| World_Trade_Center_Remembered Memorial for the victims, their families, and the hero's of September 11th. |
| YouthWEB_Online Youngsters, teens and s from diverse backgrounds fight against bias, bigotry and prejudice. People can report hate-related incidents and get information about school violence and human rights. |
| Encyclopedia_of_Law_and_Economics Covers the current field of law and economics. Full texts available online. |
| Abilities_Festival_-_A_Celebration_of_Disability_Arts_and_Culture A multifaceted and multidisciplinary festival of visual and performing arts providing opportunities to showcase artistic excellence by persons with disabilities. |
| The_Able_Workshop Disability and woodworking, resource of photos, tips, hints, and tricks of those with a handicap who found solutions to work shop barriers. |
| Access_Expressed_New_England Five databases of articles about cultural access for people with disabilities. |
| Accessible_Arts The mission of Accessible Arts, Inc. is to champion the arts for children with disabilities and advocate access to the arts. |
| American_Sign_Language_/_DeafArt_Club Established to provide opportunities for the deaf and hearing to create and exhibit DeafArt (De'VIA), which incorporates American Sign Language, Deaf Culture and the Deaf Experience. Includes numerous |
| Art_Enables Art Enables is an arts-based training and employment placement program for persons with developmental disabilities sixteen years and older in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. |
| Arts_Access Arts Access is based in Melbourne, Australia and provides access to arts and cultural activity for people who are disadvantaged, including people with a disability. |
| Arts_Access_of_Raleigh,_NC Encourages and enables persons with disabilities to have full access to arts programs and facilities and participate fully in the cultural and artistic life of Raleigh. |
| Arts_at_CforAT Center for Accessible Technology offers art programs to s and children with disabilities. (California) |
| Arts_For_All,_Inc_ Performing arts and visual arts for Tucson, Arizona including Third Street Kids |
| Association_of_Mouth_and_Foot_Painting_Artists_(AMFPA) A worldwide association of artists that organizes a wide range of exhibitions, sells original art works and permits publishing houses to reproduce their works as art greeting cards and calendars. |
| Autism____Arts____Art____ARTwork____Gallery Collections of artwork and music from children and s on the autistic spectrum worldwide. |
| Creative_Growth_Art_Center A non-profit visual arts center, located in downtown Oakland, California, providing creative art programs, educational and independent living training, counseling and vocational opportunities for adul |
| Creative_Spirit_Art_Centre Studio space, art education, and exhibitions for people with disabilities. (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) |
| Creativity_Explored full time visual art center for people with disabilities in California |
| Damon_Brooks_Associates A resource that exclusively features performing artists, musicians and comedians, all of whom have a disability. |
| Deaf_Culture_Art A resource for anyone interested in Deaf Art, particularly the category defined by Deaf View/Image Art (De'VIA). |
| Disability_Arts_Cymru Works throughout Wales to promote equal opportunities in the arts for disabled people, providing training, information and advice. (UK) |
| Disability_Clip_Art Positive images of people with disabilities in everyday-life situations and inclusive settings. |
| Disabled_Artists_Worldwide_Network 21st Century D.A.W.N. Artists, musicians, poets and writers with disabilities are encouraged to submit creations. "Where the Earth is Art and every word is a song." |
| First_Street_Gallery_Art_Center An Art Center and Gallery for s with developmental disabilities in Claremont, California. First Street's artists produce art in painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, collage, assemblage, art |
| Hands-On_Education New Jersey organization providing educational programs for grades K-12. Topics include Disability Awareness, Conflict Resolution and Substance Abuse Prevention. |
| The_Helen_Keller_Art_Award The award is a biannual award presented to the artist with the best submission, in any medium on the subject of deafblindness. |
| Hope_University_/_Hi_Hopes_Fine-Arts_Foundation Non-profit, fine arts facility for developmentally-disabled s with autism, and Down syndrome. Offers creative-arts therapy and focused music, art, and dance programs. |
| Hospital_Audiences_Inc_ Provides access to the arts to New Yorkers who are isolated from the cultural mainstream because of disability or medical limitations. Features description of goals, news, information on programs and |
| International_Guild_of_Disabled_Artists_and_Performers A collective of artists and performers who identify as being disabled or having a disability. |
| Kids_on_the_Block Provides educational puppet programs which enlighten children on the issues of disability awareness, medical-educational differences, and social concerns. Includes package overview and information on |
| Laser_Eagles_Art_Guild,_Painting_for_Disabled_People Painting for disabled people using laser pointers and a tracker to create art. Laser Eagles is an opportunity for people with limited mobility and speech to reveal their artistic vision. |
| National_Arts_and_Disability_Center_(NADC) Dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and s with disabilities into the visual-, performing-, media-, and literary- arts communities. |
| National_Disability_Arts_Forum NDAF provides the latest national and international news in the field of Disability arts, contacts, services, links and artwork. |
| National_Forum_on_Careers_in_the_Arts_for_People_with_Disabilities Site presents the Forum's agenda, concept papers, keynote addresses, daily updates, and final recommendations. |
| National_Institute_of_Arts_and_Disabilities NIAD'S mission is to provide an art program for people with developmental disabilities which promotes creative expression, independence, dignity and community integration. |
| Non-Traditional_Casting_Project A not-for-profit advocacy organization seeking solutions to the problems of racism and exclusion in theatre, film and television. |
| North_West_Disability_Arts_Forum Facilitates, promotes and celebrates the active participation of Disabled and Deaf people in all aspects of the Arts, Culture and creative industries. Based in Liverpool, England |
| Northern_Disability_Arts_Forum NorDAF promotes Disability Arts in the Northern region. The site offers listings, databases of practicing Disabled artists, a gallery, funding information and grant guidelines. |
| Nuvisions_for_Disabled_Artists,_Inc_ Established in 1984, encourages artists with physical disabilities by providing exhibition and educational opportunities, as well as the shared sensitivity and emotional support needed for personal an |
| Open_Arms We are people together, with and without disabilities in Amherst, MA. Dedicated to full participation in schools, churches, clubs, sports, the arts & leisure activities. |
These are Victim Resources.Please also see: Victim Resources for Coping
ARTICLES/INFORMATION/RESEARCH(click here for Organizations/Agencies)
Attorney General Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance 2000Guidelines to be followed by officers and employees of U.S. Department of Justice investigative, prosecutorial, and correctional agencies in the treatment of victims of and witnesses to crime.
Computerized System Lets Victims Know if Convicts are Released Early or TransferredThe Associated Press, March 19, 2002
Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of PowerAdopted by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 40/34 of November 29, 1985.
Defining the Rights of VictimsThe Hartford Courant, November 28, 2001
First Response to Victims of Crime 2001A Handbook for Law Enforcement Officers, prepared by the National Sheriffs' Association with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Help for Victims of ual AssaultAdvice and resources for victims of ual assault in the U.K., from The Metropolitan Police Service.
Illinois Crime Victims Can Apply For Compensation On NetThe News-Gazette, March 11, 2002
Victim Assistance OnlineAn information, research and networking resource for victim assistance specialists, professionals in related disciplines and all interested in the field of victimology.
Victims' Rights by State IndexA state-by-state listing of victims rights laws and legislation in the US.
ORGANIZATIONS/AGENCIES(click here for Articles/Information/Research)
Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime
100-141 rue Catherine Street
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1C3
Canada
Phone: (613) 233-7614
Toll-free: 1-887-232-2610
www.crcvc.ca
Finnish Service for Crime Victims
Central Office
PL 168, 00141 Helsinki
Finland
Phone: 09-6123232
www.rikosuhripaivystys.fi
International Victimology Website
Ministry of Justice
Research and Documentation Centre
P.O. Box 20301
2500 EH The Hague
The Netherlands
Phone: 070 370 6819
www.victimology.nl
Through the International Victimology Website, the UN Center for International Crime Prevention, the Research and Documentation Center of the Netherlands Ministry of Justice and the World Society of Victimology aim to promote the UN Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power.
MAKO
Movement Against Kindred Offenders, Inc.
P.O Box 424
Elizabeth S.A 5112
Phone: 04 1976 2286
www.mako.org.au
A not for profit community organisation in Australia which offers assistance and referrals for victims of crimes and runs a national prevention campaign.
National Center for Victims of Crime
2000 M Street NW, Suite 480
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: (202) 467-8700
TTY Toll-free: 1-800-211-7996
Toll-free Helpline: 1-800-FYI-CALL
www.ncvc.org
National Organization for Victim Assistance
1757 Park Road, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (202) 232-6682
Toll-free: 1-800-TRY-NOVA
www.try-nova.org
Office for Victims of Crime
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
P.O. Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
TTY Toll-free: 1-877-712-9279
Toll-free: 1-800-851-3420
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/
Safe Horizon
2 Lafayette Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 577-7700
www.safehorizon.orgSafe Horizon provides support and promotes justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities. Serves the five boroughs of New York City.
Security On Campus, Inc.
133 Ivy Lane, Suite 200
King Of Prussia, PA 19406-2101
Phone: (610) 768-9330
Toll-free: 1-888-251-7959
www.campussafety.org
Resources for victims of campus violence, includes local on- and off-campus victim resource organizations throughout the U.S. by geographical region.
SOBB
Offenders Behind Bars
P.O. Box 387
Falconer, NY 14733-0387
www.sobb.com
Political action and victim advocacy organization.
Victim Support Services (U.K.)
Cramner House
39 Brixton Road
London SW9 6DZ
United Kingdom
Phone: 020 7735 9166
Support Line: 0845 30 30 900
www.victimsupport.com
Compensation info, courtroom advocacy, confidential support and counseling throughout the U.K.
V.I.N.E.
Victim Information and Notification Everyday
Appriss, Inc.
10401 Linn Station Road, Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40223-3842
www.vinelink.com
VINE is a fully automated, information and notification service that immediately notifies registered users upon a change in an offender's status (including release, parole, or escape). Registration is free.
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