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News and announcements
Attend Two Virtual Tribal Consultations on Missing or Murdered Indigenous People and Violent Crime
Tribal members and stakeholders are invited to attend two virtual Tribal consultations on addressing missing or murdered Indigenous people and violent crime in Native communities.
Request for Information: Conducting Anti-Trafficking Work Using a Racial Equity Lens
Submit comments to help inform a plan to integrate racial equity in the Senior Policy Operating Group's anti-trafficking efforts.
Webinar Recording: OVC Materials for Trafficked Youth – A Journey Through and Beyond the Legal System
Watch a recorded webinar about the release of three new graphic novels that support youth who have experienced human trafficking as they navigate the justice system.
New Resource Helps Connect Trafficking Survivors with Employment Opportunities
A new guide offers direction on how victim service providers and workforce development programs can collaborate and form partnerships.
Register for Pre-Application Webinars on Planning Your OVC Grant Application
Register for a 4-part webinar series to provide potential applicants in FY 2022 with information about OVC funding opportunities and offer guidance on how to apply.
Register for the Trauma Informed Counseling for Older Adults Webinar
Register now for this free webinar on January 27 at 2:00 p.m. eastern time, hosted by the U.S. Department of Justice, Elder Justice Initiative.
New Materials to Help Young Survivors of Human Trafficking
OVC releases new graphic novels that offer support and information to 12-18-year-old victims and witnesses of human trafficking.
Register for a Webinar on Advocating for Victim Restitution
Learn strategies to assert and enforce a victim’s right to restitution during this interactive webinar.
National Domestic Violence Hotline Answers 6 Million Contacts
This OVC-supported Hotline recently assisted its 6 millionth contact, underscoring the importance of their remarkable work to reach and empower victims.
Register: Virtual Release of Materials for Young Victims and Witnesses of Human Trafficking
Join OVC for a virtual release of three graphic novels to support youth who have experienced human trafficking as they navigate the justice system.
Learn From Survivors of Labor Trafficking
View resources highlighting the voices and experiences of those who have experienced labor trafficking.
January 2022 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Stalking Awareness Month.
Career Opportunity: Apply to be OVC's Principal Deputy Director
OVC is hiring a Deputy Director to work on the development and management of OVC grant programs, contracts, budget, communications, and technical assistance activities. Apply by January 24, 2022.
In Memoriam: Dianne Barker Harrold
A tribute to an icon within the crime victims field.
In Memoriam: Joanne Shenandoah, Ph.D.
A tribute to a music star and advocate for victims of crime in Indian Country.
New Publication on Using Technology to Communicate with Victims
Video calls, web chats, and other forms of virtual communication have become mainstream and offer opportunities to enhance victim services delivery. However, using technology to effectively communicate with victims and witnesses requires more than choosing the right software.
A new publication is available to help law enforcement-based victim service providers assess their readiness to use virtual communication technologies. Establishing or Enhancing Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services...
Funding Opportunity: FY 2022 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking applicants for the FY 2022 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation.
This solicitation provides comprehensive funding to federally recognized Indian 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.
FY 2022 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation applicants have the flexibility to submit...
Sign up for a Complimentary National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Poster Kit
Sign up to receive a complimentary print copy of the 2022 NCVRW Poster Kit.
Now Available: 2022 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Theme Artwork
To help communities raise awareness about victims’ rights and services, we are pleased to announce the online release of the 2022 NCVRW theme artwork.
December 2021 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, a New Board Member Orientation for Victim Service Organizations Online Training, and the 2022 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Artwork.
Register: FY 2022 Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund Consultation
OVC invites tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in a consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2022.
White House Releases National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking
This plan lays seeks to address human trafficking and its harmful impacts on survivors, their communities, and our national security.
Press Room - 2020
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Access 2020 press releases, speeches, and blogs about victimization and crime victim services from the White House, U.S. Department of Justice, and OVC.
Press Room - 2019
Archival Notice
This is an archive page that is no longer being updated. It may contain outdated information and links may no longer function as originally intended.
Access 2019 press releases, speeches, and blogs about victimization and crime victim services from the White House and U.S. Department of Justice.