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Crime Victim Resources


Welcome to the "Crime Victims" section. This section contains links to nationwide resources for crime victims, in addition to resources in your state. To suggest a resource for this section, please contact us.

If you are in an emergency, please dial 911.

After certain criminal acts, crime victims (and their families) may be able to bring a civil lawsuit against the person who committed the offense. Learn more:

Resources


CA

Identity Theft Resource Center
Resources, information, forms, and local programs for victims of ID theft.
California Office of the Attorney General - Office of Victims' Services
Information on crime victim services and rights, and the California crime victim compensation system.
State of California - Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board
Forms and information for crime victims seeking compensation from the state.
Citizens Against Homicide
A sister organization to Justice For All, headquartered in California.

National

U.S. DOJ Office for Victims of Crime
Resources for crime victims from the U.S. Department of Justice.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The nation's resource center for child protection.
The National Center for Victims of Crime
Information for victim assistance, support, civil litigation, and more.
Directory of Crime Victim Services
Resource to help service providers and individuals locate nonemergency crime victim services in the U.S. and abroad.
National Organization for Victim Assistance
Information and assistance for victims and survivors.
Civil Legal Remedies for Crime Victims - U.S. DOJ
Advice from the U.S. Department of Justice.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Center for Complaints and Enforcement Tips
Option to file a complaint or provide the SEC with tips on potential securities law violations.
Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Information
Information to prevent consumer scams and option to file a complaint with the FTC.
Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC)
A resource for reporting internet crime and filing an internet fraud complaint.
National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)
Nationwide support for agencies involved in prevention, investigation, and prosecution of economic and high-tech crimes.
U.S. Department of Justice - Resources for Victims of Crime
Links to federal resources and programs aimed at helping crime victims.
Help for Victims of Campus Crime
From the U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime.
4Women.gov: The National Women's Health Information Center
State-specific information on domestic violence, elder abuse, and sexual assault (also available in Spanish).
Crime Victims' Rights in America
Historical overview and facts from the U.S. Department of Justice.
What You Can Do if You Are a Victim of Crime - U.S. DOJ
Information from the U.S. Department of Justice
National Center on Elder Abuse
Assistance and information for elders and their families.
Jewelers' Security Alliance Stolen Jewelry Tracking System
Searchable database of stolen jewelry.
After Silence
Non-profit online community providing resources and message board for rape and sexual abuse survivors.
MurderVictims.com
Source for murder victim survivors, information on murder statistics, news items, discussion and support.
National Crime Victim Law Institute
A national victims' rights organization that helps crime victims assert and enforce rights in criminal trial and appellate courts.
Pandora's Aquarium
Online support group, message board, & chat room for rape, sexual abuse, & sexual assault survivors.

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