Release of the VOCA Victim Compensation Certification Form (VCC) - Due December 31, 2024
We announce the release of the VOCA Victim Compensation Certification (VCC) form and instructions to prepare for the FY 2025 VOCA Formula Award Allocations.
Formula Grants (VOCA Compensation Programs and VOCA Assistance Programs)
New Match Waiver Spreadsheet Webinar
July 2024
This webinar provides information for VOCA administrators about OVC’s match waiver policy and how to complete the match waiver spreadsheet. This webinar was hosted by The OVC Center for VOCA Administrators.
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2024 VOCA National Joint Training Conference – Registration and New VOCA Administrator Open House
Copy of an email from State Victim Resource Division Director Will Bronson about the 2024 National Joint Training Conference for VOCA Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation Administrators.
Release of the FY 2024 VOCA Victim Compensation and Victim Assistance Formula Solicitations
Copy of an email from State Victim Resource Division Director Will Bronson about the release of the FY 2024 VOCA Victim Compensation and Victim Assistance Formula solicitations.
2024 Crime Victims Fund Compensation and Assistance Allocations
2024 Crime Victims Fund crime victim compensation and victim assistance formula grant allocations available to eligible states and territories.
Message from the SVRD Division Director - iMPRoVE Project
Learn about a tool to help victim service providers measure the short-term outcomes and quality of services delivered to persons impacted by crime.
Now Accepting VOCA Victim Compensation Certification Forms—Due December 29, 2023
We announce the release of the VOCA Victim Compensation Certification (VCC) form and instructions to prepare for the FY 2024 VOCA Formula Award Allocations.
FY 2023 VOCA Formula Solicitations - released!
April 6, 2023
Good Afternoon Administrators!
We are very excited to announce the release of the FY 2023 VOCA Victim Compensation and Victim Assistance Formula Solicitations! Thank you to State Victim Resource Division’s Joel Hall, Kerry Lupher, and Jalila Sebbata, and all of the other behind the scenes people like OVC’s Zoë French, Emily Bauernfeind, Lisa Ewing, and Albert Irion who helped publish, release and...
Spring 2023 Updates: VOCA Administrators’ Conference, Allocations, and Suitability Special Condition
March 23, 2023
Happy Spring, Everyone!
Greetings from Washington, D.C., where the State Victim Resource Division is eagerly awaiting the full bloom of the Cherry Blossom Trees and some warmer weather and sun.
We have some updates we want to share with everyone:
- VOCA Administrators’ Conference: We are very excited to see you in-person at the 2023 National Joint Training Conference for VOCA Victim...
2023 Crime Victims Fund Compensation and Assistance Allocations
Crime Victims Fund Compensation Allocations
From Crime Victims Fund (the Fund) deposits available for victim compensation grants, the Director shall make an annual grant from the Fund to an eligible crime victim compensation program of 75 percent of the amounts awarded during the preceding fiscal year (2 years prior to the grant year).
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Crime Victims Fund Assistance Allocations
From the...
Release of the VOCA Victim Compensation Certification Form (VCC)
December 13, 2022
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) State Victim Resource Division (SVRD) is excited to share with you the release of the VOCA Victim Compensation Certification (VCC) form and instructions to prepare for the FY 23 VOCA Formula Awards. The data provided in this certification form is used by OVC to calculate allocations for VOCA-eligible crime victim compensation programs.
The fillable-pdf VCC...
Victim Compensation - Writing a Comprehensive Annual Report
December 2022
Series
This OVC webinar provides guidance for VOCA Victim Compensation Grantees on how to use the performance measure data entered into the Performance Measurement Tool (PMT) to inform the annual report. During the webinar, members of the OVC’s performance measurement team provide information on the annual reporting questions and explore each question and what responses should entail. The team also highlights how a clear and concise annual report can tell the story of the qualitative data and the grant activities completed by grantees. View the webinar presentation.
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Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program: Fiscal Year 2020 Data Analysis Report
Date Published
October 2022
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
U.S. Department of Justice Releases Strategic Plan
On Friday, July 1, 2022, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the release of the Department of Justice: FYs 2022–2026 Strategic Plan.
The goals of the Strategic Plan are:
- Uphold the Rule of Law
- Keep Our Country Safe
- Protect Civil Rights
- Ensure Economic Opportunity and Fairness for All
- Administer Just Court and Correctional Systems
In his message, Attorney General Garland states,
“this strategic plan provides...
Funding & Awards
OVC administers two Victims of Crime Act formula grant programs that support crime victim compensation and assistance—the cornerstone of support for victims throughout the Nation.
Additionally, OVC is charged by Congress with administering set-aside funds from the Crime Victims Fund for a Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside program which provide support to Tribal communities to enhance services for victims of crime.
OVC also administers discretionary grants...
2022 Crime Victims Fund Compensation and Assistance Allocations
Crime Victims Fund Compensation Allocations
From Crime Victims Fund (the Fund) deposits available for victim compensation grants, the Director shall make an annual grant from the Fund to an eligible crime victim compensation program of 75 percent of the amounts awarded during the preceding fiscal year (2 years prior to the grant year).
View the 2022 Compensation Allocations
Crime Victims Fund Assistance Allocations
From the...
FY 2022 VOCA Assistance and Compensation Solicitations and Allocation Charts Released
April 29, 2022
Apply for the FY 2022 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Assistance and Compensation formula solicitations. Applications for both solicitations are due by Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Applicants should carefully review the eligibility information in these solicitations.
OVC FY 2022 VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant
OVC will award each eligible state and territory victim assistance program an annual grant to support eligible crime victim...
New Center Offers Support to VOCA Administrators
OVC Director Kristina Rose announces the launch of the OVC Center for VOCA Administrators to help build the capacity of VOCA Administrators to manage VOCA formula victim assistance and victim compensation funds.
OVC Center for VOCA Administrators Launch: Remarks From OVC Director Kristina Rose
September 2021
In this video, OVC Director Kristina Rose announces the launch of the OVC Center for VOCA Administrators. The Center provides technical support to strengthen the capacity of VOCA Administrators to administer VOCA formula victim assistance and victim compensation funds—the cornerstone of support for victims throughout the Nation. Visit the OVC Center for VOCA Administrators website.
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FY 2021 VOCA Assistance and Compensation Solicitations and Allocation Charts
June 1, 2021
The Office of Justice Programs has released the FY 2021 VOCA Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation allocation charts:
OVC Formula Chart: 2021 Crime Victims Fund Allocation – Assistance
OVC Formula Chart: 2021 Crime Victims Fund Allocation – Compensation
Refer to these allocation charts when applying for the FY 2021 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Assistance and Compensation formula solicitations. Applications for both solicitations are due by Monday...
2019 Report to the Nation
Introduction
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is pleased to present this report of activities during fiscal years (FY) 2017 and 2018. Every year, OVC supports millions of victims of crime as they heal from their victimization and rebuild their lives. The core of this support is the Crime Victims Fund (the Fund), which is financed by fines, bond forfeitures, and penalties stemming from...
Charging and Certification of Sexual Assault Forensic Exams to Compensation Programs
February 19, 2021
A Copy of an Email Sent by Kathrina S. Peterson, OVC Deputy Director, on January 25, 2021
Good Afternoon Everyone,
We are providing the attached memorandum to provide clarification on the charging and certification of sexual assault forensic exams to the Crime Victims Fund Compensation Program. The Office of the Inspector General recommended that we provide clarification on this issue, particularly regarding...
Compensation and Crowdfunding/Check-ins with Grant Managers
February 17, 2021
A Copy of an Email Sent by Kathrina S. Peterson, OVC Deputy Director, on February 11, 2021
Good Evening Everyone,
The purpose of this email is to provide information about compensation and crowdfunding, and also offer an opportunity to all of you to have more “regular” check-ins with your grant managers.
Crowdfunding and Compensation: Some states have requested information about crowdfunding and...
Office for Victims of Crime Grant Programs: Sexual Assault Victim Services FY 2019 Topical Snapshot
Date Published
2021
Agencies
OVC
Office for Victims of Crime Grant Programs: Victim Services for Older Adults FY 2019 Topical Snapshot
Date Published
2021
Agencies
OVC