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Attorneys for Victims in Civil Cases
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FindLegalHelp.org
The American Bar Association’s Findlegalhelp.org website will guide you to a list of resources in your state, including pro bono legal representation for victims in civil cases. -
LawHelp
LawHelp.org assists low and moderate income people in finding free legal aid programs in their communities and answers to questions about their legal rights. LawHelp’s website has referrals to resources for each state, including a mix of self-help resources and links to pro bono attorneys.
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The American Bar Association (ABA)
The ABA’s website has links to many local and state bar associations which maintain lists of attorneys who may be able to represent victims in civil cases.
Child Victims
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Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA)
CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for abused and neglected children, and to make sure they don’t get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in inappropriate group or foster homes. Volunteers stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. -
Klaas Kids Foundation
The Foundation’s mission is to stop crimes against children. The website contains links to each state’s “Megan’s Law” – a law that requires sex offender registration and community notification. The website also provides educational information regarding child safety and missing children. -
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
The mission of the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) is to support research, education, and access to violence related resources. Their website has referrals to direct services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, stalking, trafficking, and child abuse. -
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
NCMEC is a private, nonprofit organization which was created in 1984. NCMEC’s mission is to serve as the nation’s resource on issues of missing and sexually exploited children. The website contains resources and links for parents, children, advocates, and attorneys regarding issues of child safety, sex offenders, victimization, and recovery. -
National Children’s Alliance Child Advocacy Centers
Child Advocacy Centers emphasize the coordination of investigation and intervention services by bringing together professionals and agencies as a multidisciplinary team to create a child-focused approach to child abuse cases. Use the “Find a local National Children’s Alliance Member Location” on their website for referrals to services.
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Oregon Juvenile Rights Project (JRP)
JRP serves children and youth—primarily those in foster care—who are abused, neglected or in trouble; students who face challenges at school; and parents who need help keeping their families intact. -
Parents for Megan’s Law and the Crime Victim Center (PFML/CVC)
(888) 275-7365PFML/CVC provides a national helpline, community support, and assistance on issues related to Megan’s Law, sex offender management and sexual assault prevention. They are a New York State Certified Rape Crisis Center and are funded by the U.S. Justice Department to staff the National Megan’s Law Helpline to support the community when sex offender notifications are implemented and to provide appropriate law enforcement referrals when registrants are failing to comply with registration requirements. -
Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
(888) 818-POMC
(513) 721-5683Parents of Murdered Children (POMC®) provides ongoing emotional support to help parents and other survivors of homicide facilitate the reconstruction of a “new life” and to promote a healthy resolution. Not only does POMC® help survivors deal with their grief, but also helps with advocacy in the criminal justice system. There are POMC® Chapters across the country which hold monthly meetings and provide support, advocacy, and court accompaniment. POMC®’s website provides numerous educational and support materials, and contains links to a topic forum that allows survivors to communicate with other survivors. -
The Custody Project
850-682-3460The Custody Project assists mothers and their children with visitation and custody expenses. The organization assists with financial crises affecting care, custody and visitation. They are able to help families with expenses such as rent, utilities, legal fees, education costs and heath costs.
Compensation and Reparations
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Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission
(800) 541-9388This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Alaska Violent Crimes Compensation Board
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Arizona Crime Victim Compensation Program
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, and funeral costs. -
Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Program
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, crime scene cleanup, and funeral costs. -
California Victim Compensation Program
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, child care, relocation costs, job retraining, crime scene cleanup, and funeral costs. -
Colorado Crime Victims Compensation Program
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, residential property damage, and funeral costs. -
Connecticut Crime Victim Compensation Program
(888) 286 7347
(860) 263 2761This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Delaware Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Florida Crime Victim Compensation
(800) 226-6667This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Hawaii Crime Victims Compensation Commission
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Idaho Crime Victims Compensation Program
(800) 950-2110This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program
(800) 228-3368
(877) 398-1130 TTYThis program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, relocation, crime scene cleanup, limited replacement of property, and funeral costs. -
Indiana Violent Crime Victim Compensation Fund
(800) 353-1484This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, child care, attorney fees, and funeral costs. -
Iowa Crime Victims Compensation Program
(800) 373-5044This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, crime scene cleanup, limited replacement of property, and funeral costs. -
Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Kentucky Crime Victims Compensation Board
(800) 469-2120This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, child care, crime scene cleanup, and funeral costs. -
Maine Crime Victims Compensation Program
(800) 903-7882This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, crime scene cleanup, and funeral costs. -
Maryland Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Massachusetts Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Program
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Michigan Crime Victims Compensation Assistance
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Minnesota Crime Victim Reparations
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, child care, crime scene cleanup, and funeral costs. -
Mississippi Crime Victim Compensation Division
(800) 829-6766This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, travel, crime scene cleanup, and funeral costs. -
Missouri Cime Victims’ Compensation Fund
(800) 347-6881This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Montana Crime Victim Compensation Program
(800) 498-6455This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs.
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National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards
The National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards is an organization that advocates for and supports the right of crime victims to compensation. Their website provides links to each state’s victim compensation program. -
Nebraska Crime Victim Reparation Services
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Nevada Victims of Crime Program
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, travel and temporary relocation costs, child care, crime scene cleanup, and funeral costs. -
New Hampshire Victims’ Assistance Commission
(800) 300-4500This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, relocation costs, and funeral costs. -
New Jersey Victims of Crime Compensation
(877) 658-2221This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, crime scene cleanup, and funeral costs. -
New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission
(800) 306-6262This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
New York Crime Victim Compensation Program
(800) 247-8035This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, crime scene cleanup, travel, limited property replacement, $1,000 in attorney fees for representation, and funeral costs. -
North Carolina Crime Victims Compensation Program
(800) 826-6200This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
North Dakota Crime Victim Compensation Board
(800) 445-2322This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Ohio Crime Victim Compensation Program
(800) 582-2877This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, crime scene cleanup, replacement of property taken as evidence, and funeral costs. -
Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation Program
(800) 745-6098This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, crime scene cleanup, and funeral costs. -
Oregon Crime Victims Compensation Program
(503) 378-5348This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, rehabilitation costs, and funeral costs. -
Pennsylvania Victim Compensation Assistance Program
(800) 233-2339This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of earnings, loss of support, stolen cash, relocation, funeral, or crime scene cleanup. -
Rhode Island Crime Victim Compensation Fund
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
South Carolina Victim Compensation Fund
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of earnings, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
South Dakota Crime Victims Compensation Program
(800) 696-9476This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of earnings, loss of support, funeral, or crime scene cleanup. -
Tennessee Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Texas Crime Victim Compensation Program
(800) 983-9933This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of earnings, loss of support, funeral costs, crime scene clean-up, replacement of property seized as evidence, travel, and relocation. -
Utah Crime Victim Reparations
(800) 621-7444This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Vermont Victim Compensation Program
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of earnings, funeral costs, and limited relocation assistance. -
Virginia Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Washington Crime Victims Compensation Program
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, wage replacement, disability benefits, travel and property reimbursement, and funeral costs. -
Washington D.C. Crime Victims Compensation Program
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, travel expenses, relocation costs, crime scene cleanup, and funeral costs. -
West Virginia Crime Victims Compensation Fund
This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs. -
Wisconsin Crime Victim Compensation
(800) 446-6564This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, limited property reimbursement, and funeral costs. -
Wyoming Crime Victim Compensation
(888) 996-8816This program provides financial assistance to victims of crime for expenses such as medical and counseling costs, loss of wages, loss of support, and funeral costs.
Disability Rights
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Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services (DVAS)
The mission of DVAS is to enrich the lives of people with hearing loss by providing access to services, education and advocacy. Their website offers links to resources and services for deaf victims in Vermont. -
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
Through training and technical assistance, legal support, and legislative advocacy, the NDRN works to create a society in which people with disabilities are afforded equality of opportunity and are able to fully participate by exercising choice and self-determination. NDRN is the nonprofit membership organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems and Client Assistance Programs (CAP) for individuals with disabilities. Collectively, the P&A/CAP network is the largest provider of legally based advocacy services to people with disabilities in the United States. The website offers a map with member organizations in each state that provide legal assistance on a variety of disability rights issues.
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Texas Safe Place
(512) 927-9616 TTYThe Deaf Services staff are culturally Deaf and fluent in ASL. Deaf, hard-of-hearing or Deaf/blind victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or rape can get free and confidential services in Austin/Travis County such as: counseling, SafeParenting classes, case management and advocacy services, and community trainings. -
Washington Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS)
ADWAS provides comprehensive services to Deaf and Deaf-Blind victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking in Pierce, King, and Snohomish Counties in Washington State. ADWAS also partners with the National Domestic Violence Hotline to provide deaf advocates to deaf callers by communicating through Instant Messenger and videophone calls, Monday-Friday, 9am -5pm Pacific Standard Time. TTY Hotline is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Domestic Violence
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Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence statewide. Their website has referrals to local resources and service providers for victims, such as shelter programs. -
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assualt
The Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is a non-profit, membership corporation composed of 17 programs statewide that provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Services include rape crisis centers and shelter programs. Their website has referrals to 24-hour hotline numbers statewide. -
An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Connection (AARDVARC)
This site is for victims of violence, their families and friends, and the agencies and programs which serve them. Issues addressed here currently include: domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. -
Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence statewide. Their website has referrals to local resources and service providers for victims, such as shelter programs. -
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 269-4668The Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a member program of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking statewide. Their website has referrals to local services and resources for victims such as shelter programs. -
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
(617) 338-2355The mission is to eliminate family violence and to strengthen Asian families and communities.It provides direct services to ensure the safety, stabilization and empowerment of battered Asian families. -
California Partnership To End Domestic Violence
(800) 524-4765The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence is a membership organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking. Their website has referrals to local service providers statewide, such as shelter programs. -
Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(888) 778-7091The Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides resources for victims of domestic abuse and violence statewide. Their website has referrals to local service providers, such as shelter programs. -
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(888) 774-2900The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a membership program of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking statewide. Their website has referrals to local resources and service providers for victims, such as shelter programs. -
Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an advocacy organization for victims of domestic violence. Their website has referrals to local resources and service providers for victims statewide, such as shelter services. -
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women (DAHMW)
(888)743-5754The DAHMW works to provide crisis intervention and support services to victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) and their families in order to help survivors recover from the trauma of IPV. Contact the crisis hotline at 1-888-743-5754 for referrals to services such as emergency shelters, counseling, and support groups. DAHMW also has resources specifically for male and LGTBQ victims of domestic violence. -
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 500-1119The Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking statewide. Their website has referrals to local resources and service providers for victims, such as shelter programs. -
Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project
(800) 832-1901The Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project provides crisis intervention, support, and resources to LGBTQ victims and survivors of domestic abuse. -
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 334-2836The Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an organization of advocates for domestic violence victims throughout the state. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims, including shelter programs. -
Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a member organization of victim advocates throughout the state. Their website has referrals to support and service providers on each island, including shelter programs. -
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
(800) 669 3176The mission of the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence is to provide education, assistance, and support to individuals, programs, and organizations dedicated to ending Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. -
Idaho Council on Domestic Violence
(800) 291-0463
(208) 332-1540The Council’s mission is to fund state-wide programs that serve victims of crime, and to help victims through legislation, advocacy, training, and public awareness. Their website has referrals to local shelter services. -
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(877) 863-6338The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ILCADV) is a non-profit membership organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence throughout Illinois. Their website has referrals to local shelter services. -
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 332-7385The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an organization of advocates for domestic violence and stalking victims throughout the state. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims, including shelter programs. -
inMotion
InMotion provides free legal services to low-income women in New York City. Their services are designed to address the unique needs of women who suffer from abuse—most of their clients are survivors of domestic violence. They focus on reaching women living in immigrant communities who are isolated by language and cultural barriers. -
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 943-0033The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence statewide. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims, including shelter programs.
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Kansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
(888) 363-2287KCSDV is a network of statewide domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy programs. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Services include rape crisis centers, shelter programs, and counseling. -
Kentucky Domestic Violence Association
The Kentucky Domestic Violence Association is a member organization of fifteen advocacy centers for victims of domestic violence throughout the state. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims, including shelter programs. -
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center: Domestic Violence Services
The L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center provides direct services to victims of domestic abuse. Services include LGBTQ sensitive counselors, assistance in obtaining protective orders and legal services, safety planning, and referrals to other services. -
Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women
The mission of the Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women (LRC) is to improve legal representation for domestic violence survivors. Specifically, the LRC works to obtain legal representation for domestic violence survivors in interstate custody cases and to provide technical assistance to domestic violence victim advocates and attorneys in such cases.
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Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(888) 411-1333The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV) is a statewide network of domestic violence programs, supportive organizations, and individuals that share the goal of ending violence against women and children in Louisiana. Their website has referrals to local shelter services. -
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
(866) 834-HELPMCEDV is a coalition of advocacy programs for victims of domestic violence and stalking. Their website and 24-hour hotline, (866) 834-4357, provide referrals to local support services for victims throughout the state, including shelter programs. -
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
MNADV is a coalition of advocacy programs for victims of domestic violence and stalking in Maryland. Their website has referrals to local support providers throughout the state, including shelter services. -
Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (Jane Doe Inc.)
Jane Doe Inc. (JDI) is a coalition of rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs, and other victim advocates in Massachusetts. Their website has referrals to local victim support providers statewide. -
Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is a network of rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, and other victim advocates. Their website has a list of statewide victim support providers. -
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
The mission of the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) is to support research, education, and access to violence related resources. Their website has referrals to direct services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, stalking, trafficking, and child abuse. -
Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence is composed of advocates for domestic violence victims throughout the state. Their website has referrals to local shelter programs that provide support to victims. -
Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
MCADSV is a coalition of advocacy programs for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stalking in Missouri. Their website has referrals to local service and support providers throughout the state, including rape crisis center and shelter programs.
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Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence represents over 50 programs across Montana that provide direct services to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children. Their website has referrals to local sexual assault support providers and domestic violence shelter programs. -
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
(800) 799 SAFE
(800) 787 3224 (TTY)NCADV provides unique services to victims of domestic violence such as cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, and financial education. NCVADV also operates the Remember My Name Project to memorialize people who have died as a result of domestic violence. -
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP)
NCAVP is a coalition of 40 anti-violence organizations that monitor, respond to, and work to end hate, domestic and sexual violence, HIV-related violence, and other forms of violence affecting LGBTQ communities. NCAVP is a program of the New York City Anti-Violence Project. -
National Dating Abuse Helpline
(866) 331-9474
(866) 331-8453 TTYThe National Dating Abuse Helpline provides resources for teens, parents, friends and family, and the general public. It is a national 24-hour resource that can be accessed by phone or the internet, specifically designed for teens and young adults. Peer Advocates are trained to offer support, information and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships. -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799−7233
(800) 787−3224 TTYThe National Domestic Violence Hotline has access to more than 4,000 shelters and domestic violence programs across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Hotline is toll-free, confidential and anonymous. It operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in more than 170 different languages through interpreter services, and also has a TTY line available. -
Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition
The Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition is a statewide advocacy organization committed to the prevention and elimination of sexual and domestic violence. Their website has referrals to local victim support providers statewide. -
Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence
The Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence (NNADV) is a statewide organization that helps Nevada’s communities respond effectively to the needs of victims of domestic violence and stalking. Their website has referrals to local shelter and support services throughout the state for victims. -
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is an umbrella organization that provides technical and financial support to 14 member agencies who provide services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Their website has referrals to direct services and support for victims in New Hampshire including shelters. -
New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women
The New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women is a statewide association of victim advocacy programs. Their website has referrals to local victim support services for victims of domestic violence and abuse throughout the state, including shelters. -
New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides statewide leadership as a voice for victims and survivors of domestic violence and the programs that serve them. Their website has referrals to direct victims services statewide including shelters. -
New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a non-profit membership organization of statewide victim advocates. Their website has a directory of local support and service providers for victims of domestic violence, including shelters. -
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(888) 232-9124NCCADV is a coalition of advocates and organizations supporting victims of domestic violence throughout North Carolina. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims of domestic violence and abuse, including shelter programs. -
North Dakota Council on Abused Women’s Services
The mission of NDCAWS/CASAND is to provide leadership and support in the identification, intervention, and prevention of domestic and sexual violence. Their website has referrals to local shelter services and programs for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stalking throughout the state. -
Ohio Coalition for Battered Women
The Action Ohio Coalition for Battered Women is an organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking statewide. Their website has referrals to resources and local service providers for victims, including shelter programs. -
Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
(800) 522-7233The Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault works to empower victims and eliminate violence by providing education and prevention information, supporting member programs, and expanding quality services to all. Their website has referrals to local victim service and support providers including shelters and rape crisis centers. -
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (OCADSV) is a non-profit organization made up victim advocates in Oregon. Their website has referrals to local service and support providers for victims of sexual violence, domestic abuse, and stalking throughout the state, including rape crisis centers and shelters. -
Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center
(866) USWOMENThe center serves abused Americans, mostly women and children, in both civilian and military populations overseas. -
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) is an organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking statewide. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims, including shelter programs. -
Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 494-8100The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an member-program of advocates for victims of domestic violence and abuse statewide. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers, including shelters. -
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is a statewide coalition of all domestic violence shelters and rape crisis centers in South Carolina. Their website has referrals to local rape crisis centers, shelters, and direct victim service providers. -
South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
The South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is a statewide organization of sexual violence programs with a special focus on native women. Their website has referrals to victim crisis lines in South Dakota and local shelter services. -
Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is a private, non-profit organization composed of diverse victim advocacy programs. Their website has referrals to local support providers for victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse throughout the state, such as rape crisis centers and shelter programs. -
Texas Association Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The Texas Association Against Domestic and Sexual Violence works toward ending sexual violence in Texas through education, prevention and advocacy. Their website has referrals to statewide shelter services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment, stalking, and trafficking. -
The Custody Project
850-682-3460The Custody Project assists mothers and their children with visitation and custody expenses. The organization assists with financial crises affecting care, custody and visitation. They are able to help families with expenses such as rent, utilities, legal fees, education costs and heath costs. -
The Relocation Counseling and Identity Protection Initiative
617-603-1557 or 800-323-3205This initiative is in partnership with the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and provides information to individuals and service providers nation-wide for victims/survivors who are seeking to relocate for purposes of escaping an abuser. -
Utah Domestic Violence Council
(800) 897-5465The Utah Domestic Violence Council website provides referrals to shelter services and support programs for victims of domestic violence and stalking throughout the state. -
Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 228-7395
Sexual Violence Hotline: (800) 489-7273The Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is a coalition of advocacy programs for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Their website has referrals to local support providers, including rape crisis centers and shelter programs, throughout the state. -
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance
(800) 838-8238The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance is a statewide organization of agencies and individuals working to end sexual and domestic violence. Their website has referrals to local support providers for victims of sexual and domestic violence throughout the state, such as rape crisis centers and shelter programs. -
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 562-6025WSCADV is a nonprofit organization that provides training, services, and resources to domestic violence programs in Washington State. Their website has referrals to local programs that provide support to victims, including shelter programs throughout the state. -
West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence website has a directory of shelter programs and support providers for victims of domestic violence throughout the state. -
Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a member organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence statewide. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers throughout the state, including shelter programs. -
WomensLaw.org
The mission of WomensLaw.org is to provide easy-to-understand legal information and resources to women living with or escaping domestic violence or sexual assault. Their website provides education and referrals to victim services nationwide. -
Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
WCADVSA is an organization of advocacy programs for victims sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims throughout the state, including rape crisis centers and shelter programs.
Drunk Driving
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Kansas DUI Victim Center
The Kansas DUI Victim Center provides many direct services to victims of drunk driving and their families, such as a 24-hour victim hotline, legal advocacy, and information. -
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
(800) 438-6233The mission of MADD is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. Their website offers resources to victims and survivors of drunk driving including a forum for victims to chat. They also have a victim assistance hotline: 1-877-MADD-HELP (1-877-623-3435).
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New Mexico DWI Resource Center
(888) 410-1084The New Mexico DWI Resource Center provides many direct services to victims of drunk driving and their families. Services include information about the criminal and civil judicial processes, tracking victim cases, representation and support during court appearances, help obtaining records such as police reports, and referrals to many other resources.
Elder Abuse
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National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence
(800) 677-1116The National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence website has a comprehensive list of referrals to elder abuse victim services by state.
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The National Center on Elder Abuse
The National Center on Elder Abuse is a national resource for elder rights, law enforcement and legal professionals, public policy leaders, researchers, and the public. The Center provides referrals to direct services. The Center’s website contains links to other organizations that advocate for the elderly, and it provides links to toll-free reporting lines to report elder abuse.
Fraud
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National Consumer League’s Fraud Center
The National Consumer League is a non-profit advocacy group that aims to protect and promote social and economic justice for consumers and workers in the United States. The fraud.org website houses these two arms of the NCL and provides prevention and reporting information on telemarketing fraud, scams against businesses, internet fraud, scams against the elderly, and counterfeit drugs.
General Victims' Services and Information
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Alabama Attorney General Office of Victim Assistance
(800) 626-7676AGOVA provides direct victim assistance as well as referrals to victims through its toll-free Hotline, 1-800-626-7676. Services include information on crime victims’ rights, compensation, how to protest parole decisions and other concerns for victims after their offender is sentenced. -
Alaska Office of Victims’ Rights
(866) 274-2620The Office Of Victims’ Rights is an agency of the Alaska Legislature that provides free legal services to victims of crime to help them obtain the rights they are guaranteed under the Alaska constitution and statutes with regard to their contacts with police, prosecutors, judges, and other criminal justice agencies in this state, as well as to advance and protect those victim rights in court when necessary and authorized by law. -
Alaska Victim-Witness Assistance Program
Alaska’s Department of Law provides a Victim-Witness Assistance Program for victims whose cases are being prosecuted. A coordinator can provide services such as help with employers and travel arrangements, advocacy and information about the criminal justice process, and work with police and other services to stop abuse and harassment. -
Arizona Attorney General Victim Services
The Arizona Attorney General’s Victims’ Rights Program has information about the rights of crime victims in Arizona. The office can also refer victims to various services and operates a victim compensation program. -
California Attorney General Victims’ Services Unit (VSU)
The California Attorney General’s VSU provides information about the rights of crime victims in California. -
California Crime Survivors
California Crime Survivors Inc’s mission is to ensure the public knows victims’ rights and needs and to provide resources, support, and information to empower crime victims to survive and thrive. Victim services include legal information, support groups, and safety trainings. -
Colorado Attorney General Victim Assistance Program
The Victim Assistance Program provides information and support for victims of violent crimes in all cases handled by the several units within the criminal justice section. Among other duties, the advocate in this unit provides referral to post-trauma counseling and referral to victim compensation. -
Crime Victims First
The mission of Crime Victims First (CV1) is to promote and protect crime victims’ rights through education, advocacy, and enforcement. CV1 facilitates education services and awareness raising of crime victims’ rights; provides victim services such as crisis counseling, criminal justice support, and pro bono legal services; participates in developing public policy; and has a variety of resources for victims on their website. -
D.C. Crime Victims Resource Center
(877) 842-8461The D.C. Crime Victims Resource Center, a project of the Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc., represents victims of all types of crime in the District of Columbia. The Clinic works with other D.C. entities to assess and coordinate access to other social services for clients. -
Delaware Attorney General Victim/Witness Assistance
Delaware’s Victim/Witness Assistance Program can provide crime victims with information about the criminal justice process. Services include notification of the proceedings, assistance with restitution, and information about crime victim’s rights. -
Florida Attorney General Crime Victim Services
Florida’s Attorney General provides information about the rights of crime victims in Florida. Services include referral to victim assistance statewide, information about victim’s rights in the court, and how to claim victim’s compensation. -
Georgia Attorney General Victim Assistance
Georgia’s Office of the Attorney General provides information about the rights of and services for crime victims in Georgia. -
History of the Crime Victim Assistance Field
The Victim Oral History Project seeks to capture the evolution of one of the nation’s most significant social rights movements–the Victims’ Rights Movement. This website contains audio and video file interviews with many pioneers of the movement and documents the history of the Victims’ Rights Movement. -
Idaho Attorney General Crime Victim Assistance
The Idaho Attorney General’s Office provides assistance to victims while their cases are being prosecuted, general victim assistance information, and referrals to services for all crime victims in Idaho. -
Illinois Attorney General Victim Assistance
(800) 228-3368The Illinois Attorney General’s Office provides many services to victims of crime. Services include information about crime victim’s rights, assistance with compensation, referral to services statewide, and victim notification concerning cases and custody status of offenders. -
Indiana Attorney General Victim Assistance
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office provides services to crime victims, such as confidential addresses for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Other services include victim notification, compensation, and referrals to other victim resources. -
Iowa Attorney General Crime Victim Assistance Division
The Iowa Attorney General’s Office operates a Crime Victim Assistance Division (CVAD). Services of the CVAD include victim notification, assistance with compensation, crisis response, and referrals to statewide victim services such as counseling. -
Kansas Attorney General Victim Assistance
The Kansas Attorney General’s Office provides information about the rights of crime victims in Kansas, as well as other services such as victim notification, compensation, and referrals to statewide victim resources. -
Kentucky Attorney General Office of Victims Advocacy
The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office of Victim Advocacy provides services to victims including information about rights and notification regarding cases. -
Maryland Attorney General Victim Services
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office provides information to crime victims and citizens regarding victims’ rights and the criminal justice system. The office also serves victims through notification of case disposition and offender custody. -
Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center
(877) 842-8461
(301) 952-0063 (Washington, DC Metro area)
(410) 234-9885 (Baltimore)Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc. provides pro bono legal representation, including serving as guardian ad litem, to victims of all crimes in tribal, state, and federal proceedings and serves as an important resource to victims, social services providers, courts, and criminal justice professionals in the State of Maryland; in the Federal Districts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia; and, under other funding, Federal crimes of Fraud/Identity Theft in any federal court nationwide. -
Massachusetts Attorney General Victim Services
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office provides information about the rights of crime victims and referrals to statewide victim assistance and resources. -
Michigan Department of Community Health: Victims Services
1-877-251-7373
The Department of Community Health website provides information about crime victims’ rights in Michigan, and referrals to support services such as compensation and victim notification. -
Minnesota Crime Victim Services
Minnesota Crime Victim Services is composed of advocates in prosecutors’ offices and community-based organizations that are available to help crime victims with information, referral, and assistance. -
Mississippi Attorney General Victim Services
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office provides information on crime victims’ rights in the state, as well as referrals to resources and services for victims. -
Missouri Attorney General Victim Services
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office provides information concerning the rights of crime victims in Missouri. The office also provides services including victim notification and referrals to advocates and statewide victim resources. -
Montana Attorney General Victim Services
The Montana Attorney General’s Office of Victims Services provides referrals to statewide victim resources and services. -
National Center for Victims of Crime
The National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC), founded in 1985, is a resource and advocacy organization for crime victims. NCVC’s mission is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. NCVC’s website contains numerous resources and links, including to some of its projects such as the Stalking Resource Center.
NCVC has created VictimLaw, a comprehensive, user-friendly, on-line database of victims’ rights statutes, tribal laws, constitutional amendments, court rules, administrative code provisions, and case summaries of related court decisions that meets the needs of a wide variety of users with different levels of substantive and technological expertise. -
National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI)
NCVLI works to ensure that victims of crime are informed of their rights and can find resources to enforce their rights. We provide general information on our website about the rights of crime victims and also provide referral information to other agencies that may be able to provide direct assistance. -
National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
(800) 879-6682NOVA’s mission is to promote rights and services for victims of crime and crisis everywhere. NOVA’s website includes educational materials for victims and links to other victim service organizations. They provide information and referrals through their toll-free hotline. -
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, Victim Services
The mission of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Victim Assistance Program is to provide advocacy and assistance to crime victims and allow an avenue for victims to participate in departmental activities. Services include notification of changes in offender custody status. -
Nevada Victim Advocates
The Nevada Attorney General’s Office provides a list of many victim advocacy services statewide. -
New Hampshire Office of Victim/Witness Assistance
The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office of Victim/Witness Assistance provides support and resources to victims of crime statewide. Services include information about the criminal justice system, victim notification, courtroom advocacy, intervention with employers or landlords, and referrals to other resources for victims. -
New Jersey Attorney General Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy
The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General provides many services to victims, including counseling, information about victims’ rights and the criminal justice system, compensation, and victim notification.
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New Jersey Crime Victims’ Legal Advocacy Program
(973) 729-9342The New Jersey Crime Victims’ Law Center provides pro bono legal representation to all victims of violent crimes in state and federal proceedings in New Jersey and serves as an important resource to victims, social services providers, courts, and criminal justice professionals in each of the 21 counties throughout the State of New Jersey. -
New Mexico Victims’ Rights Project
The New Mexico Victims’ Rights Project provides pro bono legal representation to crime victims of certain enumerated crimes in tribal, state, and federal proceedings and serves as an important resource to victims, social services providers, courts, and criminal justice professionals in New Mexico. -
New York Women’s Clinic for Victim Protection
The Women’s Clinic for Victim Protection, a project of New York Legal Assistance Group, protects the legal rights of victims of crimes of sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking in New York City. -
New York: Safe Horizons
(800) 621-4673Safe Horizon provides a variety of resources and support to victims of crime. Programs and services include counseling, shelter, and legal advocacy. -
North Carolina Attorney General Victim Services
The North Carolina Office of the Attorney General provides information regarding the rights of victims of crime and the criminal justice system in North Carolina. -
North Carolina Victim Assitance Network
919-831-2857, 1-800-348-5068 (toll free)North Carolina Victim Assistance Network promotes the rights and needs of crime victims by linking victims of crime with direct assistance available in their communities and providing information on specific laws and legislation pertaining to victim’s rights. Serving it’s members as a statewide network, they provide information on over 1,500 victims service and criminal justice agencies, victim assistance programs, and advocacy groups. -
Office for Victims of Crime: Directory of Crime Victims Services
The Office for Victims of Crime website provides a comprehensive database designed to help individuals locate non-emergency crime victim service agencies in the United States and abroad. Searchable by location, type of victimization, agency type and/or type of service needed, this resource is available for victims to guide their search for support. -
Office of the Victims’ Rights Ombudsman
(877) 574-9302A crime victim may file a complaint against any employee of the Department of Justice who violated or failed to provide the rights established under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act of 2004. -
Ohio Attorney General Victim Services
(800) 282-0515The Ohio Attorney General’s Office provides services to victims such as notification of case disposition and compensation. Their website has referrals to many local victim services providers, advocates, and statewide resources. -
Oklahoma Attorney General Victim Services
(800) 522-SAFEThe Oklahoma Attorney General Office’s Victim Services Unit provides crime victims’ services including address confidentiality, victim notification, and court-appointed advocates. -
Oregon Attorney General Victim Services
The Oregon Attorney General Office’s Crime Victim Services Division (CVSD) provides information regarding the rights of victims in Oregon. The CVSD also provides direct services to victims such as address confidentiality, victim notification, compensation, and post-conviction advocacy. -
Oregon Crime Victims Law Center
(503) 208-8160The Oregon Crime Victims Law Center represents crime victims in state and federal courts in the exercise of their rights. The Clinic also responds to victims’ social service needs in cooperation with other service providers and conducts education and training on victims’ rights issues. -
OregonCrimeVictimsRights.org
(800) 503-7983Operated by the Oregon Department of Justice, oregoncrimevictimrights.org has information for crime victims in Oregon on a variety of topics, including information about the criminal justice process and state laws. The website also provides a comprehensive list of referrals to local victim assistance programs statewide, and other resources for victims of crime in Oregon. -
Rhode Island Attorney General Victim Services
The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office provides advocates to victims of crime. They are available to answer questions about victims’ rights, the criminal justice system, and provide referrals to victim assistance and services statewide. -
Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center
(303) 295-2001Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center advocates for victims in state and federal court in Colorado by providing pro bono legal representation and social service support to these victims. -
South Carolina Attorney General Victim Assistance
The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office provides victim assistance, including information regarding the rights of crime victims and referrals to statewide resources and victim service providers. -
South Carolina Victim Assistance Network
(803) 750-1200
(888)852-1900The South Carolina Victim Assistance Network provides pro bono legal representation to victims of all crimes in tribal, state, and federal proceedings and serves as an important resource to victims, social services providers, courts, and criminal justice professionals in North and South Carolina. -
Tennessee Attorney General Victim Services
The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office provides information for victims regarding their rights, the criminal justice system, and notification about their cases. -
Texans for Equal Justice
Texans for Equal Justice is a non-profit organization that provides support and services to victims including notification of offender custody status, general information about crime victims’ rights and the criminal justice system, court accompaniment, and crisis intervention. -
Texas Attorney General Victim Services
The Texas Attorney General’s Office Crime Victim Services provides victim notification, compensation, and referrals to statewide victim resources and assistance. -
Texas Legal Services - VICARS for Crime Victims
VICARS (Victims Initiative for Counseling, Advocacy, and Restoration of the Southwest) offers free legal advice to victims of violent crimes and federal crimes like ID theft or human trafficking. -
The Custody Project
850-682-3460The Custody Project assists mothers and their children with visitation and custody expenses. The organization assists with financial crises affecting care, custody and visitation. They are able to help families with expenses such as rent, utilities, legal fees, education costs and heath costs. -
The Relocation Counseling and Identity Protection Initiative
617-603-1557 or 800-323-3205This initiative is in partnership with the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and provides information to individuals and service providers nation-wide for victims/survivors who are seeking to relocate for purposes of escaping an abuser. -
The Relocation Counseling Project
617-603-1557 or 800-323-3205The RCP offers counseling to individuals and service providers in Massachusetts for victims/survivors who are seeking to relocate from or to Massachusetts for purposes of escaping an abuser. -
Utah Crime Victims Legal Clinic
(801) 746-1204The Utah Crime Victims Legal Clinic provides pro bono legal representation to crime victims throughout the State of Utah. The Clinic assists clients in understanding, exercising and enforcing their constitutional, statutory and procedural rights and serves as an important resource to victims, social services providers, courts, and criminal justice professionals in the victims’ rights arena. -
Vermont Attorney General Victim Services
The Vermont Office of the Attorney General provides victim services and information regarding victims’ rights. Victim services include notification, protection, compensation, counseling, and referral to statewide victim resources and assistance. -
Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
The Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services provides resources and support to victims of crime throughout the state including legal advocacy, safety planning, and assistance in seeking restitution. -
Victims of Crime Resource Center
The Victims of Crime Resource Center provides resource and referral information to victims through its telephone service. The VCRC also houses the Crime Victims Legal Clinic through the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. The clinic provides direct representation to crime victims in Northern California and the Greater Sacramento area. -
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday)
This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email or TTY device when an offender’s custody status changes. -
Washington Coalition of Crime Victim Advocates (WCCVA)
WCCVA is a coalition of individuals, agencies, and organizations that are working together to improve services for victims of crime and to strengthen victims’ rights. They provide trainings to professionals and work on public policy issues affecting victims of crime. WCCVA is also a primary source of referrals to local crime victim services throughout Washington State. They provide trouble-shooting assistance to victims who encounter challenges with crime victims’ rights or services in their communities. -
Washington Department of Corrections Victim Services Program
(800) 322-2201The Washington Department of Corrections Victim Services Program provides notification to victims of offender status and other support services including safety planning. -
Washington Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims
(800) 346-7555Washington Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victims provides support and resources to victims of crime throughout the state. Services include crisis intervention, information and referral, and advocacy. -
Wisconsin Attorney General Victim Services
The Wisconsin Attorney General’s Office of Crime Victim Services provides information regarding victims’ rights, compensation, and referrals to victim assistance providers statewide. -
Wyoming Attorney General Victim Services
The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office Division of Victim Services provides information about victims’ rights in Wyoming and assistance understanding the criminal justice system.
Hate Crimes
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LAMBDA GLBT Community Services
(206) 350-HATEThe LAMBDA GLBT Community Services provides information about hate crimes and safety tips for victims. Hate Crime National Hotline: (206) 350-4283. -
Maryland Online Hate Crimes Resource Center
(800) 637-6247The Maryland Online Hate Crimes Resource Center provides information to victims of hate crime. Call the Maryland Hate Crimes Hotline at: 1-800-637-6247 to contact local victim service providers.
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National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP)
NCAVP is a coalition of 40 anti-violence organizations that monitor, respond to, and work to end hate, domestic and sexual violence, HIV-related violence, and other forms of violence affecting LGBTQ communities. NCAVP is a program of the New York City Anti-Violence Project.
Identity Theft
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Federal Trade Commission I.D. Theft
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) I.D. Theft Website is a resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. The website provides detailed information to help protect against identity theft, and the steps to take if it occurs. The FTC’s website contains a comprehensive reference center with links to specific laws, contact information, and resources from state and federal government agencies. -
Identity Theft Resource Center
(888) 400-5530Founded in 1999, the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) is national nonprofit organization that focuses exclusively on identity theft. The ITRC serves as a resource and advisory center on identity theft, and its website contains information for consumers, victims, law enforcement, the business and financial sectors, legislators, media and governmental agencies. Victim assistance can be accessed by calling their toll-free hotline. -
Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center
(877) 842-8461
(301) 952-0063 (Washington, DC Metro area)
(410) 234-9885 (Baltimore)Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc. provides pro bono legal representation, including serving as guardian ad litem, to victims of all crimes in tribal, state, and federal proceedings and serves as an important resource to victims, social services providers, courts, and criminal justice professionals in the State of Maryland; in the Federal Districts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia; and, under other funding, Federal crimes of Fraud/Identity Theft in any federal court nationwide.
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Texas Legal Services - VICARS for Crime Victims
VICARS (Victims Initiative for Counseling, Advocacy, and Restoration of the Southwest) offers free legal advice to victims of violent crimes and federal crimes like ID theft or human trafficking. -
Wired Safety
Wired Safety is an online resource for cyber-stalking, cyber-bullying, online fraud, and identity theft. The website provides a great deal of information, and many self-help links for victims of online harassment, stalking, or fraud.
Murder/Homicide
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Arizona Homicide Survivors
Arizona’s Homicide Survivors Inc provides support groups, counseling, funding for funeral expenses, and other resources for survivors of homicide. -
California Justice for Homicide Victims
California Justice for Homicide Victims advocates for the legal rights of survivors of homicide by providing them information about victims’ rights in all aspects of the criminal justice system.
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Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
(888) 818-POMC
(513) 721-5683Parents of Murdered Children (POMC®) provides ongoing emotional support to help parents and other survivors of homicide facilitate the reconstruction of a “new life” and to promote a healthy resolution. Not only does POMC® help survivors deal with their grief, but also helps with advocacy in the criminal justice system. There are POMC® Chapters across the country which hold monthly meetings and provide support, advocacy, and court accompaniment. POMC®’s website provides numerous educational and support materials, and contains links to a topic forum that allows survivors to communicate with other survivors.
Native American/Tribal
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California Indian Legal Services
California Indian Legal Services provides self-help links for native persons in the California civil legal system, such as information about child custody, housing, and family welfare. -
National Indian Justice Center
The National Indian Justice Center website provides links to native organizations and federal agencies that serve the Native American community, as well as links to resources providing information such as tribal laws and codes.
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South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
The South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is a statewide organization of sexual violence programs with a special focus on native women. Their website has referrals to victim crisis lines in South Dakota and local shelter services. -
Tribal Law and Policy Institute
The Tribal Law and Policy Institute website provides information about victimization issues and the native community, on topics such as sexual assault, domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse, and tribal housing.
Network of Victims' Rights Enforcement Clinics
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D.C. Crime Victims Resource Center
(877) 842-8461The D.C. Crime Victims Resource Center, a project of the Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc., represents victims of all types of crime in the District of Columbia. The Clinic works with other D.C. entities to assess and coordinate access to other social services for clients. -
Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center
(877) 842-8461
(301) 952-0063 (Washington, DC Metro area)
(410) 234-9885 (Baltimore)Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc. provides pro bono legal representation, including serving as guardian ad litem, to victims of all crimes in tribal, state, and federal proceedings and serves as an important resource to victims, social services providers, courts, and criminal justice professionals in the State of Maryland; in the Federal Districts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia; and, under other funding, Federal crimes of Fraud/Identity Theft in any federal court nationwide. -
New Jersey Crime Victims’ Legal Advocacy Program
(973) 729-9342The New Jersey Crime Victims’ Law Center provides pro bono legal representation to all victims of violent crimes in state and federal proceedings in New Jersey and serves as an important resource to victims, social services providers, courts, and criminal justice professionals in each of the 21 counties throughout the State of New Jersey. -
New Mexico Victims’ Rights Project
The New Mexico Victims’ Rights Project provides pro bono legal representation to crime victims of certain enumerated crimes in tribal, state, and federal proceedings and serves as an important resource to victims, social services providers, courts, and criminal justice professionals in New Mexico. -
New York Women’s Clinic for Victim Protection
The Women’s Clinic for Victim Protection, a project of New York Legal Assistance Group, protects the legal rights of victims of crimes of sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking in New York City.
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Oregon Crime Victims Law Center
(503) 208-8160The Oregon Crime Victims Law Center represents crime victims in state and federal courts in the exercise of their rights. The Clinic also responds to victims’ social service needs in cooperation with other service providers and conducts education and training on victims’ rights issues. -
Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center
(303) 295-2001Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center advocates for victims in state and federal court in Colorado by providing pro bono legal representation and social service support to these victims. -
South Carolina Victim Assistance Network
(803) 750-1200
(888)852-1900The South Carolina Victim Assistance Network provides pro bono legal representation to victims of all crimes in tribal, state, and federal proceedings and serves as an important resource to victims, social services providers, courts, and criminal justice professionals in North and South Carolina. -
Utah Crime Victims Legal Clinic
(801) 746-1204The Utah Crime Victims Legal Clinic provides pro bono legal representation to crime victims throughout the State of Utah. The Clinic assists clients in understanding, exercising and enforcing their constitutional, statutory and procedural rights and serves as an important resource to victims, social services providers, courts, and criminal justice professionals in the victims’ rights arena.
Sexual Violence
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Alabama Coalition Against Rape
The Alabama Coalition Against Rape is an organization of advocates for victims of sexual violence statewide. Their website has referrals to resources and local service providers for victims, including rape crisis centers. -
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assualt
The Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is a non-profit, membership corporation composed of 17 programs statewide that provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Services include rape crisis centers and shelter programs. Their website has referrals to 24-hour hotline numbers statewide. -
An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Connection (AARDVARC)
This site is for victims of violence, their families and friends, and the agencies and programs which serve them. Issues addressed here currently include: domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. -
Arizona Sexual Assault Network
The Arizona Sexual Assault Network is an organization of advocates for victims of sexual violence statewide. Their website has referrals to local resources and service providers for victims, including rape crisis centers. -
Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault is a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working together toward the elimination of sexual violence and advocating for sexual assault victims’ rights. Their website has referrals to local crisis centers statewide that provide services such as shelter. -
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA)
CALCASA is a coalition of rape crisis centers, victims service providers, and advocates. Their website has a list of referrals to member programs that provide direct support to victims. -
Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault is a membership organization promoting safety, justice, and healing for survivors while working toward the elimination of sexual violence. Their website has referrals to local crisis centers statewide that provide support to victims. -
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc.
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc. (CONNSACS) is a statewide coalition of individual sexual assault crisis programs. Their website has a list of local crisis centers and direct service providers throughout the state. -
D.C. Rape Crisis Center
(202) 333-7273The D.C. Rape Crisis Center provides counseling and other support services to survivors of sexual assault and their families. -
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence is a statewide nonprofit organization committed to victims and survivors of sexual violence and the sexual assault crisis programs who serve them. Their website has referrals to local support providers. -
Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault
The Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault, is a non-profit coalition of sexual assault agencies and concerned individuals that share the common goal of ending sexual assault. Their website has referrals to direct victim services throughout the state.
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Hawaii Sex Abuse Treatment Center
(808) 524-7273The Hawaii Sex Abuse Treatment Center’s mission is to support the emotional healing process of those sexually assaulted in Hawaii, to increase community awareness about their needs and to reduce the incidence of all forms of sexual assault. The center provides crisis and medical services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse. -
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
(800) 669 3176The mission of the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence is to provide education, assistance, and support to individuals, programs, and organizations dedicated to ending Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. -
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) is a not-for-profit corporation of 33 community-based sexual assault crisis centers working together to end sexual violence. Each center provides 24-hour crisis intervention services, counseling and advocacy for victims of sexual assault and their significant others. -
Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault (INCASA)
The Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault provides education, advocacy, and support to professionals, communities, and survivors. The INCASA website provides links to direct services for sexual assault victims in Indiana. -
inMotion
InMotion provides free legal services to low-income women in New York City. Their services are designed to address the unique needs of women who suffer from abuse—most of their clients are survivors of domestic violence. They focus on reaching women living in immigrant communities who are isolated by language and cultural barriers. -
Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(800) 284-7821The Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to unite people and organizations to promote a society free from sexual violence and to meet the diverse needs of survivors of sexual assault. Their website has referrals to local support providers statewide. -
It Happened to Alexa Foundation
The “It Happened to Alexa Foundation” is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that provides substantial support to survivors who testify against their sexual attackers, and thus encourages them to pursue justice. This organization was founded by the parents of a survivor and gives up to $3,000 to family members and support persons of survivors so that they may attend and support a survivor during their testimony. -
Just Detention International (JDI)
JDI is concerned about the safety and well-being of all detainees, including those held in adult prisons and jails, juvenile facilities, immigration detention centers, and police lock-ups, whether run by government agencies or by private corporations on behalf of the government. The Resource Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse Behind Bars is a unique State-By-State guide to legal and psychological counseling resources for survivors who are still incarcerated, those who have been released, and loved ones on the outside who are searching for ways to help. -
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
(888) 363-2287KCSDV is a network of statewide domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy programs. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Services include rape crisis centers, shelter programs, and counseling. -
Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs
The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs is a statewide coalition of rape crisis centers. Referrals to direct services for survivors of sexual assault are available on their website. -
Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault
The Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault is a private nonprofit organization of the state’s sexual assault crisis centers, as well as other agencies and individuals concerned about sexual violence. Their website has referrals to local support services for victims. -
Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) represents and serves Maine’s ten sexual assault support centers. Their website has referrals to local centers statewide that provide support to victims. -
Male Survivor
Male Survivor provides resources to men and boys overcoming sexual victimization. Their website has referrals to local support groups, and other male victim resources. -
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) is the statewide coalition of sexual assault resource centers. Their website has referrals to local support providers statewide. -
Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (Jane Doe Inc.)
Jane Doe Inc. (JDI) is a coalition of rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs, and other victim advocates in Massachusetts. Their website has referrals to local victim support providers statewide. -
Massachusetts: Victim Rights Law Center
The Victim Rights Law Center is the first law center in the nation dedicated solely to advocating for the civil legal needs of sexual assault survivors. The VRLC provides direct legal representation to victims of rape and sexual assault in Massachusetts. The VRLC attorneys provide consultation and legal representation in the areas of privacy, education, immigration, employment, public benefits, housing and safety. Their website also has links to other resources for crime victims in Massachusetts. -
Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is a network of rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, and other victim advocates. Their website has a list of statewide victim support providers. -
Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(800) 964-8847The Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA) is a voice for victims, sexual assault programs, and allies committed to ending sexual violence. Their website provides referrals to direct services and support for victims in Minnesota. -
Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault represents the nine rape crisis centers in the state of Mississippi. Their website has referrals to these local centers that provide support to victims of sexual violence. -
Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
MCADSV is a coalition of advocacy programs for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stalking in Missouri. Their website has referrals to local service and support providers throughout the state, including rape crisis center and shelter programs.
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Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence represents over 50 programs across Montana that provide direct services to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children. Their website has referrals to local sexual assault support providers and domestic violence shelter programs. -
National Dating Abuse Helpline
(866) 331-9474
(866) 331-8453 TTYThe National Dating Abuse Helpline provides resources for teens, parents, friends and family, and the general public. It is a national 24-hour resource that can be accessed by phone or the internet, specifically designed for teens and young adults. Peer Advocates are trained to offer support, information and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships. -
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 656-4673The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE(4673) in partnership with 1,100 rape crisis centers across the nation, providing free, confidential advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. RAINN’s website also provides access to an online, instant messaging hotline, and referrals to many other resources for survivors. -
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
The NSVRC does not provide direct services to sexual assault victims but rather supports those who do, such as coalitions and rape crisis centers. A database of organizations that provide direct services is available on the NSVRC website. -
Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition
The Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition is a statewide advocacy organization committed to the prevention and elimination of sexual and domestic violence. Their website has referrals to local victim support providers statewide. -
Nevada Coalition Against Sexual Violence
The Nevada Coalition Against Sexual Violence is a statewide organization that supports victim advocates. Their website has referrals to direct service and support providers for victims of sexual violence in Nevada. -
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is an umbrella organization that provides technical and financial support to 14 member agencies who provide services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Their website has referrals to direct services and support for victims in New Hampshire including shelters. -
New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(800) 601-7200The mission of the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault is to promote the compassionate and just treatment of survivors, their loved ones and significant others, and to foster collaborative relationships. Their website has referrals to local support providers for victims of sexual violence statewide. -
New Mexico Clearinghouse on Sexual Abuse and Assault Services
The New Mexico Clearinghouse on Sexual Abuse and Assault Services website has resources and referrals to rape crisis centers statewide. -
New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault works with local, state, and national organizations all of whom are dedicated to ending sexual violence. Their website has referrals to local service and support providers for victims of sexual violence throughout the state. -
New York: Safe Horizons
(800) 621-4673Safe Horizon provides a variety of resources and support to victims of crime. Programs and services include counseling, shelter, and legal advocacy. -
North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault is an inclusive, statewide alliance working to end sexual violence through education, advocacy, and legislation. Their website has referrals to local service and support providers for victims of sexual violence throughout the state. -
North Dakota Council on Abused Women’s Services
The mission of NDCAWS/CASAND is to provide leadership and support in the identification, intervention, and prevention of domestic and sexual violence. Their website has referrals to local shelter services and programs for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stalking throughout the state. -
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV)
(614) 233-3301OAESV is a coalition of sexual assault and domestic violence organizations throughout Ohio working to eliminate all forms of sexual violence. OAESV provides support, advocacy, policy information and funding to organizations working to advocate for the rights and need of survivors and co-survivors of sexual violence. Their website has a comprehensive list of direct service providers for victims statewide. -
Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
(800) 522-7233The Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault works to empower victims and eliminate violence by providing education and prevention information, supporting member programs, and expanding quality services to all. Their website has referrals to local victim service and support providers including shelters and rape crisis centers. -
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (OCADSV) is a non-profit organization made up victim advocates in Oregon. Their website has referrals to local service and support providers for victims of sexual violence, domestic abuse, and stalking throughout the state, including rape crisis centers and shelters. -
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape works to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and to advocate for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assault. Their website has referrals to local service and support providers for victims of sexual violence throughout the state. -
Rhode Island - Day One Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center
(800) 494-8100The Rhode Island Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center provides services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other violent crimes. Services include a 24-hour helpline, counseling, legal advocacy and other resources. -
Security on Campus
(888) 251-7959Security on Campus provides advocacy and referral services to victims of college and university campus community crime including homicide, sexual assault, and hazing. -
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is a statewide coalition of all domestic violence shelters and rape crisis centers in South Carolina. Their website has referrals to local rape crisis centers, shelters, and direct victim service providers. -
South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
The South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is a statewide organization of sexual violence programs with a special focus on native women. Their website has referrals to victim crisis lines in South Dakota and local shelter services. -
Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is a private, non-profit organization composed of diverse victim advocacy programs. Their website has referrals to local support providers for victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse throughout the state, such as rape crisis centers and shelter programs. -
Texas Association Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The Texas Association Against Domestic and Sexual Violence works toward ending sexual violence in Texas through education, prevention and advocacy. Their website has referrals to statewide shelter services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment, stalking, and trafficking. -
Utah Rape Crisis Programs
(801) 421-1100The Utah Department of Health Violence and Injury Prevention Program provides referrals to local rape crisis centers and a 24-hour hotline for victims. -
Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 228-7395
Sexual Violence Hotline: (800) 489-7273The Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is a coalition of advocacy programs for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Their website has referrals to local support providers, including rape crisis centers and shelter programs, throughout the state. -
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance
(800) 838-8238The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance is a statewide organization of agencies and individuals working to end sexual and domestic violence. Their website has referrals to local support providers for victims of sexual and domestic violence throughout the state, such as rape crisis centers and shelter programs. -
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (WCSAP)
WCSAP is a membership agency composed of individuals and organizations dedicated to ending sexual assault in their communities. Their website has referrals to local service and support providing programs for victims of sexual violence throughout the state.
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West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services
The West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services is a statewide organization of member programs that provide crisis services to victims. Their website has links to victim services and support throughout West Virginia. -
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA)
WCASA is a membership agency comprised of organizations and individuals working to end sexual violence in Wisconsin. Among these are the 43 sexual assault service agencies throughout the state that offer support, advocacy and information to victims of sexual assault and their families. Referrals to local providers are available on their website. -
WomensLaw.org
The mission of WomensLaw.org is to provide easy-to-understand legal information and resources to women living with or escaping domestic violence or sexual assault. Their website provides education and referrals to victim services nationwide. -
Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
WCADVSA is an organization of advocacy programs for victims sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims throughout the state, including rape crisis centers and shelter programs.
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Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assualt
The Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is a non-profit, membership corporation composed of 17 programs statewide that provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Services include rape crisis centers and shelter programs. Their website has referrals to 24-hour hotline numbers statewide. -
An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Connection (AARDVARC)
This site is for victims of violence, their families and friends, and the agencies and programs which serve them. Issues addressed here currently include: domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. -
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 269-4668The Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a member program of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking statewide. Their website has referrals to local services and resources for victims such as shelter programs. -
California Partnership To End Domestic Violence
(800) 524-4765The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence is a membership organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking. Their website has referrals to local service providers statewide, such as shelter programs. -
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(888) 774-2900The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a membership program of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking statewide. Their website has referrals to local resources and service providers for victims, such as shelter programs. -
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 500-1119The Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking statewide. Their website has referrals to local resources and service providers for victims, such as shelter programs. -
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
(800) 669 3176The mission of the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence is to provide education, assistance, and support to individuals, programs, and organizations dedicated to ending Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. -
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 332-7385The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an organization of advocates for domestic violence and stalking victims throughout the state. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims, including shelter programs. -
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
(888) 363-2287KCSDV is a network of statewide domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy programs. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Services include rape crisis centers, shelter programs, and counseling. -
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
(866) 834-HELPMCEDV is a coalition of advocacy programs for victims of domestic violence and stalking. Their website and 24-hour hotline, (866) 834-4357, provide referrals to local support services for victims throughout the state, including shelter programs. -
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
MNADV is a coalition of advocacy programs for victims of domestic violence and stalking in Maryland. Their website has referrals to local support providers throughout the state, including shelter services. -
Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (Jane Doe Inc.)
Jane Doe Inc. (JDI) is a coalition of rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs, and other victim advocates in Massachusetts. Their website has referrals to local victim support providers statewide. -
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
The mission of the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) is to support research, education, and access to violence related resources. Their website has referrals to direct services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, stalking, trafficking, and child abuse. -
Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
MCADSV is a coalition of advocacy programs for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stalking in Missouri. Their website has referrals to local service and support providers throughout the state, including rape crisis center and shelter programs. -
National Center for Victims of Crime: Stalking Self-Help Publication Series
The National Center for Victims of Crimes provides several publications with advice and self-help instructions for victims of stalking. Information such as how to formulate a safety plan or collect evidence is available online at their website. -
National Dating Abuse Helpline
(866) 331-9474
(866) 331-8453 TTYThe National Dating Abuse Helpline provides resources for teens, parents, friends and family, and the general public. It is a national 24-hour resource that can be accessed by phone or the internet, specifically designed for teens and young adults. Peer Advocates are trained to offer support, information and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships. -
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 656-4673The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE(4673) in partnership with 1,100 rape crisis centers across the nation, providing free, confidential advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. RAINN’s website also provides access to an online, instant messaging hotline, and referrals to many other resources for survivors.
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Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition
The Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition is a statewide advocacy organization committed to the prevention and elimination of sexual and domestic violence. Their website has referrals to local victim support providers statewide. -
Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence
The Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence (NNADV) is a statewide organization that helps Nevada’s communities respond effectively to the needs of victims of domestic violence and stalking. Their website has referrals to local shelter and support services throughout the state for victims. -
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is an umbrella organization that provides technical and financial support to 14 member agencies who provide services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Their website has referrals to direct services and support for victims in New Hampshire including shelters. -
New York: Safe Horizons
(800) 621-4673Safe Horizon provides a variety of resources and support to victims of crime. Programs and services include counseling, shelter, and legal advocacy. -
North Dakota Council on Abused Women’s Services
The mission of NDCAWS/CASAND is to provide leadership and support in the identification, intervention, and prevention of domestic and sexual violence. Their website has referrals to local shelter services and programs for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stalking throughout the state. -
Ohio Coalition for Battered Women
The Action Ohio Coalition for Battered Women is an organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking statewide. Their website has referrals to resources and local service providers for victims, including shelter programs. -
Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
(800) 522-7233The Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault works to empower victims and eliminate violence by providing education and prevention information, supporting member programs, and expanding quality services to all. Their website has referrals to local victim service and support providers including shelters and rape crisis centers. -
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (OCADSV) is a non-profit organization made up victim advocates in Oregon. Their website has referrals to local service and support providers for victims of sexual violence, domestic abuse, and stalking throughout the state, including rape crisis centers and shelters. -
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) is an organization of advocates for victims of domestic violence and stalking statewide. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims, including shelter programs. -
Security on Campus
(888) 251-7959Security on Campus provides advocacy and referral services to victims of college and university campus community crime including homicide, sexual assault, and hazing. -
Stalking Resource Center
The Stalking Resource Center is a program of the National Center for Victims of Crime. The Center’s dual mission is to raise national awareness of stalking and to encourage the development and implementation of multidisciplinary responses to stalking in local communities across the country. The Center’s website provides statistics, educational materials, and links to resources. -
Texas Association Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The Texas Association Against Domestic and Sexual Violence works toward ending sexual violence in Texas through education, prevention and advocacy. Their website has referrals to statewide shelter services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment, stalking, and trafficking. -
The Relocation Counseling and Identity Protection Initiative
617-603-1557 or 800-323-3205This initiative is in partnership with the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and provides information to individuals and service providers nation-wide for victims/survivors who are seeking to relocate for purposes of escaping an abuser. -
Utah Domestic Violence Council
(800) 897-5465The Utah Domestic Violence Council website provides referrals to shelter services and support programs for victims of domestic violence and stalking throughout the state. -
Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 228-7395
Sexual Violence Hotline: (800) 489-7273The Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is a coalition of advocacy programs for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Their website has referrals to local support providers, including rape crisis centers and shelter programs, throughout the state. -
Wired Safety
Wired Safety is an online resource for cyber-stalking, cyber-bullying, online fraud, and identity theft. The website provides a great deal of information, and many self-help links for victims of online harassment, stalking, or fraud. -
Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
WCADVSA is an organization of advocacy programs for victims sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Their website has referrals to local support and service providers for victims throughout the state, including rape crisis centers and shelter programs.
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Arizona League to End Regional Trafficking (ALERT)
1-888-60-ALERTALERT helps victims of trafficking by providing: food and shelter; medical care; mental health counseling; immigration assistance; legal assistance; language interpretation; case management; and other culturally appropriate services throughout the state of Arizona. -
Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST)
(888) 539-2373CAST operates a toll free hotline for victims of human trafficking interested in receiving supportive services at (888) 539-2373. Available resources through CAST include social services, such as counseling, shelter, and legal services. -
East Coast: Safe Horizon Anti-Trafficking Program
The Safe Horizon Anti-Trafficking Program provides intensive case management to women, men, and children who have been victims of labor and sex trafficking on the East Coast. Case managers provide social and legal services, as well as referrals for other support. -
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
The mission of the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) is to support research, education, and access to violence related resources. Their website has referrals to direct services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, stalking, trafficking, and child abuse.
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National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC)
(888) 373-7888NHTRC is a national, toll-free hotline, available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Call the hotline at 1-888-373-7888 to connect with local resources for trafficking victims. -
Texas Association Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
The Texas Association Against Domestic and Sexual Violence works toward ending sexual violence in Texas through education, prevention and advocacy. Their website has referrals to statewide shelter services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment, stalking, and trafficking. -
Texas Legal Services - VICARS for Crime Victims
VICARS (Victims Initiative for Counseling, Advocacy, and Restoration of the Southwest) offers free legal advice to victims of violent crimes and federal crimes like ID theft or human trafficking.


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