Resources and Support for the Victims in Lewiston, Maine
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.
News and announcements
Be Counted in the National Census of Victim Service Providers
Participate in this survey and contribute to our understanding of the current landscape of victim services across the country.
Deadline Extended: Submit Your Art for Display at the 18th National Indian Nations Conference
We invite survivors, advocates, and representees of all ages from American Indian/Alaska Native communities to submit original artwork for use on materials for our 18th National Indian Nations Conference.
Funding Opportunity: 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Projects
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) is a time to honor crime victims and survivors, recognize the work of the crime victims field, and raise public awareness about victims’ rights and services.
To support your organization’s awareness efforts during NCVRW on April 21–27, 2024, apply for NCVRW Community Awareness Projects funding. Successful applicants will be reimbursed up to $5,000 in costs associated with public awareness...
Report on Project to Reduce Child Deaths Due to Abuse and Neglect
Learn how five OVC grantees successfully expanded their understanding of how to promote child and family well-being.
Report Highlights Efforts To Engage Communities To Address Child Abuse and Neglect
Learn about Michigan’s efforts to reduce fatalities or near-death injuries due to child abuse or neglect through the Child Safety Forward initiative.
Remarks by OVC Director Kristina Rose from the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center Grant Announcement
It’s wonderful to be in beautiful Charleston [South Carolina].
I want to thank Dr. Saladin and Dr. Kilpatrick for hosting us today, and for leading an exceptional institution that has done so much to advance our understanding of trauma and victimization.
I want to welcome Mayor Tecklenburg to our gathering – we are so pleased that you are able to join us. Thank you for...
October 2023 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
Listen for updates about Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, funding awards, takeaways from recent travels, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.
New Tool Available To Measure Victim Service Outcomes
Use a new tool to measure victim service quality and outcomes, from the perspective of those receiving the services.
October 2023 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, OVC FY 2023 Funding Awards, and a New Tool Available To Measure Victim Service Outcomes.
Message from the Director: Expansion of OVC TTAC
OVC Director Rose announces the expansion of the OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center, which now encompasses two unique projects.
September 2023 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
Listen for updates about funding awards, takeaways from recent travels, the upcoming launch of a free tool to measure program outcomes and service quality, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.
September 2023 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Preparedness Month, the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, National Campus Safety Awareness Month, and the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.
Remarks by OVC Director Kristina Rose at the National Center for Victims of Crime’s 2023 National Training Institute
Good morning, everyone. I am so happy to be here!
I want to thank Renee Williams and Iva Rody for inviting me to provide welcome remarks for the NCVC [National Center for Victims of Crime] National Training Institute.
It’s always risky to provide any context that will give a clue to how old one is, but my career in criminal justice started at the same...
Resources and Support for the Victims in Jacksonville, Florida
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.
Attorneys and Survivors: Seeking Feedback on New Project to Help Victims
OVC grantee seeks attorneys and survivors to test an online portal to support victims of hate and bias crimes.
August 2023 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
Listen to a recorded briefing for updates about National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.
2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Dates and Theme
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will be commemorated April 21–27, 2024 with the theme—How would you help? Options, services, and hope for crime survivors.
August 2023 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, resources on labor trafficking, and monthly OVC updates from Director Kristina Rose.
Report Focuses on Training Multidisciplinary Teams To Reduce Child Maltreatment and Fatality
A new OVC-sponsored report from Cook County Health evaluates recent efforts to reduce fatalities or near-death injuries due to child abuse or neglect.
Blog Highlights OVC’s Efforts To Support Racial Equity and Survivors of Hate-Based Violence
Find out how OVC and its partners are working to advance racial equity in America and make equal justice under law ring true for us all.
July 2023 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
Listen to a recorded briefing in which Director Rose provided a briefing on OVC’s efforts to increase options, access, and information for all crime victims and survivors over the past 2 years.
July 2023 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.
Apply Today to the National Sign Language Interpreting Service for Deaf Victims
Apply to receive free sign language interpreting services for your victim services program.
June 2023 “From the Director’s Desk” Briefing Now Available
During this call, Director Rose commemorated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and LGBTQI+ Pride Month and provided updates on recent site visits in Alaska and the status of the Crime Victims Fund.