Quick answer
Safety, criminal reporting, civil claims, and victim assistance are separate matters.
Do now
Seek emergency and medical help where needed. Preserve evidence and reports. Ask about protection orders, civil deadlines, and victim resources. Explain any employer, premises, or government connection to a lawyer.
Watch for
Intentional-tort deadlines can be shorter than ordinary negligence periods. A criminal case does not automatically file or preserve a civil lawsuit, and insurance coverage can differ.
Official sources
NY Courts — Statute of Limitations Timetable, DC Code § 12-301, NJ Courts — Domestic Violence, NY Courts — Domestic Violence / Family Offense, DC Courts — Domestic Violence Division.