Victim Support Hub

You Are Not Alone. We’re Here to Help.

If you or a loved one has been impacted, find trusted support and resources below.

Have you or someone you love been affected by:
- Human Trafficking
- Child Exploitation & Abuse
- Cross-Border Crime
- Property Fraud or Scams
- Inquest or Medical Oversight Issues
- Or any other crime or traumatic event?

*Get Help With:*

1. Compassionate Services, Claims & Compensation

New York State Comptroller - Office of Unclaimed Funds

🔗 https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds

That's the direct search where people can check if NY is holding money for them - free, no fee, never expires. People can also call *800-221-9311* if they prefer.

"Think NY might be holding money that belongs to you? Search the official NY State Comptroller database - you may be entitled to unclaimed funds, and you can claim directly for free."

- NY Office of Victim Services - Get Help: https://ovs.ny.gov/help-crime-victims

- NY - Apply for Victim Compensation: https://ovs.ny.gov/victim-compensation

- California Victim Compensation Board: https://victims.ca.gov/

- Federal Victim Compensation Overview: https://ovc.ojp.gov/topics/victim-compensation
- Find Help for Crime Victims - U.S. Dept. of Justice: https://www.justice.gov/actioncenter/find-help-and-information-crime-victims

2. Human Trafficking & Exploitation Support
- Human Trafficking Resources - OVC: https://ovc.ojp.gov/topics/human-trafficking

- Human Trafficking - U.S. Dept. of Justice: https://www.justice.gov/humantrafficking

- Blue Campaign - Dept. of Homeland Security: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign

- Child Exploitation - OVC: https://ovc.ojp.gov/topics/child-exploitation

3. Counseling & Emotional Support Services

- 988 Crisis Support - SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988

- SAMHSA National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

- http://MentalHealth.gov - Get Help: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help

4. Know Your Rights & Access Public Information

- Check Unclaimed Funds - 

http://USA.gov: https://www.usa.gov/unclaimed-money

- NY Open Government:

 http://open.ny.gov

- What is FOIA - Official: https://www.foia.gov/

- NY Freedom of Information Law: https://opengovernment.ny.gov/freedom-information-law-foil

5. Job & Training Support

- Job Seeker Resources - U.S. Dept. of Labor: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/job-seekers

Support for Secondary Victims

What is a secondary victim?
Individuals who experience harm — emotional distress, financial loss, or trauma — as a result of a crime against a loved one.

- Definition - Office for Victims of Crime: https://ovc.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh226/files/model-standards/6/glossary.html

- Learn about eligibility and resources: https://ovc.ojp.gov/topics/victim-compensation

Need Help Now?
- Connect with a Support Advocate: https://letzfocus.com/contact-us

- Explore More Resources: https://letzfocus.com/resource-centre

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- Donate to Help Victims: 

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- Volunteer or Partner: https://letzfocus.com/get-involved