Support · Guidance · Hope
When the unthinkable happens, you don't have to face it alone.
Victims Defense Group stands beside victims and their families through some of life’s hardest moments — listening first, then helping you understand your options and find the support that fits.
Share only what you’re comfortable sharing. There’s no wrong way to start.
Share only what you’re comfortable sharing. There’s no wrong way to start.Tell us how we can help
A few details are all we need to begin.
Please only share what you’re comfortable sharing — a few words are enough to begin.
Support
Someone to listen, without judgment, when everything feels heavy.
Guidance
Clear, honest information about what may come next.
Hope
A way forward you can take one step at a time.
Who we are
Built for the people left to carry what comes after.
Victims Defense Group exists for victims and families facing loss, harm and uncertainty. In moments like these, it can be hard to know who to call, what to ask, or where to even begin.
Our role is to stand beside you — to listen, to help you make sense of what’s in front of you, and to connect you with support and resources suited to your situation.
How we help
Different needs. One steady path forward.
Every situation is different. These are some of the ways Victims Defense Group can walk with you — and if you’re not sure which one applies, simply reach out and we’ll figure it out together.
Grief support
Grief after a sudden or violent loss can feel isolating and overwhelming. We offer a compassionate place to talk about what you're carrying, and help you find support that meets you where you are.
For anyone who is grievingSupport groups
Sometimes the most healing words come from people who have walked a similar road. Support groups bring families together to share, listen and lean on one another.
For families and loved onesFuneral guidance
Planning a service while still in shock is one of the hardest things a family can face. We help you understand the arrangements and steps involved, so those decisions aren't made alone.
For families making arrangementsLegal connections
When legal questions arise, knowing where to turn matters. We help connect victims and families with legal professionals who can advise them on their situation.
For victims with legal questionsWhat to expect
Reaching out is the hardest part. Here's what happens next.
No forms to get exactly right, and no pressure to explain everything at once.
You reach out
Send a short message through our form. Share as much — or as little — as you're ready to.
We listen
A member of our team follows up to understand what you're facing and what matters most to you.
We help you find the way
Together, we identify the support, resources and connections that fit your situation.
You don't need the right words, or a plan. You only need to take the first step.
Whenever you're ready
We're here to walk with you.
Whether you reach out today or a month from now, your first step can be as simple as a few lines about what’s happening.