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The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund provides litigation, legal advocacy, and community education on behalf of victims of anti-Asian violence and services for women and youth survivors of human trafficking.

ACOG provides professional publications on violence against women (intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and adolescent dating violence) and materials (in both English and Spanish) for patient education.

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors who have a measurable impact on youth. The Big Brothers Big Sisters vision is that all youth achieve their full potential.

The American Academy of Pediatrics committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime provides resources on crime prevention, criminal justice, and law reform. It also focuses attention on combating transnational organized crime and human trafficking.

A resource for Tribal justice systems and individuals involved in improving justice in American Indian and Alaska Native communities, this clearinghouse provides information on a variety of areas, including federal legislation, Tribal court decisions, and Tribal court funding.

The Center provides legal services in hate crimes, civil rights, and class action cases and works to educate the public through films and publications.

The Points of Light Foundation offers a searchable database by ZIP code or state to find local volunteer centers.

Fraud.org provides advice about telephone or email solicitations and report possible telemarketing or Internet fraud to law enforcement agencies.

The National Congress of American Indians offers information on issues such as Tribal self-government, treaty rights, and federal policy. The website includes a calendar of upcoming events and a directory of links to Tribal governments.

National Children's Alliance provides training, technical assistance, and networking opportunities to communities seeking to plan, establish, and improve children's advocacy centers.

The National Center for Victims of Crime is a nonprofit organization that advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims, and serves as a trusted source of information on victims’ issues. 

This organization supports American Indian and Alaska Native justice systems through education, information sharing, and advocacy.

Legislationline is an online resource, information, and documentation center dealing with the rule of law and the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The service, provided by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Co-operation, contains information on such topics as violence against women and human trafficking.

The Polly Klaas Foundation is a national nonprofit dedicated to the safety of all children, the recovery of missing children, and public policies that keep children safe in their communities.

This United Nations agency works to mandate minimum standards of basic labor rights. This section of their site offers data and research, publications and tools, and other resources on combating forced labor.

The International Association of Forensic Nurses provides leadership in forensic nursing practice by developing, promoting, and disseminating information internationally about forensic nursing science.

The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators promotes campus safety by providing educational resources, advocacy, and professional development.

The Identity Theft Resource Center is a nonprofit consumer information, research, and advocacy organization that offers public education, prevention tips, victim information guides, and other resources. Victims of identity theft can receive expert services by contacting the Center's hotline toll free at 888-400-5530 or online chat.

In addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: 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.

Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services provides comprehensive services to deaf and deaf-blind victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and harassment.

The Center for Restorative Justice and Peacemaking is committed to the development of community-based responses to crime and violence that strengthen social harmony and individual healing through dialogue, repair of harm, and peace-building by providing technical assistance, training, and research in support of restorative dialogue practices.

This organization works to build Tribal capacity to keep Native children safe, supported, and connected to their families and communities.

The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse strives to increase society's ability to recognize and respond to the mistreatment of older people. The site features published resources and regional contacts.

The Commission provides policies, training materials, legal briefs, and sample legal forms on domestic violence and sexual assault issues and proceedings. The site also includes information about upcoming events and training opportunities and links to other resources and organizations.

This organization supports a nationwide system of child fatality review and infant mortality review teams to improve the health, safety and well-being of children and reduce preventable child fatalities and severe injuries.

The Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics was initially established in 1986, with the goal of bringing together Federal agencies that share a common interest in improving aging-related data. The Forum has played a key role by critically evaluating existing data resources and limitations, stimulating new database development, encouraging cooperation and data sharing among Federal agencies, and preparing collaborative statistical reports.

ACF promotes the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. Its website presents related initiatives, statistics, ACF programs, funding, and information systems.

The ADA site provides access to ADA regulations and technical assistance materials, including information about U.S. Department of Justice ADA settlement agreements and enforcement activities. ADA.gov centralizes key ADA information and links to Federal resources, including ADA Standards for Accessible Design, updates on new ADA requirements, and the ADA Information Line: 800-514-0301 (voice) or 833-610-1264 (TTY).

This site provides consumer tips, instructions on how to get off mailing lists and report unsolicited email, and links to information about identity theft and fraud.

Through cooperation and partnerships, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network safeguards the financial system from illicit activity, counters money laundering and the financing of terrorism, and promotes national security through strategic use of financial authorities and the collection, analysis, and dissemination of financial intelligence.

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.

This U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services page provides information about immigration relief and referrals for victims of human trafficking and other crimes.

The SBB enables users to access statistics on juvenile victimization and youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The SBB provides timely and reliable statistical answers to the most frequently asked questions from policymakers, the media, and the general public. In addition, the data analysis and dissemination tools available through SBB give users quick and easy access to detailed statistics on a variety of juvenile justice topics.

This office partners with foreign governments, international organizations, other federal agencies, civil society, the private sector, and survivors of human trafficking to develop and implement effective strategies to confront human trafficking. They are responsible for bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, targeted foreign assistance, and public engagement on trafficking in persons.

LSC is a private, non-profit corporation established by Congress in 1974. LSC makes grants to independent local programs across the country to provide civil legal services to Americans without considerable financial means. The Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 granted the LSC the responsibility to extend program services to those eligible for T and U Visas.

The Internet Crime Complaint Center allows users to file complaints online concerning suspected cyber-facilitated criminal activity. Its website also offers statistics, scam alerts, and fraud prevention tips. The Federal Bureau of Investigation operates the program.

This resource offers facts and statistics, public awareness campaign materials, and other resources on drunk driving and its consequences.

The Uniform Crime Reporting Program provides statistics on crime in the United States gathered from thousands of city, university and college, county, state, Tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies.

The FBI is the principal investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Justice. Its mission is to protect the United States from terrorist and foreign intelligence activities; investigate violations of federal criminal law; and provide assistance to federal, state, local, and international agencies.

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

This toll free service (800-677-1116) helps older adults and their caregivers find local services for seniors, including home care, transportation, housing alternatives, home repair, recreation, social activities, and legal and other community services. The directory is a service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living.

This initiative is an unprecedented public safety resource that provides the public with access to sex offender data nationwide. The Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Justice and state, territorial, and Tribal governments, working together for the safety of adults and children.

AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country, address the Nation’s most pressing challenges, and improve lives and communities.

This website offers easy access to statistics and reports on children and families, including family and social environment, economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education and health. The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics fosters coordination, collaboration, and integration of federal efforts to collect and report data on conditions and trends for children and families.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is Nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health. The agency promotes educational activities designed to improve environmental and personal health nationwide.

The Family Advocacy Program serves as a resource for military families experiencing family violence by promoting healthy family relationships; encouraging early identification and prompt reporting; promoting victim safety and empowerment; and providing appropriate support to service members, their partners, and their family members

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics, including data on workplace violence.

This website provides information on violence in the workplace, assessing the hazards in different settings and developing workplace violence prevention plans for individual worksites.

OVC TTAC provides comprehensive training, technical assistance, and other support to assist the field in building its collective capacity to serve crime victims. OVC TTAC can support organizations through the National Victim Assistance Academy, webinars and other online trainings, instructor materials, and more!