Press Room - 2022
View 2022 U.S. Department of Justice and White House press releases and remarks from OVC leadership relevant to the crime victims field.
News and announcements
July 2024 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
Listen for updates about the 2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Crime Victims Fund, upcoming meetings and events, recent site visits.
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.
July 2024 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about the National Crime Victims’ Service Awards, the special July edition of From the Director’s Desk, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and the Back to Basics Microlearning Video Series.
Resources and Support for the Victims in Fordyce, Arkansas
These resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the professionals and leaders that are assisting them during this difficult time.
Resources and Support for the Victims in Rochester Hills, Michigan
These resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the professionals and leaders that are assisting them during this difficult time.
Resources and Support for the Victims in Round Rock, Texas
These resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the professionals and leaders that are assisting them during this difficult time.
Message From the Director: OVC Funding Opportunities
Director Rose talks about two solicitations OVC is offering in 2024.
June 2024 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
Listen for updates about 2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Crime Victims Fund, the 40th Anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act, and more!
June 2024 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about the #HAVhope National Day of Awareness, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Pride Month.
Resources and Support for the Victims in Akron, Ohio
These resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the professionals and leaders that are assisting them during this difficult time.
May 2024 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
Listen for updates about OVC funding opportunities, the 18th National Indian Nations Conference, Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, the Crime Victims Fund, and more!
May 2024 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, Older Americans Month, and National Police Week.
Apply for Funding To Enhance Services for Victims of Crime
OVC is seeking applicants for FY 2024 funding opportunities.
Remarks From OVC Director Kristina Rose: 2024 NCVRW Candlelight Vigil
Director Rose honors victims, survivors, and those who have made it their your life’s work to improve access, options, and rights for crime victims.
Message From the Director: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2024
Director Rose calls upon us all to create safe environments for crime victims to share what happened to them.
Meet the 2024 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Recipients
Eight individuals and organizations were honored this year for their extraordinary work in supporting victims of crime.
Watch and Share the 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Theme Videos
Use these videos during your 2024 NCVRW events or share them throughout the year.
April 2024 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
Listen to a recording of this briefing for updates on National Crime Victims’ Rights Week commemoration events, the Crime Victims Fund, and more!
April 2024 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and National Child Abuse Prevention Month
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.
New Study on Meeting the Housing Needs of Survivors of Human Trafficking
A report assesses the availability and accessibility of housing and services for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability who are survivors of trafficking or at risk of being trafficked.
Recursos para las víctimas en Kansas City, Missouri
A continuación enumeramos algunos recursos que podrían ser de ayuda para las víctimas, sus familias y la comunidad durante esta época difícil.
Now Online: 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Resource Guide
The 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide is now available to help you raise awareness in your community about victims’ rights and services prior to and during NCVRW (April 21–27, 2024), and throughout the year.
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March 2024 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
Listen to a recording of this briefing for information on the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 and its impact on the Crime Victims Fund and more.