Rape Victims Assistance Program: North Carolina policy allows victims to obtain forensic medical examinations free of charge. Whenever a forensic medical examination is conducted as a result of a sexual assault or an attempted sexual assault that occurred in the state, the program shall pay for the examination. A medical facility or medical professional that performs a forensic medical examination on the victim of a sexual assault or attempted sexual assault shall not seek payment for the examination except from the program.
North Carolina Crime Victims Compensation Services: Reimburses citizens who suffer medical expenses and lost wages as a result of being an innocent victim of crime committed in North Carolina. Victims of rape, assault, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and drunk driving, as well as the families of homicide victims, are eligible to apply for financial help. SAFE staff can assist victims with completing the application and gathering supporting documentation.
NC SAVAN: A criminal-justice information-sharing system that supports automated victim notification. Call 1-877-627-2826 to learn about an offender’s status, register for offender notification, or learn about victim assistance resources in your area.
NC Crime Victims’ Rights Act: Federal and State laws offer rights to victims of crime. Both federal and state law provide a definition of a victim.
NC Victim Assistance Network: A statewide organization that provides support and organization for crime victims across North Carolina, with a variety of publications for victims of crime and their survivors.
North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault: The statewide coalition of sexual assault programs, offering resources, training, and a directory of local agencies.