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Protecting Yourself from Credit Card Fraud
Credit card fraud is a devastating crime that makes victims feel violated on many fronts and can take years to rectify. Unfortunately, the first quarter of 2020 experienced a marked increase in credit card fraud occurrences, 161.7 percent increase compared to the same...
Recovering After an Arson Attack
Recovering after any fire takes time. There are emotional and physical scars to your home, your heart, and your family. Recovering after an arson attack requires even more time and assistance as you and your loved ones deal with the damage fire, smoke, and water leave...
What Every College Student Needs to Know About Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is more common than many people think, and it can occur to victims of all genders. When sexual assault does occur, there are many resources that someone can turn to. But sexual assault is also a complex crime, especially in a university environment....
The Emotional Scars of Burglary: 4 Tips to Recovery
The emotional scars of burglary are often far worse than the financial ones. After all, most things can be replaced. What remains long after the burglary are the psychological scars because your safe space from the world no longer feels safe. These are things you can...
Recovering from the Trauma of Intimate Partner Violence
Your intimate partner is the person you’re supposed to trust most in this world. They’re the one you lean on for support when life’s storms become overwhelming. And when that partner betrays your trust with violence, it is devastating. Even worse, many who commit...
Does Your Organization Assist Southern Indiana Crime Victims? Let Them Know You are Here.
According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Indiana violent crime statistics fall just above average when compared to other states in the country. In 2018, for example, there were 382.3 violent crimes for every 100,000 people in the state. Although nearly...
How Family and Friends Can Help Crime Victims
If your friend or family member has been a victim of a crime, you may want to help, but you aren’t sure how. Learn about what you can do to support your loved on in our latest blog.
Violent Crime and PTSD
Most associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with those serving in the armed forces or first responders. What exactly is PTSD and what are its symptoms? Is it possible that victims of violent crime can also suffer from PTSD? If so, where can they get...
Victim Protections Available to You
Are you a crime victim? Are you worried about your safety? Learn about some of the victim protections available to you in Indiana.
Documenting Events When You’ve Been the Victim of a Crime
If you have been the victim of a crime, it is vital that you document the incident including as many details as possible. Here is how to provide strong documentation after a crime.