I Survived a Crime

I Survived a Crime Resources

Find resources for victims of crime, abuse and more.

Published: February 11, 2021Last Updated: July 16, 2026

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OVC is committed to enhancing the Nation's capacity to assist crime victims and to providing leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims of crime.

(Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Help is free, confidential and available 24/7. Call 800.656.4673 or visit for help via online chat at https://hotline.rainn.org/online.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. If you or someone you know needs help call 800-273-8255 or go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/.

Since 1977, the New York City-based Crime Victims Treatment Center has been helping survivors of interpersonal violence heal. Our support comes in the forms of crisis intervention, individual and group trauma-focused therapy, legal advocacy, complementary therapy and psychiatric consultation. Visit the official site at https://www.cvtcnyc.org/.

National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233) is available to help victims and survivors of domestic violence. Get help for your relationship abuse today. Or visit https://www.thehotline.org/help/ for online chat services and help.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please know you are not alone. Visit NAMI.org or contact the NAMI HelpLine at info@nami.org or 800-950-NAMI (6264).

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Article Title
I Survived a Crime Resources
Website Name
A&E
Date Accessed
August 12, 2026
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Last Updated
July 16, 2026
Original Published Date
February 11, 2021
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