Exit The Issues All Issues Anyone can experience violence, abuse, or exploitation. But some of us are statistically more at risk than others. Women and trans women of color, children, elders, and disabled populations are the most likely to have these harms carried out against them. Socially or systemically marginalized people, such as those experiencing poverty, homelessness, racism, or over-policing are also at high risk, as well as refugees and new arrivals. We offer support that spans all of these communities and issues. Many times, the harm someone experiences does not fall under one single definition and may be accompanied by other forms of violence, abuse, and exploitation. All of our services address the complex and interconnected nature of these issues. Issue Area Sexual Violence Sexual violence is attempted or enacted verbal harassment, coercion, unwanted touching, and rape. Issue Area Physical Violence Physical violence is the intentional use of force to hurt someone. This can include hitting, kicking, throwing things, restraint, or using a weapon. Issue Area Community Violence Blurred background photo. Summer blurry city backdrop. Community violence is violence against people around us. It can be violence against people we know or strangers we are near in our day-to-day lives. Issue Area Emotional Abuse Mysterious light sphere hovering over Martian landscape. Emotional abuse is the use of words, threats, or actions to make someone feel scared, ashamed, confused, or powerless. Issue Area Exploitation Low angle view of modern ceiling in city of China. Exploitation is when someone takes something from us or forces us to do something for them or others against our will. Call 24/7 [redacted] Chat Live Now Back to top Anyone can experience violence, abuse, or exploitation. But some of us are statistically more at risk than others. Women and trans women of color, children, elders, and disabled populations are the most likely to have these harms carried out against them. Socially or systemically marginalized people, such as those experiencing poverty, homelessness, racism, or over-policing are also at high risk, as well as refugees and new arrivals. We offer support that spans all of these communities and issues. Many times, the harm someone experiences does not fall under one single definition and may be accompanied by other forms of violence, abuse, and exploitation. All of our services address the complex and interconnected nature of these issues. Issue Area Sexual Violence Sexual violence is attempted or enacted verbal harassment, coercion, unwanted touching, and rape. Issue Area Physical Violence Physical violence is the intentional use of force to hurt someone. This can include hitting, kicking, throwing things, restraint, or using a weapon. Issue Area Community Violence Blurred background photo. Summer blurry city backdrop. Community violence is violence against people around us. It can be violence against people we know or strangers we are near in our day-to-day lives. Issue Area Emotional Abuse Mysterious light sphere hovering over Martian landscape. Emotional abuse is the use of words, threats, or actions to make someone feel scared, ashamed, confused, or powerless. Issue Area Exploitation Low angle view of modern ceiling in city of China. Exploitation is when someone takes something from us or forces us to do something for them or others against our will.