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Explore prevention education and pathways to independent organizations and services that can provide the support you are seeking.
RESOURCE CONNECTION
Connections for the steps ahead.
Resource Connection helps people identify trusted organizations and services for individual needs. Safe Steps shares information and referrals; independent providers offer direct emergency, legal, medical, counseling, housing, recovery, and other services.
Violence Resources
Prevention education, safety planning information, and connections to established organizations working to prevent violence and support affected communities.
Violence Prevention Education and Resources
Learn about warning signs, healthy relationships, prevention, and community awareness, then connect with trusted Alabama organizations for direct support.
Colbert Lauderdale Domestic Violence Response Coalition
A local coalition advancing domestic violence awareness and connection to support. Visit their Facebook page for more information, or call (256) 284 2284.
colbertdvrc@aol.com
Advocacy Family Network, Inc.
Domestic violence resource connection and family advocacy support. Visit their website for more information.
Office: 256 929 4041
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
A grassroots movement advocating for gun safety and stronger communities. Visit their website for ways to learn, connect, and take action.
Madison County Domestic Violence Coalition
A community coalition focused on domestic violence awareness, prevention, and connection to local support. Visit their Facebook page to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about how to use this site, what Safe Steps Alabama offers, and where to begin.
Veterans Resources
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA)
Connect with trusted resources for veterans, active duty service members, and their families. Find assistance with VA benefits, healthcare, claims, education, employment, and supportive services through the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs.
Family and Children Resources
Family and Children’s Resources
Resources that help caregivers identify family centered supports and conversations for children.
Legal Assistance Resources
Legal Resource Connections
Find trusted legal information, self help tools, and links to organizations that provide legal aid and civil legal services. Safe Steps does not provide legal advice or representation.
Community Services Resources
Community Services and Support Organizations
Starting points for finding local programs, support organizations, and community connections.
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resource Connections
Explore wellness information and identify established organizations that offer mental health support when it feels right for you.
Housing and Stability Resources
Alabama Housing and Finance Authority
Information that can help you prepare questions and identify organizations offering housing, financial, or legal support.
Housing and Stability Resource Connections
Find established organizations that provide housing assistance, essential needs, outreach, and community support to help individuals and families pursue stability.
Emergency and Crisis Resources
Emergency and Crisis Resources
A clear reminder to contact 911 or an appropriate local emergency or crisis service when immediate help is needed.
Recovery and Addiction Resources
Recovery and Addiction Resource Connections
Connect with trusted organizations offering peer support, recovery coaching, treatment information, advocacy, and pathways to long term recovery.
Trusted organizations and services
These independent organizations provide direct services or statewide navigation. Safe Steps shares these connections to help visitors identify where to turn for assistance.
Safety planning and domestic violence support
Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Statewide safety-planning information, advocacy connections, and Alabama’s domestic violence hotline.
Community resource navigation
211 Connects Alabama
Statewide community resource navigation for housing, food, family services, health, legal, and other local needs.
Civil legal information
Legal Services Alabama
Civil legal information and help for eligible low-income Alabamians, including housing and domestic violence matters.
Mental health and crisis support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
National emotional and crisis support by call, text, or chat. Call or text 988 for immediate support.
Housing information
Alabama Housing Finance Authority
Statewide information about renter resources, affordable housing opportunities, and housing programs.
Pardon and parole victim services
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles — Victim Services
Official information about victim notification, participation in pardon and parole hearings, written statements, and victim-services contacts.
Victim assistance and advocacy
Alabama Attorney General — Victim Assistance
Statewide assistance for victims of violent crime, including rights advocacy, judicial-process information, case updates, and referrals.
Federal VAWA information
U.S. Department of Justice — Violence Against Women Act
Federal information about VAWA and DOJ’s work addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
National victim and survivor referrals
U.S. Department of Justice — Find Help Near You
DOJ’s state-by-state resource guide for people seeking local support related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
ALABAMA CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS
Understanding and invoking your rights
This section explains how a person affected by crime may request rights and notifications in Alabama’s criminal justice process. It does not determine victim status, replace legal advice, or provide court representation.
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Ask law enforcement or the prosecutor’s office for a victim notification or request for rights form.
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Tell the prosecutor or clerk of court if your address, phone number, or email changes.
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Maintain contact with the assigned prosecutor or victim witness coordinator about notices and participation.
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You may choose whether and how to participate at the stages available in your case.
Read VOCAL’s Alabama rights guide
Alabama pardon and parole victim services
Alabama Attorney General victim assistance
Learn about VAWA and DOJ resources
Frequently Asked Questions
A few helpful reminders as you explore these resources.
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