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Register to Attend 2022 NCVRW Commemorative Events

OVC invites you to attend the following events this April as we commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW).

  • 2022 NCVRW Candlelight Vigil: Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. e.t. 
  • 2022 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony: Friday, April 29, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. e.t.

Resources for the Victims in New York City

Visit our resources page that may be able to help victims and their families in the aftermath of the shooting in the New York City subway on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

First responders and other professionals will also find support resources to help them serve victims and their families.

Apply for OVC Funding

OVC is seeking applicants for multiple funding opportunities to enhance services for victims of crime.

Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials: Human Trafficking

Read three graphic novels focused on young trafficking survivors’ experiences, plus an accompanying booklet that focuses on rights, roles, and responsibilities within the justice system.

Crime Victims Fund Balance and Deposits

As of February 2022, the Crime Victims Fund (the Fund) balance is over $2.8 billion. View the Fund’s annual balance and deposits since FY 2007, learn how the Fund is administered, and read about the VOCA Fix Act.

Help for Victims

If you or your loved one is a victim of crime, help is available. 

Our site has resources to help you, including toll free hotlines and information about services in your state/territory.  

Learn about Funding

Learn about Funding

OVC formula funding supports victim compensation and assistance programs in every U.S. state and territory. OVC discretionary grants support training, technical assistance, and other capacity-building programs to support victims of crime in communities across the Nation.
Find Products

Find Products

OVC develops publications and multimedia products on emerging victim issues, promising practices, policy development, and technical assistance and skill-building tools.
Register for Events

Register for Events

Find events to build the capacity of the crime victims field and raise awareness about victims' rights and services.
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Find publications and other information on a wide variety of crime victimization-related topics.

 

 

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