Now Available: Second Edition of Guide for Siblings of Missing Youth
Developed alongside families whose children went missing, this guide is designed to help others who face the same crisis.
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2010 NCVRW PSA—Be The One
April 2010
This public service announcement, developed as part of the 2010 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Resource Guide, urges you to ask, listen, believe, care, and be the one to take the first step toward getting help for a child who has been hurt by crime. Visit the NCVRW site for more information.
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What About Me? Finding Your Path Forward When Your Brother or Sister is Missing (Second Edition)
Date Published
January 2025
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Courage First Athlete Hotline
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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: Youth Violence Intervention Initiative
This page highlights how the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention supports community violence intervention efforts through grant funding, training and technical assistance, and more.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: Take It Down
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Sergio's Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System Audiobook
March 2023
Sergio’s Story describes the experience of a young boy who was a victim of labor trafficking and is part of a federal case.
The story follows Sergio as he shares his experiences with a trusted adult, meets with a victim advocate in the prosecutor’s office who supported him as he navigated the criminal legal system, and receives support from family and a caseworker.
Throughout the audiobook, Sergio and anyone following his story, learns some techniques to help cope with strong feelings.
Zoe's Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System Audiobook
March 2023
Zoe’s Story shares the experiences of a young girl who was sex trafficked and presents in court as a defendant.
This graphic novel follows Zoe as she—
- shares her story with a lawyer and social worker after she is arrested,
- learns that someone she cared about was doing something illegal, and
- engages with a survivor-led support group that offers a safe space to discuss her feelings about the case and the new terms she’s hearing, like “victim” and “survivor.”
Throughout the audiobook, Zoe and anyone following her story, learns some techniques to help cope with strong feelings.
Children and Youth in Tribal Communities: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
These materials were created specifically for children and youth in Tribal communities by Native authors and illustrators and are tailored to the needs of young children (ages 2 to 6), school-age children (ages 7 to 12), and teens (ages 13 to 18) who have been the victim and/or witness to a crime and are interacting with Tribal, state, and/or...
Children and Youth in Tribal Communities: A Guide for Practitioners
A Guide for Practitioners
These materials were created specifically for children and youth in Tribal communities by Native authors and illustrators and are tailored to the needs of young children (ages 2 to 6), school-age children (ages 7 to 12), and teens (ages 13 to 18) who have been the victim and/or witness to a crime and are interacting with Tribal, state, and/or federal justice...
Children and Youth in Tribal Communities: Practitioner and Parent/Caregiver Guides
Practitioner and Parent/Caregiver Guides
These materials were created specifically for children and youth in Tribal communities by Native authors and illustrators and are tailored to the needs of young children (ages 2 to 6), school-age children (ages 7 to 12), and teens (ages 13 to 18) who have been the victim and/or witness to a crime and are interacting with Tribal, state, and/or federal justice...
Maggie Mercury | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
Maggie Mercury tells the story of a teen who was a witness in a criminal court case.
She hosts a blog where she and her friends talk about what can happen when a young person is the victim or witness in a criminal case.
The story breaks down this complicated issue for teens in Tribal...
Maggie Mercury: Rights & Roles Book | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
This booklet accompanies Maggie Mercury and describes the jobs of the different grown-ups the reader might meet.
The grownups may be from the reader’s Tribe or a different Tribe, or may work for the local, state, or Federal Government.
The book also addresses rights in the criminal legal system.
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Brandon’s Path: Rights & Roles Book | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
This booklet accompanies Brandon’s Path and describes the jobs of the different grownups the reader might meet.
The grownups may be from the reader’s Tribe or a different Tribe, or may work for the local, state, or Federal Government.
The book also addresses rights in the child welfare system.
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Brandon’s Path | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
Brandon’s Path follows the story of a teen whose family is involved in a child welfare case.
His story follows a ‘choose your own adventure’ style where he meets new adults, learns to ask for help, and discovers things he can do to feel better.
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Marvelous Mitch: Rights & Roles Book | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
This booklet accompanies Marvelous Mitch and describes the jobs of the different grownups the reader might meet.
The grownups may be from the reader’s Tribe or a different Tribe, or may work for the local, state, or Federal Government.
The book also addresses rights in the criminal legal system.
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Marvelous Mitch | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
Marvelous Mitch follows the story of a school-age kid who is a witness in a criminal court case and goes to federal court.
She meets with new adults, like a victim advocate, who ask her questions, teach her how the legal system works, and help her feel better.
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Edgar’s Journey: Rights & Roles Book | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
This booklet accompanies Edgar’s Journey and describes the jobs of the different grownups the reader might meet.
The grownups may be from the reader’s Tribe or a different Tribe, or may work for the local, state, or Federal Government.
The book also addresses rights in the child welfare system.
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Edgar’s Journey | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
Edgar’s Journey tells the story of a school-age child named Edgar, who has to go to the state courthouse with his grandpa to talk about what is happening in his family.
He meets some new adults, goes to new places, and learns about asking for help and things he can do to feel better.
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...Marvis & Rockee: Rights & Roles Book | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
This booklet accompanies Marvis & Rockee and describes the jobs of the different grownups the reader might meet.
The grownups may be from the reader’s Tribe or a different Tribe, or may work for the local, state, or Federal Government.
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View online or print on an office printer.
Marvis & Rockee | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
Marvis & Rockee tells the story of a little boy named Marvis who is a witness in a criminal court case.
He and his toy coyote, Rockee, meet with different grown-ups, like advocates and attorneys, who ask him questions about what happened, and share techniques with him to help him cope with how he’s feeling...
Aiyana’s Journey: Rights & Roles Book | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
This booklet accompanies Aiyana’s Journey and describes the jobs of the different grownups the reader might meet.
The grownups may be from the reader’s Tribe or a different Tribe, or may work for the local, state, or Federal Government.
Downloads
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View online or print on an office printer.
Aiyana’s Journey | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
Aiyana’s Journey tells the story of what happens to a little girl named Aiyana after social workers visit her home on the reservation because her mom needs help taking care of her.
She meets some new grownups, goes to some new places, and learns about things she can do to feel better. Throughout the story, Aiyana...
Children and Youth in Tribal Communities
Resources for Use With Children and Youth in Tribal Communities
Children and youth in Tribal communities who are victims and witnesses encounter unique challenges while navigating the justice system. Jurisdictional conflicts and variation in Tribal justice system structure and processes can be confusing and overwhelming for child victims and witnesses and their families.
Many child victims and witnesses have endured multiple forms of violence and victimization over...