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    ASSISTANCE FOR U.S.

    CITIZEN VICTIMS OF CRIME ABROAD


    U.S. Department of State | Bureau of Consular Affairs

    The U.S. Department of State is committed to assisting U.S. citizens


    who become victims of crime while abroad.

    HOW WE CAN HELP VICTIMS IMMEDIATE NEEDS:


    OF CRIME: Resources vary by location. The nearest U.S.
    • Address emergency needs that arise as a result embassy or consulate can provide you with
    of the crime information on local doctors, counselors,
    advocates, lawyers, and other professionals who
    • Facilitate access to appropriate medical care can help you following the crime.
    • Provide information on how to report to law
    enforcement MEDICAL TREATMENT:
    Following certain crimes, there may be a limited
    • Accompany you to the police station (whenever window of time when medical treatment is
    possible) available and/or effective. The embassy may be
    • Assist you in securing information about your able to provide information on availability of
    legal case from local authorities medical options in the host country and possible
    associated costs. This is also dependent on the
    • Replace a lost or stolen passport resources available.
    • Connect you to overseas and U.S.-based Examples include treatment for sexually
    resources for victims of crime transmitted diseases or infections, unwanted
    pregnancies, and/or other medical care.
    • Explain financial assistance options, such as
    • For crimes such as sexual assault and child
    assistance available to return to the United
    abuse, a forensic exam— if available—
    States
    may allow medical professionals to collect
    • Assist you with making arrangements for evidence that may be used to prosecute the
    returning to the United States perpetrator(s).
    • In most cases, forensic evidence needs to be
    • Contact anyone you designate in the United
    collected within 72 hours of an assault.
    States, if you wish (in accordance with the
    Privacy Act of 1974).
    DID YOU KNOW?:
    Our staff in Washington and at U.S. embassies
    and consulates around the world can help you • While living or traveling abroad, you are subject
    locate information available for victims in the to the laws and judicial system of the country in
    foreign country and in the United States, if which you are located.
    available.
    ASSISTANCE FOR U.S. CITIZEN VICTIMS OF CRIME ABROAD
    U.S. Department of State | Bureau of Consular Affairs

    • Local systems and practices – such as filing • Do I need medical assistance?


    a police report, medical services, and court
    proceedings – may differ from those in the • Whom do I contact in an emergency?
    United States. For more information, talk to • What resources are available to me?
    consular staff at the nearest U.S. embassy or
    consulate. PRIVACY ACT CONSIDERATIONS:
    • The U.S. embassy or consulate is not • With your permission, consular staff can help
    responsible for legal, medical, or other you reach out to friends, family, and/or others if
    expenses for victims of crime. you become a victim of crime while abroad.
    • Consular officers cannot investigate crimes, • If you would like us to contact someone on your
    provide legal advice, or serve as an official behalf to help you, consular staff may ask you
    interpreter/translator. to sign a Privacy Act waiver before they release
    your information, in accordance with the Privacy
    BEFORE YOU TRAVEL: Act of 1974.

    • Be informed about the country/ies to which Visit travel.state.gov for more information on
    you are traveling. For embassy and consulate Overseas Citizens Services and ovc.gov for the
    contact information, visit travel.state.gov. Office for Victims of Crime.

    • Obtain required documents (passport, visas, CONTACT INFORMATION:


    etc.) Overseas Citizens Services
    In Washington, D.C. available 24/7
    • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment
    In the U.S./Canada: 888-407-4747
    Program (STEP) at step.state.gov.
    When Abroad: +1 202-501-4444
    • Consider whether travel insurance may travel.state.gov
    be right for you
    TravelGov @TravelGov TravelGov

    THINGS TO CONSIDER IF YOU ARE


    A VICTIM OF CRIME:
    • Am I safe?
    • Is there a place or shelter where I can go
    to be safe?

    This product was developed with support from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.

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