survivors of domestic violence through our 24/7 hotline 215-985-3333. You deserve safety. Support can truly change your life.💜

Abuse thrives in silence. Domestic violence affects millions, but help is always available. WOAR offers crisis support, counseling, and information for survivors of domestic violence through our 24/7 hotline 215-985-3333. You deserve safety. Support can truly change your life.💜 ...

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💜 Healing from childhood sexual assault is a collective effort. Together, we have the power to make a difference.

Here’s how you can help:
✔️ Educate yourself & others on the signs of abuse.
✔️ Create safe spaces where survivors feel heard & believed.
✔️ Advocate for policies that protect children.
✔️ Support organizations like WOAR that provide critical services.

Every voice matters, every action counts. By standing together, we can build a future where every child feels safe, loved, and protected.

Join us in spreading hope and awareness. 💬 How do you show support for survivors in your community?

💜 Healing from childhood sexual assault is a collective effort. Together, we have the power to make a difference.

Here’s how you can help:
✔️ Educate yourself & others on the signs of abuse.
✔️ Create safe spaces where survivors feel heard & believed.
✔️ Advocate for policies that protect children.
✔️ Support organizations like WOAR that provide critical services.

Every voice matters, every action counts. By standing together, we can build a future where every child feels safe, loved, and protected.

Join us in spreading hope and awareness. 💬 How do you show support for survivors in your community?
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