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Disclaimer

NCVLI provides technical assistance only. It does not provide legal advice.

Nothing stated or submitted via this website is privileged. Do not provide any confidential or private information to NCVLI at any time. Please be aware that NCVLI may be required by law in some instances to report possible abuse committed against vulnerable populations, including children and the elderly, which may require disclosure of information you provide to NCVLI in this form.

Any technical assistance provided does not substitute for independent research, analysis or determination of the facts of any particular situation or the law. Answering the questions in the form below does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and NCVLI. The information you provide is collected solely for the purpose of facilitating a response to your request. NCVLI will not distribute the information provided to other entities without your express consent.

Due to the high volume of requests that we receive, priority is given to requests from Enhanced NAVRA members, partners on NCVLI’s grant projects, and requests regarding rights enforcement tied to cases in active litigation. Your request will be acknowledged and then reviewed for determination of whether and what assistance we can provide. You will be notified regarding that assessment within 14 days.

By answering the questions in the form below, you are acknowledging that you have read and accept the disclaimer.

Requests are viewed between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.

If you are a victim seeking help, please note that NCVLI generally does not provide direct legal representation and cannot give legal advice. For this reason we will only respond to requests submitted by victims’ rights attorneys, advocates, and other allied professionals. To find resources as a victim please use the following databases:

NCVLI’s Victim Resource Database (Please note that our database is currently undergoing widespread updates and corrections.)

Office for Victims of Crime Database

Victim Connect Database

If you are in need of an attorney, a number of different organizations have compiled links to legal resources that can assist with finding an attorney nationwide. The American Bar Association’s FindLegalHelp.org website, for example, includes information that can assist with finding an attorney who could help on a range of different legal issues (https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_services/flh-home/). Many state bar associations also offer lawyer referral services that may be able to help connect you with an attorney.

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Are you a member of NCVLI's National Alliance of Victims' Rights Attorneys & Advocates (NAVRA)?* Are you a member of NCVLI's National Alliance of Victims' Rights Attorneys & Advocates (NAVRA)?* Yes No

I have read the above information and understand that only requests submitted by victims’ rights attorneys, advocates, and other allied professionals will be responded to.* I have read the above information and understand that only requests submitted by victims’ rights attorneys, advocates, and other allied professionals will be responded to.* Yes

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Agency/Firm/Organization Website*

Street Address*

City*

State*

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Agency/Firm/Organization*

Email*

Does your agency receive state or federal funding?* Does your agency receive state or federal funding?* Arizona Enforcement OVC RISE Rights Enforcement OVW Other (explain below):

Grant Number(s):

Phone*

Your Profession:*

Other Profession (if selected above):

How did you find out about NCVLI? Select all that apply.* How did you find out about NCVLI? Select all that apply.* Brochure/Newspaper Individual (name below): Law School NCVLI is assigned TTA Provider Non-Profit/Service Organization (name below): Previously Received NCVLI's Assistance Training Web Search Other (explain below):

If your agency receives OVW funding, what discretionary or formula grant program funding do you receive?

Brief Description of Request (do not provide NCVLI with individually identifiable information):*

Which issue or stage of proceeding are you requesting assistance with?* Which issue or stage of proceeding are you requesting assistance with?* Legal Issues - Pretrial Legal Issues - Trial Legal Issues - Post Trial/Appeal Legislative or Public Policy Work Program - Development Program - Evaluation Program - Marketing/Outreach Technology Development Training - Development Training - Evaluation Other (explain below):

Other/Individual/Organization (if selected above):

What is the PRIMARY victim legal issue you are requesting assistance with related to?* What is the PRIMARY victim legal issue you are requesting assistance with related to?* Right to be heard Right to be present Right to fairness Right to information Right to notice Right to privacy Right to prompt disposition Right to protection Right to refuse discovery Right to restitution Right to support person Right to accommodations Right to Interpreter Other (explain below):

Other issue or stage of preceeding (if selected above):

Deadline and timing constraints:* Deadline and timing constraints:* Yes, I have a deadline or timing constraint No, I do not have a deadline

Other primary victim legal issue (if selected above):

Type of Assistance Requested* Type of Assistance Requested* Legal - Amicus Curiae Support Legal - General Information Legal - Sample Pleading Legal - Written Memorandum Legal - Strategic Advice Legislative - Sample Language or Strategic Advice Program Development Referral - to Attorney/Advocate/Expert Training - Creation, Evaluation, Marketing Other (explan below):

Please give us the date, time and a brief explanation of your deadline (or enter n/a if not applicable):*

Other type of assistance (if selected above):

Predominant Victim Population(s) Impacted by Request:* Predominant Victim Population(s) Impacted by Request:* All Children Disabilities Elderly Ethnic Minority Immigrant International LGBT Men Military or Military Connection (e.g. dependent, civilian employee) Native Person(s) of Color Student Trafficked Persons Women Other (explain below):

If a military TA request, identify which justice system(s) may be navigated for this issue.

If a military TA request, identify the relevant branch of military service.

Other impacted victim population (if selected above):

We have a few additional questions if your request is related to a particular case or victimization; if not, you may select n/a below and leave the rest blank. We have a few additional questions if your request is related to a particular case or victimization; if not, you may select n/a below and leave the rest blank. N/A

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Identify the jurisdiction impacted by your request:* Identify the jurisdiction impacted by your request:* State Federal Military Tribal Campus Other (please specify):

Please specify other jurisdiction (if selected above):

Please specify other criminal offense or conduct (if selected above):

What criminal offense or conduct is responsible for the underlying victimization. Select all that apply.* What criminal offense or conduct is responsible for the underlying victimization. Select all that apply.* Assault/Battery DUI/DWI Domestic Violence Adult Domestic Violence Child Fraud Hate Crime Homicide Identity Theft Kidnapping Sexual Assault - Adult Sexual Assault - Child Sexual Abuse of Children Images (Child Pornography) Stalking Theft of Property Trafficking - Domestic - Labor Trafficking - Domestic - Sex Trafficking - International - Labor Trafficking - International - Sex Other (explain below):

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