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VOCA Assistance Formula Grant Program

The Use of VOCA Victim Assistance Program Funds for APS Intake Workers


In all states, some form of adult protective services (APS) exists to receive reports of elder abuse. Some states utilize a statewide hotline for receiving reports of elder abuse (intake), while other states maintain a system of local level intake. Intake is conducted, among other things, to determine whether victim services should be the only referral or whether a more system-delivered response is indicated (i.e...

Funding Opportunity: FY 2018 Discretionary Training and Technical Assistance Program for VOCA Victim Assistance Grantees

Apply for the FY 2018 Discretionary Training and Technical Assistance Program for VOCA Victim Assistance Grantees solicitation. The purpose of this solicitation is to fund VOCA Victim Assistance Program state administering agencies (SAAs) or outside organizations who partner with existing SAAs to provide training within the applicant’s state.

Activities funded through this program may include, but are not limited to—

  • the establishment or enhancement of...

February 2020 VOCApedia Update

The February 2020 VOCApedia update includes 25 new or updated questions and answers. OVC will continue to update this living document as we receive questions from the field.

Formula Grants

Overview

OVC administers two Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) formula grant programs that support crime victim compensation and assistance—the cornerstone of support for victims throughout the Nation.

Additionally, OVC is charged by Congress with administering set-aside funds from the Crime Victims Fund for a Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside program which provide support to Tribal communities to enhance services for victims of crime.

VOCA Victim Compensation...

Crime Victims Fund

OVC administers the Crime Victims Fund, which was established by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) of 1984. The Fund is a major funding source for crime victim services.