Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
These materials can be used to support children and teenagers during their involvement with the justice system as a victim or witness to a crime.
Prosecutors
It's Not Just You
Summary
It’s Not Just You tells the story of two youth—Nishan and his family, when caseworkers visit their home; and Lila, when she is placed at her grandmother’s home by caseworkers after an incident.
To illustrate the common occurrences in child welfare cases, both stories showcase Nishan and Lila interacting with caseworkers, advocates, and counselors. Lila’s story also...
Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials: Who's That? In Criminal Court
Date Published
June 2021
Agencies
OVC
Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center
This national resource center provides resources and training for service providers, law enforcement, and other allied professionals to identify and respond to the crime of stalking. They also provide victims of stalking with information and referrals.
Using Federal Law To Prosecute Domestic Violence Crimes in Indian Country DVD and Facilitator's Guide
Date Published
October 2012
Agencies
OVC
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.
U.S. Department of Justice: Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS)
CEOS works to combat incidences of child exploitation and trafficking of women and children. Issues under the CEOS umbrella include child pornography, illegal interstate or international transportation of women and children, international parental abduction, computer-related exploitation of children, and child victimization on federal and Indian lands.
National Association of Counsel for Children
This non-profit child advocacy and professional membership association dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation for children.