Crime victim support refers to the strategies and services law enforcement agencies provide to assist individuals affected by crime. It includes delivering timely, compassionate care that prioritizes safety and dignity, as well as connecting victims to resources that address their emotional, physical, and legal needs. Effective victim support empowers individuals through the justice process, strengthens community trust, and improves investigation outcomes.

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Resources Related to Crime Victim Support

  • Implementation Tools

  • Type of product

  • Audience

  • Reset

Guidebook/Tool | 2024

Preparing Law Enforcement Agencies for Embedded Clinicians

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Mental Health and Crisis Response

Report | 2024

Critical Incident Review Active Shooter at Robb Elementary School

  • Mass Critical Incident Response

Webpage | 2024

The Sequential Intercept Model (SIM)

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Mental Health and Crisis Response

Guidebook/Tool | 2024

Operationalizing Proactive Community Engagement: A Framework for Police Organizations

  • Community Trust and Partnerships

Guidebook/Tool, Other | 2024

Considerations for Specialized Units: Checklists for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Ensure Appropriateness, Effectiveness, and Accountability

  • Crime and Violence Reduction
  • Public Transparency

Report | 2023

Dispatching Community Responders to 911 Calls

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Mental Health and Crisis Response

Collection, Webpage | 2023

Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI)

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Crime and Violence Reduction

Guidebook/Tool, Webpage | 2023

Community-Driven Crisis Response: A Workbook for Coordinators

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Mental Health and Crisis Response

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