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Children

ChildhelpUSA
National child abuse hotline with links to help agencies throughout the US.

Sexual Abuse (Consumer-SOS)

Missing & Abused Children (Google)

More On Missing Kids (Consumer-SOS)

Victim Impact Statements-What Are They And How To Write One

National Victim Hotlines (All 50 States & DC)
Get Help on everything from child abuse to domestic violence to fraud to finding support groups.

The National Victims Notification Network
This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email or TTY device when an offender's custody status changes. Users can also register through their participating state or county toll-free number.

States With Toll-Free Child Abuse Hotlines (Most are Toll-Free)

United Way Help Line (For all 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose your state and select your city.
Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic imaginable. Use any of the terms below for quick help.

"Children and Abuse"
"Women and Abuse"
"Battered Women" or
"Domestic Violence"

See Sexual Abuse
See Consumer-SOS/Children

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Drunk Driving

Drunk Driving Victim's Rights Groups

Drunk Driving Laws (All 50 States & DC)

Victim Impact Statements-What Are They And How To Write One

Summary Of Victims Rights Throughout The US
Charts and summaries in all states relating to the
Rights for Crime Victims, Right to Notice, Right to Protection 
Right to Confer with Prosecutor, Prompt Return of Property,
Payment for Forensic Exams, HIV Testing of Sex Offenders 
Right to Be Heard, Right to Attend the Trial, Right to Restitution, The Right to Privacy, and Victims' Rights at Juvenile Level. 

The National Victims Notification Network
This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email or TTY device when an offender's custody status changes. Users can also register through their participating state or county toll-free number.

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Sexual Abuse

The Sexual Assault Information Page
Support groups, legal help, chat rooms, and more. For both children and adults.

Legal Resources For Victims Of Sexual Abuse  
Links with descriptions.

Megan's Law in All Fifty States. (Sex Offender Laws)

Megan's Law: A Review of State and Federal Legislation (Google)

Victim Impact Statements-What Are They And How To Write One

The National Victims Notification Network
This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email or TTY device when an offender's custody status changes. Users can also register through their participating state or county toll-free number.

Summary Of Victims Rights Throughout The US
Charts and summaries in all states relating to the
Rights for Crime Victims, Right to Notice, Right to Protection 
Right to Confer with Prosecutor, Prompt Return of Property,
Payment for Forensic Exams, HIV Testing of Sex Offenders 
Right to Be Heard, Right to Attend the Trial, Right to Restitution, The Right to Privacy, and Victims' Rights at Juvenile Level. 

See Where Else To Get Help

For more See Children

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Stalking

My Ex Is Tracking My Location: How Can I Prevent This? (Consumer-SOS)
Checklist on what to do to keep your location a secret.

Stalking-Your Rights & Resources

Stalking Laws In All 50 States & DC
Learn how the law protects you in all 50 states.

Stalking Safety Plan Guidelines

USDOJ Office On Violence Against Women- Laws & Resources  (50 States & DC)

Protection Orders-Law In All 50 States
Basic information about Orders of Protections, how to get one and their limitations.

Victim Impact Statements-What Are They And How To Write One

The National Victims Notification Network
This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email or TTY device when an offender's custody status changes. Users can also register through their participating state or county toll-free number.

See Domestic Violence
See Where Else To Get Help

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Victims of Fraud, Scams & Cons

Fraud, Scams & White Collar Crime
Resources for those who fall victim to such crimes.

National Victim Hotlines (Toll Free Numbers)
Everything from child abuse to domestic violence to fraud.

The National Victims Notification Network
This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email or TTY device when an offender's custody status changes. Users can also register through their participating state or county toll-free number.

Frequently Asked Questions About Social Security And Social Security #s
Use their search engine to find out how to change your Social Security # and much much more.

Victim Impact Statements-What Are They And How To Write One

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Related Topics
Charities
Phone Fraud/Telemarketing
Mail Fraud
Scams & Cons

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Immigrants & Minorities

Asian & Pacific Islander Institute On Domestic Violence
Links To Asian Help Groups.  

Hate Crimes (National Resources & Help Groups)

Victim Impact Statements-What Are They And How To Write One

The National Victims Notification Network
This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email or TTY device when an offender's custody status changes. Users can also register through their participating state or county toll-free number.

See Where Else To Get Help
See Consumer-SOS/Immigrants & Refugees
See Domestic Violence/Where Else To Go For Help

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American Indians

American Indians-Victim Help Groups

Summary Of Victims Rights Throughout The US
Charts and summaries in all states relating to the
Rights for Crime Victims, Right to Notice, Right to Protection 
Right to Confer with Prosecutor, Prompt Return of Property,
Payment for Forensic Exams, HIV Testing of Sex Offenders 
Right to Be Heard, Right to Attend the Trial, Right to Restitution, The Right to Privacy, and Victims' Rights at Juvenile Level. 

The National Victims Notification Network
This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email or TTY device when an offender's custody status changes. Users can also register through their participating state or county toll-free number.

See Where Else To Get Help

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Homicide Survivors

Help For The Victim's Friends & Family

Victim Impact Statements-What Are They And How To Write One

Summary Of Victims Rights Throughout The US
Charts and summaries in all states relating to the
Rights for Crime Victims, Right to Notice, Right to Protection 
Right to Confer with Prosecutor, Prompt Return of Property,
Payment for Forensic Exams, HIV Testing of Sex Offenders 
Right to Be Heard, Right to Attend the Trial, Right to Restitution, The Right to Privacy, and Victims' Rights at Juvenile Level. 

The National Victims Notification Network
This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email or TTY device when an offender's custody status changes. Users can also register through their participating state or county toll-free number.

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Seniors

Victim Impact Statements-What Are They And How To Write One

Summary Of Victims Rights Throughout The US
Charts and summaries in all states relating to the
Rights for Crime Victims, Right to Notice, Right to Protection 
Right to Confer with Prosecutor, Prompt Return of Property,
Payment for Forensic Exams, HIV Testing of Sex Offenders 
Right to Be Heard, Right to Attend the Trial, Right to Restitution, The Right to Privacy, and Victims' Rights at Juvenile Level. 

The National Victims Notification Network
This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email or TTY device when an offender's custody status changes. Users can also register through their participating state or county toll-free number.

See Where Else To Get Help
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Where Else To Get Help

Criminal Justice Divisions/Attorney General's (All 50 States, Not DC)

Find Your State Law On Crimes (Consumer-SOS)

State Crime Victim Compensation & Assistance Grant Programs (All 50 States + Territories)
These programs reimburse victims for crime-related expenses such as: Medical costs; Mental health counseling; Funeral and burial costs; and Lost wages or loss of support. 

Victim Services By State, Territory, Or Possession (All US)
Find a listing of direct service programs and other referrals in your state. 

The National Victims Notification Network
This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email or TTY device when an offender's custody status changes. Users can also register through their participating state or county toll-free number.

National Center For Victims Of Crime
Website with good links & articles for crime victims.

National Victim Resources With Toll-Free#s

What You Can Do If You're A Victim Of a Crime (Help #s, no links)
Scroll Down for lots of Toll-Free Help #s.

Where To Write For Vital Records (50 States & DC)
For birth, death and marriage certificates, divorce papers and more.

Find Your Local Newspaper, Magazine, Radio & TV Stations
Trouble getting the government to act on your behalf? Give them a little bad press and you're bargaining power increases tremendously. Select your state, and then click on your county or city for the proper media to report to. (DC Not Included).

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