New Mobile App Provides Resources for Victims of Sexual Assault
With support from the Office for Victims of Crime, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network developed a mobile app to provide resources for victims of sexual assault.
Information technology
Use of Technology
Discover publications, resources, and other information about using technology in crime victim services.
Mobile Apps for Crime Victims and Providers
Discover mobile applications to assist victims of crime, their loved ones, and professionals providing support to them.
National TeleNursing Center (NTC) Sustainability
Date Published
February 2019
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
National TeleNursing Center: Program Evaluation Final Report
Date Published
October 2018
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Capturing Human Trafficking Victimization Through Crime Reporting
Date Published
January 2018
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
U.S. Department of Justice: Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information
TAP fosters the exchange of critical data with Tribal law enforcement through national crime information systems. Through TAP, Tribal law enforcement agencies are better able to protect victims of domestic violence, register sex offenders, keep guns out of dangerous hands, and help locate missing people.
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.
Vision 21: Using Technology To Expand Access to Victim Services
Date Published
June 2017
Agencies
OVC
Exploring Elder Financial Exploitation Victimization: Identifying Unique Risk Profiles and Factors To Enhance Detection, Prevention and Intervention
Date Published
March 2017
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
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.
Office for Victims of Crime Snapshot Report: Data Summary From OVC's Trafficking Information Management System (TIMS), January 1 through December 31, 2012
Date Published
March 2016
Agencies
OVC
Agencies’ Use of Technology: Best Practices & Policies Toolkit
This resource provides guidance for domestic violence programs, sexual assault crisis centers, and victim service agencies regarding best practices to help maintain the safety and security of crime victims and their personal information. It 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.
Technology Safety & Privacy: A Toolkit for Survivors
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.
Innovative Practices for Victim Services: Report From the Field
Date Published
December 2014
Agencies
OVC
Improving Human Trafficking Victim Identification-Validation and Dissemination of a Screening Tool
Date Published
June 2014
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Vision 21: Transforming Victim Services Final Report
Date Published
May 2013
Agencies
OVC
Voice of the Victim: A Perspectives Spotlight Issue
Date Published
2012
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Using Geographic Information Systems To Map Crime Victim Services: A Guide for State Victims of Crime Act Administrators and Victim Service Providers
Date Published
February 2003
Agencies
NIJ,
OVC
Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge
This Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) site offers a free Internet safety and cyber citizenship educational program designed for 3rd through 8th grades.
Techsoup.org
TechSoup.org offers nonprofits a one-stop resource for their technology needs by providing free information, resources, and support. In addition to online information and resources, they offer a product philanthropy service called TechSoup Stock. Here, nonprofits can access donated and discounted technology products, generously provided by corporate and nonprofit technology partners.
Identity Theft Resource Center
The Identity Theft Resource Center is a nonprofit consumer information, research, and advocacy organization that offers public education, prevention tips, victim information guides, and other resources. Victims of identity theft can receive expert services by contacting the Center's hotline toll free at 888-400-5530 or online chat.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: CyberTipline
Use the CyberTipline to report cases of suspected online child sexual exploitation, including online enticement of children for sexual acts, child sexual molestation, child sexual abuse material, child sex tourism, child sex trafficking, unsolicited obscene materials sent to a child, misleading domain names, and misleading words or digital images on the Internet.