Victims of crime
National Institute of Justice: Teen Dating Violence
This section of the National Institute of Justice website provides research and other information on teen dating violence, including articles and publications.
Building off a long history of research in the area of intimate partner violence, the National Institute of Justice is now looking to relationships during adolescence to understand the factors that put individuals at risk for involvement in abusive romantic relationships as adults.
International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP)
If you believe that you or someone you know has been a victim of international terrorism, help may be available. ITVERP is a unique federal program that provides financial reimbursement for qualifying expenses to qualified U.S. citizens and U.S. government employees who suffered direct physical or emotional injury from an act of international terrorism while outside the United States.
Factors That Impact the Determination by Medical Examiners of Elder Mistreatment as a Cause of Death in Older People (Final Report)
Date Published
July 2008
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NIJ-Sponsored
Final Report on the Evaluation of the Judicial Oversight Demonstration: Executive Summary
Date Published
January 2007
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NIJ-Sponsored
A National Portrait of Domestic Violence Courts
Date Published
December 2009
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NIJ-Sponsored
National Crime Prevention Council: Cyberbullying
The National Crime Prevention Council, through funding from OVC, offers resources about cyberbullying, taking action in schools, creating community change, and how teens feel about cyberbullying.
Department of Defense (DoD): Safe Helpline
The DoD Safe Helpline is a confidential, anonymous crisis support service for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. Operated by the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the helpline provides live, one-on-one expert advice and information 24/7.
Use of Victim Service Agencies by Victims of Serious Violent Crime, 1993-2009
Date Published
August 2011
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BJS
Female Victims of Violence
Date Published
September 2009
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BJS
Violence and Victimization Research Division's Compendium of Research on Violence Against Women, 1993-2018
Date Published
November 2020
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NIJ
Adolescent Sexual Assault Victims' Experiences with SANE-SARTs and the Criminal Justice System
Date Published
May 2011
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NIJ-Sponsored
A Victim-Centered Approach to Crimes Against American Indian and Alaska Native Children
Date Published
August 2008
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OVC-Sponsored
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.
The Crime of Family Abduction: A Child's and Parent's Perspective
Date Published
May 2010
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OJJDP
Existe Ayuda: Victims' Rights Pocket Card
Date Published
May 2011
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OVC
Historically Black College and University Campus Sexual Assault (HBCU-CSA) Study
Date Published
February 2011
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NIJ-Sponsored
Statewide Profile of Abuse of Older Women and the Criminal Justice Response: Final Report
Date Published
January 2008
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NIJ-Sponsored
Serving Limited English Proficient (LEP) Battered Women: A National Survey of the Courts' Capacity to Provide Protection Orders
Date Published
June 2006
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NIJ-Sponsored
The Greenbook Initiative Final Evaluation Report
Date Published
January 2011
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NIJ-Sponsored
Pretrial Innovations for Domestic Violence Offenders and Victims: Lessons From the Judicial Oversight Demonstration Initiative
Date Published
August 2007
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NIJ