May 2021 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Awareness Day, Older Americans Month, and National Police Week.
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November 2020 Featured Resources
National Native American Heritage Month
Every November, we commemorate National Native American Heritage Month. In his proclamation, President Trump states “This month, as we recommit to supporting Native American Tribes and people, we resolve to work side-by-side with their leaders to secure stronger, safer communities and preserve their sacred heritage for future generations.”
The Department of Justice has a long-standing commitment to improving public...
Video Showcases Financial Management Services Available to Tribal Grantees
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A new video highlights services available to Office for Victims of Crime Tribal grantees through the Office for Victims of Crime Tribal Financial Management Center.
In this video, learn how the Tribal Financial Management Center supports Tribal grantees in successfully managing the financial aspects and reporting requirements of their Office for Victims of Crime awards.
Highly trained specialists answer questions and provide individualized training and...
Register for Virtual Consultation on the Fiscal Year 2021 Crime Victims Fund Tribal Set-Aside Formula Program
The Office for Victims of Crime invites Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in the Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2021. Attendees will discuss the FY 2021 Crime Victims Fund Tribal Set-Aside and potential revisions to the interim formula and application process used in 2020. The Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program provides support to Tribal communities...
Attorney General Barr Announces Funding to Improve Public Safety and Serve Crime Victims in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
The Department of Justice has a long-standing commitment to improve public safety in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. During a visit to the Cherokee Nation on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, Attorney General Barr announced over $295 million in funding, of which approximately $118 million will be awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime.
“I am grateful to this Administration and the Department of...
Vision 21: Tribal Victim Services Resource Mapping Project
Date Published
July 2017
Series
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Program/Project Description,
Instructional Material (Programmed),
Grants and Funding,
Factsheet
Agencies
OVC
Bureau of Indian Affairs: Victim Assistance Program
This program offers direct services to victims including crisis intervention, referrals and information for mental and emotional health and other types of specialized responses, and provides emergency services and transportation, as well as follow up for additional assistance.
American Indian & Alaska Native Victim Services Resources
Learn about OVC Tribal initiatives, partnerships with other agencies and organizations, and dynamic videos to raise awareness of culturally sensitive, victim-centered programs.
OVC Tribal Financial Management Center
The Center provides data-informed, culturally humble, victim-centered training and technical assistance (TTA) and resources to support American Indian/Alaska Native communities as they successfully manage the financial aspects of their federal awards.
The Center offers targeted virtual and onsite TTA, a Virtual Support Center, collaborative needs assessments, and more to enhance existing financial management and support grantee award implementation.
Office of Justice Programs Pledges Millions to Support Public Safety in Alaska Native Communities
Attorney General William P. Barr and Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katie Sullivan recently visited Alaska to discuss public safety.
The Tribal Resource Tool: Resources for Survivors of Crime and Abuse
Search the Tribal Resource Tool to help locate services available to American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of crime and abuse. This OVC-funded resource was created by the National Center for Victims of Crime, National Congress of American Indians, Tribal Law and Policy Institute, and the StrongHearts Native Helpline.
U.S. Department of Justice: Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information
TAP fosters the exchange of critical data with Tribal law enforcement through national crime information systems. Through TAP, Tribal law enforcement agencies are better able to protect victims of domestic violence, register sex offenders, keep guns out of dangerous hands, and help locate missing people.
U.S. Department of Justice: Hate Crimes
This website provides information and resources on hate crimes for victims of crime, law enforcement, media, researchers, advocacy groups, and other related organizations. Visit this website for resources and services in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Arabic, and Japanese.
Developing and Implementing a Response to Sexual Assault in Tribal Communities: A Summary of the Suggestions from the National Roundtable Discussion on Sexual Assault in Indian Country
Date Published
April 2017
Publication Type
Technical Assistance,
Report (Technical Assistance),
Legislation/Policy Analysis,
Instructional Material
Agencies
OVC
Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC): Tribal Victim Assistance
This OVC TTAC resource provides information and tools to support the efforts of Tribal victim advocates, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and others to develop a victim-centered response to crime victims in Tribal communities.
A Healing Journey for Alaska Natives
Date Published
October 2016
Series
Publication Type
Technical Assistance,
Presentation (Multimedia),
Instructional Material
Agencies
OVC
Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women and Men - 2010 Findings From the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey
Date Published
June 2016
Agencies
NIJ
A Circle of Healing for Native Children Endangered by Drugs
Date Published
December 2014
Publication Type
Technical Assistance,
Instructional Material
Agencies
OVC
Report to the U.S. Attorney General on Improving Federal Agency Response to Sexual Violence in Tribal Nations: Issues and Recommendations
Date Published
June 2014
Agencies
OVC
Attorney General's Advisory Committee on American Indian/Alaska Native Children Exposed to Violence: Ending Violence So Children Can Thrive
Date Published
November 2014
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women and the Criminal Justice Response: What Is Known
Date Published
January 2008
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Office of Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse
This office coordinates alcohol and substance abuse efforts among the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities and federal agencies as called for by the Tribal Law and Order Act. This office work on determining the scope of the ongoing problem: identifying and assessing alcohol and substance abuse programs and resources; and creating standards for programs.