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The Links Library provides links to helpful tools, information, brochures, and helplines for victims of crime. Our goal is to connect you to information you may need in order to navigate the criminal justice system, exercise your rights as a victim of crime and access support and assistance. Links are organized by topic. Click on a topic to expand the section and find more information.
Financial fraud is real and can be devastating. Fortunately, in every community there are individuals in a
position to provide tangible help to victims. To assist them, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
(FINRA) Investor Education Foundation and the National Center for Victims of Crime joined forces to develop Taking Action: An Advocate’s Guide to Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud
Comfort Zone Camp is a nonprofit 501(c)3 bereavement organization that transforms the lives of children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or significant person. Our programs are free of charge and include trust-building activities and age-based support groups that break the emotional isolation grief often brings.
Comfort Zone’s programs are offered to children ages 7-17, young adult for 18-25-year-olds, and separate parent and guardian programs.
Hope Exists After Rape Trauma (HEART)
H-E-A-R-T promotes victim empowerment and encourages the public to have a greater understanding of and respect for sexual assault victims.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
At Mothers Against Drunk Driving, we’re focused on one goal: ending impaired driving for good. Since our founding, we've served as a lifeline for thousands of victims and survivors, and drunk driving fatalities have been cut in half — but we refuse to stop there. Together, we can end this 100% preventable crime.
National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
Founded in 1975, NOVA is the oldest national victim assistance organization of its type in the United States and is a recognized leader in victim advocacy, education, and credentialing.
We support aspiring advocates, victim assistance professionals, crisis responders, civilian and government advocacy groups, and allied professionals working with victims of crime and crisis. Our work extends to political advocacy to support public policy promoting victims’ rights.
The National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children makes the difference through ongoing emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy, and awareness.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Office of the Attorney General Victim Notification Program
The Office of the Attorney General Victim Notification Program ensures Virginia's victims their right to be notified of any appeal or habeas corpus proceeding involving the case or cases in which such person was a victim.
If you decide that you would like to be notified of an appeal or a habeas corpus proceeding in the case or cases in which you are a victim, please register with NAAVI.
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services supports individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life.
Virginia Homicide Support Groups
Homicide Survivor Support Groups bring friends and family of homicide victims together in regional support groups to provide healing and resources. The Virginia Victim Assistance Network coordinates these services, including hiring trained mental health facilitators to lead each group. Primary partners are local Victim Witness Programs in each locality. The Network and Victim Witness staff educate local victim service agencies, law enforcement, and other health and human service providers to refer victims to these valuable services.
Virginia Legal Aid Society (VLAS) is a nonprofit law firm established in 1977 to provide free civil legal services to eligible low-income residents in 20 counties and six cities in Central, Southside, and Western Tidewater Virginia. VLAS serves these communities by providing free information, advice, and representation in such areas as housing, healthcare, income and benefits, family issues, consumer, and education.
Virginia Parole Board Victim Input Program
Crime has a tremendous impact on victims, their family and friends, and the community. Victims can feel confused and overwhelmed when confronted with the criminal justice system. The Victim Input staff are dedicated to making victims, their families, and other concerned citizens feel welcome in the parole process, answering questions about parole, and ensuring their views and concerns reach Parole Board members prior to the parole decision.
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance
The Action Alliance, a diverse group of individuals and organizations, believes that ALL people have the right to a life free of sexual and domestic violence. We will use our diverse and collective voice to create a Virginia free from sexual and domestic violence—inspiring others to join and support values of equality, respect and shared power.
Virginia Victim Assistance Network (VVAN)
The Network is the only statewide nonprofit organization that provides services to any victim of any crime, and it is the sole membership and network organization for systems-based victim assistance programs that help crime victims throughout the Commonwealth.
We are proud to offer programs and services for crime victims and those who serve them. Our goal is to fill critical gaps in services for victims of crime through direct service programs and professional support of victim advocates and organizations.
The Virginia Victims Fund (VVF) is a state program created to help victims of violent crime with out of pocket expenses. These can include medical bills, prescriptions, funeral expenses and many other expenses. While money can never erase the scars and painful memories of a crime, this program may ease some of the financial burdens faced by victims and their families.
VVF is funded by fines and fees collected from offenders. No tax dollars are used.
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