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Meet the FBI’s Newest Class of Crisis Response Canines
The FBI’s Victim Services Division has welcomed two new recruits: yellow English Labradors named Taz and Peg. Taz and Peg join the FBI family as certified crisis response canines (CRCs). These dogs are specially trained to support victims of crime and foster trust among impacted communities. CRCs also help victims find the courage and confidence to share their experiences in sensitive settings, such as investigative interviews and on the witness stand in court.
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National Missing Children’s Day 2025
In recognition of National Missing Children’s Day—observed annually on May 25—the FBI reaffirms its year-round commitment to reuniting missing and kidnapped children with their families and asks the public for help in bringing them home.
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Raising Awareness: Sexual Assault Aboard Aircraft
Sexual assault aboard aircraft—which usually takes the form of unwanted touching—is a federal crime that can land offenders in prison.
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FBI-Led Operation in Nigeria Leads to Sextortion Arrests
The FBI and partners from Canada, Australia, Nigeria, and the United Kingdom conducted a first-of-its kind operation in Nigeria that resulted in arrests of 22 Nigerian subjects.
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How the FBI’s Victim Services Division Supports Survivors of Crime
Each April, during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the FBI and our partners come together to educate the public about resources available to victims of crime. In honor of this week’s commemoration, here’s a look at how different parts of the FBI Victim Services Division team uniquely support crime victims.
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FBI and Partner Agencies Offer Additional Victim Assistance in Bourbon Street Attack
The FBI is committed to providing assistance and support to the victims of the January 1, 2025, attack on Bourbon Street. FBI victim specialists are engaging with the victims and family members impacted by the brutal attack, which took the lives of 14 innocent people.
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On the 17th anniversary of Ashley Summers' disappearance, the FBI calls on the public to help bring her home.
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Supporting Victims in Missing Children Cases
Our Victim Services Division supports child victims and witnesses of federal crimes, as well as their families and loved ones, through investigative forensic interviews and coordination with victim specialists who ensure all parties receive the proper care when faced with devastating challenges.
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National Missing Children’s Day 2024
In recognition of National Missing Children’s Day—observed annually on May 25—the FBI reaffirms its year-round commitment to reuniting missing and kidnapped children with their families and asks the public for help in bringing them home.
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Reaching Out to Assist Victims of Crime
Our Victim Services Division informs and assists victims navigating the aftermath of crime and the criminal justice process. One piece of that mission involves coordinated outreach to victims to support their needs, a specialty that falls under the FBI Victim Outreach Support and Strategy (VOSS) Program.
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FBI Launches Trauma Notification Training
The FBI has launched an updated, mobile-friendly Trauma Notification Training program to help ensure trauma notifications are delivered with professionalism, dignity, and compassion.
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The FBI Marks National Crime Victims' Rights Week, Launches the Trauma Notification Training Program
The FBI joins our partners to mark National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, commemorated April 21 to 27, 2024, and announces the launch of the Trauma Notification Training Program.
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FBI-Led Sweep Targeting Sex Traffickers Recovers Dozens of Minor Victims
The FBI-led “Operation Cross Country" located 59 minor victims of child sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, and another 59 children who had been reported missing.
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Tribal Community Event in Arizona Illustrates FBI Role in MMIP Initiative
The family of a missing Native American recently attended an event sponsored by FBI Phoenix that offered support and resources to relatives of missing or murdered Indigenous persons.
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Operation Cross Country Recovers Trafficking Victims
A multi-week operation led by the FBI and its law enforcement partners helped recover victims of human trafficking.
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