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Victim assistance directories

About

Learn about the Directory, a tool designed to help crime victims and service providers find nonemergency crime victim service agencies in the United States and abroad.

Glossary

Definitions for terms and definitions provided in the Directory of Crime Victim Services.

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Notice

Before submitting your organization, search for it to see if it is already in Directory to avoid duplication.

If you find that your organization is not already included in our Directory, you may submit it for inclusion using the form below. Please only submit programs that provide direct services to victims of crime. Before making your submission, view our submission guidelines.

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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.

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.