Download the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Theme Poster and Color Palette
Use the 2023 NCVRW theme poster and color palette to help your organization raise awareness about victims’ rights and services.
News and announcements
Make Sure You are Counted in a Census of Victim Service Providers
If your organization or program provides direct services to victims of crime, please submit a survey for the 2023 National Census of Victim Service Providers.
February 2023 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, National Black History Month, and the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.
Videos Showcase the Impact of 20 Years of OVC Anti-Trafficking Work
Watch and share three videos in which OVC grantees and stakeholders speak about the impact of OVC’s anti-trafficking programs on the field.
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by OVC Director Kristina Rose at the Collaboration, Transformation, Impact: Celebrating 20 Years of OVC’s Anti-Trafficking Efforts Event
Director Rose highlights that victims count and their voices matter and how all survivors need options, access, and information in order to heal.
对加州半月湾受害者的支持及资源
下面列出一些在这艰难的时期对受害者、他们的家属以及社区可能有帮助的资源。
Recursos y apoyo para las víctimas de Half Moon Bay, California
A continuación se presenta una lista de recursos que podrían ayudar a las víctimas, sus familias y a la comunidad durante este difícil período.
Justice Department Recognizes 20 Years of OVC's Anti-Trafficking Efforts
This ceremony highlights grantees’ impact on the lives of thousands of trafficking survivors over two decades of OVC funding, assistance, and support.
Register: OVC FY 2023 Anti-Trafficking Funding Opportunities Webinar
Join OVC’s Human Trafficking Division for a webinar that will provide an overview of our office and planned FY 2023 anti-trafficking funding opportunities.
Resources and Support for the Victims in Half Moon Bay, California
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 Monterey Park, California
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.
January 2023 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, National Stalking Awareness Month, Identity Theft Awareness Week, and updates on the upcoming National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Funding Opportunity: FY 2023 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking applicants for the FY 2023 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation.
This solicitation provides comprehensive funding to federally recognized Tribes, Tribal consortia, and Tribal designees to develop a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization. Refer to the solicitation for more information about eligibility. Applicants have the flexibility to submit a single application and select from any...
View a New Guide to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking
This January marks 20 years of OVC’s anti-trafficking efforts. In recognition of these efforts, OVC has released a Commemoration Guide to support the field in its efforts to raise awareness for human trafficking victims’ rights and services.
2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week News
Save the date for the 2023 NCVRW Candlelight Vigil on April 26, 2023, and sign up for the NCVRW subscription list by January 5, 2023, to receive a complimentary print copy of the 2023 NCVRW Poster Kit.
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...
Attend a Free Virtual Human Trafficking Youth Forum
Learn how to talk to youth about online safety, understand human trafficking trends and how they affect the youth population, and
discover available government resources for youth victims and individuals working with youth.
December 2022 “From the Director’s Desk” Briefing Now Available
Director Rose briefs the field about the 17th National Indian Nations Conference, the Crime Victims Fund, funding opportunities for FY 2023, and more.
December 2022 Featured Resources
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
President Biden recommits us, “to stopping avoidable traffic deaths and keeping America’s roadways safe,” in his National Impaired Driving Prevention Month proclamation.
This December, we highlight resources to help the field serve victims of impaired driving.
The National Sheriffs’ Association’s DUI Crashes: Real Crimes, Real Victims video urges law enforcement to respond to and interact with DUI crash victims in...
Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Communities Through OJP Grantmaking
Participate in this conversation with Office of Justice Programs leadership about its efforts to advance racial equity and reduce barriers to accessing OJP grants and programming for community based organizations.
View New Materials to Help Young Survivors in Tribal Communities
New materials feature artwork and stories by Native artists and authors, that focus on the unique challenges faced by child victims and witnesses in Tribal communities.
Resources and Support for the Victims in Chesapeake, Virginia
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 Colorado Springs, Colorado
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.
November 2022 “From the Director’s Desk” Briefing Now Available
Director Rose briefs the field about the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme, revised Attorney General’s Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance, the Crime Victims Fund, and more.
View the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Theme
The 2023 NCVRW theme is Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change., which calls upon communities to amplify the voices of survivors.