November 2022 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Native American Heritage Month, Transgender Day of Remembrance, and OVC-funded assistance and compensation programs.
News and announcements
Check Out OVC’s New Logo
OVC's new logo highlights our ongoing efforts to help crime survivors find their justice through rights, access, and equity.
Funding Opportunity: 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Projects
Apply for funding to raise public awareness of victims’ rights and services in your community during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Learn About Department of Justice Efforts to Combat Elder Fraud and Abuse
A new report highlights DOJ efforts to prosecute those who harm older adults, support victims, bolster state and local efforts to pursue elder justice, and prevent elder fraud and abuse before it occurs.
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Access 2021 press releases, speeches, and blogs about victimization and crime victim services from the White House, U.S. Department of Justice, and OVC.
Resources and Support for the Victims in Raleigh, North Carolina
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.
Register: OVC Tribal Consultation on the Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program on November 9, 2022
Register for a virtual Tribal Consultation on the Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside program.
Report Examines Key Factors in Financial Recovery for Elder Financial Exploitation Victims
Read about a framework of key factors that may contribute to successful restitution in cases of elder financial exploitation.
October 2022 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and OVC's From the Director’s Desk.
A Conversation with Roberta Roper
Listen to the latest Justice Today podcast episode, where OVC Director Rose and Roberta Roper discuss the evolution of victims’ rights from the lens of Roberta’s personal journey through the justice system following her daughter’s murder.
September 2022 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Preparedness Month, the 21st Anniversary of 9/11, National Campus Safety Awareness Month, and National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.
Call for Victim Service Providers Interested in Measuring the Outcomes of Your Work
Register for a virtual meeting to learn about an online tool that captures data to enhance program planning, staff training, outreach, and other activities.
Funding Opportunity: OVC FY 2022 Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act State-Run Hate Crime Reporting Hotlines
Apply for this solicitation to help ensure that hate crimes do not go unreported and victims have access to needed services.
From the Director’s Desk
During this monthly briefing, Director Rose will update the field about OVC programs and initiatives and share OVC ideas to advance the field to improve options, access, and information for all survivors.
Join OVC’s Inaugural “From the Director’s Desk” Briefing
Join OVC Director Kristina Rose on September 8, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., eastern time for the inaugural “From the Director’s Desk” monthly briefing.
Register for the 17th National Indian Nations Conference
Register for this conference that will focus on the unique needs of American Indian and Alaska Native crime victims.
2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
NCVRW will be commemorated April 23–29, 2023.
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by OVC Director Kristina Rose at the 36th Annual National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children Conference
Director Rose highlights that victims count and their voices matter and how all survivors need options, access, and information in order to heal.
Career Opportunity: Apply to be an OVC Supervisory Grants Management Specialist
OVC is seeking two senior level, supervisory grants management professionals to serve in our Tribal Division and Discretionary Programs Division.
New Translated Materials to Help Young Survivors of Human Trafficking
Just Released: Five new translations of three graphic novels supporting 12–18-year-old victims and witnesses of human trafficking.
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...
Resources and Support for the Victims in Highland Park, Illinois
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.
July 2022 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and support for victims of mass violence.
June 2022 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about the #HAVhope National Day of Awareness, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Pride Month.
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by OVC Director Kristina Rose at the 22nd Annual International Family Justice Center Conference
Director Rose speaks about options, access, and information; three things that survivors need in order to heal and have agency over that process.