2025 Crime Victim Services Division Conference
Event Dates
–
Central
Location
AT&T Conference Center
Austin, TX
Event Type
Conference
Victim compensation
From the Director’s Desk, October 10, 2024
October 2024
Series
During this briefing, Director Rose shared information about the 40th anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act, National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, the Crime Victims Fund, and more!
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Message From OVC Director Kristina Rose on the 40th Anniversary of VOCA
Director Rose shares this message about the Victims of Crime Act that supports vital services to help victims and survivors.
October 2024 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about the 40th Anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act, National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act
In recognition of the 40th Anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), the Office for Victims of Crime has compiled a toolkit of resources about the history of VOCA, the Crime Victims Fund (CVF), the programs it supports, and its important role in the lives of victims and survivors of crime.
VOCA was signed into law on October 12, 1984. Among its provisions...
August 2024 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
Listen for updates about recent site visits, the Crime Victims Fund, and more!
From the Director’s Desk, August 7, 2024
August 2024
Series
During this briefing, Director Rose shared information about recent site visits, the Crime Victims Fund, and more!
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VOCA Victim Compensation Data Dashboard
Discover data on all state victim compensation claims for Fiscal Years 2021-2023.
2024 National Joint Training Conference for VOCA Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation Administrators
Event Dates
–
Central
Location
InterContinental New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Event Type
Conference
OVC FY24 VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Grant
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
OVC will award each eligible state and territory victim compensation program an annual grant equal to 75 percent of the amount the program awarded in state-funded victim compensation payments during the fiscal year 2 years prior to the present fiscal year, other than amounts awarded for property damage.
From the Director’s Desk, February 8, 2024
February 2024
Series
During the briefing, Director Rose provided updates about the proposed Rule to enhance the federal crime victim compensation program, the 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week events, a new career opportunity, a recent site visit to Puerto Rico, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.
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February 2024 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
Listen to a recording of this briefing for the latest news on OVC programs and initiatives.
Message From the Director: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking To Enhance the Federal Crime Victim Compensation Program
I am pleased to announce that the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register (“Notice”) on Monday, February 5, 2024, to enhance the federal crime victim compensation program. It is now open for public comment.
As you may know, the federal crime victim compensation program is authorized through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and the formula...
2023 OVC Report to the Nation
Date Published
2023
Publication Type
Report (Annual/Periodic)
Agencies
OVC
VOICES 22nd Anniversary Remembrance Symposium
Event Dates
–
Location
Marriott Downtown Hotel or Online
New York, NY
Event Type
Symposium
National Center for Culturally Responsive Victim Services
The Center facilitates the delivery of high-quality training and technical assistance to increase access to victim services and victim compensation for victims of crime who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by inequality.
Message from the Director: Update on VOCA Crime Victim Compensation Guidelines
Learn about efforts underway to understand how the guidelines can be strengthened to increase access and equity.
From the Director’s Desk, May 11, 2023
May 2023
Series
During this call, Director Rose provided reflections on 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, updates about the Victim Compensation Grant Program Guidelines, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.
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May 2023 “From the Director’s Desk” Briefing Now Available
During this call, Director Rose provided provided reflections on 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, updates about the Victim Compensation Grant Program Guidelines, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.
Serving Victims Everywhere
Learn about OVC efforts to ensure crime victims have access to the evidence-based services and support they need to begin their recovery during FYs 2021-2022.
State Formula Grants
Every year, OVC awards funds to each eligible state and territory victim assistance and compensation programs, a major funding source for crime victim services.
VOCA Compensation and Assistance Highlights
In FYs 2021-2022, VOCA state compensation and assistance programs supported thousands of victim service programs that provide critical support to victims throughout the Nation.
Formula Grants: VOCA Compensation and Assistance
Highlights of OVC efforts to administer formula grant programs that support crime victim compensation and assistance programs in all states, Washington D.C., and multiple U.S. territories during FYs 2021-2022.