U.S. Embassy & Consulate
in Iraq

Help For American Victims of Crime Overseas

If you are the victim of a crime in Iraq, the staff of the American Citizen Services Unit is prepared to assist you.

What we can do:

• Help you replace a lost/stolen passport
• Help you find appropriate medical care if you are injured
• Assist you with emergency needs that might arise
• Help you contact your family, friends or employer
• Provide you with information on how and where you can report the crime to local law enforcement officials
• Provide you with general information about the criminal justice process in Iraq
• Provide a list of English speaking Attorneys
• Provide information about crime victim assistance resources in your state of residence if you are returning to the U.S.

Consular officials cannot, however, investigate crimes, provide legal advice or represent you in court, serve as official interpreters or translators, or pay legal, medical, or other fees for you.

Contact us

The Embassy emergency duty officer can be reached after working hours by calling the following number:

For emergencies (such as death, serious injury, abduction, or imminent threat to safety):

• (301) 985-8841 when calling from the USA,
• 0760-030-4400 when calling locally in Iraq
• 964-760-030-4400 when calling from another international location.

Contact Information for Victim Assistance Programs:

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.

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 familiies 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 domeestic violence victims.  303-839-1852
• Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center– 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.
• 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.

Families and Friends of Murder Victims:

• POMC, Inc. (National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children)– Hotline for crisis counseling and referrals available Monday-Friday, 8-5 PM EST: 1-888-818-POMC.

Victims and Families of Drunk Driving Crashes:

• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)– Information about local resources for victims and family members.

General Victim Assistance:

• U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime– Contact information for non-emergency services in communities throughout U.S.
• National Crime Victim Center– Information for crime victims on the impact of crime, safety planning, legal rights and civil legal remedies, and options for assistance and referrals to local programs.
• National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)– Toll-free hotline available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST for information and referral to victim assistance programs: 1-800-TRY-NOVA

Overseas Resources:

• Victim Assistance On-line– Information about victim assistance programs in approximately 20 countries.
• 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.