Health and mental health

What types of expenses are crime victims compensated for?

Violence is Preventable: A Best Practices Guide for Launching & Sustaining a Hospital-based Program to Break the Cycle of Violence

Date Published

2011

Publication Type

Instructional Material

Agencies

OVC-Sponsored

Effectiveness of Coordinated Outreach in Intimate Partner Violence Cases: A Randomized, Longitudinal Design

Date Published

March 2011

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey

The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey provides data on sexual assault, physical violence, and stalking by an intimate partner in the United States. The survey also includes the rates of health and mental health problems associated with victimization.

Nursing Response to Elder Mistreatment Curriculum

Date Published

2010

Publication Type

Reference Material

Agencies

OVC-Sponsored

International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program 2006 Report to Congress

Date Published

March 2006

Publication Type

Report (Annual/Periodic)

Agencies

OVC

Implementing SANE Programs in Rural Communities: The West Virginia Regional Mobile SANE Project

Date Published

June 2008

Publication Type

Report (Technical Assistance), Program/Project Description

Agencies

OVC

Is technical assistance available for the implementation of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Protocol?

September 11th Victim Compensation Fund

The Fund provides compensation to individuals (or a personal representative of a deceased individual) who were present at one of the three crash sites and who have since been diagnosed with a 9/11-related physical illness, as well as those who worked or volunteered in construction, clean-up, and debris removal; or who lived, worked, visited, or went to school in the NYC exposure zone.

World Trade Center Health Program

This program provides medical monitoring and treatment of World Trade Center-related health conditions for 9/11 responders and survivors.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

The Network works to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families, and communities throughout the United States.

Understanding the Needs of the Victims of Sexual Assault in the Deaf Community

Date Published

October 2005

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

What harms exist for children found at methamphetamine laboratories?

Documenting Domestic Violence: How Health Care Providers Can Help Victims, Research in Brief

Date Published

September 2001

Series

NIJ Research in Brief

Agencies

NIJ

National Indian Council on Aging, Inc.

The National Indian Council on Aging, Inc. advocates for American Indian and Alaska Native elders, striving to better the lives of the Nation's Indigenous seniors through advocacy, employment training, dissemination of information, and data support.

National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse

This clearinghouse offers information about self-help support groups and regional self-help clearinghouses. They also provide self-help links, training and consultation, public outreach, and related publications and policy papers.

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Through its Survivor Support Network and other specialized programs, this foundation increases services available to families of fallen firefighters.

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs: National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

The Center aims to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders. This website provides educational resources about PTSD and other enduring consequences of traumatic stress.

Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families

The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families provides support and training locally, nationally, and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief.

American College Health Association

ACHA is an advocate and leadership organization for college and university health. Its Campus Violence Task Force provides resources in support of prevention, intervention, and victim advocacy.

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

AAP is an organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Visit HealthyChildren.org for information related to child health, such as nutrition, fitness, immunizations, and emotional wellness, as well as specific guidance on parenting issues.

International Association of Forensic Nurses

The International Association of Forensic Nurses provides leadership in forensic nursing practice by developing, promoting, and disseminating information internationally about forensic nursing science.

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Eldercare Locator

This toll free service (800-677-1116) helps older adults and their caregivers find local services for seniors, including home care, transportation, housing alternatives, home repair, recreation, social activities, and legal and other community services. The directory is a service of the U.S. Administration on Aging.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the lead Federal agency for developing and applying disease prevention and control. The agency promotes educational activities designed to improve environmental and personal health nationwide.

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