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Federal Trade Commission: ReportFraud.ftc.gov

This site allows you to easily report scams, fraud, and bad business practices to the Federal Trade Commission. Once you submit your report, you will be given a tracking number and tips on what to do next. Your report will be added to the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel database, which is available to thousands of law enforcement agencies throughout the country.

December 2020 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program, and the VictimConnect Resource Center.

Glossary

This Crime Victimization Glossary is a compilation of terms and definitions provided in the Directory of Crime Victim Services.

Get Posted

This page provides step-by-step instructions on posting a record in the OVC Directory of Crime Victim Services and lists content policies and screening criteria.

Search

Search for crime victim services in your area by location, type of victimization, services provided.

Help

Find user tips and answers to frequently asked questions about searching and posting to the Directory of Crime Victim Services.

Bureau of Indian Affairs: Victim Assistance Program

This program offers direct services to victims including crisis intervention, referrals and information for mental and emotional health and other types of specialized responses, and provides emergency services and transportation, as well as follow up for additional assistance.

Recursos en Español

Aquí encontrarán vínculos a documentos, materiales educativos, y otros sitios web en español para ayudar a víctimas del delito y a quienes proveen servicios para víctimas del delito.

Help for Victims

Find assistance if you are a victim of crime, including national helplines, help in your state, and contact information for your state’s victim compensation program.

National Elder Fraud Hotline

If you or someone you know is a victim of elder fraud, we encourage you to call the Hotline at 833-FRAUD-11 (833-372-8311). Professional case managers will assist you with reporting the crime and connect you with other resources as needed. The hotline is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time.

The Tribal Resource Tool: Resources for Survivors of Crime and Abuse

Search the Tribal Resource Tool to help locate services available to American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of crime and abuse. This OVC-funded resource was created by the National Center for Victims of Crime, National Congress of American Indians, Tribal Law and Policy Institute, and the StrongHearts Native Helpline.

VictimConnect Resource Center - Confidential referrals for crime victims

VictimConnect serves victims of any crime in the United States. Trained specialists are available to help crime victims with emotional support, information, and confidential referrals for mental health counseling, financial compensation, legal services, and more. Call or text 855-4VICTIM (855-484-2846) or chat online, Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time.

Cyber Civil Rights Initiative

This organization provides victims of intimate image abuse (sharing of nonconsensual intimate images), and other forms of online abuse with support and referral services. Visit the Initiative’s website or contact their 24/7 toll free Image Abuse Helpline hotline at 844-878-2274 for assistance. The Initiative also offers information for policymakers, attorneys, and others to help them understand and combat image-based sexual abuse.

Mobile Apps for Crime Victims and Providers Compiled by OVC

This OVC web page 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.

Federal Trade Commission: Identity Theft

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.

U.S. Department of Justice: Elder Justice Initiative

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.

National Human Trafficking Hotline

This national, toll free hotline operates on a 24/7 basis. If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, contact the hotline by phone at 888-373-7888, text at 233733, or live chat.

Esperanza United

This organization provides bilingual advocacy and services to Latina and Latino victims of intimate partner violence. Their website includes a resource library, training and technical assistance opportunities, and more. Victims of intimate partner violence within the state of Minnesota may contact the Esperanza United 24-hour bilingual crisis line at 651-772-1611.