Document Summary

The American Red Cross (ARC) and the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) fill critical and complementary roles in assisting victims of terrorism and mass violence. The deceased, survivors, and bereaved family members in these events are victims of a deliberately perpetrated criminal act. This booklet supports the important working relationship between OVC and ARC and provides ARC staff and volunteers with information about crime victims' rights and needs, how to assist victims of terrorism and mass violence crimes, OVC's services, and types of crime victim assistance and services.

Contents
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Introduction and Overview

OVC/American Red Cross Collaborative Timeline

Natural Disasters, Acts of Terrorism, and Mass Violence Crimes: Similarities and Differences

Office for Victims of Crime

Crime Victim Assistance and Services

Grants and Funding Available to Organizations Through OVC

Basics of the Criminal Justice Process

Conclusion

References and Resources

This document was prepared by the Office for Victims of Crime and the American Red Cross under contract number OJP-2001-253-M, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Related OVC Resources & Links

• OVC Handbook for Coping After Terrorism
• Responding to September 11 Victims
• Responding to Terrorism Victims
• OVC Responds to the Victims of Terrorist Attacks Against America on September 11, 2001
• OVC Directory of Crime Victim Services
• Expert Q&A Online Discussions
• Mental Health and Mass Violence

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