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Coping with Grief (FBI Victim Services Brochure)
Nothing in life can prepare you for the sudden and traumatic death of a loved one. No one expects this to occur. People who experience trauma have a wide range of reactions. These reactions may feel abnormal or seem strange. You may feel like something is wrong with you and that the terrible pain will never ease.
Tips for Dealing with the Media (FBI Victim Services Brochure)
Reporters may be interested in speaking with you when you or a family member has been a victim of a crime. You decide whether or not you want to speak with the media — you do have the right to say no. If you decide to speak with the media, you can set the conditions of your interaction with them, but you may have limited control over how your story is reported.
Help for Victims of Human Trafficking (Tagalog)
Trafficking in Persons (human trafficking) is a violation of federal civil rights laws. The FBI is investigating these crimes as one of its top civil rights priorities to protect those who may be a victim of this crime.
Help for Victims of Human Trafficking (Korean)
The FBI is investigating trafficking in persons (human trafficking) as one of its top civil rights priorities to protect those who may be a victim of this crime.
Ayuda para las víctimas de delitos (Help for Crime Victims - Spanish)
El Buró Federal de Investigaciones (FBI, por sus siglas en inglés) tiene la responsabilidad de investigar una gran variedad de delitos federales.
I Was There: Coping with Witnessing Mass Violence (FBI Victim Services Brochure)
Mass violence tragedies impact not only the physically injured and families of deceased victims but every individual who was there and who may have been affected by what he or she saw, heard, and felt. Trauma can affect people in many different ways: physically, mentally, behaviorally, spiritually, and emotionally. Help is available and there are things you can do to cope.
Help for Victims of Bank Robbery
As a victim of the robbery of a financial institution, it is important to realize that individuals often experience trauma-related symptoms in the aftermath.
Help for Victims of Crime
The FBI is responsible for investigating a wide range of federal crimes. Part of this work involves providing information and assistance to victims of those crimes.
Help for Victims of Human Trafficking (Chinese)
Trafficking in Persons (human trafficking) is a violation of federal civil rights laws. The FBI is investigating these crimes as one of its top civil rights priorities to protect those who may be a victim of this crime.
Help for Victims of Human Trafficking (English)
Trafficking in Persons (human trafficking) is a violation of federal civil rights laws. The FBI is investigating these crimes as one of its top civil rights priorities to protect those who may be a victim of this crime.
Help for Victims of Human Trafficking (Spanish)
Trafficking in Persons (human trafficking) is a violation of federal civil rights laws. The FBI is investigating these crimes as one of its top civil rights priorities to protect those who may be a victim of this crime.
Help for Victims of Human Trafficking (Japanese)
The FBI is investigating trafficking in persons (human trafficking) as one of its top civil rights priorities to protect those who may be a victim of this crime.
Help for Victims of Trafficking Brochure
Trafficking in Persons (human trafficking) is a violation of federal civil rights laws. Investigating these crimes and protecting victims is one of the FBI's top priorities.
FBI Victim Services
The FBI is committed to ensuring victims are identified, notified of the rights to which they are entitled, and provided the assistance to help them cope with the impact of crime.
Chesapeake Community Resources
Community resources provided to victims in the Chesapeake Walmart shooting
Coping After Terrorism for Injured Survivors
The information in this handbook is intended to help understand reactions to an act of terrorism or mass violence, and is not intended to be a substitute for the role of professionals with expertise in counseling injured victims.
Coping After Terrorism for Survivors
The information in this handbook is intended to help understand reactions to an act of terrorism or mass violence, and is not intended to be a substitute for the role of professionals with expertise in counseling trauma victims.
Navigating the Impact of Sexual Assault
The FBI is responsible for investigating a wide range of federal crimes. Part of this work involves providing information and assistance to victims of those crimes.
Older Adult Financial Exploitation
Victims of older adult abuse often experience financial, emotional, and physical hardships. The FBI can answer questions about how your case will be handled and what services and information will be available.
Criminal Aviation Investigations
Normally the National Transportation Safety Board is required to investigate airline disasters. However, in the event of a criminal aviation disaster, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has the lead in the investigation.
Child Exploitation Notification Program (CENP)
As a part of the FBI’s Victim Services Division, the Child Exploitation Notification Program (CENP) manages the central database of identified victims of distributed child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This brochure was last updated December 28, 2023.
Children Affected by Crime
The FBI investigates a number of crimes against children that fall under federal jurisdiction, including child sexual assault, child physical abuse, child abduction, and Internet crimes against children.
Financial Crime and You
The impact of a financial crime may have serious and long-term consequences. The FBI can answer questions about how your case will be handled and what services and information will be available.
