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Assault. Services. Knowledge.
Launched in 2012, ASK (Assault. Services. Knowledge.) is the first and only user-friendly technology platform of its kind – created to connect survivors of sexual violence with the critical support they need. ASK brings together a full spectrum of services, including medical, legal, mental health, law enforcement, advocacy, campus-based, and prevention resources, all in one centralized, easy-to-access location.
ASK is designed for everyone. Whether you are a survivor or someone supporting a friend, family member, colleague, or neighbor, ASK offers a confidential, safe, and free way to access help. The platform is customizable to meet the specific needs of any community and serves as a powerful tool to strengthen communication and collaboration among service providers and stakeholders.
Regional versions of ASK have included:
• ASK DC for the District of Columbia
• UASK DC for DC-based campuses
• UASK DMV for campuses across the DC-Maryland-Virginia area
• ASK AZ for Arizona
• ASK CT for Connecticut
• ASK ND for North Dakota
• UASK Duke for Duke University
• UASK Mercyhurst for Mercyhurst University
An award-winning platform, ASK has received support from city and federal government agencies and corporate and private foundations and has been praised by elected officials, advocacy groups, stakeholders, and survivors across the country. Media coverage includes The Washington Post, CS Monitor, USA Today, NPR, NBC4, FOX5, ABC7, DCist, WAMU, WTOP, and The Washington City Paper.
ASK DC was co-created by MCSR (formerly Men Can Stop Rape) and the DC Coalition to End Sexual Violence (DCCESV). MCSR prevents violence through transformational programs that promote healthy masculinity and empowered womanhood. DCCESV enhances the ability of organizations and agencies in Washington, DC to address the needs of survivors through advocacy, education, training, and policy development.
This was produced by the DC Coalition to End Sexual Violence under 2024-DCCESV-01 and 2025-DCCESV-01, awarded by the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants, Executive Office of the Mayor, District of Columbia. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed on this website are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the Executive Office of the Mayor.