Human Trafficking: How to identify it and work with victims and survivors
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Female
Supporting Indigenous Victims of Violence Expert Q&A Webinar
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
OVC Director Jessica Hart Announces Funding to Help Victims of Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting
October 2020
Female genital mutilation or cutting refers to a barbaric practice involving partial or total removal of female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Office for Victims of Crime Director Jessica E. Hart announces funding to address the needs of victims of female genital mutilation or cutting.
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Office for Victims of Crime Awards Nearly $3 Million to Help Victims of Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting
Female genital mutilation or cutting refers to a barbaric practice involving partial or total removal of female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons. This terrible crime occurs in many parts of the world and is impacting victims here in the United States.
On Friday, October 30, 2020, the Office of Justice Programs announced that the Office for Victims of Crime...
Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Virtual Consultation: General Session (for Tribal Leaders unable to attend their Region’s consultation)
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Virtual Consultation: BIA Alaska Region Second Session
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Virtual Consultation: BIA Alaska Region First Session
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Virtual Consultation: BIA Pacific Region Second Session
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Virtual Consultation: BIA Pacific Region First Session
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Virtual Consultation: BIA Western and Navajo Regions
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Virtual Consultation: BIA Northwest Region
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Virtual Consultation: BIA Southwest Region
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
online
Event Type
Webinar
Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Virtual Consultation: Great Plains and Rocky Mountain Regions
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Virtual Consultation: BIA Southern Plains and Eastern Oklahoma Regions
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Virtual Consultation: BIA Midwest Region
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
online
Event Type
Webinar
Registration Status
Open
Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Virtual Consultation: BIA Eastern Region
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
online
Event Type
Webinar
Funding Opportunity: OVC FY 2020 Addressing Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting
OVC is seeking applicants for OVC FY 2020 Addressing Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM) solicitation.
The goal of this program is to deliver programming to address and help stop the practice of FGM by—
- educating law enforcement, public health professionals, and educators on detecting at-risk girls in localities where FGM is a risk,
- responding to victims by providing appropriate services, and
- forming community networks...
The Faces of Human Trafficking PSA
January 2014
Series
On January 14, 2014, OVC debuted the "Faces of Human Trafficking" public service announcement (PSA), which is highlighted in the 2014 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Resource Guide. The goal of the PSA is to raise public awareness of human trafficking and highlight that survivors of this crime have very diverse backgrounds and experiences. The PSA is also available in Spanish, Thai, Hindi, and Tagalog. Download the PSA.
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Exploratory Research on the Impact of the Growing Oil Industry in North Dakota and Montana on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking: A Final Summary Overview
Date Published
September 2016
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
A Healing Journey for Alaska Natives
Date Published
October 2016
Series
Publication Type
Technical Assistance,
Presentation (Multimedia),
Instructional Material
Agencies
OVC
Campus Climate Survey Validation Study (CCSVS) Final Technical Report
Date Published
January 2016
Agencies
BJS
Center for Changing Our Campus Culture
The Center for Changing Our Campus Culture is a comprehensive online clearinghouse that provides important resources for colleges and universities on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The site—fully funded by the Office on Violence Against Women—includes the latest research; sample campus policies, protocols, and best practices; and information on how to access training opportunities and technical assistance.
WomensLaw.org
This website provides state-specific legal information and resources for survivors of abuse. OVC helps fund the WomensLaw Email Hotline, which provides legal crisis intervention support using trauma-informed approaches that protect the safety and confidentiality of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.