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Multimedia List

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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.

2015 NCVRW Theme Video

January 2015
Series
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

This 2015 NCVRW theme video, “Engaging Communities. Empowering Victims," honors crime victims and victim service professionals and can be used to kick off National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) public awareness and educational activities or to motivate local media to cover NCVRW events and topics. Visit the NCVRW site for more information.

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The International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program

December 2014
OVC administers the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP), which reimburses eligible victims of acts of international terrorism that occur outside the United States for expenses incurred as a direct result of their victimization. Watch a short video on how ITVERP may provide financial assistance to victims of international terrorism and their families. In this video, you will hear how ITVERP can assist victims from individuals who have received ITVERP benefits.

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FBI Victim Assistance Program and USAO for the District of Massachusetts | 2014 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Video

April 2014
Series
2014 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Videos
The FBI Victim Assistance Program and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts received the Federal Service Award at the National Crime Victims' Service Awards Ceremony on April 9, 2014, in Washington, D.C.

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Through Our Eyes: Treatments That Work

April 2014
Series
Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma
This video discusses the serious consequences of children's exposure to violence and trauma, such as substance abuse and mental health and behavioral problems, and the increased severity of symptoms experienced by children who have suffered multiple forms of victimization. It also features some of the evidence-based treatment strategies for children and their families that researchers and experts consider effective. Access the complete resource guide.

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Through Our Eyes: Innovations in Juvenile Justice

April 2014
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Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma
Many of the behaviors that lead to children's and adolescents' involvement in the juvenile justice system can be traced to childhood maltreatment. For these young people, successful intervention requires acknowledging and understanding their traumatic histories. This video features three alternative approaches to addressing trauma in young offenders' lives while still holding them accountable for their actions. Access the complete resource guide.

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Through Our Eyes: Addressing Violence in the Home

April 2014
Series
Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma
The physical, psychological, and emotional consequences for children exposed to violence in their homes can be especially severe. Early intervention is critical to help these children heal. This video features three programs that are working to provide a coordinated, comprehensive response to these victims and their families. Access the complete resource guide.

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Through Our Eyes: The Child Advocacy Center Model

April 2014
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Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma

This video discusses the Child Advocacy Center Model, which brings together representatives from many disciplines, including law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical and victim advocacy, and child advocacy, to provide comprehensive services to child victims of abuse, neglect, and trauma. Child Advocacy Center multidisciplinary teams also work collaboratively to make decisions about the investigation, treatment, management, and prosecution of child abuse cases; and to support children and their families through the criminal justice process. 

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Through Our Eyes: A Call to Action

April 2014
Series
Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma
Despite the violence and abuse that some youth may have already experienced in their short lives, children are resilient. Every person in a child's life can play a role in helping to protect them. This video invites viewers from all walks of life to consider what they can do to help a child in need. Access the complete resource guide.

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Through Our Eyes: Interventions in Schools

April 2014
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Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma
Exposure to violence can impede a child's ability to learn and thrive in school. Teachers, coaches, and other school staff and volunteers can play a critical role in recognizing and reporting signs of violence and trauma in a child's life. This video identifies some types of violence that children may experience at school or on their way to or from school, and highlights preventative measures that some schools are taking to protect their students. Access the complete resource guide.

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Through Our Eyes: Introduction

April 2014
Series
Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma
This video discusses how violence and trauma affect children, including the serious and long-lasting consequences for their physical and mental health; signs that a child may be exposed to violence or trauma; and the staggering cost of child maltreatment to families, communities, and the Nation. Victims lend their voices to this video to provide first-hand accounts of how their exposure to violence as children affected them. Access the complete resource guide.

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Through Our Eyes: Community-Based Approaches

April 2014
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Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma
This video discusses the important role that community- and faith-based programs, services, and agencies play in protecting and responding to children. It features three programs that exemplify a successful community-based approach to children affected by violence and trauma. However, because every community is different, it is important that service providers and allied professionals tailor their responses to most effectively meet their community's particular needs. Access the complete resource guide.

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The Faces of Human Trafficking PSA

January 2014
Series
Faces of Human Trafficking

On January 14, 2014, OVC debuted the "Faces of Human Trafficking" public service announcement (PSA), which is highlighted in the 2014 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Resource Guide. The goal of the PSA is to raise public awareness of human trafficking and highlight that survivors of this crime have very diverse backgrounds and experiences. The PSA is also available in Spanish, Thai, Hindi, and Tagalog. Download the PSA.

 

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