The DC Victim Hotline has compiled a list of frequently needed resources related to stalking. 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
Address Confidentiality Program: The District’s Address Confidentiality Program (ACP), administered by the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG), provides a legal substitute address for eligible DC residents to maintain confidentiality of her or his actual address. This program helps residents who fear for their safety by shielding their street address from public records, providing one tool in an individual’s broader safety plan.
National Resources
Technology Safety & Privacy: A Toolkit for Survivors: released by the National Network to End Domestic Violence, this toolkit contains safety tips, information, and privacy strategies for survivors when using technology.
Stalking Resource Center: While SPARC resources can help victims and survivors learn more about stalking, please note that they do not provide direct services to victims of stalking.
More Resources & Information
Visit our Stalking Information Page to learn more.
If you are being stalked by a current or former intimate partner, find more resources under Domestic Violence.
If you have been sexually assaulted by your stalker, find more resources under Sexual Assault.
Your safety is vital, visit our Safety Planning Resource Page to create a safety plan.
To address the trauma and stress associated with stalking, visit our Mental Health & Self Care page.
