Press Room Archive
Access the 2019–2022 press releases, speeches, and blogs about victimization and crime victim services from the White House, U.S. Department of Justice, and OVC.
News and announcements
Fraud Alert: Scammers Claiming to be with the Office for Victims of Crime or Social Security Administration
Scammers are falsely representing themselves as OVC Director Kristina Rose and attempting to obtain personal information or money.
Resources and Support for the Victims in Oxford Township, Michigan
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 Waukesha, Wisconsin
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.
Webinar Recording Available: Understanding the Effects of the Pandemic for Domestic Violence Victims
Hear from Federal Government representatives, researchers, and service providers about how COVID-19 has impacted the occurrence of domestic violence across the country.
November 2021 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Native American Heritage Month, the Transgender Day of Remembrance, and annual Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation grants.
Funding Opportunity: 2022 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Projects
Apply for funding to raise awareness about victims’ rights and services in your community during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 24–30, 2022.
2020 National Crime Victimization Survey Data Released
The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics recently released findings from its 2020 National Crime Victimization Survey.
Register for a Webinar on Understanding the Effects of the Pandemic for Domestic Violence Victims
Federal Government representatives, researchers, and service providers will discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the occurrence of domestic violence across the country during this free webinar.
Report Highlights Increase in Technology Abuse During COVID-19 Pandemic
A new report found that harassment, limiting access to technology, and surveillance increased during the pandemic.
17th National Indian Nations Conference Rescheduled for December 2022
OVC has rescheduled the 17th National Indian Nations: Justice for Victims of Crime Conference for December 6–9, 2022.
October 2021 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center.
Report Highlights Statistics on Victim Service Providers Nationwide
This report presents statistics from the first-ever National Survey of Victim Service Providers, which collected detailed information about the victim services field in 2019.
View the 2022 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Theme
The 2022 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is Rights, access, equity for all victims.
View Updated Performance Measures Information for OVC Grantees
September 30, 2021
OVC sets program goals and collects performance measures data that capture grantees’ achievements.
We encourage OVC grantees to view recently updated performance measures content for information and recorded webinars covering—
- reporting requirements and due dates;
- data collection, tracking, and analysis;
- the performance measures reporting process; and
- troubleshooting strategies.
View Updated Performance Measures Information for OVC Grantees
OVC recently updated performance measures content to help grantees capture their achievements.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Seeks Individuals Trafficked on CityXGuide.com
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas is seeking to identify individuals who were trafficked on CityXGuide.com.
Register Now! JustGrants Team Provides Real-Time Technical Assistance
Attend a Virtual Q&A session with the JustGrants team for real-time technical assistance and support on how to use JustGrants.
OVC Awards Over $1.2 Billion to Support Victims
These OVC awards will provide critical support for victim assistance and victim compensation programs throughout the Nation.
New Center Offers Support to VOCA Administrators
OVC Director Kristina Rose announces the launch of the OVC Center for VOCA Administrators to help build the capacity of VOCA Administrators to manage VOCA formula victim assistance and victim compensation funds.
New E-Bulletin Offers Resources and Updates for OVC-Funded Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Teams
The National Elder Abuse MDT Training and Technical Assistance Center released its inaugural e-bulletin for OVC elder abuse MDT grantees.
Toolkit Guides Professionals on Meeting the Housing Needs of Survivors of Domestic Violence
Discover best practices for professionals involved in building and operating permanent supportive housing for domestic violence survivors.
Call for Presentations: 17th National Indian Nations Conference
Submit your proposal to present at the 17th National Indian Nations Conference by December 1, 2021
September 2021 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Preparedness Month, the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, National Campus Safety Awareness Month, and National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.
Honoring a Human Trafficking Survivor’s Unique Experience is Vital to Providing Appropriate Services
OVC Director Kristina Rose was honored to collaborate with OVW on a recent blog post about the importance of ensuring individuals with lived experience are participating fully in anti-trafficking work.