The DC Victim Hotline has compiled a list of frequently needed resources related to assault. This is not an exhaustive list of options available to you. The resources listed consist of both national and local resources. If you are interested in resources in jurisdictions other than the District of Columbia (such as Maryland and Virginia) please visit VictimConnect Resource Center.
For an individualized plan, please reach out to a DC Victim Hotline Victim Service Specialist, here.
DC Resources
Volare: Volare provides free, holistic, and trauma-informed advocacy, legal, and therapeutic services to survivors of any type of crime in the District of Columbia. We believe in survivor-defined care, healing, and justice. This means that only survivors can make decisions about what healing and justice look like for them. Volare provides resources and support to survivors making those decisions. Call at 202-742-1727.
Crime Victim Compensation: The Crime Victims Compensation Program provides financial assistance and reimbursement to innocent victims of violent crime and their families with crime-related expenses. Call 202-879-4216, mail an application, or email [email protected].
MPD Victim Services Branch: MPD’s Victim Services Branch provides support, information, and referrals to victims and their families. Call at 202-727-9099
DC Emergency Shelter Hotline Department of Human Services maintains a 24-hour shelter hotline to facilitate access to information on available programs and services. The Emergency Shelter program provides beds on a first-come, first-served basis, to any homeless person. Call at 202-399-7039.
National Resources
NOLO: the Nolo Network is one of the web’s largest libraries of consumer-friendly legal information. Click here resource with a list of different definitions for ‘assault’ according to each state and the District of Columbia.
NCAVP: The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs has created an LGBT Specific Resource for victims of Assault.
Crime Victim Compensation: a program that provides limited funds to help with any expenses that have occurred after an assault. These programs generally require you to have a police report and/or a restraining/protective order. Find a program in each state and the District of Columbia.
More Resources & Information
Visit our Assault Information Page to learn more.
If you are concerned your safety, visit the Safety Planning Resource page resource page to create a safety plan.
To address the trauma associated with an assault, visit our Mental Health & Self Care page.
If your housing is unsafe, visit our Housing Resources page to find shelter.
