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The multimedia list includes videos that are available online in full-length. Visit the Publications List to access a list of more products available from OVC, including videos that are only available as DVDs. 

Barrier Free Living | 2022 National Crime Victims' Service Awards

April 2022
Barrier Free Living (BFL) was founded in 1981, with a mission to provide services to the D/deaf and disabled community. BFL helps people through three innovative programs: Secret Garden, Freedom House, and BFL Apartments. BFL’s ability to provide effective responses to underserved populations and produce systematic change through advocacy is remarkable.

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Gail Frances Gardner | 2022 National Crime Victims' Service Awards

April 2022
Gail Gardner is a survivor who experienced a home invasion and rape by an unknown perpetrator as a single mom in 1988. For many years, she waited to learn her perpetrator’s identity. As a life-long advocate for victims of random or familial sexual attacks, Ms. Gardner is the namesake of Florida’s Gail’s Law, which requires rape kit tracking via a database for victims to be kept aware of the status of their case evidence throughout the testing process.

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Linda Stambaugh | 2022 National Crime Victims' Service Awards

April 2022
Linda Stambaugh is a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for the Fourth Circuit Court of South Dakota. A champion for children who have been abused and neglected, Ms. Stambaugh was appointed to her first case 9 days after completing her pre-service training. The case involved four siblings, between the ages of 2−6, who had been neglected by their biological parents. Ms. Stambaugh went above and beyond her volunteer advocate role during the 1.5 years the case was open. Her steadfast dedication helped stop the cycle of child abuse and neglect for these four children and set them on a path where they can safely heal and grow.

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Crime Victim Survivors: The Power of the Personal Story - Episode 1: Juanita Batchelor

April 2022
Series
The Survivor Series Podcast

In our first podcast, we hear the powerful personal story of Juanita Batchelor – a mother, grandmother, survivor, advocate, and activist – whose life was changed forever when her son was murdered. Juanita discusses the hurdles crime survivors go through trying to exercise their right to victim compensation; and what can be done to improve victim compensation services.

Become an OVC Peer Reviewer

April 2022

OVC is seeking peer reviewers from diverse backgrounds and regions with experience in the victim services field to assess grant applications. Learn about the peer reviewer role and responsibilities and gain perspective from experienced reviewers. Apply to become an OVC peer reviewer.

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Standards of Care for Human Trafficking Survivors

March 2022

Office for Victims of Crime Director Kristina Rose and the Office on Trafficking in Persons Director Katherine Chon discuss programs managed by both offices that support survivors of human trafficking. They also discuss how the anti-trafficking field has evolved over decades and highlight a new joint effort to develop standards of care for service providers supporting human trafficking survivors.

OVC FY 2022 Pre-Application Education Webinar Series Part 4: Upcoming Funding Opportunities

March 2022
Series
FY 2022 Pre-Application Education Webinar Series
This webinar provides prospective applicants with “nuts and bolts” information on the federal application process and connect potential applicants with funding opportunities to address the needs of victims of crime within their communities. Learn about the primary initiatives the OVC plans to fund in FY 2022, along with eligibility requirements and estimated funding amounts. This webinar is one of a four-part Pre-Application Webinar Series: Planning Your OVC Application to provide potential applicants with information about OVC funding opportunities and guidance on how to apply.

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OVC FY 2022 Pre-Application Education Webinar Series Part 3: Preparing Your Proposal and What to Expect Next

March 2022
Series
FY 2022 Pre-Application Education Webinar Series
Presenters will share practical guidance and insights on how to prepare a strong application package. This webinar will also provide insight into what happens to the grant application after submission into Grants.gov and JustGrants, and details about peer review of grant applications. This webinar is one of a four-part Pre-Application Webinar Series: Planning Your OVC Application to provide potential applicants with information about OVC funding opportunities and guidance on how to apply.

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OVC FY 2022 Pre-Application Education Webinar Series Part 2: Considerations When Building Your OVC Budget

February 2022
Series
FY 2022 Pre-Application Education Webinar Series
The discussion covers how to create a strong budget and budget narrative that effectively identifies the resources requested, is clearly connected to your grant application narrative, and complies with U.S. Department of Justice guidelines and requirements. This webinar is one of a four-part Pre-Application Webinar Series: Planning Your OVC Application to provide potential applicants with information about OVC funding opportunities and guidance on how to apply.

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OVC FY 2022 Pre-Application Education Webinar Series Part 1: Getting Ready to Apply

February 2022
Series
FY 2022 Pre-Application Education Webinar Series
This session provides an overview of the two-part application process in Grants.gov and JustGrants, including actions potential applicants can take prior to a solicitation’s release. Prospective applicants will gain information about: getting ready to apply; completing the abbreviated application in Grants.gov; entity onboarding and JustGrants access; the JustGrants onboarding process; completing, reviewing, certifying and submitting applications in JustGrants; and  helpful user tips. This webinar is one of a four-part Pre-Application Webinar Series: Planning Your OVC Application to provide potential applicants with information about OVC funding opportunities and guidance on how to apply.

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Consultation on the FY 2022 Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund | Day 2 | January 14, 2022

February 2022
OVC invited Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in a Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2022. Attendees discussed proposed changes to program policy regarding the use of funds and the application process. This is the recorded webinar from the second day of the 2-day consultation.

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OVC Materials for Trafficked Youth – A Journey Through and Beyond the Legal System

February 2022

In this video, OVC and Center for Court Innovation staff discuss graphic novels focused on young human trafficking survivors’ experiences, plus an accompanying booklet that focuses on rights, roles, and responsibilities within the justice system. Learn how to use these materials to support victims and witnesses of sex and labor trafficking, ages 12–18. View the Child Victims and Witness Support Materials on Human Trafficking.

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Consultation on the FY 2022 Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund | Day 1 | January 13, 2022

February 2022
OVC invited Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in a Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2022. Attendees discussed proposed changes to program policy regarding the use of funds and the application process. This is the recorded webinar of the first day of the 2-day consultation.

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Understanding the Effects of the Pandemic for Domestic Violence Victims

November 2021

Hear from Federal Government representatives, researchers, and service providers about how COVID-19 has impacted the occurrence of domestic violence across the country as they cover—

  • an analysis of domestic violence calls,
  • the inequities experienced by underserved populations, and
  • the challenges service providers experienced and their innovative responses to help those in need.

OVC and the Office on Violence Against Women hosted this webinar on Friday, October 29, 2021.

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Human Trafficking Victim Service Providers Performance Measures Training

September 2021
Series
Performance Measures
During this recorded webinar, OVC’s performance management team provides OVC human trafficking victim service provider grantees with an overview of performance measures; information about data collection, tracking, and analysis; and the performance measures reporting process, and troubleshooting strategies and additional resources.

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Transforming Victims Services Performance Management: Introduction

September 2021
Series
Performance Measures
This recorded webinar provides OVC Transforming Victims Services grantees with information about their performance management responsibilities. Learn about what you need to know before logging into the reporting platform and how the OVC Performance Management Team can assist grantees with collecting, tracking, reporting, and analyzing your data.

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Human Trafficking Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force Performance Measures Training

September 2021
Series
Performance Measures
During this recorded webinar, OVC’s performance management team provides Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking grantees with an overview of performance measures; information about data collection, tracking, and analysis; and the performance measures reporting process, and troubleshooting strategies and additional resources.

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OVC Center for VOCA Administrators Launch: Remarks From OVC Director Kristina Rose

September 2021

In this video, OVC Director Kristina Rose announces the launch of the OVC Center for VOCA Administrators. The Center provides technical support to strengthen the capacity of VOCA Administrators to administer VOCA formula victim assistance and victim compensation funds—the cornerstone of support for victims throughout the Nation. Visit the OVC Center for VOCA Administrators website.

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The OVC Center for VOCA Administrators Introduction Video

September 2021

The OVC Center for VOCA Administrators (The OVC VOCA Center) provides peer-to-peer technical assistance to meet the needs of VOCA Administrators. The OVC VOCA Center will broaden victim services to historically underserved communities, provide grant and financial management training and technical assistance, offer learning opportunities designed specifically for VOCA Administrators, and foster expanded accessibility and sustainability of VOCA programs.

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