Information for Victims of Crime in Italy
If you become a victim of crime, or know of someone who is, please contact the American Citizen Services office nearest you. Please note the Embassy and consulates’ emergency contact information here.
When a U.S. citizen is the victim of a crime overseas, he or she may suffer from physical, emotional or financial injuries. It can be more difficult because the victim may be in unfamiliar surroundings, and may not know the local language or customs. Consular officers, consular agents, and local employees at overseas posts know local government agencies and resources in the country where they work.
We can help:
- Replace a stolen passport
- Contact family, friends, or employers
- Obtain appropriate medical care and provide a list of doctors and hospitals
- Address emergency needs that arise as a result of the crime
- Explain the local criminal justice process
- Obtain information about your case
- Connect you to local and U.S.-based resources to assist victims of crime
- Obtain information about any local and U.S. victim compensation programs available
- Provide a list of lawyers who speak English
We cannot:
- Investigate crimes
- Provide legal advice or represent you in court
- Serve as official interpreters or translators
- Pay legal, medical, or other fees for you
General information and other useful links for victims of crime are available at the Department of State’s Help for American Victims of Crime Overseas webpage.
For information about crime victim compensation programs in the U.S., please see the National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Board website.
DISCLAIMER: The U.S. Department of State assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the organizations whose names appear below. This referral does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of the U.S. Department of State. You may need a lawyer to see if you are able to apply for Italian Victims Assistance programs. If you are the victim of a sexual assault, Italian hospitals have access to victim’s assistance program information.
American Victim Assistance Programs
Sexual Assault:
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) – Toll-free 24/7 hotline for sexual assault counseling and referrals: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). RAINN also offers a hotline that provides live, secure, anonymous crisis support for victims of sexual violence, their friends, and families over RAINN’s website. The Online Hotline is free of charge and is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week!
- U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women– Information about local sexual assault victim assistance coalitions.
- International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies – Global list of abuse hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centers and women’s organizations, plus domestic violence information in over 90 languages.
- NOTE: The agencies and organizations listed on this international directory have not been vetted by the U.S. Department of State or other federal agency.
Domestic Violence:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – Toll-free 24/7 hotline for crisis counseling and referrals: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
- U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women– Information about local domestic violence victim assistance coalitions.
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence – The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers a safe home and shelter programs, public education, and technical assistance. They also have a list of state and international organizations that can assist domestic violence victims. 303-839-1852
- – The center serves abused Americans, mostly women and children, in both civilian and military populations overseas. The 24/7 international crisis hotline 1-866-USWOMEN (1-866-879-6636) can be called toll free from overseas.
- International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies – Global list of abuse hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centers and women’s organizations, plus domestic violence information in over 90 languages.
Victims and Families of Drunk Driving Crashes:
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) – Information about local resources for victims and family members.
