Federal Trade Commission: Identity Theft
This section of the Federal Trade Commission website provides information about identity theft, tips on how to protect your identity, and steps to take if your identity has been stolen.
Victim Rights and Services
Vision 21: Transforming Victim Services Final Report
Date Published
May 2013
Agencies
OVC
No More Rights Without Remedies: An Impact Evaluation of the National Crime Victim Law Institute's Victims' Rights Clinics, Final Technical Report
Date Published
January 2012
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Victim Information Notification Exchange (DHS VINE)
DHS VINE provides crime victims and witnesses, their family members, and victim advocates with information on changes in the custody status of aliens in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Gaining Insight, Taking Action: Basic Skills for Serving Victims DVD and Companion Guidebook
Date Published
April 2011
Agencies
OVC
National Human Trafficking Hotline
This national, toll free hotline operates on a 24/7 basis. If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, contact the hotline by phone at 888-373-7888, text at 233733, or live chat.
Esperanza United
This organization provides bilingual advocacy and services to Latina and Latino victims of intimate partner violence. Their website includes a resource library, training and technical assistance opportunities, and more. Victims of intimate partner violence within the state of Minnesota may contact the Esperanza United 24-hour bilingual crisis line at 651-772-1611.
Voice of the Victim: A Perspectives Spotlight Issue
Date Published
2012
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
National Alliance of Victims' Rights Attorneys & Advocates
A project of the National Crime Victim Law Institute, this membership alliance of attorneys and advocates is committed to the protection, enforcement, and advancement of crime victims' rights nationwide.
CrimeSolutions
CrimeSolutions is a searchable online database of evidence-based programs that helps practitioners and policymakers understand what programs and practices work in criminal and juvenile justice, victim assistance, school safety, and youth mentoring.
Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Victims (ELERV)
This OVC-funded strategy introduces law enforcement leaders to the benefits, challenges, methods, and responsibilities for enhancing their response to victims of crime. Implementing the ELERV Strategy can lead to broader community-wide trust and confidence in the police, foster the healing process for victims, increase victim participation, and produce stronger, more comprehensive cases to hold offenders accountable.