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Funding Opportunity: NIJ FY 2022 Research and Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime

The National Institute of Justice, in collaboration with OVC, seeks applications for rigorous research and evaluation projects on services for victims of crime.

Listen to a Conversation About Standards of Care for Human Trafficking Survivors

Listen to a conversation between OVC Director Kristina Rose and Office on Trafficking in Persons Director Katherine Chon, about the evolving anti-trafficking field and a joint effort to develop standards of care for service providers supporting human trafficking survivors.

Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization

OVC Director Kristina Rose and Deputy Director Catherine Pierce were honored to attend the VAWA Reauthorization signing. VAWA will help protect and support victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, and stalking, through 2027.

March 2022 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials on Human Trafficking, Standards of Care for Human Trafficking Survivors, and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Register: OVC Materials for Child Victims and Witnesses Support Webinar

Join OVC for a webinar to learn about materials that support children and youth, ages 2–18, as they navigate the justice system

Learn How to Become a Peer Reviewer for OVC

Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., eastern time, to learn how to become an OVC peer reviewer.

Attend Two Virtual Tribal Consultations on Missing or Murdered Indigenous People and Violent Crime

Tribal members and stakeholders are invited to attend two virtual Tribal consultations on addressing missing or murdered Indigenous people and violent crime in Native communities.

New Resource Helps Connect Trafficking Survivors with Employment Opportunities

A new guide offers direction on how victim service providers and workforce development programs can collaborate and form partnerships.

Register for Pre-Application Webinars on Planning Your OVC Grant Application

Register for a 4-part webinar series to provide potential applicants in FY 2022 with information about OVC funding opportunities and offer guidance on how to apply.

Register for the Trauma Informed Counseling for Older Adults Webinar

Register now for this free webinar on January 27 at 2:00 p.m. eastern time, hosted by the U.S. Department of Justice, Elder Justice Initiative.

New Materials to Help Young Survivors of Human Trafficking

OVC releases new graphic novels that offer support and information to 12-18-year-old victims and witnesses of human trafficking.

Register for a Webinar on Advocating for Victim Restitution

Learn strategies to assert and enforce a victim’s right to restitution during this interactive webinar.

National Domestic Violence Hotline Answers 6 Million Contacts

This OVC-supported Hotline recently assisted its 6 millionth contact, underscoring the importance of their remarkable work to reach and empower victims.

Register: Virtual Release of Materials for Young Victims and Witnesses of Human Trafficking

Join OVC for a virtual release of three graphic novels to support youth who have experienced human trafficking as they navigate the justice system.

Learn From Survivors of Labor Trafficking

View resources highlighting the voices and experiences of those who have experienced labor trafficking.

January 2022 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Stalking Awareness Month.

Career Opportunity: Apply to be OVC's Principal Deputy Director

OVC is hiring a Deputy Director to work on the development and management of OVC grant programs, contracts, budget, communications, and technical assistance activities. Apply by January 24, 2022.

In Memoriam: Dianne Barker Harrold

A tribute to an icon within the crime victims field.

In Memoriam: Joanne Shenandoah, Ph.D.

A tribute to a music star and advocate for victims of crime in Indian Country.

New Publication on Using Technology to Communicate with Victims

Video calls, web chats, and other forms of virtual communication have become mainstream and offer opportunities to enhance victim services delivery. However, using technology to effectively communicate with victims and witnesses requires more than choosing the right software.

A new publication is available to help law enforcement-based victim service providers assess their readiness to use virtual communication technologies. Establishing or Enhancing Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services...

Funding Opportunity: FY 2022 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking applicants for the FY 2022 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation.

This solicitation provides comprehensive funding to federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal consortia, and tribal designees to develop a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization. Refer to the solicitation for more information about eligibility.

FY 2022 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation applicants have the flexibility to submit...

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