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Other Crime Victims

See Also 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.

Children

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

Sexual Abuse (Consumer-SOS)

Missing & Abused Children

More On Missing Kids (Consumer-SOS)

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

States With Toll-Free Child Abuse Hotlines (34 States)

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"

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

See Sexual Abuse
See Consumer-SOS/Children

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Drunk Driving

DUI & Open Container Law (Florida)

Drunk Driving Victim's Rights Groups

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. 

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

Florida Family Law Forms
Adoption, name changes, domestic violence, discovery motions, service, etc.

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

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. 

See Where Else To Get Help

For more See Children

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Stalking

Stalking-Your Rights & Resources (Findlaw.com)

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

Stalking Safety Plan Guidelines

Federal Laws That Protect Women From Violence

What Is An Order For Protection
Basic information about Orders of Protection for both the defendant/respondent and the victim/petitioner.

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

See Domestic Violence
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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.

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

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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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Where Else To Get Help

Locate A Victim Service Directory To Help You (Florida)

Legal Aid And Pro Bono Help In Florida
Select your county for a directory of links and phone numbers.

How To File For Victim Compensation (Florida)

Victim Compensation Brochures (Florida)

Florida Crime Victims' Bill of Rights

Benefits Help: Where To Find Assistance In Florida
A-Z help with where to get assistance with food stamps, emergency cash, mortgage assistance, rent assistance, utility assistance, Medicaid. Medicare, job training, homecare for the disabled, social security benefits, veteran benefits and more.

A To Z Complaint Guide (Florida Government & Non Profit Directory)
Where to go when you have a problem.

Find Florida Law On Crimes (Consumer-SOS)

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).

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)
Click on the map for a listing of direct service programs and other referrals in your state. 

1996 Victims' Rights Sourcebook (DC & All 50 States)
The Victims' Rights Sourcebook provides instant access to information about crime victims' rights in 13 major topics, in all 50 states. 

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.

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