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Help for Victims

The Division of Victim Services (DVS) provides a voice advocating for and responding to all victims of crime in Michigan. In addition to funding community-based programs that provide vital services to crime victims and their families throughout Michigan, DVS also provides reimbursement for sexual assault medical forensic examinations, direct compensation to victims though Michigan's Crime Victim Compensation program, and supports the statewide victim notification system (MI-VINE). Learn more about DVS-funded programs and services below. 

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Crime Victim Compensation

If you or someone you know is a victim of crime, certain expenses may qualify for Crime Victim Compensation coverage. This program may help pay out-of-pocket medical expenses, lost earnings, funeral bills, counseling, or other expenses for people who have been harmed as the direct result of a crime. 

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Sexual Assault Hotline

Michigan's Sexual Assault Hotline has trained advocates available to listen without judgment and offer support to you 24/7/365. The hotline is confidential. This means that we will not share your information. It is also anonymous. This means that the information that you do share with us, stays with us.

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Domestic Violence Hotline

If you or a loved one has experienced domestic violence, help is available  24/7/365. Michigan’s Domestic Violence Hotline is a free and confidential resource for victims to call, text or chat. Day or night,  trained advocates can provide you with crisis support and connect you with counseling, services, and resources in your area.

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MI-VINE

MI-VINE is a free, confidential 24-hour service that provides timely access to offender data for crime victims, their families, and the general public. Users can register to be notified of changes in an offender’s status, such as release, transfer, or escape. This service is available 24 hours a day online, over the phone, or by email.

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SAFE Response

Did you know that if you are a victim of sexual assault, you can get a forensic exam without being billed for it? Sexual assault victims should never be billed for or pay for the medical forensic exam, and a hospital, doctor or nurse cannot require a sexual assault victim to talk to the police in order to get a medical forensic examination. 

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Address Confidentiality Program

The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is administered by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and conceals the addresses of individuals at risk of being harmed from being located by their perpetrators through public records and provides an official designated/substitute address.

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Track-Kit

Track-Kit™ is Michigan’s secure, cloud-based sexual assault evidence kit tracking system. Survivors can track their kit and access additional information through the survivor portal. Track-Kit™ is free for survivors, available 24/7, and can be accessed using any device that has internet access.

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Campus Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault. If you are victim of campus sexual assault, it's important to know that you have choices and are entitled to help. Learn more about campus, state and national resources that are available to help so you don't have to navigate the experience alone.
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Mass Violence Response

Learn more about resources and services for those impacted by criminal mass violence incidents.

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