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OVC Initiatives to Expand Services To Human Trafficking Victims. Legal Assistance. Comprehensive, Specialized Services. Federal Partnerships. Learn More
Series of images depicting human trafficking victimization: a child trapped behind a locked fence; a young girl in chains in prison; and street hustling scene.
News & Features
Join OVC for a Web Forum discussion on Collaborative Educational Models Benefiting Victims and Providers to be held October 9, 2-3 pm EST. More News Announcements
Join ongoing discussions on the OVC Web Forum, including the September sessions on Responding to Victims of Cyberbullying and Responding to Latina/o Victims of Crime. More News Announcements
OVC released Multidisciplinary Response to Crime Victims With Disabilities—the product of a 3-year project by two grantees to adapt and replicate their innovative, multidisciplinary response models. More News Announcements
OVC announces the 2013 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme and colors. More News Announcements
On August 10, 2012, The White House issued an Executive Order on Preventing and Responding to Violence Against Women and Girls Globally. More News Announcements
OVC and BJA presented a Web Forum discussion on Implementing the Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Model. More News Announcements
OVC releases the OVC HELP Series for Crime Victims, a brochure series featuring resources and information for victims of crime . . . More News Announcements
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton unveiled the 2012 Trafficking In Persons Report on June 19. More News Announcements
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OVC Remembers One of its Own
Photo of Irina Romashkan, OVC Communication SpecialistOn Thursday, July 19, 2012, Irina Romashkan, a respected and beloved member of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) family, passed away at age 53.

Irina joined OVC in March 2010 as the Communication Specialist. More News Announcements
Current Resources For Crime Victim Service Providers
Training
Continue your education! Visit Training & Technical Assistance on the OVC Web site for information about instructor-led workshops and online trainings—

  • National Victim Assistance Academy
  • Victim Assistance Training Online (VAT Online)
  • Supporting Crime Victims with Disabilities
OVC Web Forum
Every month, the OVC Web Forum presents a special topic led by a guest host.

Recent sessions:
  • Implementing Trauma-Informed Care in Victim Services Settings
  • Implementing the Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Model
  • Enhancing Law Enforcement Responses to Crime Victims
Tools

9/11 Compensation Fund

September 11 Victim Compensation Fund

State/Local Victim Resources

U.S. Resource Map

Looking to obtain victim services? Use OVC’s U.S. Resource map.

Includes Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) State contacts, events, and resources.

Victims’ Rights Laws

VictimLaw. Your Source for Crime Victim Rights and Protections.

Featured Resources

Featured Resources

Vision 21 Final Report

Vision 21: Final Report
Stay tuned for the release of the Vision 21 report which will include—
  • An analysis of the current state of affairs.
  • A framework for strategic change.
  • A course of action for the future.

Crimesolutions.gov

Visit Crimesolutions.gov to determine what works in crime victims services.
Programs Addressing Crime Victimization. Total number of programs: 56. 38% Effective. 57% Promising. 5% No effects.
Data retrieved October 1, 2012.
You’ll find—
  • Key program information.
  • Research on effectiveness.
  • Easily understandable ratings.

Searchable FAQs

Search for answers to frequent questions about the crime victims field.

Q: When will National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) be observed in 2013?

A:  . . . NCVRW will be observed April 21-27, 2013. Stay informed about NCVRW updates by signing up for the NCVRW Mailing list . . .

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