Resources
Planned Parenthood.Planned Parenthood Federation of America serves as a health care provider, sexual health educator, and advocate for contraception and knowledge about women's choices. Visit their website for information about various sexual health topics and where to find the nearest center.
Howard Brown
Howard Brown is the Midwest's premier lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) health care organization, and leads the region in addressing the comprehensive health care needs of people in the LGBT community. Visit the site for information about their Chicago-based health centers, resale shops, and other services for the LGBT community.
SIECUS
The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, or SEICUS, is a nationwide advocate on sexual issues and rights, affirming that sexuality is a fundamental part of being human, one that is worthy of dignity and respect. Their site contains valuable resources pertaining to sexual education and awareness.
Coalition for Positive Sexuality
The Coalition for Positive Sexuality's website contains straightforward, simple information regarding teens and sex. Without ideological or religious affiliation, the CPS provides facts about being sexually active.
Guttmacher Institute
The Guttmacher Institute is a leading research and policy institute regarding sexual and reproductive health. Their site contains publications on these issues that have helped to shape our nation's changing views on sexuality.
Kinsey Institute
Named after one of the nation's leading sex researchers, the Kinsey Institute has served as a sexual research center since the 1940's. The institute's website has more information about the history of sexual research and publications from the institute.
Sexual Health Network
The Sexual Health Network provides an array of services and support for sexual issues, including relationships, diseases, and sex education.
World Association for Sexual Health
The World Association for Sexual Health sponsors an international congress every year pertaining to global sexual health issues. The website contains information from these meetings in addition to other sexual topics of interest.
Sexual Assault Info
Created by students and members of the Northwestern community, this guide contains information about sexual assault and what to do in the aftermath of being assaulted. Some portions of the information in the guide are specific to the Northwestern community.
Safe Dating
This website contains information from Stanford about safe dating and avoiding sexual assault. Information found here is pertinent to communities beyond Stanford.
National Online Resource Center for Violence Against Women
The National Online Resource Center for Violence Against Women's website contains vital information concerning domestic violence and sexual assault. Included are phone numbers for hotlines for domestic violence, rape, and abuse towards teens.
Brown University rape and sexual assault info
Brown University's website about rape and sexual assault contains useful information for reporting an assault case in addition to other interesting articles, including information for men.
Rape Victim Advocates
Rape Victim Advocates is an Illinois-based organization committed to the rights of rape and assault victims. The website offers information about counseling, advocacy, education, and training.
Porchlight Counseling
Formerly Anne's Home, Porchlight Counseling serves the greater Chicago area by providing services to rape and assault victims at colleges.
SHAPE
Sexual Health and Assault Peer Education, or SHAPE, is Northwestern's own organization committed to raising awareness about rape, sexual assault, and sexual health in general. Visit their website to find out how to help out or organize a presentation with them.
Please not that these resources are provided only as a courtesy. They are not affiliated with or officially endorsed by Northwestern University or College Feminists, unless otherwise noted.