Terrorism

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

The National Organization for Victim Assistance offers crises response team training to help local communities provide education and emotional first aid to victims, survivors, and community members in the event of a mass casualty or natural disaster.

The U.S. Department of State assists U.S. citizens who become victims of crime while abroad. Overseas: consular officers, agents, and staff work with crime victims and help them with the local police and medical systems. Domestically: the office of Overseas Citizens Services will stay in touch with family members in the U.S. and help provide U.S.-based resources for the victim when possible.

FEMA works in conjunction with different agencies to provide emergency and disaster relief. FEMA's website offers disaster news and emergency management information.

In addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy, support and comfort for military members and their families, the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products, educational programs that promote health and safety, and international relief and development programs.

This organization promotes and supports the rehabilitation of torture victims and works for the prevention of torture.