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1. Strengthening Community-Based Services and Advocacy for Victims: Resources
National Hotlines Victim Services Helpline (assistance and referral) The National Center for Victims of Crime's (NCVC's) mission is to help victims of crime and their families rebuild their lives. NCVC works with local, state, and federal agencies to enact legislation and provide resources, training, and technical assistance. The NCVC Web site provides relevant statistics, links to publications, and referrals to participating attorneys. National Domestic Violence Hotline The National Domestic Violence Hotline uses a nationwide database to provide crisis intervention, referrals, information, and support in many languages for victims of violence against women. Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) offers a toll-free hotline for free, confidential counseling and support 24 hours a day for victims of rape, abuse, and incest. National Resource Centers and Advocacy Organizations Family Violence Prevention Fund The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to end domestic violence and help women and children whose lives are affected by abuse. The Web site offers free online catalogs, articles and information on abuse and violence, press releases and story archives, information on public policy efforts, and other resource materials. Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community The Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community promotes public awareness through public outreach, dissemination of related information and resources, publication of a biannual newsletter, and coordination of conferences and training forums. National Alliance of Sexual Assault Coalitions The National Alliance of Sexual Assault Coalitions Web site provides a listing of sexual assault coalitions across the country, with contact information, URLs, and e-mail links for each. The site includes an online library of relevant articles and information that includes research materials as well as fiction and poetry. National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence The National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence (the Alianza) includes Latino advocates, community activists, practitioners, researchers, and survivors of domestic violence working together to eliminate domestic violence in Latino communities. The Alianza serves as a national forum for ongoing dialogue, education, and advocacy. Publications and the Web site are offered in English and Spanish. National Network to End Domestic Violence The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is a membership organization for state domestic violence coalitions that offers advocacy, information, referrals, technical assistance, training, and other opportunities for advocates across the country. NNEDV publishes a quarterly newsletter and the Web site includes an "On The Hill" page that tracks the latest legislation and government actions on domestic violence. National Resource Center on Domestic Violence The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRC) is a valuable source for information, training, and technical assistance regarding domestic violence issues. NRC is also a clearinghouse for domestic violence resources and statistics that may be used to enhance policies and publications. National Sexual Violence Resource Center The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is a clearinghouse for resources and research about all forms of sexual violence. NSVRC works with its partner agency, the University of Pennsylvania, to provide new policies for establishing sexual violence interventions and prevention programs. Stalking Resource Center The National Center for Victims of Crime's (NCVC's) mission is to help victims of crime and their families rebuild their lives. The Stalking Resource Center provides resources, training, and technical assistance to criminal justice professionals and victim service providers to support locally coordinated, multidisciplinary antistalking approaches and responses. |