Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
An Introduction to Understanding Trauma and Trauma Informed Responses for Criminal Justice Professionals
Why THIS Incident? Why Some Cases Haunt Us More than Others
Resources and Support for the Victims in Oxford Township, Michigan
Resources and Support for the Victims in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Resources and Support for the Victims of the Shooting in Collierville, Tennessee
Psychometric Properties of the PCL-5 in a Sample of First Responders
Resources and Support for the Victims of the Tragedy in San Jose, California
OVC FY 2021 Fostering Resilience and Hope: Bridging the Gap Between Law Enforcement and the Community
Recursos para las víctimas en Uvalde, Texas
Resources and Support for the Victims of the Shooting in Indianapolis, Indiana
Resources and Support for the Victims in New York City
Resources and Support for the Victims of the Tragedy in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Resources and Support for the Victims of the Shooting in Boulder, Colorado
Mass Violence and Terrorism Victimization: What We Know from Research- and Practice-Based Evidence
Losing a Loved One to Homicide: What We Know about Homicide Co-Victims from Research and Practice Evidence
Community Outreach Through Police in Schools
OVC Help Series for Crime Victims: Homicide
The Trauma of Being a First Responder Part I (Webinar)
Physical and Mental Health
Physical health issues can be painful reminders for crime victims. Victims may be seriously or permanently injured following a crime, and these injuries may prevent them from going to work or performing other day-to-day activities.
Victims of may suffer from mental health issues resulting from their victimization. Specifically, victims of a violent crime, such as assault and robbery, have reported feelings of distress, problems...
Homicide Victims/Co-Survivors
A homicide survivor or co-survivor is anyone who has been impacted by the death of a loved one by homicide. This includes a spouse, partner, children, siblings, and friends.
It is normal for adults and children to experience such intense feelings in the days and weeks following a homicide, and then periodically over time. Survivors are at risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and...
The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit
The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit (VTT) was developed on the premise that exposure to the traumatic experiences of other people—known as vicarious trauma—is an inevitable occupational challenge for the fields of victim services, emergency medical services, fire services, law enforcement, and other allied professionals; however, organizations can mitigate the potentially negative effects of trauma exposure by becoming vicarious trauma-informed.
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.