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Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. This April, and throughout the year, the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants encourages all individuals and organizations to learn more about how to make our city a safer and stronger place for children and families.

DC Victim Hotline

The DC Victim Hotline is available for all crime victims in the District of Columbia. The hotline number is 844-4-HELP-DC (844-443-5732) and is operational 24/7. The hotline victim assistance staff provides basic crisis-intervention support and helps callers access the complete continuum of care for crime victims, including relevant and appropriate resources based on the needs of the caller.