The State Department helps U.S. citizens who are victims of crime abroad. Here is information on how we help overseas and in the United States.
If you are the victim of a crime overseas, you may suffer from physical, emotional or financial harm.
How Consular Sections Can Help:
Consular Sections cannot, however:
State and Local Resources
Some U.S. cities have programs to help residents who are victims of overseas crime. Their help could include:
All U.S. states have victim compensation programs. Only some states offer benefits to residents who are victims of crime abroad. You can get information about each state’s compensation program. You can also get information on how to apply for benefits. See the National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards.
Sexual Assault:
Domestic Violence:
Families and Friends of Murder Victims:
Victims and Families of Drunk Driving Crashes:
General Victim Assistance:
The information above is provided for general information only and may not be applicable in a particular case. You should ask private legal counsel about interpreting specific U.S. or foreign laws.
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