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TIMS is a password protected data collection tool developed by OVC to assist OVC-funded trafficking victim service providers with collecting, organizing, and reporting performance measurement data. TIMS can be used as a case management system and helps collect data related to the number of clients served, client demographics, and number and types of services provided.

The PMT is a reporting system for users to submit performance data about their OVC grants.

VictimConnect serves victims of any crime in the United States. Trained specialists are available to help you locate referrals for mental health counseling, financial compensation, legal services, and more. Call or text 855-484-2846 or chat online, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., eastern time.

In August of 2016, a new VOCA Rule clarified and expanded states’ allowable uses of VOCA victim assistance funding. The rule clarifies and expands how states may expend the funding, and states are looking to support all victims, including victims of elder abuse. This OVC page highlights examples of VOCA-funded elder abuse programs and the VOCA offices that funded them.

This OVC-funded program seeks to expand and improve the outreach and capacity of victim service programs to assist victims of identity theft and cybercrime. This national network seeks to build capacity to provide assistance to victims of these crimes and encourage the expansion of existing victim service programs and coalitions.

With support from OVC, this American Bar Association website provides national training and technical assistance for attorneys working with survivors of human trafficking who have been convicted of a crime as a result of their victimization.

This OVC TTAC resource provides information and tools to support the efforts of Tribal victim advocates, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and others to develop a victim-centered response to crime victims in Tribal communities.

This section of the OVC site contains a list of free apps that provide information, support, and resources about various types of victimization. These apps were created by government agencies and non-profit organizations, and some apps were developed with funding support from OVC.

When using technology, both victim advocates and survivors need to consider safety, privacy, and security. This resource provides guidance for programs that provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking on best practices to help maintain the safety and security of crime victims and their personal information. The toolkit was produced by the National Network to End Domestic Violence's Safety...

This toolkit contains safety tips, information, and privacy strategies for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking related to the use of technology. The toolkit was produced by the National Network to End Domestic Violence's Safety Net Project which develops resources and information on the use of technology for survivors and the agencies that support them.

This website provides state-specific legal information and resources for survivors of abuse. OVC helps fund the WomensLaw Email Hotline, which provides legal crisis intervention support using trauma-informed approaches that protect the safety and confidentiality of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

OVC and the Federal Trade Commission held a forum in 2011 to discuss child identity theft. Read transcripts from forum sessions which explored the nature of child identity theft—including foster care identity theft and identity theft within families—with the goal of advising parents and victims on how to prevent the crime and how to resolve child identity theft problems.

OVC’s human trafficking microsite contains information about anti-trafficking efforts and resources for anti-trafficking professionals. Find information about grant funding, training and technical assistance, and OVC's leadership in the field.

ChildVictimWeb is a free online training resource designed for professionals from all disciplines who work with children who have experienced or witnessed serious violence. This course describes the prevalence and characteristics of different forms of victimization often experienced in childhood, their psychological, behavioral, social, and health consequences, and implications for practice. Assessment strategies, an evidence-based approach to treatment planning, trauma-informed case management skills, and information...

This organization provides victims of intimate image abuse (nonconsensual intimate image sharing), and other forms of online abuse with support and referral services. Contact their toll free Image Abuse Helpline hotline at 844-878-2274. The Initiative also offers information for policymakers, attorneys, and others to help them understand and combat image-based sexual abuse.

This national campaign seeks to raise awareness, teach skills, and inspire public action to address children's exposure to violence and trauma. Funded by the Office of Justice Justice and Delinquency Prevention, this campaign seeks to engage teachers, coaches, counselors, doctors, nurses, law enforcement officers, and other professionals and caregivers on proven ways to help heal the damage of childhood trauma.

The Center for Changing Our Campus Culture is a comprehensive online clearinghouse that provides important resources for colleges and universities on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The site—fully funded by the Office on Violence Against Women—includes the latest research; sample campus policies, protocols, and best practices; and information on how to access training opportunities and technical assistance.

Partnering with the Duke Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility, and working closely with innocence organizations and service providers in individual states, Healing Justice seeks to address the aftermath of wrongful convictions for all involved.

This site provides information on how to protect your child's identity, provides information on signs that your child's identity may have been stolen, and what to do if your child is an identity theft victim.

This site provides information about how parents/guardians can check the Transunion credit file of a minor child.

This site provides advice on how to manage a child's credit, including what to do if you think your child may be an identity theft victim.

TransUnion is one of the three major credit bureaus along with Equifax and Experian. Victims of identity theft and individuals who suspect they might be victims can contact the TransUnion fraud department to place a fraud alert on their credit report.

Experian is one of the three major credit bureaus along with Equifax and TransUnion. Victims of identity theft and individuals who suspect they might be victims can contact the Experian fraud department to place a fraud alert on their credit report.

Equifax is one of the three major credit bureaus along with Experian and TransUnion. Victims of identity theft and individuals who suspect they might be victims can contact the Equifax fraud department to place a fraud alert on their credit report.

This site provides seniors with information on avoiding scams, which can help them stay secure and independent longer.

Register with this website to stop unsolicited credit or insurance offers. You may also call 888-567-8688.

Medical identity theft occurs when a thief gains access to your name or health insurance numbers to see a doctor, get prescription drugs, file claims with your insurance provider, or get other care. This site provides information on this crime and the steps victims can take to recover from this crime.

This resource helps patients understand health privacy laws.

This section of the National Association of Attorneys General website provides contact information for the attorney general of each state/territory in the United States.

This site provides information about how identity theft victims can be effectively organize their case.

NIWAP is a national provider of training, legal and social science research, policy development, and technical assistance to providers and allied professionals who work with immigrant women, children and crime victims. NIWAP hosts a library which contains numerous resources on the legal rights of immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and other crimes.

FORGE is a progressive organization whose mission is to support, educate and advocate for the rights and lives of transgender individuals and significant others, friends, family, and allies.

The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention fosters hospital and community collaborations to advance equitable, trauma-informed care and violence intervention and prevention in hospital-based violence intervention programs.

This FTC article offers informative steps to help parents avoid, recognize, and repair the damage caused by child identity theft.

This website provides information about U.S. Department of Justice efforts to combat human trafficking and provide services to victims.

IdentityTheft.gov provides a comprehensive collection of resources for identity theft victims, including information on how to know if you're a victim and what steps should be taken if your identity has been stolen.

The FTC is the U.S. Government's central website for information about identity theft includes government reports and Congressional testimony, law enforcement updates, and consumer alerts. Victims of identity theft will find useful information on how to report identity theft and steps to protect their credit.

In the wrong hands, the personal information on school forms can be used to commit fraud in your child's name — to apply for government benefits, open credit card accounts, or apply for a loan. This blog provides information on how you can help protect your child's identity.

This site provides advice to help financial caregivers manage the financial decisions of a loved one, provides information on how to watch out for scams and financial exploitation, and what to do if your loved one is a victim.

This agency promotes the well-being of older individuals—including protection from elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation—by providing services and programs designed to help them live independently in their homes and communities.

The National Do Not Call Registry gives allows you to prevent telemarketers from calling your home with unsolicited offers.

An identity thief may use your Social Security number for employment which will cause the employer to use your Social Security number to report income earned. Thieves may also file a false tax return in order claim a tax refund. This section of the IRS site provides information on the steps the agency is taking combat identity theft and protect taxpayers. If you believe you...

The loss of sensitive customer information can harm businesses by impacting customer trust or even opening your business up to lawsuits. This FTC resource provides information about the steps businesses can take to avoid security breaches in order to protect sensitive customer data.

You have the right to examine your medical records for accuracy from your medical and pharmacy providers. If your request to review your medical records is refused, you may submit a complaint through with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

This section of the Federal Trade Commission website provides information about identity theft, tips on how to protect your identity, and steps to take if your identity has been stolen.

Among its responsibilities, this office is tasked to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in Social Security Administration programs and operations. The office operates a fraud hotline where you can report suspected cases of fraud, waste, and abuse.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is responsible for investigating fraudulent use the U.S. Mail and postal system. Victims of mail crime, including identity theft, fraud and mail theft, can file a report with this office.

Victims of identity theft may want to place an extended fraud alert or a free credit freeze on their credit file. This article provides information on both extended fraud alerts and credit freezes, along with the steps victims can take to implement them.

This sample letter will help identity theft victims ask credit reporting companies to remove fraudulent errors on their credit report.

This site serves as a resource for victims of elder abuse and financial exploitation and their families, practitioners who serve them, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, and researchers seeking to understand and address this silent epidemic plaguing our Nation's elders. Victims and family members will find information about how to report and get assistance for victims of elder abuse and financial exploitation.