Northern Illinois University
Center for the Study of Family Violence and Sexual Assault

The Center for the Study of Family Violence and Sexual Assault is not a clinical treatment center. No direct clinical services or care are provided at our center — we are strictly a research and consultation center.

Below are some links to organizations that may be helpful if you are seeking clinical services.

Information about Domestic Violence

• Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection
• Illinois State Police - Domestic Violence
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Safe Passage Domestic Violence Shelter in DeKalb County (IL)

Information about Child Abuse

• Prevent Child Abuse Illinois
• Department of Child and Family Services (State of Illinois)

Information about Sexual Assault

• Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN)
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center
• Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA)

Traumatic Stress and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

• National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
• International Society for the Study of Traumatic Stress - Resources for the Public

Find a Therapist

• Find a Therapist Service from the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
• Sidran Institute: Traumatic Stress Education & Advocacy (help with locating trauma therapists)