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Free, confidential support for anyone affected by domestic violence. Advocates can help with safety planning, local shelter referrals, and next steps.

Languages: 200+ languages via interpreter

Plain-language legal information for survivors, including restraining orders, custody, immigration, and state-specific court info.

Locator for free civil legal aid offices in every state, covering protection orders, housing, family law, and public benefits.

Legal information and technical assistance for immigrant survivors, including VAWA self-petitions, U-visas, and T-visas.

Culturally specific resources and language access for Asian and Pacific Islander survivors.

Every state offers compensation for medical bills, lost wages, counseling, and relocation for crime victims, including DV.

Research, tools, and referrals for survivors of sexual violence and the advocates who serve them.

Free, confidential service to track an offender's custody status and register for release notifications in most U.S. states.

Federal directory of DOJ-funded local domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking service providers by state and tribe.

In-depth toolkits, safety planning guides, and evidence-based resources through the VAWnet online library.

Searchable directory of domestic and sexual violence helplines and services in the U.S. and worldwide.

Culturally specific research, training, and resources responding to domestic, sexual, and community violence in the Black community.

Technical assistance and policy resources supporting Tribal sovereignty and the safety of Native women.

Global crisis response and relocation assistance for Americans facing interpersonal violence abroad.

Confidential support and referrals for victims and survivors of human trafficking, including labor and sex trafficking.

Languages: 200+ languages