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

  1. Common Feelings of Survivors of Sexual Assault (PDF)
  2. How People Cope (PDF)
  3. Recovering from Rape and Sexual Trauma (PDF)
  4. Sex or Sexual Abuse? (PDF)
  5. Sexual and Domestic Violence Resources in AZ - Sept. 2018 (PDF)
  6. Sexual Violence in the News (PDF)
  7. Taking Care of Yourself (PDF)
  8. The Truth About Sexual Abuse (PDF)

Acquaintance Rape

  1. Information For Parents and Caregivers on Acquaintance Rape (PDF)
  2. What Do I Do Now? (PDF)

For Friends and Family

  1. How to Help a Friend or Family Member who has been Sexually Assaulted (PDF)
  2. Teen Sexual Assault Information for Parents (PDF)

Child

  1. Child Sexual Abuse Fact Sheet for Parents, Teachers, Caregivers (PDF)
  2. Coping with the Emotional Stress of the Legal System (PDF)
  3. Early Childhood Trauma (PDF)
  4. Helping Children Cope with Trauma (PDF)
  5. Helping Young Children Heal (PDF)
  6. Q&A About Child Sexual Abuse (PDF)
  7. Q&A About Child Sexual Abuse Treatment (PDF)
  8. Understanding Traumatic Stress in Children (PDF)
  9. Victim Grooming (PDF)
  10. What to do if Your Child Discloses Sexual Abuse (PDF)

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (LGBTQ)

  1. Child Trauma LGBTQ (PDF)
  2. Get Support LGBTQ (PDF)
  3. Transgender Sexual Violence Survivor's Partners Guide (PDF)
  4. Yavapai County Resources LGBTQ (PDF)

Online Safety/ Sexting

  1. How to Have the Sexting Talk with Your Kid (PDF)
  2. How to Talk to Your Kids About Sexting (PDF)
  3. Sexting Education Guide (PDF)
  4. Staying Safe While Staying Connected (PDF)
  5. Tip Sheet for Talking to Your Kids About Sexting (PDF)

Criminal Justice System

  1. Criminal Justice Flowchart (PDF)
  2. How a Case Moves Through the Court System (PDF)
  3. Information for Arizona Victims of Crime (PDF)
  4. What to Expect at a Criminal Trial (PDF)
  5. Yavapai County Resource Numbers (PDF)

Stress and Coping

  1. Bullying (PDF)
  2. Emotional and Psychological Trauma (PDF)
  3. Finding a Therapist Who Can Help You Heal (PDF)
  4. Getting Better Sleep (PDF)
  5. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (PDF)

Human Trafficking

  1. Continued Presence (PDF)
  2. LGBTQ Sex Trafficking (PDF)
  3. National Human Trafficking Hotline Flyer (PDF)
  4. National Human Trafficking Hotline Flyer Spanish (PDF)
  5. Safety Tips for LGBTQ Youth (PDF)

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

Stepping Stones Agencies