Available Resources - Victim and Witness assistance program
Office for Victims of Crime
Information and resources for victims in need of assistance.
Includes a comprehensive list of toll free numbers.
www.crimevictims.gov
National Center for Victims of Crime
Describes crime and its effects.
See “Get Help Series” for resources.
703-276-2880
www.ncvc.org
National Organization for Victim Assistance
202-232-6682
www.try-nova.org
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
www.missingkids.com
Childhelp USA
National child abuse hotline
800-422-4453
www.childhelpusa.org
Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes
The Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes (MIAAHC) represents a statewide coalition of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, civil rights organizations, community-based groups, educators and anti-violence advocates. MIAAHC provides information and resources that assist local hate crime coordinating units (Community Response Systems) engage specific community partners in education and prevention initiatives.
http://miaahc.com/default.aspx
Michigan Child Protective Services
Lists protective services agencies by Michigan counties.
www.michigan.gov/dhs
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-SAFE (7233)
www.ndvh.org
Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Lists resources for victims and domestic violence shelter information.
517-347-7000
www.mcadsv.org
Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board
517-373-8144
www.michigan.gov/dhs
click on domestic violence
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
303-839-1852
www.ncadv.org
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
Hotline, crisis counseling, referrals.
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
www.rainn.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Disaster Relief Information.
http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs/managinganxiety
Federal Bureau of Prisons
www.bop.gov
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p547/index.html
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Hispanic Language
http://www.irs.gov/Spanish
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p547sp/index.html
Parents of Murdered Children
www.pomc.org
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org
National Eldercare
www.eldercare.gov
Senior services in Michigan
http://www.caregiverlist.com/Michigan/SeniorResources.aspx
Fraud Reporting in Michigan - contact the Michigan Attorney General’s Office and/or your local police department.
Michigan Attorney General’s Office
Consumer complaint directory - 877-765-8388
www.michigan.gov/ag
Identity Theft Resources
Identity Theft Resource Center
Identity Theft and Identity Fraud
Stolent Identity Help
Federal Trade Commission Clearinghouse
Learn about identity theft and what to do if it occurs.
www.ftc.gov/idtheft
Internet Fraud Information Center
Report telemarketing or internet fraud.
800-876-7060
www.fraud.org
Medicare Fraud Hotline
800-447-8477
http://www.medicare.gov/FraudAbuse/HowToReport.asp
Social Security Administration
Fraud Hotline
Social Security numbers misuse or forged checks.
800-269-0271
www.ssa.gov/oig
Securities and Exchange Commission
File or investigate a prior complaint.
202-942-8088
www.sec.gov
National Association of Securities Dealers
Discloses information, complaints on licensed brokers.
301-590-6500
www.nasdr.com
United States Postal Service
Takes reports of mail crimes.
800-654-8896
www.usps.gov
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
800-388-2227
www.nfcc.org
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Consumer information and advocacy.
619-298-3396
www.privacyrights.org
Credit Reporting Agencies - contact the following agencies to request a copy of your credit report or dispute information listed on credit report.
Equifax
www.equifax.com
P.O. Box 740256
Atlanta, GA 30374
1-888-766-0008 (report fraud)
1-800-685-1111 (order credit report)
Experian, Inc.
www.experian.com
P.O. Box 949
Allen, TX 75013
1-888-397-3742
Trans Union Corporation
www.tuc.com
P.O. Box 6790
Fullerton, CA 92834
1-800-916-8800
Victim and Witness Resources/Links
Crime Victim Complaint Process
Michigan Crime Victims’ Compensation
