Upon arriving at the scene, you and your colleague quickly assessed the adult victim's condition and provided appropriate medical care. You can read our content for detailed information about you and your colleague respond to an adult victim.
If you have been the victim of a serious crime, you may be feeling a range of emotions, including shock, anger, fear, and sadness. You may also be experiencing physical injuries, financial losses, or other forms of trauma.
Site:
https://www.victimconnect.org/get-help/adults-crime-victims
If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault or rape, there is help available. RAINN is a national organization that provides confidential support and resources for adult victims of sexual assault and rape.
Site:
https://www.rainn.org/get-help
The National Sexual Assault Hotline provides confidential support 24/7 for adult and child victims of sexual assault. We can provide you with information about finding local resources, getting medical help, and reporting the crime to law enforcement.
Site:
https://www.rainn.org/get-help
Get information on Adult Victims of Sexual Assault including legal rights, criminal charges, reporting the crime, protecting yourself, and other steps to take after being sexually assaulted.
Site:
https://www.findlaw.com/criminal/criminal-charges/adult-victims-of-sexual-assault.html
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) provides a range of resources and services for adult victims of crime. These resources include financial assistance, counseling, and support groups.
Site:
https://www.ovc.gov/help-for-crime-victims/adult-victims
The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) provides funding for a range of services for victims of crime, including adult victims. These services include compensation for expenses related to the crime, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and funeral expenses.
Site:
https://www.ovc.gov/grants/voca
Supporting Adult Victims of Sexual Abuse & Assault. If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual abuse or assault, there is help available. You are not alone.
Site:
https://www.childhelpusa.org/supporting-adult-victims-of-sexual-abuse-assault/
Learn more about the legal rights available to adult victims of sexual assault under both criminal and civil law.
Site:
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/adult-sexual-assault-victim-legal-rights.html
If you are an adult victim of domestic violence, there are many resources available to help you. There are domestic violence shelters and hotlines that can provide you with a safe place to stay and support.
Site:
https://www.domesticshelters.org/help/adult-victims-of-domestic-violence
Adult sexual abuse is any type of unwanted sexual activity that occurs between an adult and a minor. It can include touching, fondling, kissing, oral sex, anal sex, or vaginal sex.
Site:
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/adultsexualabuse.html