a survivor of abuse or crime (domestic violence, trafficking, sexual assault, gun violence)

A program to help you request time off of work to deal with problems caused by violence under Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA).

Explore what a U visa is, who is eligible for a U visa, and how to apply for one.

Undocumented victims of certain crimes, including domestic violence, and the families of the victims can qualify to stay in the United States. Both a U Visa and the Violence Against Women Act or VAWA can be used to protect you from an abuser and stay in the country.

Describes what a hate crime is and how to report it.

If you are a survivor of crime, help is a click, touch or call away, on this 24/7 resource for people affected by crimes and those who help them. Here, Illinois survivors of gun violence, domestic abuse, sexual assault, elder neglect and human trafficking can get the help they need.