Various community organizations have attempted to establish sources of help for victims. Some sources attempt to help victims cope with the psychological and emotional injury suffered as a result of the crime while other organizations offer monetary compensation.
UNL Center for Advocacy, Response & Education, 211 Louis Pound Hall. This on-campus service provides students with crisis intervention, counseling and referral in situations involving sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. (402) 472-3553
Counseling and Psychological Services, 223 University Health Center. Professional counseling available to currently enrolled students. (402) 472-7450
Crime Victims Reparations Committee, P.O. Box 94946, Lincoln, NE 68509-4946. Victims, dependents of victims, or parents of victims are eligible. Must have suffered bodily injury from a crime. Committee awards up to $10,000 to cover medical and other expenses not recoverable by insurance or other sources. (402) 471-2828
Victim Witness Unit–Lincoln Police Department. Refers victims to various sources of help; provides information on the legal process. Volunteers accompany victims to court. (402) 441-7181
Rape/Spouse Abuse Hotline–Gives Lincoln area victims information regarding help and shelter; provides assistance in reporting abuse. (402) 475-7273
Nebraska Domestic Violence Crisis and Support Resource: www.aardvarc.org
Child Protective Services–Provides help in cases of child abuse. (402) 471-7000
In Omaha:
Women's Center for Advancement–Helps in cases of child/spouse abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and child sexual assault. (402) 345-7273
Statewide Abuse Hotline: (800) 652-1999 (toll free)