The National Center for Victims of Crime works to make
sure all crime victims get the assistance and information they need. We are
committed to doing our best to help you.
Our GetHelp
bulletins provide information on a wide range of topics,
including the impact of crime, victims’ rights, and the criminal and civil
justice processes. The bulletins also include resources for victims, their
families, and friends.
Contact us for help, information about your options, and
referrals to local services anywhere in the country. You can:
• call us
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 8:30 pm EST at
1-800-FYI-CALL
(394-2255)
or
our TTY line, 1-800-211-7996
• e-mail
us or
• write us at Victim
Services
National
Center for Victims of
Crime
2000 M Street,
NW
Suite
480
Washington, DC 20036
See the helpful
links section of our resource library for other Web
sites offering crime and victimization information.
Civil Litigation
The National Crime Victim Bar Association is a network of attorneys and allied professionals dedicated to facilitating civil actions brought by crime victims. Crime victims may be able to file civil lawsuits against perpetrators and responsible third parties for the damages the victims suffered as a result of the crime.