If you feel that you are in immediate danger, please call 911 now.
How do I get help?
If you are a victim of a violent crime, resources are available to help you report the crime and heal from any physical, emotional or psychological effects you might have. Search the Victim Services Directory to find help near you.
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Resources for Crime Victims
If you are the victim of a violent crime, the following resources are available to help you:
- Intimate-Partner Violence: 800-799-7233
- Human Trafficking: 888-3737-888
- Rape or Sexual Assault: 800-656-4673
- Adult Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation: 800-392-3738
- Domestic or International Terrorism
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
Partner Violence
- Isolated from loved ones and quits doing things they once enjoyed
- Insulted, put down, or shamed by their partner
- No control over their finances, work, or education
- Unexplained or poorly explained injuries
Human Trafficking
- Sudden or dramatic changes in behavior
- Bruises at various healing stages
- Watched when with others
- Not allowed to have a passport or other personal identifying documents
- Owes money or is living and working under the control of employer
Rape & Sexual Abuse
- Physical injuries (ex. bruising, soreness, difficulty walking, etc.)
- Sudden or dramatic changes in behavior, including difficulty trusting others, social isolation, or depression
- Changes in eating habits
- Risky sexual behavior or aversion to sexual activity
- Substance misuse
How do I report a crime?
Contact your local law enforcement agency to report a crime and begin the necessary steps in an investigation. If you are a victim of rape or another form of sexual assault, it is important you make a report right away so DNA evidence can be collected, even if you know your abuser.
Could it be too late for me to report a crime?
Whether it happened recently or years ago, we strongly encourage you to contact your local law enforcement so a report is on record. The Attorney General's Office offers more information about reporting crime within the statute of limitations for Missouri.