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OVC Director Hart’s 2021 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Announcement
In her message to the field, Office for Victims of Crime Director Jessica E. Hart states that “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is a time to renew our commitment to serving all victims of crime, to acknowledge the achievements in victim services and allied professions, to honor those who have gone above and beyond in their service to others, and to remember crime...
Multimedia Program To Improve Criminal Justice System Participation and Reduce Distress Among Physically Injured Crime Victims
Crime Victim Compensation Program Initiative Fact Sheet
Final Report of the President's Task Force on Victims of Crime
OVC Help Series for Crime Victims: Stalking
What You Can Do If You Are a Victim of Crime
OVC Help Series for Crime Victims: Sexual Violence
OVC Help Series for Crime Victims: Child Abuse
OVC Help Series for Victims of Crime: Domestic Violence
OVC Help Series for Crime Victims: Homicide
OVC Help Series for Crime Victims: Impaired Driving
OVC Help Series for Crime Victims: Robbery
OVC Help Series for Crime Victims
OVC Help Series for Crime Victims: Assault
The Office for Victims of Crime Honors Nation’s Law Enforcement During National Police Week
Each May we pause and pay tribute to the local, Tribal, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have devoted their lives to safeguarding our own. Attorney General William P. Barr asks all Americans this week “to join me in saying ‘thank you’ to our nation’s federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement officers. Their devotion and sacrifice to our peace and security will not...
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by OVC Director Jessica E. Hart During a Webinar Hosted by the Ohio Attorney General's Office
Good morning! Thank you, Attorney General Yost, and all the staff in your office who worked hard to make today's webinar happen. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself and share a bit about the Office for Victims of Crime.
As previously mentioned, I was appointed the Director of OVC, a component of the Office of Justice Programs at the Department of Justice, in...
Responding to Victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence Crimes: Coordination and Collaboration Between American Red Cross Workers and Crime Victim Service Providers
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
During NCVRW, we celebrate the accomplishments of the victims’ rights movement and reflect on how far we have come.
VOCA–Funded Elder Abuse Programs
American Indian & Alaska Native Victim Services Resources
Learn about OVC Tribal initiatives, partnerships with other agencies and organizations, and dynamic videos to raise awareness of culturally sensitive, victim-centered programs.
Help for Victims
Find assistance if you are a victim of crime, including national helplines, help in your state, and contact information for your state’s victim compensation program.
Human Trafficking
View available OVC resources, awareness materials, and services for victims of labor and sex trafficking and victim service providers.