Victim Assistance
This page is dedicated to resources to help victims and their families.
Our mission is to provide you with the knowledge and resources you need to feel safe. If you need help please do not hesitate to contact Victim Services. Arizona Attorney General has a detailed Crime Victim Guide. Below are resources designed for specific types of crimes.
Sexual Assault
Adult & Teen
- Common Feelings of Survivors of Sexual Assault (PDF)
- How People Cope (PDF)
- Recovering from Rape and Sexual Trauma (PDF)
- Sex or Sexual Abuse? (PDF)
- Sexual and Domestic Violence Resources in AZ - Sept. 2018 (PDF)
- Sexual Violence in the News (PDF)
- Taking Care of Yourself (PDF)
- The Truth About Sexual Abuse (PDF)
Acquaintance Rape
For Friends and Family
Child
- Child Sexual Abuse Fact Sheet for Parents, Teachers, Caregivers (PDF)
- Coping with the Emotional Stress of the Legal System (PDF)
- Early Childhood Trauma (PDF)
- Helping Children Cope with Trauma (PDF)
- Helping Young Children Heal (PDF)
- Q&A About Child Sexual Abuse (PDF)
- Q&A About Child Sexual Abuse Treatment (PDF)
- Understanding Traumatic Stress in Children (PDF)
- Victim Grooming (PDF)
- What to do if Your Child Discloses Sexual Abuse (PDF)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (LGBTQ)
Child Abuse
A report of suspected child abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment is a responsible attempt to protect a child. Arizona law requires certain persons who suspect that a child has received non-accidental injury or has been neglected to report their concerns to DCS or local law enforcement (ARS §13-3620.A). YOU may be a child’s only advocate at the time you report the possibility of abuse or neglect. Children often tell a person with whom they feel safe about abuse or neglect. If a child tells you of such experiences, act to protect that child by calling the toll free Arizona Child Abuse Hotline at 1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445).
Report Child Abuse or Neglect
Arizona Child Abuse Hotline
1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445)
https://dcs.az.gov/report-child-abuse
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Arizona 2-1-1 Community Information and Referral Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Intimate Partner Violence