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OFFICE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME (OVC)
Online, digital voice service, text, or email-based hotlines are a crucial lifeline for victims. If you or someone you know has been a victim of crime, there are services available to help. Explore OVC’s Helplines page to find hotlines (both toll-free and online) that serve victims of a wide range of crimes, including human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, homicide, financial crimes, and stalking. Resources also include the recently launched Department of Justice’s National Elder Fraud Hotline, managed by OVC, that provides support to adults ages 60 and older who may be victims of financial fraud.
View these resources today to access direct services, information, and referrals.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA is committed to providing regular training and technical assistance (TTA) on matters related to the mental and substance use.
View the updated available TTA resources to assist with the current situation.
Training and Technical Assistance

CYBERCRIME SUPPORT NETWORK
Stay up to date on the latest scams! Tech support scams typically involve a scammer who tries to trick you into giving them remote access to your computer or to pay them for unnecessary services. Once you give them access, they may install malware on your device in order to steal your personal information.

Cybercrime support

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
Remarkable resources in a free online toolkit for social sharing, public messaging and programs.
Resources and tools for suicide prevention

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!

There's still time to schedule a V-STEP training

at your agency!

Debbie Bradley ~ Ethics in Victim Services

Dr. Gabriel Wasileski ~ Immigrant Crime Victimization" & "Crime Victims and Human Trafficking

Dr. Melvin de la Cruz ~ Cyber-Victimization

And much more!

For information email: alitecky@ubalt.edu

2023 Roper Victim Assistance Academy of Maryland

February 12-17 (Winter Session)

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From our hearts to yours, a BIG offering of thanks to crime victim service providers who continue to bring comfort and calm to the lives of crime victims and their families as well as kindred support to one another. ~Wishing everyone peace and good health this holiday season

There's still time to schedule a V-STEP training

at your agency!