Contact Local Police

The George Washington University

GW Haven coordinates prevention tips, including bystander intervention information, for George Washington University

Howard University

The Office of Interpersonal Violence Prevention handles prevention and bystander intervention affairs at Howard University

Sexual assault resources, including bystander intervention support, can be located in the Office of Student Affairs.

Matters pertaining to sexual assault and bystander intervention support are addressed by UDC's Counseling and Wellness Center.

Talk with Someone

Speak 24 hours a day with trained staff from RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network).

Connect on the phone 24 hours a day with a counselor from the DC Rape Crisis Center

Connect on the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a Victim Assistance Specialist from the DC Victim Hotline

The National Deaf Hotline offers services for survivors within the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard-of-Hearing community

Advocates from DVRP speak 20 Asian languages (M-TH 8:00am - 7:30 pm, F 9:00am - 6:00pm).

Advocates from ACCION speak spanish 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The members of the ALU staff speak Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Cantonese, and Thai.
Main
202-727-5427
Address
1369A Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036
Website
http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/asian-liaison-unit
Email
slu.adminbox@dc.gov

The DHHU provides sign language interpretation to aid the deaf and hard of hearing community in their interaction with police officers.

TTY: 202-347-8164
Main
202-727-5427
On Call
202- 553-7874
Address
1369A Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036
Website
http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/deaf-and-hard-hearing-liaison-unit
Email
slu.adminbox@dc.gov

Can arrange transportation and assist with filing a police report and collecting evidence.
Main
202-727-7137
Address
300 Indiana Avenue NW, Room 3156 Washington, DC 20001
Website
http://mpdc.dc.gov/node/139072

Their primary focus is to gain the trust of the community and seek out information that leads to the closure of hate crime and violent crime within the LGBT community. The office is not staffed full-time, so it is always best to call or email first before coming to the office.
On Call
202-506-0714
TTY
202-347-8164
Address
1369-A Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036
Website
http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-liaison-unit-lgbtlu
Email
slu.adminbox@dc.gov

The Sexual Assault Unit can arrange for transport to MedStar Washington Hospital Center, can assist with an application to the Crime Victim Compensation Program, and can take evidence without pressing charges (victim/survivor has 90 days to press charges). Sex Assault Unit investigates sexual assaults involving victims ages 18 and older. Sexual assaults involving juvenile victims are investigated by the Youth Investigations Branch.
Main
202-727-3700
Address
300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Room 3042 Washington, DC 20001
Website
http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/sex-assault-unit

The policy of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is to treat all victims in a respectful, responsive, and compassionate manner. To that end, the department's Victim Specialists Unit provides support, information, and referrals to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Victim Specialists in the unit act as a support system and conduit for victims/survivors; with hope of empowering victims. Moreover, the Victim Specialists Unit aims to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the District of Columbia by establishing relationships with the community and being a resource for victims and their families.
Main
202-724-4339
Address
300 Indiana Ave, NW, Room 3121 Washington, DC 20001
Website
http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/victim-specialists-unit-vsu