INFORMATION RESOURCES
(CT:CON-823; 07-27-2018)
(Office of Origin: CA/OCS)
7 FAM 1971 REsources
(CT:CON-823; 07-27-2018)
a. There is a wide variety of information, resources, and outreach initiatives related to services to victims of crime.
(1) Information available on the internet "Help for U.S. citizen victims of crime" includes:
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Help for U.S. citizens overseas Help for U.S. citizens in the United States U.S. victim assistance resources |
(2) Information available on the intranet (CAWeb) includes:
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Understanding and communicating with victims Assistance and support programs The Privacy Act and crime victim assistance Reporting a crime to the Department Crime victims' rights Types of crimes Criminal justice process questions Working with the FBI Compensation programs Suicide Resilience and self-care in Consular Affairs |
(3) Crime-specific information available on the intranet (CAWeb) includes:
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Child abuse Domestic violence Forced marriage Homicide Kidnapping and hostage situations Scams and identity theft Sexual assault Terrorism |
b. Other general sources of information include:
(1) U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC);
(a) OVC publications; and
(b) OVC resources for international victims.
(2) F.B.I, Victim Services Division (VSD)
(a) VSD Victim Resources
(b) VSD publications
(c) VSD Terrorism and Special Jurisdiction Unit (TSJU)
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Note: As of 2018, the office formerly known as the Office for Victims Assistance (OVA) became VSD. |
7 FAM 1972 through 7 FAM 1990 UNASSIGNED