Culturally specific services
OVC FY 2023 Culturally Responsive Victim Services Fellowship
The Fellow will assist OVC’s work to build the capacity of and increase access to culturally responsive services for victims of crime through outreach, demonstration initiatives, national-scope programs, national conferences, and the development of culturally specific responses to hate crimes, terrorism, and mass violence, among other issues.
Register for a pre-application webinar on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., eastern time.
Enhancing Culturally Specific Access to Hispanic/Latinx Victims Services Program
Clackamas County Enhancing Access for Survivors
Promoting Racial Equity through Specialized Legal Services for Underserved Alaska Victims of Human Trafficking
Ayuda's Specialized Services for Victims of Human Trafficking in Maryland
- Statewide, with a focus on Montgomery and Prince George's County
Alternatives For Girls Safe Choices-New Choices Project for Victims of Human-Trafficking
- Detroit
- Hamtramck
- Highland Park
NJCASA Survivors of Sexual Violence Assessment and Resources Project
Ujima: Advancing Access for Culturally Specific Communities
Wellspring Living and Child Advocacy Center of Georgia Partner to Serve Minor Sex Trafficking Victims Across Georgia
RESPECT Program for Addressing Female Genital Cutting
Ujima: Advancing Access for Culturally Specific Communities
Increasing Access to Healing Services and Just Outcomes for Older African American Victims of Crime and Abuse
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin/Asha/NCALL: Enhancing Services for Older Victims of Abuse and Financial Exploitation Project
National Resource Center for Reaching Victims
Crime victim services are not always readily accessible to or designed for victims from all communities. The center is a one-stop shop where victim service providers, culturally specific organizations, criminal justice professionals, and policymakers may get information and expert guidance to enhance their capacity to identify, reach, and serve all victims, especially those from communities that too often have less access to healing services and avenues...
Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault in Indian Country: Navajo Nation (Case Study)
OVC and the Office on Violence Against Women collaborated to produce this four-video series, designed for criminal justice personnel, victim advocates, and allied professionals who work with victims of sexual assault in Indian Country. This case study provides information about trial techniques for and multidisciplinary responses to cases of alcohol-facilitated sexual assault.
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Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault in Indian Country: Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska (Case Study)
OVC and the Office on Violence Against Women collaborated to produce this four-video series, designed for criminal justice personnel, victim advocates, and allied professionals who work with victims of sexual assault in Indian Country. This case study provides information about trial techniques for and multidisciplinary responses to cases of alcohol-facilitated sexual assault.
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Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault in Indian Country: An Introduction to the Issues
OVC and the Office on Violence Against Women collaborated to produce this four-video series, designed for criminal justice personnel, victim advocates, and allied professionals who work with victims of sexual assault in Indian Country. This video provides an overview of alcohol-facilitated sexual assault in Indian Country, including prevalence, historical trauma, and responses.
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A Healing Journey for Alaska Natives: Federal Responses to Sex Trafficking in Alaska
This video introduces the issue of sex trafficking of Alaska Natives, especially adolescents and women who travel to urban areas from the villages and then lack the resources to return home. Awareness, outreach, safety, support, services, training, and enforcement are all critical elements discussed in the video. Each of these elements is key to successfully addressing sex trafficking.
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