Virtual Feature on Victim Issues: April 24 - 30 2022
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OVC-Funded Apps
DocuSAFE is a free app that helps survivors collect, store, and share evidence of abuse, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, online harassment, and dating violence. If survivors choose, the app provides options for sharing the content with law enforcement, attorneys, victim advocates, and other professionals. The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network app provides resources for victims of sexual assault. The app connects survivors with safe and secure group support online. Users can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline by phone or chat through the app, connect with other survivors through a peer-to-peer helproom, and locate services in their area. The SafeNight app provides support to victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault seeking urgent shelter. This app was produced by the Safe Shelter Collaborative—agencies, funders, supporters, technologists, and community-minded experts who develop solutions that find shelter faster for survivors. The Tech Safety App offers resources for victims of technology-facilitated stalking or abuse. Created by the National Network to End Domestic Violence, this educational app walks users through how a particular technology could be misused, what they can do about it, and offers users safety tips on how to increase their safety and privacy. The Department of Defense Safe Helpline app gives members of the military community access to resources and tools to help manage the short- and long-term effects of sexual assault. The app helps military community members create plans that are right for them, and provides exercises that aid in reducing stress and tools to help members transition to civilian life. Customized plans and exercises can be stored to supplement ongoing therapy. The Transcend app offers resources and information about common reactions to mass violence and strategies for recovery. The app includes tools and activities on calming the body, managing distressing thoughts, maintaining healthy activity, coping with loss, and helping others. A “Get Help” feature offers contact information for crisis hotlines and other support services. The mobile app can also help victims of other violent crimes. Download the Transcend app: iOS devices Download the Transcend app: Android devices The KnowBullying mobile app, developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has simple conversation starters to begin discussions with children about bullying; strategies to prevent bullying for ages 3–6, 7–13, and teens; and warning signs of bullying, being bullied, or witnessing bullying. The app includes a section for educators to help prevent bullying in the classroom and support children who are being bullied. VINEmobile is the mobile app version of VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), the National Victim Notification Network. The app allows victims to register for timely and reliable information regarding the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and concerned citizens can register to be notified by phone, email, text message (where applicable), or TTY device when an offender’s custody status changes. Users can also register through their participating state or county toll free number. 
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