For support following a victimization, contact law enforcement. For additional
information on rights and services afforded to victims of stalking, visit
the following Web sites:
Cyberangels
This large safety Internet organization offers educational programs and
support groups for victims of stalking and harassment over the Internet
(cyberstalking). Cyberangels, a program of guardian angels, also presents
tips on documenting and reporting cyberstalking.
National Coalition Against Domestic
Violence (NCADV)
NCADV is a grassroots membership organization providing technical assistance,
networking, and support to programs and state coalitions serving battered
women and their children. It also provides information and referrals to
the general public and the media.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
TTY: 1-800-787-3224
Staff provide callers with crisis intervention, information about domestic
violence, and referrals to local programs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Telephone assistance is available in many languages, including Spanish.
National Center for Victims of Crime
(NCVC)
1-800-FYI-CALL (crisis hotline; victim information and referral only)
(TTY 1-800-211-7996)
NCVC offers advocacy, victim services, referrals, and a virtual library.
Its Web site provides articles, definitions on victim issues, and other
resources.
National Organization for Victim
Assistance (NOVA)
1-800-TRY-NOVA (victim information and referral only)
NOVA advocates for victims' rights, assists service providers, provides
direct victim assistance, offers training, and coordinates a National
Crisis Response Team and the National Crime Victim Information and Referral
Hotline.
National Self-Help Clearinghouse
info@selfhelpweb.org
The Clearinghouse offers information about self-help support groups and
regional self-help clearinghouses. The clearinghouse also provides self-help
links, training and consultation, public outreach, and related publications
and policy papers.
WiredPatrol
This online help organization is run by trained law enforcement officers
and civilian volunteers. The Web site features information on cybercrime,
safety, security, discussion forums, and content customized for kids and
teens. Wired Patrol is part of WiredSafety, which offers Internet safety
and training classes to parents, teens, and law enforcement.
Witness Justice
Witness Justice provides trauma victims and their loved ones with resources that
promote physical, psychological, and spiritual healing. The site features access
to experts, message boards, and other print and electronic victim
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