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Promising Practices for Serving Crime Victims With Disabilities Toolkit

Date Published

October 2008

Publication Type

Handbook

Agencies

OVC

I am a crime victim, how can I get help?

What rights and services are available to crime victims?

Where can I learn about OVC-funded victim assistance programs?

What resources are available to assist American Indian/Alaskan Native crime victims?

How do I report elder abuse/exploitation?

Who can I talk to about an abusive relationship?

What steps are being taken by the federal government to combat human trafficking?

I am a U.S. citizen, living in another country, and I have been a victim of terrorism. How may I obtain assistance?

What is the Directory of Crime Victim Services?

How do I add my program/organization to the Directory of Crime Victim Services?

How can I find out about funding opportunities available from OVC?

Can a program apply directly to OVC for funding?

Do you provide information on trainings offered by other organizations?

When may I submit my nomination for the National Crime Victims' Service Awards?

What OVC resources are available to states developing State Victim Assistance Academies (SVAAs)?

What do I need to do to obtain training or technical assistance from OVC? How do I request a speaker for an event?

I would like to apply for a Professional Development Scholarship. Where can I find the application?

Are instructor materials available?

Does OVC offer online training?

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program

This organization works in coordination with Lutheran Immigration Relief Services and the Office of Refugee Resettlement to provide services for victims of trafficking who are under the age of 18. Victims receive placement in foster care setting and other services and benefits. USCCB also administers funding to organizations to provide case management and other services to adult victims of trafficking.

National Crime Victim Law Institute: Rights in Systems Enforced Project

This OVC-funded project supports a national network of legal clinics that provide legal representation to assist victims in asserting and seeking enforcement of their rights in criminal cases, and, as necessary during and in support of such representation, provide those victims representation on collateral civil legal matters arising from the victimization.

U.S. Department of State: Services for Victims

The U.S. Department of State assists U.S. citizens who become victims of crime while abroad. Overseas: consular officers, agents, and staff work with crime victims and help them with the local police and medical systems. Domestically: the office of Overseas Citizens Services will stay in touch with family members in the U.S. and help provide U.S.-based resources for the victim when possible.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Victims of Human Trafficking and Other Crimes

This U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services page provides information about immigration relief and referrals for victims of human trafficking and other crimes.

Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC)

OVC TTAC provides comprehensive training, technical assistance, and other support to assist the field in building its collective capacity to serve crime victims. OVC TTAC can support organizations through the National Victim Assistance Academy, webinars and other online trainings, instructor materials, and more!