State Agencies | Services Offered | Phone |
Missouri Attorney General's Office | Refers victims to advocates within county where offense was perpetrated. If the convicted criminal appeals, the AG's Office will provide the victim with the case status on request. | 573-751-3321 |
Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline | The Division of Family Services operates the hotline and investigates child abuse complaints. | 800-392-3738 |
Division of Child Support Enforcement | Provides general information about child support enforcement and refers callers to the appropriate field office for specific case information. | 800-859-7999 |
Crime Victims' Compensation Program | Once an application is received, this program determines what victims are eligible for compensation and distributes money. | 800-347-6881 |
Department of Corrections,
Victim Services | Once a victim's perpetrator is convicted, the department will act as an advocate for victims, providing information such as inmate status and parole eligibility. | 573-526-6516 |
Department of Public Safety | Is committed to improving Missouri's response to violent crime and its victims by providing grant funding to crime victim service providers throughout the state. | 573-751-4905 |
Elder Abuse/Neglect Hotline | The Department of Health and Senior Services operates the hotline, providing referrals and information. It also investigates reports of abuse against seniors and the disabled. | 800-392-0210 |
Highway Patrol, DWI Advocate | Provides statewide advocacy programs for victims of DWI offenses. | 888-773-1800 |
Parental Stress Helpline | Operated by the Department of Social Services, the helpline refers callers to services in their communities. | 800-367-2543 |