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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.

Jeannette M. Adkins | 2021 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Video

April 2021
Jeannette M. Adkins, Retired Director/Administrator, Michael’s House Child, Advocacy Center, Greene County Prosecutor’s Office, is a pioneer, leader, and visionary in the victim services field. For over 38 years, she has advocated for victims of crime at the local, state, and national level. Ms. Adkins co-founded the Ohio Crisis Response Team in 1996.

JoNell Efantis Potter, Ph.D. | 2021 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Video

April 2021
JoNell Efantis Potter, Ph.D., FAAN, APRN, Professor, University of Miami (Florida) Miller School of Medicine, is a trailblazer in the creation of a medical and mental health model of care for survivors of human trafficking. One of her proudest accomplishments is founding the THRIVE (Trafficking Healthcare Resources and Intra-disciplinary Victim Services and Education) Clinic, one of the first such clinics in the Nation devoted solely to the medical and mental health care of survivors of all forms of human trafficking.

Vegas Strong Resiliency Center | 2021 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Video

April 2021
The Vegas Strong Resiliency Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a place of healing and a multi-agency resource and referral center for survivors, families of victims, first responders, and the community affected by the October 1, 2017, Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting. Knowledgeable, caring professionals staff the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center to help people access resources and build strength and resiliency.

Jennifer Luther | 2021 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Video

April 2021
In 1992, Jennifer Luther was met by two young men hiding in the bushes as she arrived home from work. As one of the men held a gun to her arm that fateful night, he took her purse and shot her. During her recovery, she worked to understand how someone could harm a fellow human being. In 2007, she was accepted into the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, where she continues as an active member studying and training behavior change.

Sachiri Henderson | 2021 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Video

April 2021
Sachiri Henderson, Founder of BEAST Crew, Inc., is a 10th grader who founded BEAST (Bullying Ends Against Students Today) at the age of 8 in response to the bullying she experienced. She started the BEAST CREW club in middle school and attracted over 80 members to use their voice to create change and combat bullying using social media platforms.

Jennifer Dunn | 2021 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Video

April 2021
Jennifer Dunn is the Director of Victim Services, Waukesha County (Wisconsin) District Attorney’s Office. In her 23 years in that role, she has expanded the program far beyond its initial reach, helped thousands of crime victims, and has become well-known in Wisconsin as a leader, innovator, and collaborator in the work of victim services.

Recording of Consultation on the FY 2021 Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund on 11/18/20

March 2021

The Office for Victims of Crime invited Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in a Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2021. Attendees discussed the FY 2021 Crime Victims Fund Tribal Set-Aside and potential revisions to the interim formula and application process used in 2020.

Recording of Consultation on the FY 2021 Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund on 11/17/20

March 2021

The Office for Victims of Crime invited Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in a Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2021. Attendees discussed the FY 2021 Crime Victims Fund Tribal Set-Aside and potential revisions to the interim formula and application process used in 2020.

Remarks by OVC Director Jessica Hart at the Texas Business Against Trafficking Conference

December 2020

Office for Victims of Crime Director Jessica E. Hart joined Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs at the 2020 Texas Business Against Trafficking Conference. Director Hart spoke about the instrumental role that the business community plays in combating human trafficking and the Department of Justice's commitment to investigating and prosecuting offenders and serving victims of this terrible crime.

OVC Tribal Financial Management Center: Supporting American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

November 2020

This video provides information about the Office for Victims of Crime Tribal Financial Management Center and how it supports American Indian and Alaska Native communities with financial management and reporting requirements of Office for Victims of Crime grant awards, individualized financial training and technical assistance, and financial needs assessments. The Office for Victims of Crime Tribal Financial Management Center also provides a variety of learning aids including Financial Policies and Procedures Guide Sheets.

OVC Director Jessica Hart Announces Funding to Help Victims of Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting

October 2020

Female genital mutilation or cutting refers to a barbaric practice involving partial or total removal of female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Office for Victims of Crime Director Jessica E. Hart announces funding to address the needs of victims of female genital mutilation or cutting.

Message from OVC Director Jessica Hart: 20th Anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act

October 2020

Office for Victims of Crime Director Jessica E. Hart speaks about the Administration's commitment to combating human trafficking and providing services to victims as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. This landmark legislation identified a three-pronged approach to address this issue: protection, prevention, and prosecution.

Paul Cassell | 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Video

October 2020
Professor Paul Cassell, S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, is among the Nation’s most distinguished legal defenders of victims’ rights, with a long history of bipartisan support throughout his vast career. Professor Cassell was instrumental in the passage of Utah’s Victims’ Rights Amendment in November 1994 and recently he has been heavily involved in efforts to pass Marsy’s Laws protecting victims’ rights in state constitutions.

National Children’s Alliance | 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Video

October 2020
The National Children’s Alliance is a nonprofit membership organization that promotes and supports communities in providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to child victims of abuse through Children’s Advocacy Centers and multidisciplinary teams. In 2009, National Children’s Alliance leadership implemented the Thriving Kids Initiative with the goal of helping child victims recover from the trauma of abuse and go on to thrive.

Therapy K9 Unit, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office | 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Video

October 2020
The Franklin County (Ohio) Sheriff’s Office Therapy Dog (K9) Unit provides much needed comfort to crime victims, helping to lessen their distress, anxiety, and retraumatization, to allow healing to begin, while also reinforcing law enforcement’s commitment to protect and serve.

FAIR Girls | 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Video

October 2020
Fair Girls is an organization that has made significant strides in the fight against human trafficking since their founding more than 15 years ago. FAIR Girls’ goal is to deeply impact the lives of trafficking survivors by providing high-quality services that address their individualized needs, while increasing their safety, well-being, empowerment, and self-sufficiency.

Victim Assistance Program, Fort Wayne Police Department | 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Video

October 2020
The Victim Assistance Program at the Fort Wayne (Indiana) Police Department was established in 1981 and is making a significant difference for victims and encouraging them that there is hope. Advocates and volunteers provide information, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy to crime victims as they navigate the criminal justice system. Visit the OVC Gallery for more information about her work to support victims of crime.

Lavinia B. Masters | 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Video

October 2020
Lavinia B. Masters is a victim advocate and a survivor who inspires hope wherever she goes through HOPE S.A.V.E.S. Ministries. The Lavinia Masters Act of 2019 (Texas) aims to prevent a backlog of rape kits, prohibit the premature destruction of kits, and lengthen the statutes of limitations for certain crimes.

Steve Twist | 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Video

October 2020
Because of Steve Twist’s vision, zeal for assisting victims in need, and his relentless determination, crime victims across the country have meaningful and enforceable rights. Mr. Twist was the driving force behind Arizona’s crime victims’ constitutional amendment and was instrumental in the 2004 passage of the federal Crime Victims’ Rights Act.

Polyvictimization Demonstration Initiative Team | 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Tribute Video

October 2020
The Polyvictimization Demonstration Initiative Team conducted research leading to the development of the Polyvictimization Assessment Tool for adult clients coming to Family Justice Centers. This Tool is now contributing significantly to the Nation’s understanding of polyvictimization and how to best serve those who have suffered multiple victimizations.