In recognition of the 40th Anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), the Office for Victims of Crime has compiled a toolkit of resources about the history of VOCA, the Crime Victims Fund (CVF), the programs it supports, and its important role in the lives of victims and survivors of crime.
VOCA was signed into law on October 12, 1984. Among its provisions, this seminal legislation created the CVF to provide a source of federal funding to support state victim compensation and assistance programs.
“Because of VOCA and the CVF, OVC is able to support thousands of programs annually with millions of dollars invested in services provided directly to crime victims who have suffered physical, emotional, and financial harm from victimization.” – OVC Director Kristina Rose
Join us throughout the month of October as we reflect on how far we have come in the last 40 years and look to the future to continue enhancing access, options, and rights for crime victims.
View the VOCA 40th Anniversary Toolkit
Use the 40th anniversary materials, social media content, and imagery in your commemoration efforts and to raise awareness about victims’ rights and services.