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Victims of violent crime

Agencies’ Use of Technology: Best Practices & Policies Toolkit (link is external)

This resource provides guidance for domestic violence programs, sexual assault crisis centers, and victim service agencies on 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.

National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project (NIWAP) (link is external)

NIWAP is a national provider of training, legal and social science research, policy development, and technical assistance to providers and allied professionals who work with immigrant women, children, and crime victims. NIWAP hosts a library which contains numerous resources on the legal rights of immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes.

Esperanza United (link is external)

This organization provides bilingual advocacy and services to Latina victims of intimate partner violence. Their website includes a resource library, training and technical assistance opportunities, and more. Victims of domestic violence may contact the Esperanza United 24-hour bilingual crisis line at 651–772–1611 (Minnesota only).

Loveisrespect.org (link is external)

This initiative promotes awareness of healthy dating relationships by making vital resources accessible to help teens experiencing dating violence and offering tips on preventing abusive relationships. The Loveisrespect.org helpline provides 24/7 phone (866-331-9474), text (text: LOVEIS to 22522) and chat services to victims of dating violence; service providers and allied professionals; and concerned parents, friends and other members of the community.