It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW)!
Join communities across the Nation in raising awareness for victims’ rights and services.
News and announcements
Resources and Support for the Victims in Dadeville, Alabama
These resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the professionals and leaders that are assisting them during this difficult time.
Watch and Share the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Theme Videos
This year's videos underscore the importance of amplifying the voices of survivors and creating environments where survivors have the confidence that they will be heard, believed, and supported.
April 2023 “From the Director’s Desk” Briefing Now Available
During this call, Director Rose provided updates about the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, new funding opportunities, the FY 2024 President's proposed budget request, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.
Funding Opportunity: Establish New or Enhance the Operation of Existing Elder Justice Coalitions
Apply for funding to establish new statewide, U.S. territory, or Tribal elder justice coalitions or to enhance the operation of existing ones.
Resources and Support for the Victims in Louisville, Kentucky
These resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the professionals and leaders that are assisting them during this difficult time.
2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Resource Guide
Access the 2023 NCVRW Resource Guide for information on how to raise awareness about victims’ rights, protections, and services.
FY 2023 VOCA Formula Solicitations - released!
April 6, 2023
Good Afternoon Administrators!
We are very excited to announce the release of the FY 2023 VOCA Victim Compensation and Victim Assistance Formula Solicitations! Thank you to State Victim Resource Division’s Joel Hall, Kerry Lupher, and Jalila Sebbata, and all of the other behind the scenes people like OVC’s Zoë French, Emily Bauernfeind, Lisa Ewing, and Albert Irion who helped publish, release and...
Spring 2023 Updates: VOCA Administrators’ Conference, Allocations, and Suitability Special Condition
March 23, 2023
Happy Spring, Everyone!
Greetings from Washington, D.C., where the State Victim Resource Division is eagerly awaiting the full bloom of the Cherry Blossom Trees and some warmer weather and sun.
We have some updates we want to share with everyone:
- VOCA Administrators’ Conference: We are very excited to see you in-person at the 2023 National Joint Training Conference for VOCA Victim...
Resources and Support for the Victims in Nashville, Tennessee
These resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the professionals and leaders that are assisting them during this difficult time.
Funding Opportunity: FY 2023 Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI)
Apply for funding to prevent and reduce violent crime in communities and support victims of violence.
March 2023 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, National Consumer Protection Week, and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
New Report: Victim Service Providers in U.S. Counties, 2017
This brief Just the Stats report presents findings on the organizations that served victims of crime or abuse as their primary function or had dedicated staff or programs to serve victims, based on data from the National Census of Victim Service Providers, 2017.
The report uses maps to display the rates of victim service providers per 100,000 residents for U.S. counties in the 50 states...
Audiobooks Available to Help Young Survivors of Human Trafficking
Access new audiobooks offering age-appropriate resources and support to youth during their involvement with the justice system as a victim or witness.
Register to Attend OVC’s 2023 NCVRW Candlelight Vigil
Join OVC for a tribute to victims of crime and the many dedicated professionals and volunteers who advocate on their behalf.
Report Focuses on Parent and Community Organizing for Child Maltreatment Intervention and Prevention
Learn about Child Safety Forward, a nationwide, 3-year demonstration initiative funded by OVC to reduce fatalities or near-death injuries due to child abuse or neglect.
Now Online: 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Theme Artwork
Download and use the theme colors; theme poster; and web, social, and other artwork in your campaigns to amplify survivors’ voices and raise awareness about victims’ rights and services.
Apply for Funding to Enhance Services for Victims of Crime
Apply for OVC FY 2023 grants to enhance services for victims of crime.
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by OVC Director Kristina Rose at the 2023 Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Grantee Convening
Director Rose speaks about the importance of crime victim services in communities impacted by violence.
Resources and Support for the Victims in Brooklyn, New York
These resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the professionals and leaders that are assisting them during this difficult time.
Resources and Support for the Victims at Michigan State University
These resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the professionals and leaders that are assisting them during this difficult time.
February 2023 “From the Director’s Desk” Briefing Now Available
Learn about updates about a few notable events that took place in January, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.
Apply for Funding to Enhance Services for Victims of Human Trafficking
Learn about grants to support victims of human trafficking.
Download the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Theme Poster and Color Palette
Use the 2023 NCVRW theme poster and color palette to help your organization raise awareness about victims’ rights and services.
Make Sure You are Counted in a Census of Victim Service Providers
If your organization or program provides direct services to victims of crime, please submit a survey for the 2023 National Census of Victim Service Providers.