IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Children’s Protective Services (CPS) is a program WITHIN the Department of Human Services (DHS) responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect. The Child Protection Law provides the framework for what CPS must do. Note: DHS does not investigate child abuse by a teacher, teacher’s aide or a member of the clergy. DHS will transfer these types of complaints to law enforcement.The majority of the time it is merely a matter of where they are located. Some counties/states call the same service by a different name. (For example: in Florida it was DCF for a long time and just recently changes to another acronym)

Loveourchildrenusa.org/cpsmishandle

Childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies

CYBER-BULLYING

The Complete Resource Guide to Cyber-Bullying

DEPRESSION

Hotline (800) 950-6264

Beyond Blue

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Depression Experience Journal – Children/Families

Every Minute – National Depression Resource List

Freedom From Fear

Help Starts Here – Depression

Low Income Mental Health Services Locator

National Institutes for Health – Depression Resources

Web MD – Depression Resources

Help for Depression

DIVORCE

(800) 680-9052

Divorce.com

Divorce source

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233

Dreamcatchers Domestic Violence Division

National US Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453

Internet Resources on Violence Against Women

National Domestic Violence Hotline

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Community HopeLine

American Bar Association Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence

Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence

Futures Without Violence

INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence

Jewish Women International

National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline

National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence (ALIANZA)

Domestic Violence Survivors: College Grants & Scholarship Opportunities

Global List: hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centers, dv info in 80 different languages

USA map of domestic violence information

DRUG AND ALCOHOL RECOVERY

(201) 488-8680

EATING DISORDERS, ANOREXIA, BULIMIA

(800) 931-2237

Anorexia help

National eating disorders

Finding balance

Helpguide

Eating Disorders Coalition

Health Corps – For Teens

National Eating Disorders Information Centre

National Mental Health Information Center – Eating Disorders

National Institutes for Health Eating Disorder Resources

National Eating Disorders Organization

About Face

Over eaters Anonymous

EDUCATION GRANTS FOR ABUSE SURVIVORS

www.dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com/grants-scholarships-for-survivors/

ELDER ABUSE

www.elderabusecenter.org

EMPLOYMENT AND JOBS

Career Voyages – Apprenticeships and Internships

State Job Bank Listings

State Vocational Education and Rehabilitation

National Organization on Disability

Association of Small Business Development Centers

JOBS DIRECT USA

FATHER’S RIGHTS

(214) 953-2233

The mens center

Fathers-resources

FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES & ASSISTANCE

www.samhsa.gov

Acorn Housing Corporation – prevent foreclosure

Federal Student Aid – Free Application

Food Assistance Programs

Government Assistance – Benefits, Grants and Financial Aid

Housing Resources Group

Medicare Website – Medication Assistance Programs

MedLine – Financial Assistance for Medical Costs

Needy Meds – Cost Assistance Programs

Partnership for Prescription Assistance

Patient Assistance Programs Center – Rx Help

Red Cross – Emergency Travel Assistance

Small Business Adminstration – Financial Assistance

U.S. Dept. Housing & Urban Development – affordable rentals

FOSTER CARE

(540) 775-7410

Afcr.com

Foster Parenting

Foster Care Resource Net

National Foster Care Association

Foster Care and Adoptive Community

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN

www.usa.gov/Topics/Grandparents

www.grandparents.com

www.childwelfare.gov

GRIEF HELPLINE

(866) 218-0101

AARP – Grief and Loss Resources and Information

Help Guide – Grief and Loss Coping Resources

HEALTH

American Association of Poison Control Centers (800) 222-1222

America Social Health: STD Hotline (800) 227-8922

America on The Move – Steps to a Healthier Life

Center for Disease Control and Prevention – Obesity Information and Resources

Daily Strength – Obesity Support Group (and other health issues)

Healthy Counties Database – Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs

Healthy Food Assistance Programs

Nutrition for Kids – Feeding Kids Newsletter

Obesity Action Coalition

Over eaters Anonymous Support Groups

Reliable Info on Health Topics

Revolution Health – Kids and Weight Community Forum

SparkPeople – Weight Management Tracking and Support

Stickk – Online Weight Management Incentive Program

The Daily Plate – Weight Management Tracking and Support

Weight Control Information Network

Weight Management and Obesity Resource List

Weight Watchers Community Forum

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

(888) 373-7888

Law.umich.edu

Human trafficking

Sex Slaves

“LIVE” map of Human Trafficking

INCEST

(800) 656-HOPE

www.incestresourcesinc.org

Siawso.org

Hope for healing

Hearts and minds

Incest: Help for (non-abusing) Parents

Family Sexual Abuse – Incest Survivors – Incest Help

Incest – Network of Victim Assistance

Incest Survivor Counseling – Project HELP, Inc

How to Help an Incest Survivor – Oprah.com

Survivors of Incest Anonymous

Incest Recovery – The Family Place

International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies

(800) 799-SAFE (7233)
Global list of abuse hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centers, domestic violence info in 80 different languages: USA: map to domestic violence information

American Bar Association Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence

Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence

Futures Without Violence

INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence

Jewish Women International

National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline

National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence (ALIANZA)

INTERNET CHILD SAFETY

(800) 307-4PTA (4782)

Ultimate Guide to Internet Safety

INTERNET SCAMS AND FRAUDS

If a friend or family member sends a message saying that they are in trouble and is asking for monetary help, confirm that it is actually them before sending the money. There is a chance that their email, Facebook, or other accounts may have been hacked or spoofed. To learn more about this type of scam, visit the Federal Trade Commission.

Before making an online purchase, always check to see if the site is actually secure. It should contain an https (http) at the beginning of the URL. Also, confirm that the website is actually the one that you intended to go to, and that it is not a clone with a similar or spoofed URL. If it is a smaller company or one you are still somewhat unfamiliar with, check their online rating. You can do this by visiting the Better Business Bureau or any number of consumer feedback and ratings websites such as Consumer Affairs .

JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN

(703) 465.5495

JFC advocacy

Childrens Justice

Justice for children

LAWYERS

American Bar Association

www.freelawlinks.com

Child Custody Law Firms

American Bar Association (ABA)
202.662.1720

American Civil Liberties Union
212.549.2500

National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC)
888.828.NACC

Find the best Child Abuse lawyer near you

Find Local Child Abuse And Neglect Attorneys or Law Firms

LEARNING DISABILITIES

(212) 545-7510

Autism Speaks

Get Ready to Read

Learning Disabilities

Local Utah Center

National Center for Learning Disabilities

RTI Network

US Autism & Asperger Association

LEGAL RESOURCES

Find US courts, jails, prisons, police departments, sheriffs, and district attorneys, including addresses, hours, phone numbers, and services by state (or) offices: http://www.courtsystem.org/

Free-legal-advice

Find-a-lawyer

FindLaw – National Lawyer Resource List

Internet Legal Research Group

Legal Resources

American Bar Association

LIFE COPING SKILLS

dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com/2009/10/life-skills-coping-links/

MALE SURVIVORS

MARRIAGE

Marriage builders

Healthy marriage info

Focus on the family

Band back together

MEDICAL

Kids Health Newsletter and Information Center

Children

MENTAL ILLNESS

(800) 950-NAMI

www.nami.org

Bipolar

Dual Diagnosis

Prevent menta lillness

Mental help

Ttreatment 4 addiction

MISSING CHILDREN

(800) THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)

Aaflc.org

Missingkids.com

Amw.com/missing_children

USA.gov

Missing Kids

A Child Is Missing

Stolen Children Network

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

MISSING CHILDREN RECOVERY: (free of charge)

Child quest

NATIONAL CRIME VICTIM RESOURCES

Parents for Megan’s Law and the Crime Victims Center
Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website
Child Prostitution
Jacob Wetterling Foundation
Megan Nicole Kanka Foundation
Klass Kids Foundation for Children
The Joyful Child Foundation In Memory of Samantha Runnion
United States Department of Justice Office of Victims of Crime

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)

(617) 973-5801

Help for Teens and Young Adults with OCD

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Obsessive Compulsive Foundation

ONLINE COUNSELING SERVICES

(510) 863-4294

(305) 432-4849

Psychresources

Power of mind

Onlinecounseling

ONLINE CHILD SAFETY – INTERNET TIPS

20 Ways to Protect Your Kids Online

8 Tips for Protecting Children & Teens Online: Safety Guide

Mobile Device Safety for Kids

NSPCC – Online Safety

The 14 Rules of Online Safety for Children

FBI: Internet Safety Tips for Kids

Internet and Mobile Safety Resource Bank

Parent Guide: Talk With Your Kids about Internet Safety

Internet Safety Tips for Kids and Adults

Online Predators

Fighting Online Predators: Tips for Parents and Teens

Social Networking Safety

Your Online Identity

Kids’ Rules for Online Safety

ONLINE MEMORIAL WEBSITES

virtual-memorials.com

www.last-memories.com

Friends and relations

The childrens wall of tears

PARENTING

(773) 525-5977

PEDOPHILIA HELP

Pedophilia sex abuse

Mental help

PORNOGRAPHY ADDICTION

(866) 436-2096

www.no-porn.com

Band back together

PSYCHOLOGIST LOCATOR

Mental health.samhsa.gov

POST- TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)

(847) 480-9028

Low Income Mental Health Services Locator

Mental Health Sanctuary Resources

Mental Health Today PTSD Resources

PTSD Support Resources

PREGNANCY

Planned Parenthood Hotline (800) 230-PLAN (230-7526)

Miscarriage Support

National High Risk Pregnancy Support

Planned Parenthood

Postpartum Depression Support

Postpartum Support International

USA: National STD Hotline

PRESCIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Free Antibiotics – Meijer’s

Free Antibiotics – Publix

Low Cost / Free Generic Prescriptions – KMart

Low Cost / Free Generic Prescriptions – Kroger

Low Cost / Free Generic Prescriptions – Sam’s Club

Low Cost / Free Generic Prescriptions – Target

Low Cost / Free Generic Prescriptions – Walgreen’s

Low Cost / Free Generic Prescriptions – Walmart

Medicare Patient Assistance Programs

Needy Meds Cost Assistance Programs

Partnership for Prescription Assistance

Patient Assistance Programs Center

PTSD SERVICE DOGS / THERAPY DOGS

PTSD – Pawsitivity Service Dogs

Merlin’s Kids

Canines For Disabled Kids

PTSD Service Dogs – Canines 4 Hope

4 Paws for Ability: Providing Service Dogs to Children Worldwide

RAPE – SEXUAL ASSAULT

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) (800) 656-HOPE

National Domestic Violence/Child Abuse/ Sexual Abuse (800) 799-7233

Abuse Victim Hotline (866) 662-4535

RAINN

Rape is.org

Dancing in the darkness.com

Geocities.com

RECALLS — ON CONSUMER PRODUCTS

(888) INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)

www.recalls.gov

www.fda.gov/safety/recalls

REPORT CHILD ABUSE

(800) 4.A.CHILD (1.800.422.4453)

National Center for Victims of Crime

Dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com/abuse

REPORT: Child Porn, Exploitation, Solicitation, Trafficking

Report Abuse (800) 843-5678

International Resources

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Children’s Protective Services (CPS) is a program WITHIN the Department of Human Services (DHS) responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect. The Child Protection Law provides the framework for what CPS must do. Note: DHS does not investigate child abuse by a teacher, teacher’s aide or a member of the clergy. DHS will transfer these types of complaints to law enforcement.The majority of the time it is merely a matter of where they are located. Some counties/states call the same service by a different name. (For example: in Florida it was DCF for a long time and just recently changes to another acronym)

STATE TOLL-FREE NUMBERS

Virtual global task force

Prevent-abuse-now

RETIREMENT

Retirement Business Ideas

RUNAWAYS

1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)

National Runaway Switchboard (800) 231-6946

National Hotline for Missing & Exploited Children (800) 843-5678

Child Find of America (800) 426-5678

www.1800runaway.org

www.helpyourteens.com/teen_runaways

Boys & Girls Town National Hotline

Covenant House

National Runaway Switchboard

SAFETY IN THE HOME

The Guide to Baby-Proofing Your Home

Fire Safety and Prevention for Kids

Family Fire Safety Tips

Safety in the Home: Checklists

SELF-HELP PHONE APPS

“k2n Safety Zone” is for anyone with anxiety and is useful to help people stabilize before active therapy or trauma work. “k2n The Journey Begins” (free) is the first ever app to help adults who were sexually abused as children. Currently only available on the iTunes app store for iPhones & Android . More info: kaytoon.co.uk or facebook.com/Charteredpsychologist

SELF-INJURY

(800)366.8288

Self injury

Self mutilators anonymous

Helpguide

To Write Love On Her Arms

SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCES

Making the Move to Assisted Living
Senior Friendly Guide to Downsizing
Senior Health Resources
Moving Tips for Seniors
Boomer’s Roadmap to Aging in Place
Guide to Senior Nutrition
Financial Resources for Seniors
Guide to Medicare and Medicaid for Seniors
Veterans Benefits for Seniors
Legal Planning for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
National Council on Seniors Drug & Alcohol Rehab

SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY

Sex Offender Resources

offendexdata

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

(800) 522-0925

Feminist

Sexual harass

SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME

(877) 6-END-SBS

Dont shake

Ounce.org

SIDS (SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME)

(800) 421-3511

SIDS resources

SINGLE PARENTING

Band back together

PWP houston

SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY

Tips for Social Media Safety

Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens (PDF): Click here for a brochure about how to remain safe online. It covers not only a variety of safety tips but also links to other related websites.
Offline Consequences: This is a video where teens talk about online safety. There are additional videos that are available here as well as tip sheets for tweens and teens.
Social Web Tips for Teens (PDF): Read a brief list of social media safety tips on this page.
Safe Social Networking Tips for Teens: MedicineNet outlines four major points about how to safely use social networking websites in this short article.
Protect Your Online Identity and Reputation: Visit this page for advice from TeensHealth about protecting one’s identity and online reputation. Avoiding hostile confrontations and ensuring password safety are some of the pointers that they offer in this article.
Tips for Socializing Online: Parents and teens who are concerned about online safety can find useful information on this page by the government of Australia. It covers tips for how to behave online as well as protecting one’s password. There are also tabs for tips about how to remain safe on specific social networking sites as well as safety tips for using specific search engines. There is also a tab for safety while playing certain online games.
Social Media: A Guide for Teens (PDF): The Young Adult Library Services Association provides safety tips for teens in this brief document. Here, teens can learn how to help adults learn more about social media as well as find links to other sites that provide more information.
Social Media Safety Tips: Students can find advice on online safety on this page by the University of New Hampshire. Password protection, identity theft, and computer security are some of the topics that are discussed here.
Teen Safety in Cyberspace: Teens looking for advice about using cyberspace safely will find valuable information in this University of Florida article. Online sexual solicitation, cyberbullying, and additional Internet safety websites geared toward teenagers are some of the resources that readers of this page will find.
Social Networking Safety: Visit this page by the National Crime Prevention Council to read about safety tips for social networking sites. Teens can read about social networking terminology, tips for staying safe, as well as the major hazards that can be encountered by those who use social media.
Kids and Socializing Online: OnGuardOnline.gov discusses how to socialize safely in cyberspace on this page. It covers a variety of subjects, from the potential consequences of one’s words to minding one’s manners and online profile security.
NSTeens: Safety Videos: This website features a series of instructional videos about online safety. Meeting offline, real and fake friends, cyberbullying, and online gaming are some of the many subjects that these videos cover. Visitors will also find quizzes and comics on this site.
Safety on the Internet: The Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation offers advice for teens on their page about Internet safety. They warn about the dangers of meeting someone from the Internet in person as well as provide tips for protecting one’s privacy. There are also links to other Internet safety-related topics on this page.
Social Web Safety Tips For Teens: Click this link to go to an article by SafeKids.com about safety tips regarding social networking sites. Some of the advice this page gives includes teens being careful about what they say online, not talking about sex with strangers, and not meeting face to face.
11 Tips for Social Networking Safety: Visit Microsoft’s Safety & Security Center for tips on how to remain safe while using social media. In addition to tips, there are also three brochures that one can find at the bottom of the page.
College Admissions Use Social Media to Evaluate Applicants: This news story hosted on Penn Foster College’s website warns readers about the use of social media by colleges to screen candidates for admission. Cautious teens can find out what social media outlets colleges check the most often and various ways one can avoid tarnishing their online reputation.
Social Networking: Go here to read NetSafeUtah’s advice on how to safely use social media.
Setting Up a Social Networking Profile: Learn about how to properly create an online profile by visiting this Flash-based guide. Readers will receive tips on making a screen name, posting profile pictures and information, as well as what contact information or pictures are safe to put online.
Social Media Etiquette for Teens: This local Fox News station article talks about teens and social networking. It also provides advice on how to see one’s Facebook profile as others see it.
Safe and Responsible Social Networking: Teens will find useful advice about social networking safety in this PDF article from the Cyberbullying.us website. Predators and the potential consequences of inappropriate comments and images are some of the issues that they discuss here.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Legal Resources for Special Needs
Keeping Disabled Persons Safe While Remodeling
Creating a Home Where Your Disabled Child can Thrive
Teacher Resources for Special Needs
Disability and Credit Scores
Home Accommodations for Special Needs
Disability Resources from the Department of Labor
Tips for Disabled Persons to Declutter and Organize their Home
Financial Planning for Special Needs

STALKING

(781) 893-0500

STATUTORY RAPE

(800) 838-8238

Band back together

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline (800) 662-4357

Cocaine Anonymous (800) 347-8998

National Help Line for Substance Abuse (800) 262-2463

Treatment 4 addiction

Dr howard samuels

The hills center

SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY

Drug Rehab

Drug Rehab and Addiction Center — by State

Understanding How People Change is First Step in Changing Unhealthy Behavior
http://www.apa.org/research/action/understand.aspx

Top 8 Reasons Why Teens Try Alcohol and Drugs
http://www.drugfree.org/resources/top-8-reasons-why-teens-try-alcohol-and-drugs/

Parent’s Resources on Teen Drug Exposure
http://www.lakeviewhealth.com/teen-drug-evolution-a-parents-resource-guide.php

Keeping Your Child Free From Addiction
http://psychcentral.com/lib/keeping-your-child-free-from-addiction/

Are You In Recovery from Alcohol or Drug Problems? Know Your Rights
https://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/PHD1091/PHD1091.pdf

The Guide to Keeping Your Home Through Debilitating Disease
http://www.mortgagecalculator.org/helpful-advice/keeping-your-home.php

Recognizing an Addiction Relapse
http://www.everydayhealth.com/addiction/recognizing-addiction-relapse.aspx

Addiction in the Waiting Room – How to go to the Doctor in Sobriety
http://www.discoveryplace.info/addiction-waiting-room-how-go-doctor-sobriety

13 Valuable Alternative Treatments for Addiction
https://www.thefix.com/content/therapies-outside-box?page=all

Swim Back to Health: The Guide to Aquatic Therapy for Recovering Addicts
http://www.intheswim.com/eGuides/guide-to-aquatic-therapy-recovering-addicts

Mindfulness Meditation & Addiction
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-wise-open-mind/201004/mindfulness-meditation-addiction

SUICIDE & DEPRESSION

National Hopeline Network (800) SUICIDE

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)

National Youth Crisis Hotline (800) 442-HOPE (4673)

Every Minute Suicide Prevention – Resources & Support

Global Directory of Suicide Hotlines

Hopeline : 1-800-SUICIDE

Suicide hotlines

Suicide prevention lifeline

Low Income Mental Health Services Locator

Samaritans – UK

SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

SURVIVORS

(323) 552-6150

TEEN DATING VIOLENCE

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: (866) 331-9474

TEEN SUPPORT SITES

(800) 448-4663

TEEN RUNAWAY

(800) RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)

National Runaway Switchboard (800) 231-6946

National Hotline for Missing & Exploited Children (800) 843-5678

Child Find of America (800) 426-5678

Parent resources

At-risk.org/teens-that-runaway

THERAPY

Therapy-resources

Child therapy toys

TRAUMA

Trauma-pages

Trauma resource institute

List of Support Groups for Trauma Survivors

UNWANTED PREGNANCY

(800) 230-PLAN

Plannedparenthood

Pregnancy help online

Love our children usa

Family first aid

Pregnancy

VETERANS

VOLUNTEERING

(415) 241-6868

National CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children)

WELLNESS

Nutrition for Kids: Helping Children Get Off to a Good Start

A Family Affair: The Science Behind Creating Culinary Masterpieces with Your Young Chef

Motivating Kids to be Active

How to Create an Autism-Friendly Environment for Kids

Minding the Kids in Divorce: Minimizing the Mental Health Impact

Mental Illness in Children: Signs, Types, & Causes

The Parents’ Guide to Decluttering as Children Grow

5 Serious Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore in Kids

Coping with a Child’s Illness While You’re in Recovery: Learn Coping Methods While Going Through This Difficult Time

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Key Initiative Sites

HealthCare.gov

Take health care into your own hands, explore insurance coverage options and learn about how the Affordable Care Act impacts you. Find information for individuals, families, senior citizens, people with disabilities, young adults and employers.

StopBullying.gov

Bullying can happen anywhere: face-to-face, by text messages, or on the web. Learn to recognize the warning signs of bullying and how to get help.

FoodSafety.gov

Get alerts on life-saving food recalls and helpful tips for keeping food safe, from the trusted source for food safety information from the federal government.

InsureKidsNow.gov

Find state-specific information about health insurance coverage for children under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

FLU.gov

Get everyday actions for preventing the flu; learn about the symptoms and treatment for those with the flu virus. Find a place near you to get a flu shot; all ages should be vaccinated this year.

Let’s Move!

Join America’s move to raise a healthier generation of kids. Learn the facts about raising healthier kids through physical activity and nutrition.

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HELPFUL CHILD ABUSE LINKS

Following is a list of Web sites containing useful information on child abuse as well as effective parenting. Many of the organizations who sponsor the sites use offer additional resources such as consultation, training, research, advocacy, or dissemination of information on child abuse.

American Humane – Devoted to preventing cruelty, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and animals.

Center for Effective Parenting – Provides helpful parenting information.

Child Care Aware – Committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality child care and child care resources in their community.

Child Welfare League of America – Child Welfare League of America National Data Analysis System CWLA, in cooperation with the nation’s state child welfare agencies, provides a comprehensive, interactive child welfare database. Internet users can create customized tables and graphs, as well as access to information on child abuse.

Child Welfare Information Gateway – Child Welfare Information Gateway connects professionals and concerned citizens to timely, essential information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families.

Child Welfare League of America National Data Analysis System – CWLA, in cooperation with the nation’s state child welfare agencies, provides information on child abuse in a comprehensive, interactive child welfare database.

Child Trends Data Bank – Source for the latest national trends and research on over 100 key indicators of child and youth well-being.

Children’s Action Alliance – Helps promote the well-being of children and their families through research, policy development, media campaigns and advocacy.

Children’s Defense Fund – Mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life.

Children Now – Information on child abuse and on making children the top public policy priority.

Circle of Parents – Network of parent-led self-help groups where parents and caregivers can share ideas, celebrate successes, and address the challenges surrounding parenting.

Family and Marriage Counseling Directory – Articles, resources, and databases for finding family and marriage counselors.

Focus Adolescent Services – Resources on Teen and Family Issues. Topics include anger and violence; self injury such as carving, branding and marking; and abuse.

G.W. Medical Publishing – G.W. Medical Publishing is a leading clinical and forensic publisher serving the medical, legal, social service, and law enforcement communities with the resources they need to combat child abuse, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, domestic violence, child trafficking, and other maltreatment.

KIDS COUNT Data Book – Project by the Annie E. Casey Foundation to track status of children in the United States.

Life Prints Child Protection Technology – Life-Prints’ mission is to provide the most advanced technology to the Child/Infant ID market, by developing and supporting proprietary, user-friendly software that interfaces with state-of-art equipment, with levels of customer support unattainable elsewhere.

MEDLINEplus – A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

National Data Archive on Child Abuse – Exchange among researched in child maltreatment field.

NetSmartz – Interactive, educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet.

New Parents Network – Articles and information on child abuse and other topics for new parents.

Parents Anonymous – The nation’s oldest for information on child abuse prevention.

Prevent Child Abuse America – Dedicated to providing information on child abuse and inspiring hope to everyone involved in the effort to prevent the abuse and neglect of children.

Search Engine for Children – This site contains over 20,000 child-safe sites, and over 4,000 categories including the arts, computers, directories, entertainment, games, health, news, people, pre-school, school time, sports, hobbies, and family.

Stand for Children – Advocate for improvements to and funding for programs that give every child a fair chance in life.

State Sex Offender Registries – Registered sex offenders, listed by state.

The Stephanie Zimbalist Caring for Kids Fund – Judith Moose, Publicist and PR Friend to Childhelp is donating $2-3/book sold, including her up coming book, “The Greatest Cowboy of Them All,” a reflective story about Johnny Cash that will be distributed through WalMart.

TeensHealth – Created by The Nemours Foundation’s Center for Children’s Health Media, TeensHealth provides teens and families with up-to-date, jargon-free advice about health, relationships, and growing up. Topics include issues such as depression and self-cutting, abuse in the family, and safety basics such as internet safety.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau – Government site featuring information on child abuse, statistics, and resources related to child welfare.

Zero to Three – Publications, reference guides to programs, projects and professional developmental services promoting the healthy development of our nation’s infants and toddlers.

SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVOR– RESOURCES

Aching Heart – A resource for women survivors of sexual abuse and incest.
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse – Provides information, materials and on-line e-meeting for Individual and group support program for adult survivors of physical, sexual or emotional child abuse or neglect.
After Silence – A non-profit organization, message board and chat room for rape, sexual abuse, and sexual assault survivors.
Angels In The Night – Support site for children of sexual abuse. Offering schudeled and moderated chats, tips and other resources.
Art of Healing – Established artist, Linda Ness, shares her many paintings about her journey of recovery.
Askios – Self-help group for women survivors of incest providing online information and support via website, message board and email.
Becoming Gold – Virtual support network for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, that encourages balance to the healing process through creativity, education and support.
Butterfly Gardens – A site dedicated to victims/survivors of sexual abuse and incest.
Chasing The Wind – Poetry on sexual and physical abuse by a proud survivor.
Confronting Collusion in Churches – This site offers a source of support for survivors, church leaders and survivor advocates struggling with clergy sexual abuse, domestic violence and incest.
Dancing In The Darkness – Help and support for survivors of rape and sexual abuse. A safe place to share stories, hope and courage.
Echoes – Created for survivors of rape and sexual abuse. Includes a personal story, articles, poems, and links.
Encouragement for Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors – A site for those who have been sexually abused.
Fort Refuge – Supporting community for survivers of all types of abuse including Child abuse, incest, rape, ritual abuse, psychological and verbal abuse.
Generation Five – A movement to end child sexual abuse in five generations through survivor leadership, community organization and public action.
HEAL (Helping Everyone Abused Live) – Offers support and self help for adult survivors of childhood abuse.
Healing Broken Angels – Information and help for survivors of sexual assault and rape.
Healing Minds – A site dedicated to survivors of abuse and sexual assault.
Healing Wounds – Healing Wounds is a safe haven dedicated to survivors, a forum to talk about their trauma’s and to heal.
Healing from Abuse – This site seeks to address the unique issues of the emotionally, physically, and sexually abused. Chatroom, helpful links, book recommendations, support groups, and Healing Steps,and more are included in the healing journey.
I Am A Survivor Not A Victim – A survivor shares her story of sexual abuse.
Inscriptions of Hope – Newsletter of writings from survivors of childhood abuse.
Isurvive.org – A non-profit online community center for abuse survivors providing anonymous discussions boards, chat rooms and other resources.
It Happened to Alexa Foundation – A resource for victims of sexual assault to receive money to ease the burden of attending a criminal trial.
Jane Rowan – Jane shares her experience of healing from childhood sexual abuse.
Jenny’s Child Abuse Survivor Support – Jenny shares her story and poetry and offers support to fellow survivors.
Journey to Healing – Offers help and healing for sexual abuse, incest and rape victims.
Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project – A resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the form of forums, chat rooms, help and advice.
My Painful Smiles – A site to help the healing of childhood sexual abuse. A place for families to learn what the victims are going through.
My Twisted Sukha – This site deals with the effects of sexual abuse by a female perpetrator.
National Association for People Abused in Childhood ( NAPAC) – NAPAC is a registered charity, which has been set up as a result of a key recommendation by the National Commission of Inquiry into the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Netter’s Place – Abuse Survivor Links – Offers links to different sites for abuse survivors seeking support and self help.
Optimystic – This site is about living with optimism and faith to overcome childhood abuse.
Pagan Survivors of Sexual Assault – A Yahoo! group for membership to pagans, witches, and wiccan wanderers who are survivors of sexual assault or are friends and family members of pagan survivors of sexual assault.
Pandora’s Aquarium – Provides a message board and chat room for survivors and their supporters.
Peaceful Haven – A personal experience of emotional, mental and sexual abuse.
Pressing On… – A site dedicated to the survivors of sexual abuse and incest. Provides practical info about sexual abuse, self-injury, eating disorders, quotes and fun links to nurture the child within.
Project Hugs – A site where people who have suffered childhood abuse can write their story for a book due to be published.
Prysmstar – Survivor’s story, message board, poetry and links to other resources.
Recovery – Short, original essays about all aspects of recovery from childhood abuse.
S.H.E. Survivors Helping Each Other – Self help based charity for women survivors of childhood sexual abuse encourages a creative approach to healing and to promote public education and awareness.
Safe Haven – A site for survivors of sexual abuse and rape. Includes personal stories, poetry, tips, advice on coping day-to-day and an interactive message forum.
Safeline – This UK site provides information and help for adults who were sexually abused as children.
Share Your Survival Story – A web site where people can share their own personal stories of survival. Includes helpful links and other resources.
Survive – Survive is a registered voluntary organization that provides support and help to survivors of child sexual abuse.
Survivor Matters – Information and support forum for any survivors of any type of abuse. Created by survivors for survivors.
Survivor’s Personal Healing Journey – A survivor and publisher shares her stories of surviving sexual abuse.
Survivors Can Thrive – Meditations, resources and tips for sexual abuse survivors.
Survivors Chat – A support site, chat rooms, and resources for survivors of rape, incest, sexual abuse, or SRA.
Survivors Safe House – A safe and secure site for survivors and victims of sexual abuse regardless of age or gender.
Survivors Sanctuary – A safe place of support and resources for survivors of abuse, sexual, mental or physical. Everyone is welcome regardless of gender.
Survivors UK – Provides information, support and counselling for men who have been raped or sexually abused.
Swampy’s Passions – A story of one woman’s survival of sexual abuse.
Taking Back Control – A resource and message board for sexual assault survivors.
Tamar’s Voice – This non-profit organization offers help and support for victims of sexual abuse by clergy.
The BirdSong Organization – A NYC based non-profit self-help group for female incest survivors offering a variety of support services including regular weekly meetings.
The Black Sheep Chronicles – Adult incest survivor’s experiences with the aftermath of incest and how and why it affected her relationships with her entire family.
The Hope of Survivors – Provides support, hope and encouragement for victims of clergy sexual abuse and misconduct.
The Silver Braid Survivors of Sexual Exploitation – Providing helpful information to those who have been victims of sexual exploitation.
Whitedoves Nest – A site dedicated to sexual abuse survivors and their supporters. Share your story, poetry, art, and tips on recovery.

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Criminal Victim Resources

Crime victims often are asked to testify in court or make a statement under oath in order to help prosecutors convict the perpetrator, and occasionally may receive restitution. Additionally, victims may claim monetary damages in civil court. But crime victims may also require assistance outside of the justice system, such as counseling; shelter; and other such needs. The following is a list of crime victim resources, including non-profit organizations and government agencies.

- CrimeVictims.gov – Portal maintained by the U.S. Department of Justice to help crime victims, including a directory of local assistance resources and summaries of victims’ rights.
- Directory of Crime Victim Resources – National directory of services and other resources for victims of crime; may be searched by location, type of victimization, service needed, and agency type (Office for Victims of Crime, DOJ).
- Justice in Indian Country – Information and resources pertaining to Native American tribal law, tribal justice systems, and related matters (National Criminal Justice Reference Service).
- RAINN – The Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network advocates on behalf of sexual crime victims and maintains the National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-66-HOPE).
- National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women – Provides legal references to victims of domestic violence who are facing criminal charges.
- ChildHelp – Involved in advocacy and education with the goal of preventing child abuse and neglect; ChildHelp also maintains the National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD).
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children – Works toward reuniting missing and exploited children with their parents and loved ones; provides many different kinds of services and educational resources.
- National Crime Victim Law Institute – Provides resources to help crime victims learn about their rights and their access to certain types of assistance (Lewis & Clark Law School).
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – Connects domestic violence victims with advocates and counselors 24/7 in a confidential setting (1-800-799-SAFE).
- National Human Trafficking Resource Center – Provides educational materials and advocacy to combat human trafficking; maintains the Human Trafficking Hotline (1-888-3737-888).
- National Organization for Victim Assistance – Provides general crime victim advocacy; maintains a state-specific list of advocacy resources.
- U.S. Resource Map of Crime Victim Services & Information – Interactive U.S. map provides links to state-specific resources for crime victims (Office for Victims of Crime, DOJ).
- Victim Notification System – The DOJ and most state jurisdictions have laws giving crime victims the right to be notified about the status of their perpetrator’s criminal case (Office for Victims of Crime, DOJ)
- Online Directory of Crime Victim Services—Database that can be searched locally, nationally, and internationally for public, private, nonprofit, and community agencies that provide assistance and services in the victim’s local area.Help for Crime Victims—Provides information on how to contact victim assistance and compensation programs in your state, as well as links to resources, organizations, and publications.Victim Assistance and Compensation Programs—Interactive map that connects you to crime victim services and compensation programs that help reimburse victims for out-of-pocket costs through their state’s Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) administrative office, which is funded by the Office for Victims of Crime.Resources for International Victims—Links to international centers, publications, and Web sites related to crime victim issues.Helplines: Toll-Free Telephone Numbers—Hotlines and 1-800 numbers for national victim serving organizations, clearinghouses, and referral organizations.
  - Victim Rights Law Center – For victims of rape and sexual assault seeking civil legal services
  - Immigration Legal Services – For help finding an immigration lawyer
  - National Crime Victim Law Institute – Works to ensure that victims of crime are informed of their rights and can find resources to enforce their rights

Resources


General
Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services	Information on domestic violence and sexual assault for the Deaf community. Downloadable brochures for Deaf children and adults on keeping safe and dealing with violence.
Administration for Children and Families, Trafficking Information	Information about human trafficking, including services available to victims in English, Polish, Spanish, and Russian.
Boat People SOS, Victims of Exploitation and Trafficking Assistance (VETA)	Information on the services offered by the Victims of Exploitation and Trafficking Assistance (VETA) program, including legal representation and case management. Trafficking Information and Referral Hotline number.
Break the Cycle	Information on dating violence and how to get help, including Break the Cycle’s program offering legal representation to teen victims.
Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice	Crime and victims statistics, including results from the National Crime Victimization Survey.
Child Welfare Information Gateway	Information on prevalence and impact of child maltreatment. Includes state laws relating to child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption. Frequently asked questions.
Childhelp	Information on child abuse, including types of child abuse and signs of abuse. Downloadable brochures and posters. Information for children who are being abused, including how to get help.
Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking	Information on trafficking, including the services the Coalition offers to victims such as representation in removal proceedings and securing release from detention.
Parent’s Guide to Protecting Children’s Privacy	Resources for parents, educators, youth, and children about operating safely in cyberspace. Information for victims on cybercrime, including identity theft and online stalking. Downloadable brochures and online classes.
Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Site	Information on preventing, detecting and responding to identity theft. Downloadable brochures and online identity theft quiz.
Federal Victim Rights’ Ombudsman	Provides victims in federal cases with information on how to file a complaint against an employee of the Department of Justice (includes any attorney, investigator, or law enforcement officer within the Department) if they feel their rights have been violated. Information about federal victims’ rights. Downloadable complaint forms.
Gift from Within	Information on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including articles and video reviews. Q & A with PTSD expert. List of international trauma support groups.
Identity Theft Resource Center	Resources for victims of identity theft, including a “Victim Guide 101.” Information on how to get connected with a local support advocate.
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)	Online mechanism for victims to report Internet crime. IC3 refers complaints to appropriate law enforcement agencies. Frequently asked questions and crime prevention tips.
It Happened to Alexa	Information for survivors of sexual assault and their support persons. Frequently asked questions. Foundation offers financial assistance to support persons to defray costs of transportation and housing, so the victim’s support person can attend criminal justice system proceedings.
List of Toll Free Helpline Numbers, Office of Justice Programs	List of toll-free helpline numbers for victims from the Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of Justice.
Love Is Not Abuse	Information on relationship violence. Downloadable handbooks for parents, women, girls and boys. Materials available in Spanish. Information on the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving	Information on the criminal justice system, victims’ rights, and victim compensation. Online chats and message boards for victim support. Search for local assistance by zip code or state. Contact information for MADD’s victim assistance program.
National Center for State Courts, Tribal Courts Information	Information about tribal courts, tribal court jurisdiction, the Major Crimes Act, judge selection for tribal courts, and tribal code construction. Online directory with links to tribal courts and tribal justice systems.
National Center for Victims of Crime	Downloadable “GetHelp” bulletins on all types of crime and victimization, victims’ rights, compensation, and civil justice, among many others. Toll-free helpline and email address for victims to receive information and referrals to services. Special information for teen victims of crime.
National Center on Elder Abuse	Information on elder abuse. Frequently asked questions. List of elder abuse laws. Clickable map of resources across the country.
National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life	Online directory of services for victims of domestic abuse in later life and their advocates. Downloadable fact sheets. Frequently asked questions.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence	Information for victims on safety planning, violence at the workplace, internet safety, and identity theft.
National Crime Victim Bar Association	Information on civil remedies for victims of crime, including how to select an attorney. Downloadable brochure about civil justice for victims. Toll-free number to obtain attorney referrals.
National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI)	NCVLI assists attorneys who provide direct legal services to victims. Establishes legal clinics to represent crime victims in criminal courts. Files amicus briefs in trial and appellate courts on the rights of victims. Provides information, resources, and trainings on victims’ rights to ensure these rights are enforced in courts.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service	Information on all types of crime and victimization. Downloadable publications for victims.
National Domestic Violence Hotline	Information on the services the Hotline offers. Resources for victims about abuse, safety planning, and Internet safety. Information for immigrants, teens, family members, and other support persons.
National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence	National resource directory of domestic violence programs offering services in Spanish.
National Organization for Victim Assistance	Information on victimization, trauma, and how to find help. Specific information on crime victims with disabilities, elderly victims, and domestic violence. Criminal justice system glossary. Links to national and state victim resources.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center	Articles and other materials about sexual violence. Links to other victim resources.
National Stalking Resource Center	Resources for stalking victims, including materials on safety planning, what to do if you are being stalked, and address confidentiality programs. Downloadable incident and behavior log. Stalking laws and court cases.
Office for Victims of Crime, United States Department of Justice	Online directory of victim services. Links to other resources and victim assistance programs by crime. Resources for international victims, victims of mass terrorism, and trafficking. Frequently asked questions.
Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Unites States Department of State	Information on human trafficking, including slave labor and sexual servitude. Materials on identifying and helping trafficking victims.
Online Directory of Crime Victim Services, Office for Victims of Crime	Searchable database of non-emergency crime victim services in the United States and abroad. Search by location, type of victimization, service needed and agency type.
Parents of Murdered Children	Resources for families and other survivors of homicide victims. Information on grief, criminal justice system terminology, victim impact statements, and victim notification. Online support forums for victims.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Alliance	Information on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Downloadable brochures.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse	Resources for victims of identity theft. Some fact sheets available in Spanish.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network	Online searchable directory of rape crisis centers. Statistics and other information on sexual assault, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and incest.
Safe Horizon	Information on all types of victimization and the services offered by Safe Horizon.
Security on Campus, Inc.	Information about the federal campus sexual assault victims bill of rights and other federal laws relating to campus sexual assault. What to do if you have been a victim of a sexual assault on campus. Links to other victim resources.
Social Security Administration Identity Theft Site	Information about what to do if you are a victim of identity theft.
Stalking Behavior Web Site	Information on stalking, including how to recognize stalking, cyberstalking, safety planning, and types of stalkers.
Stalking Victims Sanctuary	Information about stalking, including recognizing stalking, cyberstalking, and safety planning. Online discussion boards for victim support.
The Anti-stalking Web Site	Resources for victims of stalking, including safety planning, protective orders, and stalker behavior.
The Compassionate Friends	Resources for parents, grandparents, and siblings of a child who has died. Brochures for parents, grandparents, teachers, funeral directors, and many others. Local TCF chapter clickable map.
Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE)	Provides searchable information on offenders in many states who are currently in custody. Allows victims to register to receive email notification about a change in an offender’s status.
Victims of Crime With Disabilities Resource Guide	Searchable database of materials on victims of crime with disabilities. Online discussion forum.
Voices in Action	Information for survivors of sexual trauma. Downloadable brochures, including a brochure for men. Information on how to pick a therapist.
WiredSafety	Information about online safety for parents, educators, librarians, law enforcement, and children and youth. Materials on cell phone safety. Online reporting mechanism for harassment, stalking via the Internet, and cyberbullying.
Womenslaw.org	State-by-state domestic violence legal information and resources. Includes information for immigrant victims and victims in the military. Resources for seeking protective orders, safety planning, and Internet safety. List of online chats and message boards for victim support.

Military		Go to Top
Department of Defense Victim and Witness Council	Information about the victim and witness assistance program. Contact information for Victim and Witness Assistance Points of Contact for each military branch. Online forms for victim notification and compensation. PowerPoint overview of the military justice system.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (Department of Defense)	Information for victims on reporting options, the military’s confidentiality policy, and the investigative process. Frequently asked questions.
Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Marine Corps	Fact sheets on the military justice system. Information on military jurisdiction, commander’s disciplinary options, trial procedures, and a review of clemency, parole, and pardons, among many other topics.
The Family Advocacy Homepage on Interpersonal Abuse	Information on domestic violence and the military response. How to recognize abuse. Downloadable directory of Family Advocacy Programs.

Alabama		Go to Top
Alabama Attorney General, Office of Victim Assistance	General information on victims’ rights, compensation, pardons and parole, victim notification, and more. Downloadable victim notification form. List of Alabama victim service officers by county. Victim assistance hotline number.
Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole	Information on victims’ rights in the pardons/parole process. List of scheduled parole hearings.
Alabama Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable victim compensation application form. Online form to check the status of a compensation claim. Information on victims’ rights, the trial process, and the corrections process. Frequently asked questions.

Alaska		Go to Top
Alaska Attorney General, Victim Witness Assistance Program	Information on victims’ rights and restitution collection. Links to other Alaskan victim services programs. Frequently asked questions. Includes a “Kids Go to Court” coloring book.
Alaska Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable application form. How to appeal a denial of compensation application.
Alaska Department of Corrections, Victim Service Unit	Information about victim notification and the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) system. Downloadable notification form. Victim impact statements information and related forms. Links to other Alaskan and national vies. Toll-free number
Alaska Judicial Council	Downloadable handbook, in English or Spanish, with information on the criminal justice process, definitions of commonly used terms, victims’ rights, and safety planning. Directory of other Alaskan victim resources.
Alaska Office of Victims’ Rights	Information about victims’ rights and the victims’ rights enforcement process. How to file a complaint for violation of rights. Downloadable information sheet, “How a typical case is prosecuted in Alaska.”

American Samoa		Go to Top
American Samoa Crime Victim Compensation Program	Contact information for the American Samoa victim compensation program.

Arizona		Go to Top
Arizona Attorney General, Office of Victim Services	Information concerning duties of the office, including victims’ rights enforcement and victims’ rights training. Downloadable brochures on victims’ rights to leave work, restitution, and the criminal appeals process, among others. Contact information for other Arizona victim service programs.
Arizona Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Contact information for victim compensation programs by county. Downloadable compensation application.
Arizona Department of Corrections, Office of Victim Services	Online database to track inmates via the Internet. Information about post-conviction notification, orders of protection, restitution, and restorative justice. Frequently asked questions. Links to other state and national victim resources.
Arizona Supreme Court, Public Court Case Information	Searchable database provides information about court cases from 142 of 180 Arizona courts (list of courts posted on Web site). Email notification for changes to cases in Maricopa County.
Arizona Victims’ Rights Enforcement Officer	Information about Arizona’s Victims’ Rights Enforcement Officer which receives and investigates complaints of crime victims concerning denial of victim’s rights. Online complaint form.
Arizona Voice for Victims	Victims’ rights information and overview of the criminal justice system. Downloadable forms including Request for Notice of Conditions of Release and Motion To Allow Support Person for Victim During Trial Testimony. Contact information for other Arizona victim resources. Information on the Crime Victims’ Legal Assistance Project.

Arkansas		Go to Top
Arkansas Attorney General, Crime Victim Information	Victim compensation information. Downloadable application forms. Information about stalking, elder abuse, and missing children.
Arkansas Crime Information Center, Victim’s Information	Downloadable guide to the justice system in Arkansas. Clemency and parole information. Contact information for other Arkansas and national victim resources.
Arkansas Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable compensation claim form.
Arkansas Department of Corrections, Victim Notification Program	Information about the state’s Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) system, including how to register.

California		Go to Top
California Attorney General, Office of Victim Services	Overview of California’s Office of Victim Services. Information on victims’ rights. Downloadable form to request notification of criminal appeals. Frequently asked questions and informational brochures. Information about California and national victim resources.
California Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable victim compensation form. Spanish forms. Brochure on victim restitution. Directory of victim witness assistance programs across the state.
California Department of Corrections, Office of Victim and Survivor Services	Information about victims’ rights and the correctional system, parole board hearings, and cases in which the offender is a juvenile. Downloadable victim notification form. Restitution information. Links to additional resources.
California Victims of Crime Resource Center	Overview of the Center and toll-free line for resources and referrals for victims. Links to California and national victim resources.

Colorado		Go to Top
Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable compensation claim form.
Colorado Department of Corrections, Victim Services	Information on victim services available and victims’ rights generally. Online victim notification request form. Online victim impact form. Information on other Colorado resources. Frequently asked questions.
Colorado Department of Public Safety, Crime Victim Services Advisory Board	Information on Colorado’s Victims’ Rights Coordinating Committee which investigates victims’ rights violations complaints. Downloadable complaint form.
Colorado Department of Public Safety, Office for Victims Programs	Information on victims’ rights in English and Spanish. Victim compensation information and downloadable compensation claim form. Links to other Colorado and national victim resources.
Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance	Online directory of victim services in Colorado. Other information for victims and advocates.

Connecticut		Go to Top
Connecticut Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable compensation application in English and Spanish.
Connecticut Department of Corrections, Victim Services Unit	Downloadable request for victim notification. Victim Services contact information.
Connecticut Judicial Branch, Office of Victim Services	Victims’ rights information in English and Spanish. Victim compensation and restitution information. Frequently asked questions Downloadable notification registration form. List of court-based advocates across the state. Links to other Connecticut and national victim resources.
Connecticut Office of the Victim Advocate	Information on the duties of the office, including monitoring the treatment of victims in the criminal justice system and receiving and investigating crime victim complaints of mistreatment by state agency or other entity providing services to victims. Summary of victims’ rights. Contact information for other state and national victim resources.

Delaware		Go to Top
Delaware Attorney General, Victim Information	Information about the criminal justice process and victims’ rights. Telephone list for Delaware victim service agencies and related resources. Frequently asked questions.
Delaware Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information and contact numbers for staff of the program.
Delaware Department of Corrections, Victim Services Unit	Information on the services offered by the Unit. Frequently asked questions.
Delaware State Police, Victim Services Section	Information about the Victim Services Section of the Delaware State Police and its 24-hour hotline. Contact numbers for other Delaware victim service resources.

District of Columbia		Go to Top
District of Columbia Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information and downloadable application form.
District of Columbia Mayor’s Office, Office of Victim Services	Victim compensation and notification information. Frequently asked questions. List of D.C. and national victim resources.
District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department, Victim Assistance Unit	Information about victims’ rights and compensation. Links and numbers for other D.C. and national resources for victims.

Florida		Go to Top
Florida Attorney General, Division of Victim Services	Information on victims’ rights. Victim compensation information and downloadable compensation application. Clickable map directory of Florida victim services.
Florida Crime Victim Compensation Information	Downloadable victim compensation application form in English, Spanish and Creole. Brochure on victim compensation.
Florida Department of Corrections, Victim Assistance Office	Information for victims about what to expect after sentencing. Online victim notification request form. Online Inmate Information Search. Frequently asked questions. Additional Florida and national resources for victims.

Georgia		Go to Top
Georgia Attorney General, Crime Victim Information	Information on victim notification. Downloadable victim notification form.
Georgia Board of Pardons and Parole, Office of Victim Services	Information on victims’ rights in the parole process. Downloadable victim notification form and online change of address form. Online victim impact form. Other Georgia victim services links.
Georgia Crime Victim Assistance Helpline	The Helpline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, assists callers with finding resources as well as information about the Georgia Crime Victim Assistance Compensation Program.
Georgia Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable victim compensation application form.
Georgia Victim Services Directory	Downloadable Georgia victim services directory.

Guam		Go to Top
Guam Crime Victim Compensation Program	Contact information for Guam victim compensation program.
Guam Police Department, Victim Assistance Unit	Information on family violence and the duties of a peace officer. Phone numbers for local victim resources. Frequently asked questions.

Hawaii		Go to Top
Hawaii Crime Victim Compensation Program	Information about crime victim compensation. Downloadable compensation application form. Frequently asked questions. Phone numbers for numerous other Hawaii service providers.
Hawaii State Judiciary, First Judicial Circuit, Adult Client Services	Information on victims’ rights, including the right to restitution, notification, and compensation, and the right to give a victim impact statement. List of phone numbers for other Hawaii services for victims.
Hawaii United States Attorney, Victim Witness Assistance Program	Information on victims’ rights, submitting a Crime Victims’ Rights Act Complaint Form, victim notification, steps in a criminal prosecution, and preparing to testify. Links to Hawaiian and national victim resources.

Idaho		Go to Top
Idaho Attorney General, Manual on the Rights of Victims of Crime	Manual describes the rights of crime victims in the state of Idaho.
Idaho Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable compensation application form and instructions.
Idaho Department of Corrections, Victim Services	Information about the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) system. Link to online registration for VINE.

Illinois		Go to Top
Illinois Attorney General, Crime Victim Services Division	Information on the services offered by the division. Downloadable brochure about registering for the state’s Automated Victim Notification System. Toll-free number to provide victims with referrals for service. Numerous downloadable brochures on topics such as compensation for funeral providers and hospitals, post-traumatic stress disorder, and victim impact statements.
Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable compensation application form.
Illinois Department of Corrections, Victims Services	Information on the services of the Victims Services Unit. Recent news relating to victim services in Illinois. Toll-free number.
Illinois Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Directory	Database of agencies and centers that provide assistance to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Can be downloaded or printed.

Indiana		Go to Top
Indiana Attorney General, Victim Assistance Division	Information about victim notification, the appeals process and victims’ rights, and the state’s Address Confidentiality Program.
Indiana Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable application form in English and Spanish.
Indiana Department of Corrections, Victim Witness Service Program	Downloadable victim notification form. Information on Parole Board hearings. Information on “wrap-around services” for victim safety after offender release. Link to the Offender Public Information Search Web site.

Iowa		Go to Top
Iowa Attorney General, Crime Victim Assistance Division	Information on the services the Division offers. Information on crime victim compensation.
Iowa Crime Victim Compensation Program	Information on crime victim compensation. Downloadable compensation application.
Iowa Department of Corrections, Victim Programs	Information on the Victim and Restorative Justice Programs, restitution, victim notification, victim impact statements. List of common terms relating to the criminal justice system. Criminal justice system flowchart. Frequently asked questions. Offender information look-up. Links to more resources.

Kansas		Go to Top
Kansas Attorney General, Crime Victims’ Rights Office	Information on the services provided by the office.
Kansas Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable compensation application form and eligibility requirements brochure.
Kansas Department of Corrections, Victim Witness Notification	Information on notification and downloadable registration brochure. Information on parole and public comment periods. Definition of commonly used terms in the correctional system. Link to secure Web page for victims to obtain information specific to their case.

Kentucky		Go to Top
Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Victim Advocacy	Information on the services offered. Downloadable brochures on victim impact statements and specific information about domestic violence. Link to information on the state victim notification system. Links to Kentucky and national victim service providers. Toll-free victim hotline.
Kentucky Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Frequently asked questions. Downloadable compensation application form.
Kentucky Department of Corrections, Office of Victim Services	Information on the services of the Office and the state’s victim notification system (VINE). Frequently asked questions.
Kentucky Victim Notification System	Information on the state’s victim notification system. Frequently asked questions, including how to register to receive notification.

Louisiana		Go to Top
Louisiana Attorney General, Victims’ Rights Information	Information on victims’ rights under Louisiana law.
Louisiana Crime Victim Reparations Program	Crime victim reparations (compensation) information. Frequently asked questions. Downloadable application form. Downloadable statewide victim services directory.
Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Crime Victims Services Bureau	Information on the Bureau’s services. Information on victim notification and downloadable registration form. Information on probation and parole and victim offender dialogue.
Louisiana Victims and Citizens Against Crime	General information for victims of crime. Contact information for victim/witness coordinators across the state.

Maine		Go to Top
Maine Attorney General, Crime and Victims’ Info	Information on criminal justice system and frequently asked questions for homicide survivors and victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse. Information about victim compensation, including eligibility checklist and downloadable application forms. Links to Maine service providers and national resources.
Maine Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Online eligibility checklist and downloadable application form.
Maine Department of Corrections, Victim Services	Information on victims’ rights, including restitution and notification. Online registration form for victim notification program.

Maryland		Go to Top
Maryland Attorney General, Victim Services Division	Information on the services provided by the office. Links to other victim services in the state.
Maryland Crime Victim Compensation Program	Information on victim compensation. Downloadable compensation application.
Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center	Information about victims’ rights, including notification and restitution. Flowcharts describing the criminal and juvenile justice system process. Links to Maryland and national resources. Information on victims’ rights compliance.
Maryland Crime Victims’ Rights Compliance Initiative	Information on Maryland’s Compliance Initiative which works to ensure fair treatment of victims by the criminal justice system. Toll-free compliance line through which victims can make complaints and get referrals.
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Victim Services	Information on the services the DPSCS offers. Information on victims’ rights and parole and probation. Downloadable flow chart describing victims’ rights in the criminal justice system. Links to compensation division and other state and national resources. Link to victim notification program (VINELink), http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/victimservs/commitment/main_pages/vs-vine.shtml.

Massachusetts		Go to Top
Massachusetts Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information and downloadable application form in English and Spanish. Phone numbers for victim witness programs across the state and other victim resources.
Massachusetts Department of Corrections	Click on “Victim Services Unit” (no direct link exists). Frequently asked questions. Information about victim notification and certification to receive notification. Contact information for other Massachusetts and national resources.
Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance	Information on local victim services for victims of all types of crimes. Safety planning information and court advocacy for domestic abuse survivors. Information on MOVAs victims’ rights law project.
Victims’ Rights Law Center	Information on the Center’s services, including free legal help for sexual assault victims in matters relating to privacy problems, education problems, immigration problems, or employment problems as a result of the crime. Resources for pro bono attorneys. Information on victim compensation.

Michigan		Go to Top
Michigan Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information and downloadable application.
Michigan Department of Community Health, Crime Victim Services	Information on victims’ rights, including victim notification. Compensation information and downloadable application.
Michigan Prosecuting Attorneys Council, Victims’ Rights Information	Information on victims’ rights. Summary of how a case progresses through the criminal justice system. Frequently asked questions. Commonly used terms defined. Information on victim compensation. Contact information for Victim Assistance Coordinators across the state. Links to Michigan and national resources.
Michigan Victim Alliance	Information on the services the Alliance offers. Links to helpful resources.

Minnesota		Go to Top
Minnesota Center for Crime Victim Services	Information on crime victim programs in Minnesota, including online directory of service providers. Information about the crime victim reparations (compensation) program and emergency fund for certain property loss.
Minnesota Crime Victim Reparations Program	Victim reparations (compensation) information. Downloadable application form in English, Spanish, and Somali.
Minnesota Office of Justice Programs, Crime Victim Justice Unit	Information on the Crime Victim Justice Unit’s mission to ensure compliance with victims’ rights laws. How to make a complaint for a victims’ rights violation. Downloadable complaint forms.

Mississippi		Go to Top
Mississippi Attorney General, Victim Assistance	Information on victims’ rights and the services offered by the office. Information on victim compensation and a “victim assistance fund” for crime scene cleanup and court-related travel. Downloadable request form for exercise of victims’ rights. Checklist for victims’ rights when working with the media.
Mississippi Crime Victim Compensation Program	Information on victim compensation. Frequently asked questions. Downloadable compensation application form.
Mississippi Department of Corrections, Division of Victim Services	Victim notification information and online request form. Criminal justice system handbook for victims.

Missouri		Go to Top
Missouri Attorney General, Victim Information	Information on crime victims’ rights. Online request form for victim notification of criminal appellate proceedings. Links to state and national organizations that assist crime victims. List of victim service providers and victim witness advocates across the state. Downloadable information booklet on the criminal justice system process.
Missouri Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable application form and online eligibility checklist in English and Spanish.
Missouri Department of Corrections, Office of Victim Services	Downloadable victim notification form. Frequently asked questions. Information about parole hearings.
Missouri Department of Public Safety, Crime Victims Services Unit	How to file a victims’ rights violation complaint. Information on the Missouri Victim Automated Notification System. Clickable map of victim service providers by county.
Missouri Victim Assistance Network	Glossary of criminal justice terms and information on the criminal justice process in Missouri. List of state and county prosecutor-based victim advocates. Victim services listed by county and by topic. State and national toll-free help numbers.

Montana		Go to Top
Montana Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information, including eligibility requirements and how to file a claim.
Montana Department of Corrections, Victim Information	Information on victim notification and downloadable forms to register. Contact information for victim information officers at each Montana correctional facility. Information on the victim offender dialogue program.
Montana Department of Justice, Office of Victim Services	Information on the services the office provides. Specific information on domestic violence, identity theft, rape exam payments, and restorative justice. List of crime victim services by city. Many downloadable resource documents, including booklets on victims’ rights and the criminal justice system.

Nebraska		Go to Top
Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Crime Victim Services	Information on the state victim notification system (Victim Information and Notification Everyday/VINE). Information on victim compensation (reparations). Downloadable guide to the criminal justice system. Frequently asked questions.
Nebraska Crime Victim Reparations Program	Victim reparations information. Downloadable compensation claim form.
Nebraska Department of Corrections, Victim Assistance Program	Links to each correctional facility’s victim assistant representatives. Information on VINE and how to register. Links to other national resources. Frequently asked questions.

Nevada		Go to Top
Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners	Information on victims’ rights and the parole process, including the right to notification of parole hearings. Downloadable notification registration form. Downloadable guide to parole hearings.
Nevada Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information, including frequently asked questions.
Nevada Department of Corrections, Victim Services Unit	Information on the services the Unit offers. Downloadable victim notification registration forms. Information on the state’s Confidential Address Program.

New Hampshire		Go to Top
New Hampshire Attorney General, State Office of Victim/Witness Assistance	Office mainly provides information and support for homicide survivors. Web site contains downloadable guides on the New Hampshire criminal justice system and victims’ right to give an impact statement. Contact information for victim witness assistance programs and domestic and sexual assault service providers across the state. Information on the state’s Address Confidentiality Program.
New Hampshire Department of Corrections, Victim Services	Information on probation and parole, notification, protection from intimidation and harassment, and restitution, among others. List of victim services liaisons in the state’s correctional facilities.
New Hampshire Joan Ellis Victim Assistance Network	Information on the services of the Network, including trauma intervention, court advocacy, and a program for kids and teens, “Grieving Assistance Program for Students.”
New Hampshire Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable application form and compensation brochure.
New Hampshire Victim Services Directory	Listing of victim services and other related resources across the state of New Hampshire.

New Jersey		Go to Top
New Jersey Crime Victim Compensation Program	Information on victim compensation, including frequently asked questions. Downloadable compensation application form. Web site also includes lists of rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, and victim witness offices across the state.
New Jersey Crime Victim Law Center	Information on victims’ rights and the services the NJCVLC offers, including pro bono legal assistance to victims.
New Jersey Department of Corrections, Office of Victim Services	Frequently asked questions. Information on other victim resources in the state. Offender status search Web page.
New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Office of Victim Witness Advocacy	Information on the services the office offers, including court accompaniment and counseling and support services. Information on the state’s victim notification system, including how to register. Downloadable guide to the criminal justice system. Links to other state victim services and resources. Lists of victim witness programs throughout the state.
New Jersey Parole Board	Information on the state victim notification system (VINELink). Online registration to receive notice of parole board hearings.

New Mexico		Go to Top
New Mexico Attorney General, Victims Services Advocate	Information on victims’ rights and the services available through the Victim Services Advocate. Web site also contains information on child sexual abuse and Internet exploitation of children.
New Mexico Crime Victim Reparations Program	Victim reparations (compensation) information. Downloadable application in English and Spanish.
New Mexico Department of Corrections, Victim Services Program	Information on the services of the Program, including a toll-free victim assistance number. Frequently asked questions.
New Mexico Victms’ Rights Project	Information on victims’ rights and pro bono services offered by the Project, including representation at court hearings, assistance with victim impact statements, and filing for restitution and compensation. Downloadable victims’ rights brochure. Contact information for other victim resources by county.

New York		Go to Top
New York Attorney General, Crime and Crime Victims	Web site posts the state’s toll-free victim helpline number.
New York Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable application in English and Spanish. Listing by county of victim witness programs across the state. Downloadable restitution brochure.
New York State Division of Parole, Victim Impact Unit	Information on victim impact at parole proceedings and suggested topics for victim impact statements. Downloadable registration form or online registration for the state victim notification system (VINE).
New York State Office of Victim Services	Information on the state victim notification system (VINE). Offender status search available.

North Carolina		Go to Top
North Carolina Attorney General, Victims and Citizens Services	Information on victims’ rights, the appeals process, and the state’s Address Confidentiality Program. Frequently asked questions. Links to other victim resources across the state.
North Carolina Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable compensation application.
North Carolina Department of Corrections, Office of Victim Services	Information about victim notification, victim input into parole or post-release supervision. Downloadable victim notification request form. Online offender look-up.
North Carolina Statewide Automated Victim Assistance and Notification (SAVAN)	Information on the Statewide Automated Victim Assistance and Notification (SAVAN). Online registration.
North Carolina Victim Assistance Network	Clickable map of victim services across the state. Link to online offender search and victim compensation program Web site.

North Dakota		Go to Top
North Dakota Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information, including frequently asked questions.
North Dakota Crime Victim and Witness Assistance Association	Victims’ rights and compensation information. Contact information for Victim and Witness Assistance programs across the state. Links to state and national victim resources.
North Dakota Department of Corrections, Victim Services Program	Victims’ rights after sentencing and victim notification information. Downloadable notification registration form.

Ohio		Go to Top
Ohio Attorney General, Victim Services Program	Information on victim notification and victim compensation. Online directory of victim services across the state. Materials on the Identity Theft Verification PASSPORT Program.
Ohio Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Online application and downloadable application form in English and Spanish. Online compensation claim status check.
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Office of Victim Services	Information on the services the Office provides. Downloadable registration form for victim notification. List of victim coordinators in each correctional facility. Information on parole. Online offender status search.
Ohio Victim Witness Association	Victims’ rights information, including downloadable brochure on Ohio’s victims’ rights laws.

Oklahoma		Go to Top
Oklahoma Attorney General, Victim Services Unit	Information on the services the Unit offers, including “Safeline,” a toll free, V/TDD accessible 24-hour hotline for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Oklahoma Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information and downloadable application form in English and Spanish. Online compensation claim status lookup.
Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Victim Services	Information on the services offered by the Department, including victim notification. Downloadable notification form. Pardon and parole information.

Oregon		Go to Top
Oregon Attorney General, Crime Victims’ Assistance Section	Information on victim compensation and Victim Information & Notification Everyday (VINE). Victim services directory and directory of all the certified county and city victim/witness assistance programs located throughout Oregon.
Oregon Crime Victim Compensation Program	Information on victim compensation. Downloadable compensation application form.
Oregon Crime Victims Assistance Network	Victims’ rights information, including downloadable brochure. Contact numbers for District Attorney’s Victim Assistance programs by county. Links to other victim resources.
Oregon Department of Corrections, VINE Information	Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) information and link to register.

Pennsylvania		Go to Top
Pennsylvania Crime Victim Compensation Program	Information on victim compensation. Downloadable compensation claim form. Online claim status check. Downloadable handbook of victim service referrals arranged by county. Frequently asked questions.
Pennsylvania Office of the Victim Advocate	Information about victims’ rights, including the right to notification, the right to restitution, and the right to give input. Online registration for victim notification. Clickable map of victim services across the state. Information about the state’s Address Confidentiality Program. Frequently asked questions.

Puerto Rico		Go to Top
Puerto Rico Crime Victim Compensation Program	Information on Puerto Rico’s victim compensation program in Spanish.

Rhode Island		Go to Top
Rhode Island Attorney General, Victim Services Team	Description of the services the Victim Services Team offers.
Rhode Island Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable compensation application in English and Spanish. Frequently asked questions.
Rhode Island Department of Corrections, Office of Victim Services	Information about the state’s notification system (Victim Information and Notification Everyday/VINE), including how to register. Frequently asked questions.
Rhode Island Parole Board, Victim Information	Information on the parole process and victim input into parole hearings. Frequently asked questions.

South Carolina		Go to Top
South Carolina Attorney General, Victim Assistance	Information on the criminal justice process. List of other resources for victim assistance.
South Carolina Crime Victim Compensation Program	Information about victim compensation. Downloadable application. Frequently asked questions.
South Carolina Crime Victim Ombudsman	Information on South Carolina’s Crime Victim Ombudsman which reviews and attempts to resolve victim complaints against the criminal or juvenile justice systems or victim assistance programs. Downloadable complaint form.
South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardons, Victim Services	Online registration for victim notification of hearings. Information on probation, parole and pardons, restitution, and submitting a videotaped statement to the parole board. List of contact information for victim services coordinators in several counties. Online offender search.
South Carolina State Office of Victim Assistance	Information on victims’ rights and victim compensation. Links to other state and national victim resources.
South Carolina Victim Assistance Network	Information on the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network’s crime victim legal network which provides free legal representation to victims in asserting their constitutional rights. Information on specific crimes and subjects such as restitution. Links to state, national, and other resources for victims.

South Dakota		Go to Top
South Dakota Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable application form. Frequently asked questions.
South Dakota Department of Corrections, Victim Information	Information about victims’ rights. Downloadable victim notification request form.
South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, Crime Victim Services	Information on victims’ rights and the impact of crime.

Tennessee		Go to Top
Tennessee Attorney General, Victim Information Services	Information about victims’ rights. Downloadable victim notification form. Links to state and national victim resources.
Tennessee Crime Victim Compensation Program	Information on victim compensation. Downloadable application forms. Frequently asked questions.
Tennessee Department of Correction, Victim Information and Services	Information about the state’s notification system, Victim Offender Information Caller Emissary, or VOICE hotline. Downloadable registration form. Felony Offender Information Lookup (FOIL) Online. What to expect at a parole hearing brochure.
Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference, Victim Witness Handbook	Information about the criminal justice system, including “Misdemeanors & Felonies,” “What Happens After The Trial,” and “Length of Prison Terms in Tennessee.”
Tennessee, East Tennessee Victim’s Rights Task Force	Glossary of criminal justice system terms. Information on victim compensation. Suggestions for witnesses going to court. Phone numbers for victim service providers across the state, including victim witness coordinators.

Texas		Go to Top
Texas Attorney General, Crime Victim Services	Information on statewide victim notification system, protective orders, victims’ rights, and victim compensation. Downloadable compensation forms. Links to sexual assault services programs.
Texas Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information, including relocation assistance for victims of family and sexual violence and travel reimbursement. Downloadable application form.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Victim Services Division	Information on the services of the Division, including a toll-free victim referral line. Information on victim notification and how to register. Frequently asked questions. Statewide and national resource directory. Numerous brochures on victim-related topics.

Utah		Go to Top
Utah Attorney General, Victim Assistance	Information on the services the office provides.
Utah Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information and downloadable application form.
Utah Department of Corrections, Office of Victim Services	Information on the services the Office provides and the state’s victim notification system, Victim Information & Notification Everyday (VINE).
Utah Statewide Victim Advocate Listing	Contact information for victim advocate programs across the state.

Vermont		Go to Top
Vermont Attorney General, Victim Assistance Program	Information on victims’ rights. List of other state and national victim resources.
Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services	Information for victims on victim services and the criminal justice system. Vermont Victim Services Resource Directory and searchable directory by county. Links to other state victim resources.
Vermont Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information and downloadable application form.
Vermont Department of Corrections, Victim Services	Information about victims’ rights and the corrections system. Victim notification information and downloadable registration form. Online offender status search.

Virgin Islands		Go to Top
Virgin Islands Catholic Charities, Victims of Crime Program	Information on the impact of crime and the services the program offers. Links to other local victim resources.
Virgin Islands Crime Victim Compensation Program	Contact information for the Virgin Islands victim compensation program.
Virgin Islands, Women’s Coalition of St. Croix	Information on services the Coalition offers. Links to national and local victim resources. Information for teens on dating violence, sexual assault, and healthy relationships.

Virginia		Go to Top
Virginia Attorney General, Victim Notification Information	Information on victim notification and downloadable registration form. Appeals process information.
Virginia Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information. Downloadable application form. Frequently asked questions.
Virginia Department of Corrections, Victim Services Unit	Information on the services the Unit offers. Toll-free number for victims. Information on the state’s victim notification system, Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) and downloadable registration form.
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice, Victims Services Section	Information on services the Victims Services Section offers, including the toll-free DCJS INFO-Line for victims. Frequently asked questions.

Washington		Go to Top
Washington Coalition of Crime Victim Advocates	Information on victims’ rights. List of other Washington state resources for victims.
Washington Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information and downloadable application form. Links to other state and national victim resources.
Washington Department of Corrections, Victim Services Program	Information on the victim notification program and how to enroll. Frequently asked questions. Information on safety planning and the “victim wrap-around program.”
Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Victim/Witness Notification Program	Information on the state Victim/Witness Notification Program and how to enroll.
Washington Indeterminate Sentence Review Board, Victim Information	Information about victims’ rights at parole proceedings and how to request an opportunity to make a statement to the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board.
Washington Office of Crime Victim Advocacy (Department of Community, Trade & Economic Development)	Information about the services of the Office of Crime Victim Advocacy, including advocacy for victims who have had trouble accessing services or whose rights have been denied. Directory of local, state, and national resources for victims, searchable by county. Downloadable brochures on topics such as restitution and posttraumatic stress disorder.

West Virginia		Go to Top
West Virgina Division of Corrections, Victim Services	Information on the services provided. Information on the state victim notification system (Victim Information & Notification Everyday/VINE) and downloadable registration form.
West Virginia Crime Victim Compensation Program	Information on victim compensation, including eligibility requirements and how to apply.
West Virginia Division of Criminal Justice Services, Service Provider Directory	Downloadable directory of victim services providers by county.

Wisconsin		Go to Top
Wisconsin Attorney General, Office of Crime Victim Services	Information on victims’ rights and what to do if you believe your rights have been violated. Information on victim compensation and downloadable application form. Victim service agencies listed by county and by crime. Frequently asked questions.
Wisconsin Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information, including frequently asked questions. Downloadable compensation brochure and application. Main Office of Crime Victim Services site, http://www.doj.state.wi.us/cvs/OCVS_pages/For_Victims.asp
Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Board	Information on the Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Board, which can review victim complaints of rights violations. Downloadable sample formal complaint form.
Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Victim Web Site	Information on the state’s victim notification system and offender information search, Visual Offender Information Center/ Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VOICE/VINE). Frequently asked questions.

Wyoming		Go to Top
Wyoming Crime Victim Compensation Program	Victim compensation information, including frequently asked questions. Downloadable application form.
Wyoming Crime Victims Coalition	Information on victims’ rights. Frequently asked questions. List of victim service providers by county.
Wyoming Department of Corrections, Victim Notification Program	Information on the state’s victim notification program. Downloadable victim notification request form.

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Legal Aid and other Low-Cost Legal Help

If you cannot afford a lawyer, legal aid may be able to help you:

There are legal aid offices (also called legal services) throughout the United States. Legal aid offices are not-for-profit agencies that provide free legal help to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. While many legal aid offices only help people with very low incomes, some offices have more flexible income rules.

Legal aid usually handles cases involving:

Domestic violence– if your partner is abusing you, legal aid can help you obtain a protective order, a child custody order and divorce.
Family law– if you have a child custody or divorce case, legal aid may be able to help. Call your local legal aid office or ask the Judge in your case to appoint a legal aid lawyer to represent you in court.
Housing– if you are being evicted from your home or if your house is in foreclosure, legal aid may be able to help.
Public Benefits– if you have a problem with welfare, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Social Security, legal aid may be able to help.

Many legal aid offices may be able to handle other problems including immigration, consumer, and disability issues. Some legal aid offices focus on one area of law, such as disability law, or housing law. Some legal aid offices get funding from the government and that may limit the kind of cases they can take.

To find a legal aid office near you: Go to www.LawHelp.org and select the state where you live to find out who in your state may be able to help with your legal problem.

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Research reports

Child Safe Tourism: The Tourist Perspective

English | Lao | Khmer | Thai | Vietnamese

The Child Safe Traveller

English | Lao | Khmer | Thai | Vietnamese

Sex, Abuse and Childhood: A study about knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to child sexual abuse, including in travel and tourism, in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam

English | Khmer

Educational materials

For the tourism sector

Tourist Sector Facilitator Toolkit Cover

Keeping children safe from abuse in tourism – Facilitator toolkit for tourism sector training

English | Lao | Khmer | Thai | Vietnamese

Child Safe Tourism Solutions – Takeaway cards for tourism sector

English | Lao | Khmer | Thai | Vietnamese

Keeping children safe from abuse in tourism – Tourism Sector PowerPoint Presentation

English | Lao | Khmer | Thai | Vietnamese

For community representatives

Keeping our children safe from sexual abuse – Facilitator toolkit for discussion forums with community representatives

English | Lao | Khmer | Thai | Vietnamese

Keeping our children safe from sexual abuse – Takeaway cards for community representatives

English | Lao | Khmer | Thai | Vietnamese

Keeping our children safe from sexual abuse – Community Representatives’ PowerPoint Presentation

English | Lao | Khmer | Thai | Vietnamese

For parents and caregivers

Keeping our children safe from sexual abuse – Facilitator toolkit for discussion forums with parents and carers

English | Lao | Khmer | Thai | Vietnamese

Keeping our children safe from sexual abuse – Takeaway cards for parents and carers

English | Lao | Khmer | Thai | Vietnamese

Keeping our children safe from sexual abuse – Parents and Carers’ PowerPoint Presentation

English | Lao | Khmer | Thai | Vietnamese

For children and young people

Keeping safe from abuse – Facilitator toolkit for educating children and young people

English | Lao | Khmer | Thai | Vietnamese

Keeping safe from abuse – Takeaway cards for children and young people

English | Lao | Khmer | Thai | Vietnamese

Research papers

Child Sexual Abuse Media Case Reporting Cover

Child Sexual Abuse – An analysis of media case reporting

English

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http://www.crimevictims.gov/crime.html

https://www.victimsofcrime.org/help-for-crime-victims

https://www.victimlaw.org/victimlaw/commonAction.do?invoke=loadResources

http://criminal.findlaw.com/criminal-legal-help/crime-victim-resources.html

http://avda-tx.org/victim-advocacy/249794

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