Frequently Asked Questions

Please send any requests for the auditor of your organization to OJP’s Audit Confirmation email: OJP.AuditConfirmation@ojp.usdoj.gov.

Under OVC-funded anti-trafficking programs, organizations should not collect “contributions” from survivors to fund services (in whole or in part) or collect funds for other purposes such as encouraging saving by “holding” funds or opening a savings account on behalf of the individual. OVC-funded services should be provided free of charge, and if program participants are encouraged to open a savings account to establish financial stability, it should be in their own name and any contributions should be voluntary.

In some circumstances, OVC may permit housing assistance programs to use a sliding scale or contributory model towards rent and collect funds from program participants; however, the grantee must first consult with their OVC grant manager, as these funds may be subject to the rules governing program income (see DOJ Financial Guide).

Through the OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center, OVC offers the following curricula for instructors to download.

The Sexual Assault Advocate/Counselor Training teaches advocates how to provide competent, effective crisis intervention services to victims and survivors of sexual assault.

Victim Impact: Listen and Learn helps facilitators in their efforts to make offenders more aware of the impact that crime has on victims, to take responsibility for their actions, and to begin to make amends.

The NVAA Foundation-Level Training Curriculum is basic training for victim service providers and allied professionals to download for their own use.

OVC has not yet selected dates for the 2026 commemoration of NCVRW. 

Visit the NCVRW section of our website to learn more about NCVRW and sign up for the NCVRW Subscription List to receive important updates about future commemorations.

The 2025 NCVRW Resource Guide offers tools to help raise awareness about victims’ rights and services throughout the year.

The 2025 NCVRW Resource Guide was created by the National Center for Victims of Crime with funding from OVC.

The 2026 NCVRW Resource Guide is not yet available. Until the release of the 2026 NCVRW materials, we encourage you to access the 2025 NCVRW Resource Guide, which provides a wealth of materials to educate the public about victims' rights, protections, and services throughout the year.

Visit the NCVRW section of our website to learn more about NCVRW and sign up for the NCVRW Subscription List to receive important updates about future commemorations.

The 2025 NCVRW Resource Guide was created by the National Center for Victims of Crime with funding from OVC.

Data on women sexually assaulted on campuses can be found in the Bureau of Justice Statistics report, Rape and Sexual Assault Among College-age Females, 1995-2013. Also refer to the Campus Security Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool on the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education website.

For additional information on this topic, view our Campus Crime and Sexual Assault pages.

Child sexual abuse statistics are available in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' annual Child Maltreatment reports.

For additional information, visit the Child and Youth Victimization and Sexual Assault sections of our website.

Statistics on child abuse and neglect are available in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' annual Child Maltreatment reports.

For additional information, visit the Child and Youth Victimization and Sexual Assault sections of our website.

OVC funding opportunities are posted to the Current Funding Opportunities section of our website and on Grants.gov.

Subscribe to News From OVC to receive updates on new funding opportunities and other OVC announcements.

If you believe that you are in danger, we strongly urge you to call your local police department’s emergency number (911).

If your local police department employs a victim advocate, they may be able to help you develop a safety plan. You may also contact a local victim service provider. If you need help locating a victim service provider in your area, contact the VictimConnect helpline by phone or text at 855-484-2846 or online chat for a referral in your area.

The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center also provides information and resources on developing a safety plan on the What to Do if You Are Being Stalked section of their site.