National Center for Victims of Crime

National Center for Victims of Crime If you're a victim and need help, go to victimconnect.org -- we're available 24/7.

The National Center for Victims of Crime is a nonprofit organization that advocates for victims' rights and provides expert training for anyone who supports survivors. The National Center is, at its core, an advocacy organization committed to -- and working on behalf of -- crime victims and their families.

Chris Hansen will moderate. A state attorney general will speak. But the heart of this panel belongs to a survivor.At 12...
06/18/2026

Chris Hansen will moderate. A state attorney general will speak. But the heart of this panel belongs to a survivor.

At 12 years old, Schlep was targeted by a prominent Roblox developer who groomed him over three years — sending him graphic violent content, po*******hy, and engaging in inappropriate sexual conversations. Now he's telling his story publicly, and we're honored he's bringing it to our National Training Institute this September.

Schlep will be joined by his attorney, Martin Gould, and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrell, whose state sued Roblox for failing to protect children on its platform. To Catch a Predator's Chris Hansen will moderate.

The panel will include a live demonstration of how vulnerable young players are to exploitation online.

We're grateful to Schlep for his courage in sharing what happened to him — and for channeling that experience into advocacy that could protect countless other children.

Join us in Chicago from September 9–September 11. Register and learn more at victimsofcrime.org/NTI

06/17/2026

Here's what Whitney Bartell has to say to the man who murdered her brother in a school shooting.

In 2003, Seth Bartell and Aaron Rollins were killed at a shooting at Rocori High in Cold Spring, Minnesota. Whitney appeared on NCVC's I Want You to Know podcast to talk about Seth, what her life has been like over the past two decades, and to read her victim impact statement to Seth's killer, Jason McLaughlin.

Listen to Whitney's story on the latest episode of I Want You to Know, available now wherever you get podcasts.

06/12/2026

On the latest episode of Parallel Justice, we hear about Christian Toby Obumseli, who was killed by girlfriend, Courtney Clenne. The case gained widespread attention in part because of Clenne's status as an OnlyFans model -- but there's much more to the story.

Michael Haggard represents Obumseli’s family in a civil wrongful death lawsuit. He joins us to examine the high-profile nature of the investigation and the public attention that came with it. He also walks listeners through how racial stereotypes may have impacted the public perception of the case and how his death could have been prevented, unpacking how evidence from the case can prove negligence.

Tune in to Parallel Justice wherever you like to get podcasts!

We're building a mobile app to help law enforcement officers connect victims with resources — and we need a developer to...
06/11/2026

We're building a mobile app to help law enforcement officers connect victims with resources — and we need a developer to help make it happen.

Our request for proposals is now open. The app, set to debut in 2027, is designed for agencies without in-house victim services, giving officers an on-hand tool to connect people with support when they need it most.

Proposals must be submitted by 8 p.m. Eastern on June 29. Learn more and view the RFP at victimsofcrime.link/victimapp.

06/10/2026

Episode 2 of I Want You to Know features Bill Thomas of Mind Over Murder.

Bill tells us about his sister, Cathy, who was a victim of the Colonial Parkway murders -- and shares his thoughts about the way victims and survivors are portrayed in media.

Listen to I Want You to Know wherever you get podcasts -- or victimsofcrime.org/i-want-you-to-know/

Do you know the signs of elder abuse? June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Adults 60 and older are sometimes exploited, ...
06/05/2026

Do you know the signs of elder abuse? June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month.

Adults 60 and older are sometimes exploited, neglected, or physically abused by caregivers, family members, and others. Elder abuse can also take the form of financial exploitation.

We encourage you to research warning signs of elder abuse and check in on the older adults in your life.

Help is available for victims. Our VictimConnect hotline is open 24/7 for survivors of all types of crime. Call/text 855-4VICTIM or go to victimconnect.org for confidential, trauma-informed support.

We are so grateful to Steve and Kristi Goncalves for sharing their story at CrimeCon. Our CEO joined them and advocate A...
06/04/2026

We are so grateful to Steve and Kristi Goncalves for sharing their story at CrimeCon.

Our CEO joined them and advocate Andy Kahan this past weekend to discuss the negative impacts of true crime on victims and their families — and ways we can all work to promote ethical storytelling and accountability in the true crime space.

Our hearts are with Steve and Kristi as they continue to mourn their daughter, Kaylee, and tell the world about her light.

06/03/2026

When a luxury apartment complex failed to protect one of their own tenants — then destroyed and withheld evidence — one attorney decided to fight back. ⚖️

On the latest episode of Parallel Justice, Chicago attorney Symone Shinton breaks down a case that exposes how institutions fail survivors not just once, but over, and over again.

The civil justice system is one of the few tools survivors have — but it's not easy to use. Symone explains what attorneys need to know to fight back against these corporations.

▶️ Episode 3 is out now. Listen wherever you get podcasts or victimsofcrime.org/paralleljustice

Gun violence touches every corner of this country. More than 46,000 Americans die from it each year. It is the leading c...
06/02/2026

Gun violence touches every corner of this country. More than 46,000 Americans die from it each year. It is the leading cause of death for children and teenagers ages 1 through 19.

Survivors may carry physical injuries and trauma for the rest of their lives, and entire communities bear the weight of mass shootings long after the news cycle moves on.

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. As always, NCVC stands with all victims.

Victims of any crime in the U.S. can call our VictimConnect Resource Center for free, confidential help: 855-4VICTIM (855-484-2846) or victimconnect.org.

06/01/2026

💼 Getting legal help as a crime survivor may be more accessible than you think.

In Season 7, Episode 2 of Parallel Justice, Ohio attorney Konrad Kircher breaks down how contingency fees, civil courts, and the settlement process can work for survivors of sexual abuse — and what to expect along the way.

🎧 Listen wherever you get podcasts or at victimsofcrime.org/paralleljustice!

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