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Watch Financial and Legal Responsibilities, a webinar focused on the financial management and legal responsibilities of OVC discretionary grantees. More News Announcements
OVC and BJA have launched a Directory of Training and Technical Assistance Resources for Anti-Human Trafficking Task Forces and Service Providers. More News Announcements
Watch Getting Started, a webinar to orient OVC discretionary grantees with post-award instructions and grant management help. More News Announcements
On December 5, guest hosts Christopher Grant and Regina Sobieski presented an OVC Web Forum discussion on best practices for working with victims of gang violence. More News Announcements
On November 30, 2012, OVC’s Acting Director, Joye Frost, participated in a roundtable discussion on
provision of shelter and services for victims and survivors of domestic minor sex trafficking. More News Announcements
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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:
OVC GallerySpotlight
New multimedia products and images are now showcased in OVC’s Gallery such as—

  • Photos and videos from the National Crime Victims’ Rights Awards.
  • Web banners of top OVC products and events.
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: 55. 36% Effective. 58% Promising. 6% No effects.
Data retrieved January 3, 2013.
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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