Links that can help

General Crime Victim Issues

Bias Crime

Burglary, Robbery and Stranger Assault

Child Abuse

Domestic Violence and Dating Abuse

Elder Abuse

Families of Homicide Victims

Help for Men Who Batter

Male Sexual Assault

Mediation Issues

Men Who are Abused

Professionals: see For the Practitioner/Caregiver

Rape and Sexual Assault

Stalking

Statistics

U.S. Immigrant Issues

Youth Violence

General Crime Victim Issues

National

• National Victim Center
  800-FYI-CALL (800-394-2255)
• KidsPeace National Center for Kids Overcoming Crisis
  KidsPeace offers a wide and effective range of child treatment services to help kids overcome crisis. Among their facilities are: National Hospital for Kids in Crisis, residential campuses, primary and secondary schools, diagnostic centers, outpatient clinics, therapeutic foster care outreach sites, day treatment centers and therapeutic recreation centers.
• Minnesota Higher Education Center Against Violence and Abuse
  This electronic clearinghouse has access to thousands of Gopher servers, interactive discussion groups, Newsgroups and Web sites around the world. The goal of the clearinghouse is to provide a quick and user friendly access point to the extensive electronic resources on the topic of violence and abuse available through the Internet.
• National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
  An organization whose mission is to prevent crime and build safer, more caring communities. Their slogan is "Take A Bite Out Of Crime."
• National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
  Works on behalf of victims of crime and disaster. NOVA is guided by four purposes: to serve as the national advocate in support of victim rights and services; to provide direct services to victims; to be an educational resource and support to victim assistance professionals; and to be of service to its members.
• National Victim Center (NVC)
  Pursues the dual mission of providing training and technical assistance to victim service providers and criminal justice professionals, and promoting the rights of crime victims through education, information dissemination and public policy.
• Office for Victims of Crime
  Provides substantial funding to state victim assistance and compensation programs -- the lifeline services that help victims to heal. The agency also supports trainings designed to educate criminal justice and allied professionals regarding the rights and needs of crime victims.
• PAVNET (Partnerships Against Violence Network)
  PAVNET is a "virtual" library of information about violence and youth at risk from seven Federal agencies. Find information on community violence, family violence, substance abuse, victims and youth violence.
  
• Vera Institute of Justice
  The Vera Institute is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to making government policies and practices more fair, humane, and efficient. Working in collaboration with government and local communities, Vera designs and implements innovative programs that encourage just practices in public services and improve the quality of urban life. Victim Services is one of many spin-offs of the Vera Institute.

Local

• ALABAMA: Crime Victims Compensation Commission
  Compensation for crime victims for expenses incurred as a direct result of criminal acts of other persons.
• ARIZONA (SOUTHERN): Directory of Helping Services
  A comprehensive listing of non-profit and government organizations that offer assistance for individuals and families.
• CALIFORNIA: Crime and Violence Prevention Center
  The California Attorney General's Crime and Violence Prevention Center site provides a comprehensive listing of resources and information on violence prevention.
• MISSOURI: Missouri Victim Assistance Network
  MOVA works towards creating a community response to crime victims. Their site provides national and state resources.
• NEW JERSEY: The New Jersey Crime Victims' Law Center, Inc.
  A non profit organization dedicated to the service of crime victims.
• NEW YORK: Parole Watch
  Parole Watch uses the Web to alert the public when violent felons are eligible for parole in New York State by making the names of inmates available on their site.
• OHIO: Crime Victims Services
  Ohio Attorney General provides information on Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Crime Victim, their Victim Compensation Division and Victim Assistance Division.
• PENNSYLVANIA (LANGHORNE): Bucks County Peace Center
  This organization creates programs to help reduce violence and conflict in schools, homes, and communities through a multi-cultural community-based approach. The site provides a library of curricula, books, videos and articles in many areas including violence prevention, mediation and parenting.
• RHODE ISLAND: Crime Victims Compensation Unit
  On-line application form for compensation to cover losses incurred as a result of violent crime in Rhode Island.
• TEXAS: Crime Victims' Compensation Program
  Crime victims' rights in the state of Texas.
• TEXAS: Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
  Charged with protecting children, adults who are elderly or have disabilities living at home or in state facilities, and licensing group day-care homes, day-care centers, and registered family homes.
• WISCONSIN: Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services
  Crime victims' rights in the state of Wisconsin.

Bias Crime

National

• The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
  A civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab decent.
• American Jewish Committee
  Through programs of political and social action, AJC strives to strengthen human rights and to deal more effectively with the complex problems and issues facing the Jewish Community the world over.
• Anti-Defamation League
  An organization fighting anti-Semitism, hatred, prejudice and bigotry.
• FBI Hate Crime Report
  Statistics reported by state agency, bias motivation, offense category, and race.
• Not In Our Town
  This site is based on public television programs that have helped coalesce a national movement against hate crimes. A curriculum guide is included.
• Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund
  212-966-5932
• The Public Eye
  This magazine is a publication of Political Research Associates, an independent, not-for-profit research center and library which monitors the organizations, leaders, ideas, and activities of the US political right. PRA serves as an information clearinghouse.

Local

• NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project
  The Project serves lesbian and gay crime victims through counseling, advocacy, information and referrals.
• MICHIGAN: The Triangle Foundation
  This organization works to promote equality and secure freedom from violence, intimidation and discrimination for gays and lesbians throughout Michigan.

Burglary, Robbery and Stranger Assault

National

• Rate Your Risk of Burglary
  Rate your risk of being burglarized in your home or apartment. This test, developed by the Metro Nashville Police Department, uses known risk factors taken from executive security courses, police detectives and security consultants. This test and other Rate Your Risk tests give you an easy (and free) way to determine what life style actions, habits or associations will raise or lower your risks.

Child Abuse

National

• Child Abuse: Statistics, Research, and Resources
  A page which explores the child sexual abuse of males, how common it is and what the lasting effects are. Written by a clinical psychologist who explores how statistics are calculated.
• Childhelp USA/Forrester National Child Abuse Hotline
  800-4A-CHILD (800-422-4453)
• Incest Awareness Foundation
  The incest awareness foundation is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of incest survivors, adult and child alike by increasing awareness. Members receive a newsletter, calendar of events and reviews of volunteer oppurtunities.
• National CASA Association (CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocates)
  Trained volunteers appointed by a judge to speak up for the best interests of a child. There are almost 40,000 CASA volunteers helping abused and neglected children all across the country, and many more are needed.
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
  800-843-5678
• National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
  A national resource for professionals seeking information on the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
• National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse
  Organization committed to preventing child abuse in all its forms through education, research, public awareness, and advocacy. NCPCA has a nationwide network of 52 chapters and their local affiliates providing leadership for the work of child abuse prevention at the grass roots level.
• Pandora's Box
  Find the latest information on child protection and child laws, resources, statistics and help.
• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
  800-656-4673
• The Survivors' Voice
  A voter action newsletter for survivors of child abuse and their supporters.
• The Wounded Healer Journal
  The world's first daily publication for psychotherapists and survivors of abuse and trauma.

Local

• ALABAMA: Court Appointed Special Advocates Network
  This organization ensures that every abused and neglected child has a competent, caring volunteer appointed in all judicial dependency proceedings.
• HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: The National Children's Advocacy Center
  A non-profit agency providing prevention, intervention, and treatment services to physically and sexually abused children and their families within a child-focused team approach.
• NORTH ALABAMA: Agape
  Helps children through programs for foster care, counseling, maternity homes, and adoption services.
• KENAI, ALASKA: Resource and Information Directory on Child Sexual Abuse
  Fact sheets for families, information on reporting child sexual abuse and links to local services. Also stories from other victims of child sexual abuse.
• MIAMI, FLORIDA: Infants in Need
  A not-for-profit organization formed to develop facilities to meet the special needs of infants and toddlers who are at risk due to abuse, neglect, exposure to drugs or other conditions that interfere with normal development.
• MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA: Child Abuse Prevention Project
  Provides training and resources for early childhood professionals working with families at risk for maltreatment; puppet programs for children and resources for parents and professionals on child abuse prevention; puppet shows and resources for young families and professionals on building family strengths, and training and resources for professionals on the needs of youth with disabilities in the justice system.

Domestic Violence and Dating Abuse

National

• Behind Closed Doors
  Multimedia. Artist/survivor, Linda Louise Rother works collaboratively with victims and survivors interested in telling their story in an experimental format. Provides abuse statistics and links to other domestic violence sites and domestic violence coalitions.
• The Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence
  The Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence is committed to prevention of partner violence through workplace education and awareness. Their site includes information on best practices, statistics, new programs, and highlights from their quarterly newsletter.
  
• Department of Justice Violence Against Women Office
  Selected speeches and articles, resource listings, federal legislation and regulations, a domestic violence awareness manual for federal employees, grant programs and ongoing research.
• Domestic Violence Hotlines Throughout the U.S.
  Phone numbers and addresses for organizations in every state and for several national organizations.
• Essential Information on Abuse, Assault, Rape & Domestic Violence
  Extensive list of resources.
• Family Advocacy Online
  Information, resources and prevention tips for fighting spousal abuse from the US Army Family Advocacy Program.
• Family Violence Page
  This site helps fight all forms of family violence and provides information about services available to families in need of assistance.
• The Family Violence Prevention Fund (FUND)
  San Francisco-based, a national organization working to develop innovative responses to the epidemic of domestic violence.
• Feminist Majority Foundation - 911 for Women
  Resources on topics including feminist careers, domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and women's health.
• Kate's Feminism Page
  Shelters, organizations and other resources.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
  TDD: 800-787-3224
  Basic facts about the hotline.
• National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
  800-537-2238
• Report of the American Bar Association Domestic Violence Commission
  Information about the Commission's research on model domestic violence programs across the country in an effort to understand why they work.

State and Local

We have a comprehensive listing of state and local domestic violence resources on our affiliated site "The Domestic Violence Shelter Tour and Information Site" (www.dvsheltertour.org).

Elder Abuse

National

• American Association of Retired Persons
  Questions and answers about elder abuse.
• Elder Abuse Prevention: Information and Resource Guide
  Find out how to recognize elder abuse, who must report and who to call for help.

Local

• SAN FRANCISCO'S EAST BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA: Elder Abuse Prevention
  An information and resource guide on how to recognize and report elder abuse and principals of working with elder abuse.
• NEW YORK, NY: New York Elder Abuse Coalition
  NYEAC works to increase public awareness of the problems of Elder Abuse and of victims who are affected by it. Their website is designed to help locate resources and services necessary to assist victims of elder abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.

Families of Homicide Victims

National

• GriefNet
  GriefNet provides information and communication on all issues related to grief, bereavement, death, dying, physical health and other major loss.
• Parents of Murdered Children
  An organization designed solely to offer emotional support and information about surviving the loss of a loved one to murder. Members help one another by sharing experiences, feelings and insights, and by allowing others to do the same.

Help for Men Who Batter

National

• Controlling Anger -- Before it Controls You
  Part of the American Psychological Association that works to help men understand and manage their anger and offers problem solving and communication skills.
• Men Who Batter, Men Who Are Battered
  A program within the El Paso Women's Center designed to help the family as a unit break the cycle of domestic violence.

Local

• Southern CALIFORNIA: Domestic Violence Abuse Center
  Dedicated to eliminating violence in families, their program teaches non violence and addresses male socialized roles and societal attitudes toward women.
• Orlando, FLORIDA: No Abuse, Inc.
  Largest batterers intervention program in the Orlando area which works to teach men to take responsibility for their behavior.
• Atlanta, GEORGIA: Men Stopping Violence
  MSV is an organization dedicated to ending violence against women. Their focus is to stop battering and their intention to work toward ending rape and incest. The site lists available brochures and previous MSV newsletters.
• Washtenaw County, MICHIGAN: Alternatives to Domestic Aggression
  ADA is a confidential year-long program specializing in assessment, counseling and working with men to stop their battering. ADA works to stop men's violence. They believe that men's success depends on their committment to changing their behavior and attitudes toward domestic violence.

Male Sexual Assault

• M.A.L.E.
  Men Assisting, Leading and Educating is a nonprofit organization that works with males who have been sexually abused. Information for adolescent survivors and adults including prevention and education. One of M.A.L.E.'s most important missions is preventing the sexual abuse of males by working to prevent all forms of sexual victimization.
• Male Rape
  Listing of resources on the web such as organizations that assist male survivors of sexual assault.
• Male Sexual Assault
  Information on the sexual assault, including rape of adult men. Many resources for male survivors.
• Men's Rape Prevention Project
  Focused mostly on high school and college-age individuals, the Project works to prevent rape and other forms of male violence through community education, consulting, research, and public action.
• Sexual Abuse of Males: Prevalence, Lasting Effects, and Resources
  Information for men who were sexually abused as boys and wish to learn about the lasting effects of childhood sexual abuse in their lives. Find statistics, learn how statistics are compiled and find resources and books focusing on male sexual assault.

Mediation Issues

National

• Dispute/Conflict Resolution Community Revitalization
  Explanation of dispute/conflict resolution with a list of local and national initiatives.
• Institute for Global Communications ConflictNet Organizations
  List of mediation and dispute resolution organizations.

Men Who are Abused

• ACFC
  American Coalition for Fathers and Children promotes equal rights for all parties affected by divorce, and the breakup of a family.
• Men and Abuse
  Links to resources on the web that examine the issue of battered men.
• Right Now
  A resource list of Web sites containing information on timely news and men's issues.
• SAFE: Stop Abuse For Everyone
  The site features information on books, essays and research as well as many resources on the web.

Rape and Sexual Assault

National

• The Brazos County Rape Crisis Center
  The Brazos County Rape Crisis Center strives to ensure that all victims/survivors of sexual assault are treated with dignity and compassion. They provide victims with counseling services nationwide through their website with Anonymous Confidential Online Support Counseling. Their national toll free number is (800) 922-7273.
• Incest Survivors Resource Network International
  An educational resource network run by survivors for other survivors and for professionals who work with survivors. ISRNI operates the first national and international Helpline for survivors and professionals answered in person by incest-survivors-only and was one of the first to specifically encourage calls from adult survivors of mother-son incest.
• Kate's Feminism Page
  Shelters, organizations and resources including directories of information on domestic violence, rape and male rape. Also, recommended reading and links to other sites.
• Men's Rape Prevention Project
  Focused mostly on high school and college-age individuals, the Project works with men to prevent rape and other forms of male violence through community education, consulting, research, and public action.
• 800-656-HOPE (4673)
  A 24-hour sexual abuse hotline, RAINN will transfer you to the rape crisis center nearest you.
• Rape Recovery at Healerguide
  Helpful resources including an on-line newsletter and an email support group.
• Sexual Assault Hotlines throughout the U.S.
  Local addresses and phone numbers for every state.
• Sexual Assault Information Page
  Provides information concerning acquaintance rape, child sexual abuse/assault, incest, rape, ritual abuse, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.

Local

• CONNECTICUT: Sexual Assault Crisis Services
  A statewide association of individual sexual assault crisis programs working to end sexual violence through victim assistance, community education, and public policy advocacy.
• ILLINOIS: Rape Victim Advocates
  Located in Chicago, IL, Rape Victim Advocates works with men, women and child survivors of sexual assault by providing non-judgemental emotional support to victims of sexual violence. They provide basic legal and medical information, and referrals to other service organizations, and offer survivors continued suport through telephone follow-up.
• TEXAS: The Brazos County Rape Crisis Center
  The Brazos County Rape Crisis Center strives to ensure that all victims/survivors of sexual assault are treated with dignity and compassion. They provide victims with counseling services nationwide through their website with Anonymous Confidential Online Support Counseling; they also work to increase the conviction rate. Their services are provided to a six county region (Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Madison, Robertson and Washington) as well as nationwide with the implementation of their toll free number (800) 922-7273.
• TEXAS: Rape Crisis Center
  The center assists and advocates on behalf of rape victims and their families and to develops and implements rape prevention programs across Bexar County, TX. They offer a self-defense course for women and have an in-house therapist who works with victims. They also offer educational programs for schools and other organizations.

Stalking

National

• Anti Stalking Web Site
  Learn about stalkers and stalking - why stalkers do what they do, the different types of stalkers and their impacts on victims. Learn what to do if you become a victim of stalking - security precautions, whether or not to obtain a restraining order, and how to tell if a stalker will become violent.
• Stalking Help
  How to recognize if you are being stalked, tips on taking action and information on state-to-state laws.
• Stalking Victims Resource Page
  Information including your rights, phone harassment, and ways to avoid stalkers.
• The Stalking Victim's Sanctuary
  Much of the information for this site comes from Linden Gross's book on stalking, "To Have or to Harm." Information is included on support groups and ways to deal with a stalking situation.
• Survivors of Stalking
  Support and education for the safety and empowerment of crime victims and family members of stalking and harassment. SOS also strives to bring about awareness and social change through public education.

Statistics

• Criminal Justice Statistics
  Links to nearly 100 sites providing criminal justice statistics throughout the world
• US Department of Justice: Bureau of Justice Statistics
  Collects, analyzes and disseminates information on crimes and victims; criminal offenders and the justice system.

U.S. Immigrant Issues

National

• ACLU
  Immigrants can find information and resources; read the latest on immigration law, and immigrants' rights issues in the news.
• The Immigration Superhighway - in English and Spanish
  A wide array of immigration information including immigration forms.
• The National Immigration Forum
  The National Immigration Forum defends legal immigration; fights anti-immigrant prejudice; and preserves the American tradition of diversity. They also provide analysis on immigration policy and related issues including legal immigration, naturalization, race and ethnic relations and migration.
• Travelers Aid International
  Travelers Aid International is the association of Travelers Aid programs in the United States and Puerto Rico that serves individuals and families in crisis due to homelessness, mobility or other disruptive circumstances. In-depth services including housing, transportation assistance and case work.

Youth Violence

National

• Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
  Provides free of charge searches on their databases, and the majority of the information is on juvenile violence.
• Gunfree
  Working to inform gun violence victims of their legal rights, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence and the Educational Fund to End Handgun Violence consist of many programs including: "Hands Without Guns," working to change young people's attitudes about gun possession. The Community Litigation Project provides legal services for gun violence victims; organizes gun violence victims in the effort to hold the gun industry accountable; and pursues litigation strategies against gun manufacturers and dealers.
• H.U.D.'s and C.D.C.'s Youth Violence Prevention Project
  The aim of the project is to identify key characteristics of successful youth violence prevention programs in order to more broadly disseminate results, prepare curriculum and assistance materials, and provide training and technical assistance to community leaders to prevent youth violence.
• Join Together
  A resource center and meeting place for communities working to reduce substance abuse and gun violence. Has an on-line research based guide to help prevent young people from using drugs, foundation and community profiles, and a series of news summaries on recent topics like Clinton vs. Liquor Ads.
• Kids Campaigns
  A cyber-community of adults who want to make their communities work for kids. This site has lots of articles dealing with crime, violence, and drugs among youths. They also provide a parent's guide to prevention and tips on how to get youths involved in community discussions, analysis and solutions.
• National Alliance for Safe Schools
  Research, training and technical assistance organization dedicated to promoting an orderly educational environment. The site provides the latest in school safety, anti-violence programs, and other related issues.
• National Campaign to Reduce Youth Violence
  This site, run by WNET, is part of a campaign to reduce youth violence in our communities. The campaign is working with community-based and national organizations on community development and outreach activities.
• Pathways to School Improvement
  Addresses school improvement issues about students, educators, content, methods, and environment. Critical issues and other resources under each of these areas contains practical, action-oriented summaries of best practice and research, descriptions of schools that have successfully addressed the issue, and collections of materials to support change.
• Prevention Yellow Pages
  A worldwide directory of programs, research, references and resources dedicated to the prevention of youth problems and the promotion of nurturing children.
• Youth Crime Watch of America
  Organization that actively helps youths to reduce crime and drug use in and out of school. They sponsor many programs including youth patrols, drug and crime prevention, mentoring programs, and conflict resolution training.

Local

• CALIFORNIA: Barrios Unidos
  Based in Santa Cruz, California, their mission is to provide alternatives to prevent and reduce youth violence. The organization focuses on building positive self-esteem and cultural pride through their programs. The site is in both English and Spanish.
• CALIFORNIA: Drug Use is Life Abuse / Project: No Gangs
  Works to eliminate drug abuse, gangs, and violence in Orange County by focusing on youth, family and the workplace. Representatives provide seminars for community, parent/teacher, and civic groups. Also has a program consisting of high school and college students who volunteer to help fight the war on drugs in their schools and communities.
• CALIFORNIA: Pacific Center for Violence Prevention
  Works to prevent youth violence in California. The site has publications and statistics on youth violence, alcohol-related violence, and gun control.
• CALIFORNIA: Martinez Police Activities League
  Provides girls and boys, ages 5-18, of Martinez County, California with an array of activities as alternatives to drugs, gangs and other criminal activity.
• BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: Community Programs Division
  Works with local BC communities to prevent youth crime, school violence and criminal gang activity. Supports youth-led initiatives and community oriented solutions.
• MISSOURI: Kids Count
  From the Missouri Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis, studies on violence among children and youth.
• NEW YORK CITY, NY: Department of Youth Services' Youthline
  1-800-246-4646
  Provides information on housing, shelters, health care, employment, and legal and criminal justice issues to youth and their parents and teachers.

For the Practitioner/Caregiver

• Child Abuse Prevention Network
  The Child Abuse Prevention Network is the "Internet Nerve Center for professionals in the field of child abuse and neglect." An initiative of Family Life Development Center at Cornell University, the site features resources, an opportunity to sign up for an electronic newsletter and ideas on reducing the negative conditions in the family and the community that lead to child maltreatment.
• National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
  A national resource for professionals seeking information on the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
• Social Work Search Engine
  A search engine dedicated to Social Work and topics of interest to the Social Work Profession.
• Victim-Assistance Online: A Comprehensive Resource Center
  Provides resources and information to caregivers, law enforcement officials and police specializing in victim-assistance. Many reference links updated and added regularly; e-mail/discussion links to others who aid victims and survivors of crime or tragedy.

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