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National Criminal Justice Reference Service

Provides information on all aspects of the criminal justice system and support for victims.

Voice: 1-800-851-3420 (Mon.-Fri., 10am-6:00pm EST)

Website: http://www.ncjrs.gov

Verified: 4/4/2012

Consumer Response Center

Assistance for people who are victims of fraud. Complaints are shared with law enforcement agencies. Does not resolve individual disputes. Sponsored by Federal Trade Commission.

Voice: 1-877-382-4357

Verified: 4/4/2012

Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse

Information and referrals regarding juvenile justice programs and Department of Justice.

Voice: 1-800-851-3420 (Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm EST)

Website: http://www.ojjdp.gov

Verified: 4/4/2012

National Institute of Corrections

Provides information and technical assistance regarding those diagnosed with a mental illness in prison.

Voice: 1-800-995-6423 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm EST)

Website: http://nicic.gov

Verified: 4/4/2012

Trafficking in Persons and Worker Exploitation Helpline

Provides opportunity to report trafficking crimes or get help. 'Human trafficking' is a form of slavery and involuntary servitude - examples include sexual exploitation, sweatshop workers, exploitation of agricultural workers and individuals working as domestic servants.

Voice: (MULTILINGUAL) 1-888-428-7581 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST)

Verified: 4/4/2012

Identity Theft (Federal Trade Commission)

Provides help for those who are, or beleive they are, victims of identity theft. (Click 'Identity Theft')

Website: http://www.ftc.gov

Verified: 7/11/2012

We Tip Hotline

Takes reports on crimes or felonies.

Voice: 1-800-782-7463

Verified: 4/4/2012

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

If you find information that is not current, please contact American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse at: admin@selfhelpgroups.org

Copyright © 2012 American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse. All rights reserved.

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