Resources

Programs and services that focus on helping victims in the immediate aftermath of crime and providing continued support as they rebuild their lives.

American Indian & Alaska Native Victim Services Resources - Services for victims of crime in tribal communities, and materials to support children and youth in tribal communities during their involvement with the justice system as a victim or witness to a crime.

Support Materials for Child Victims & Witnesses - Created specifically for children and youth in Tribal communities by Native authors and illustrators and are tailored to the needs of young children (ages 2 to 6), school-age children (ages 7 to 12), and teens (ages 13 to 18) who have been the victim and/or witness to a crime and are interacting with Tribal, state, and/or federal justice systems as a result.

Victim Assistance to Support Tribes - Expanded services for victims and survivors which may be overlooked and underserved in Indigenous communities.

Tribal Resource Tool - Searchable directory of services available for all American Indian & Alaska Native survivors of crime and abuse in Indian country.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Provides support and resources for Native American, Indian, Indigenous, and Alaska Native communities. 24-Hour Hotline: Call or Text: 988

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline - Professional crisis counselors answer questions, provide resources and support, and talk through difficult situations at any time via phone, text, or online chat. The hotline can also help determine how and where child abuse can be reported, as well as next steps for those who are experiencing abuse, have witnessed abuse, or have questions about how to cope and heal from abuse.  24-Hour Hotline: Call or Text: 1-800-422-4453

• Identifying Abuse
• Interactive Map for State-Specific Child Welfare Laws

National Runaway Safeline - Provides free and confidential support for runaway and homeless youth, their parents and families, and teens in crisis. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information & referrals, message relays with parents/guardians, and advocacy. 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)  Online Chat

The Trevor Project - Provides information, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth. 24-Hour Hotline: 1-866-488-7386. Text "START" to 678-678
Online Chat

National Human Trafficking Hotline - Connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe. Phone, text, and live online chat functions are available any time with help in English or Spanish, or in more than 200 additional languages through an on-call interpreter. 24-Hour Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or Text 233733

National Sexual Assault Hotline - Managed by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), the National Sexual Assault Hotline provides one-on-one contact with a specialist who provides support, information, advice, and/or referrals. 
24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)  Online Chat

National Domestic Violence Hotline - Provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence. The hotline offers free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services via phone, text, and online chat.  24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233), TTY 1-800-787-3224, or Text “START" to 88788

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) provides a wide range of support services for victims and their families including crisis intervention, emotional support, referrals to appropriate community agencies and mental health professionals, peer connection, and reunification assistance.  24-Hour Call Center: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)

Victims & Family Support

Resources for Empowering Families

Resources for Child Sexual Exploitation Survivors & Their Families

National Center for Victims of Crime - The National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) offers an array of services, resources, and training for all crime victims, their advocates, attorneys, and law enforcement. NCVC provides direct services (e.g., attorney referrals, confidential helplines) and a wide variety of information on all types of crime. NCVC also houses the VictimConnect Resource Center, National Crime Victim Bar Association, Victim Assistance to Support Tribes Center, and DC Victim Hotline.

VictimConnect Resource Center (VCRC) - A confidential referral helpline where crime victims can learn about their rights and options. VCRC provides phone, chat, and text-based support during weekdays, where specialists offer emotional support, information, and referrals. Weekday Phone or Text: 1-855-4VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)

National Crime Victim Bar Association (NCVBA) - A network of attorneys who help victims of crime seek justice through the civil system. NCVBA provides information for filing civil lawsuits and has a referral service for obtaining a civil attorney.