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.
News and announcements
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.
2022 Older Americans Month & World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Message From the Director
Learn about OVC initiatives to help ensure older Americans who are victims of crime have access to services.
Funding Opportunity: COMMUNITY IMPACT: Imagining Multidisciplinary Pathways to Assist, Care & Thrive
Apply for this funding opportunity to serve and support victims of hate crime.
National Police Week Message From OVC Director Kristina Rose
OVC joins Attorney General Merrick Garland in paying “tribute to the law enforcement officers who sacrificed their lives in service to our country.”
Improve Your Forensic Medical Response to Sexual Assault Survivors
Learn about an interactive training that teaches each step of a victim-centered medical forensic examination, shows how the evidence is analyzed in the crime lab, and prepares professionals to testify in court.
New Video on the Intersection of Juvenile Justice and Sex Trafficking of Black Girls
This video explains how "adultification" and "sexualization" contribute to Black girls' involvement with the juvenile justice system and its impact on their mental health, ways to combat the criminalization of Black girls, and tools to address this issue.
Training Helps Police Respond to Victims of Transnational Elder Fraud
Update
An online 2-hour course is now available on-demand (registration is required). Learn more.
Register for the OVC-funded Responding to Transnational Elder Fraud - A Victim-Centered Approach for Law Enforcement virtual training.
This free, 1-day training course provides criminal justice practitioners in the United States with information to assist older victims of fraud perpetuated in multiple jurisdictions via phone or the Internet.
The...
May 2022 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, Older Americans Month, and National Police Week.
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...
Meet the 2022 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Recipients
These individuals and organizations were honored this year for their extraordinary work in supporting victims of crime during today’s National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony.
It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW)!
Join OVC and communities across the Nation in honoring crime victims and the many dedicated professionals and volunteers who advocate for and support them during the 2022 observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
NCVRW Message From OVC Director Kristina Rose
Read this message from 2022 NCVRW message from OVC Director Kristina Rose and learn how you help us commemorate and the many accomplishments of the victim services field.
OVC Responds to Hate Crimes
Learn about programs funded by OVC aimed at restoring a sense of security, support, and well-being for those who have experienced trauma fueled by hate crimes.
Funding Opportunity: NIJ FY 2022 Evaluation of OJP Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative
The National Institute of Justice seeks applications for independent, rigorous evaluations of projects that will be funded under the FY 2022 OJP Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative solicitation.
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: Message From the Director of the Office for Victims of Crime
Learn about OVC initiatives to improve services for victims of sexual assault in this message from OVC Director Kristina Rose.
Funding Opportunity: FY 2022 Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative
The Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks applications for funding to prevent and reduce violent crime in communities through this funding opportunity.