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Places that Help: Federal

Abuse Victims Charged with Crimes

Updated: 
June 1, 2023

Advocates who work at local domestic violence or sexual assault programs can help victims and survivors who need emotional support, help with making a plan to stay safe, shelter, accompaniment to court or to the police, and more. On these pages, you can find contact information for these non-profit statewide and local programs.

National Defense Center for Criminalized Survivors

Phone: 800 903-0111 ext. 3
URL: https://bwjp.org/our-work/national-defense-center-for-criminalized-survivors/
Email: TECHNICALASSISTANCE@BWJP.ORG

The National Defense Center for Criminalized Survivors, formerly known as the National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women, is resource and advocacy center for victims who have been criminalized as a result of their experiences of being abused. They provide specialized technical assistance, resources, and support for victims and their defense teams.



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