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Did you receive a copy of our 2023 Quick Guide (book)?

We’d love to get your feedback, so that we can be sure future editions of our guidebook meet the needs of survivors and advocates in the Greater New Orleans area. Please fill out this quick questionnaire and let us know how we are doing! All responses are strictly voluntary.

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A survivor of violence

Friend and/or family member of someone impacted by violence

An advocate or service provider

A law enforcement official or employee who works with victim-survivors

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How did you receive a copy of our book?

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What was your favorite part of the 2023 Crime Survivors Quick Guide and why?

I found the following sections of the 2023 Crime Survivors Quick Guide to be helpful for my needs (if you're a victim-survivor, family member or friend) or my client's needs (if you're a service provider or official):

PRACTICAL ISSUES

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Neutral

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MENTAL HEALTH

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FINANCIAL HELP AND CVR

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Neutral

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CRIMINAL LEGAL FLOWCHART

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Neutral

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THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM

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TYPES OF CRIMES

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RESOURCES

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If you did not find any of the sections above helpful, would you let us know why?

Is there anything that you need more information on that was missing from the 2023 Quick Guide?

What would you say is the most urgent need of Greater New Orleans area victim-survivors of violence? You can list more than one.

Do you have any other comments or suggestions you'd like to share?

Thank you!

Find Local Help:

Start Here: Information by Type of Violence

Our Guide: Issues & Needs of Survivors

Our Guide: Criminal Legal Process

Resources: Find Local Help & Info

Find a Local Grief or Support Group

Learn About Crime Victims' Rights

Check out our Tutorials:

How Can I Get Financial Help? (CVR)

Check Status of Orleans Criminal Case

Learn About Hospital Financial Aid Policies

Track a Sexual Assault Kit (after 7/1/24)

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While every effort has been made to provide accurate information, your case will have its own particulars, and some procedures may change. This guide is intended to assist survivors of violent crime in understanding the confusing and sometimes overwhelming events that typically occur after such a crime; however, it is not intended to provide legal advice. You should always consult with licensed professionals as well as the officials involved with your case. You can request information from higher in the chain of command (at whatever agency you are dealing with) when appropriate. While we must use formal legal terms to describe various official processes, we try to use inclusive language wherever possible.

Crime Survivors NOLA is a group of Greater New Orleans survivors and advocates who share information and resources for survivors of violence. Crime Survivors NOLA was previously supported, in part, by VOCA Subgrant Number 7349 awarded by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement through the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the DOJ or LCLE.