Legal Advocacy
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) – Free Domestic Violence Shelters and Services
Free emergency shelter, crisis hotlines, counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy, and supportive services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and family violence through a nationwide network of over 1,500 shelters and 1,700+ local programs funded by the federal government.
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance – Free Services for Crime Victims
Free crisis intervention, counseling, legal advocacy, emergency financial assistance, and supportive services for victims of all types of crime—including assault, robbery, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, homicide survivors, DUI crashes, fraud, and identity theft—through over 4,400 community organizations funded by the federal Crime Victims Fund.