04/04/2026
With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, our "Gratitude Weekend" today consists of the many resources that are available to anyone who has been affected by sexual violence.
We will share resources that we are knowledgeable of below; If there is a resource you are aware of but do not see listed, please share it in the comments.
Also! Wednesday April 29th is Denim Day! A day to wear teal or denim in support of those who have experienced or know someone who has experienced sexual violence. Save the date for 4/29/2026, and wear denim with the PLO team!
- RAINN is the R**e, Abuse, & In**st National Nettwork; one of the nationa’s largest anti-sexual assault violence organizations, and the creator of the National Sexual Assault Hotline → 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673). RAINN also offers an online chat function on their website or a WhatsApp Chat if you are unable to reach the helpline via phone. All of RAINN’s communication is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL! If you are interested in RAINN’s program check out their website to volunteer, get help, donate, or learn more! https://rainn.org/?_ga=2.165147263.1198690998.1743529386-1734588505.1743529386
-SANE Program: The SANE program (Sexual Assault Nurse Exams) offers a free SANE kit completed after a sexual assault occurs within a hospital. This kit involves collecting evidence and providing medical care to those who have experienced a sexual assault, completed by a trained nurse. The following locations offer SANE Exams in Outagamie, Winnebago, Menominee, Waushara, Waupaca, Calumet, Shawano, and Brown County:
--Theda Care Regional Medical Center - 1818 N. Meade St. Appleton
--St. Vincent’s Hospital - 835 S. Van Buren St. Green Bay
--Aurora Oshkosh Medical Center - 855 N. Westhaven Dr. Oshkosh
If you are looking for SANE exams offered in a different county, please refer to this website and pick the county in which you are interested in: https://sane.doj.wi.gov/locations
-WCASA, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault is a great resources for providers, clinicians, or any individual interested in learning more in how to stop sexual violence through training, classes, events, and prevention work. WCASA offers several webinar and in person trainings on sexual assault statistics, education, prevention techniques, ways to get involved, and advocacy. WCASA also has resources for survivors, families, friends or those helping someone through their healing journey. https://www.wcasa.org/
-National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is similar to WCASA in it’s information shared in getting involved, receiving help, learning more, educating, advocating, and working to put an end to sexual violence. https://www.nsvrc.org/
Harbor House Domestic & Sexual Violence Programs: Harbor Hoouse is located in Outagamie and Calumet counties, and provides services towards prevention and awareness of sexual assault. Through their programs, they offer a 68-bed shelter in Appleton to house domestic abuse victims, 24/7 confidential support and safety planning (in person and over the phone: 800-970-1171), advocacy, education and training, and more. Harbor House offers victim assistance programs beyond their 24/7 crisis intervention, such as transportation assistance, emergency care, accompaniment for SANE exams, interpretation services, emergency shelter/alternative housing, law enforcement interview advocacy and accompaniment, and so much more. To learn more, take a look at their website: https://harborhousewi.org/sexual-violence-support/
