One of the most popular components of this Resource Guide is the collection of statistical overviews that addresses the full spectrum of crime and victimization. The 17 topics presented in page-length statistical overviews– which include a space to personalize with the sponsoring organization's contact information– can be utilized as “stand alone” documents (which can be easily replicated and/or faxed) or incorporated into any public education or community awareness publications. Efforts have been made to incorporate the most current and accurate data that address crime and victimization in the United States today. The topics covered by the statistical overviews are the following:

• Child Abuse and Victimization
• Cost of Crime
• Crime and Education
• Crime and Victimization
• Domestic Violence
• Drunk Driving
• Elder Abuse and Neglect
• Financial Crime
• Hate and Bias Crime
• Homicide
• Juvenile Crime and Victimization
• Rape and Sexual Assault
• Sentencing and Corrections
• Stalking
• Substance Abuse and Crime
• Victims With Disabilities
• Workplace Violence and Crime

ACCESSING INFORMATION: OVC RESOURCE CENTER AND OTHER SERVICES

Victims, service providers, and allied professionals have an opportunity to receive valuable information about victims’ rights and services, criminal and juvenile justice, crime prevention and other important issues on an ongoing basis from the OVC Resource Center and the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) in electronic format. Specific details about how to access information are contained in this section, including a broad sampling of crime victim-related Internet sites. Advocates can build an impressive library with the most current research and literature available relevant to crime and victimization by registering with NCJRS. For a registration form, call 800-627-6872.

NCVRW RESOURCE GUIDE CO-SPONSORS

This section provides a comprehensive listing of the national organizations that serve as co-sponsors of the 2001 Resource Guide, including web site and e-mail addresses, wherever available.

RESOURCE GUIDE EVALUATION

The feedback that VALOR receives from organizations that utilize the Resource Guide is essential to improving and expanding future NCVRW Resource Guides. When completing this brief form, victim service providers should specify which resources in the Guide are most helpful and least helpful. In addition, respondents are encouraged to attach any documentation of activities and special events they sponsor during 2001 NCVRW.