Hotlines
Phase Two of ETA: Evaluation of Technology-based Advocacy Services, Brief Summary
30 Years of the Violence Against Women Act: Endurance, Expansion, and the Next Era
Summary of a plenary panel from the 2024 NIJ Research Conference
Research, Evaluation, and Analysis of Call Handling on Three-Digit Hotlines (REACH-3D)
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Victim Services
The COVID-19 pandemic had a detrimental impact on communities across the nation and significantly affected various aspects of individuals’ lives. One of the negative impacts was an increase in gender-based violence accompanied by shifting barriers to accessing services and support. Victims and victim service providers faced various challenges dealing with the increase in need for services, navigating barriers to help-seeking, and addressing logistical issues.
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Tip Lines Can Lower Violence Exposure in Schools
NIJ FY24 Research and Evaluation on 911, Alternative Hotlines, and Alternative Responder Models
Evaluating Victim Services Text and Chat Hotlines
Evaluating Victim Services Text and Chat Hotlines: Technology Helps Reach Underserved Populations
Chat lines and text lines can be lifelines for victims of crime and trauma who need help.