For Victims

If you or a loved one has been affected by crime, know that you are not alone. There are numerous resources available to provide support, guidance, and assistance during this difficult time. Below, you’ll find a list of resources organized by the type of crime experienced.

General Crime Victim Resources

  1. National Center for Victims of Crime
    • Website: victimsofcrime.org
    • Services: Offers a wide range of resources, including a victim helpline, legal assistance, and a database of local services. The center also provides information on navigating the criminal justice system and obtaining financial compensation.
  2. VictimConnect Resource Center
    • Website: victimconnect.org
    • Services: A confidential helpline providing emotional support, information, and referrals to victims of any crime. They can help connect you with local services and provide guidance on your rights as a victim.
  3. Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
    • Website: ovc.ojp.gov
    • Services: Provides a comprehensive directory of victim services and offers resources on victim compensation, support programs, and information for families of homicide victims.

Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence

  1. National Domestic Violence Hotline
    • Website: thehotline.org
    • Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
    • Services: Offers 24/7 confidential support for victims of domestic violence, including crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to local shelters and services.
  2. Safe Horizon
    • Website: safehorizon.org
    • Services: Provides comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence, including emergency housing, legal support, counseling, and advocacy.
  3. Women’s Law
    • Website: womenslaw.org
    • Services: Offers legal information and support specifically for victims of domestic violence. The site includes state-by-state guides on protective orders, custody issues, and divorce.

Sexual Assault

  1. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
    • Website: rainn.org
    • Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
    • Services: Operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, providing confidential support and connecting victims with local resources. RAINN also offers online chat services and extensive information on sexual assault, including legal rights and healing processes.
  2. National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
    • Website: nsvrc.org
    • Services: Provides resources and information on preventing and responding to sexual violence. They offer educational materials, support for survivors, and connections to local services.
  3. Joyful Heart Foundation
    • Website: joyfulheartfoundation.org
    • Services: Focuses on healing and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse. The foundation offers support through education, wellness programs, and policy advocacy.

Child Abuse and Exploitation

  1. Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
    • Website: childhelp.org
    • Phone: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)
    • Services: Provides 24/7 confidential support for victims of child abuse. The hotline connects victims and families with local resources, including counseling and legal assistance.
  2. Darkness to Light
    • Website: d2l.org
    • Services: Offers resources and training for preventing, recognizing, and responding to child sexual abuse. The organization provides support for survivors and their families, as well as educational materials.
  3. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
    • Website: missingkids.org
    • Phone: 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678)
    • Services: Provides support to families of missing and exploited children, including assistance with recovery, legal resources, and online safety education. NCMEC also offers a CyberTipline for reporting child sexual exploitation.

Homicide and Violent Crimes

  1. Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
    • Website: pomc.org
    • Services: Provides emotional support, information, and advocacy for families and friends of those who have died by violence. POMC offers support groups, online forums, and assistance with navigating the criminal justice system.
  2. National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children (NOPMC)
    • Website: pomc.org
    • Services: Supports survivors of homicide victims through grief counseling, court accompaniment, and advocacy for victims’ rights.
  3. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
    • Website: madd.org
    • Services: Provides support to victims and families affected by drunk driving, including court accompaniment, victim impact panels, and emotional support. MADD also offers resources on drunk driving laws and prevention.

Human Trafficking

  1. National Human Trafficking Hotline
    • Website: humantraffickinghotline.org
    • Phone: 1-888-373-7888
    • Services: Offers confidential support to victims of human trafficking, including crisis intervention, safety planning, and connections to local services. The hotline also accepts tips on suspected trafficking cases.
  2. Polaris Project
    • Website: polarisproject.org
    • Services: Provides resources and support for victims of human trafficking, including survivor services, policy advocacy, and public awareness campaigns.
  3. Freedom Network USA
    • Website: freedomnetworkusa.org
    • Services: Focuses on comprehensive services for trafficking survivors, including legal assistance, housing, and mental health support. They also provide training for service providers and law enforcement.

Elder Abuse

  1. National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
    • Website: ncea.acl.gov
    • Services: Offers resources and information on preventing elder abuse, recognizing the signs, and reporting it. The center also provides educational materials and connects victims with local services.
  2. Elder Abuse Hotline
    • Website: eldercare.acl.gov
    • Phone: 1-800-677-1116
    • Services: Provides confidential support and information for victims of elder abuse, including referrals to local services and assistance with reporting abuse.
  3. The Elder Justice Coalition
    • Website: elderjusticecoalition.com
    • Services: Advocates for policies to protect elders from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The coalition offers resources and support for victims and their families.

Hate Crimes

  1. Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
    • Website: adl.org
    • Services: Provides resources and support for victims of hate crimes, including legal assistance, advocacy, and educational materials. The ADL also offers tools for reporting hate crimes and bias incidents.
  2. Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
    • Website: splcenter.org
    • Services: Offers support and advocacy for victims of hate crimes, including legal representation and community resources. SPLC also tracks hate groups and works to combat discrimination and violence.
  3. The Matthew Shepard Foundation
    • Website: matthewshepard.org
    • Services: Provides resources and support for LGBTQ+ victims of hate crimes, including advocacy, education, and legal assistance. The foundation also offers programs to promote acceptance and prevent violence.

Additional Support and Counseling

  1. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
    • Website: nami.org
    • Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
    • Services: Offers mental health support for crime victims, including counseling, support groups, and educational resources. NAMI also provides information on managing trauma and finding local mental health services.
  2. Crisis Text Line
    • Website: crisistextline.org
    • Text: Text HOME to 741741
    • Services: Provides free, 24/7 support via text for individuals in crisis. Trained counselors can help victims of crime manage their emotions and connect with further resources.
  3. Psychology Today Therapy Directory

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