American Indians or Alaska Natives

Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault in Indian Country: Services and Support for Victims

December 2016

Series

Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault in Indian Country

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 public awareness video addresses various types of support for sexual assault victims in Indian Country.

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A Healing Journey for Alaska Natives: Responding to Survivors of Violence

October 2016

Series

A Healing Journey for Alaska Natives

This video provides an overview of the multiple challenges victims face when pursuing safety and justice in Alaska, including geographic, climate, and jurisdictional realities. Traditional values, local customs, cultural practices, and trauma-informed care help victims to heal and serve to promote the well-being of communities.

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A Circle of Healing for Native Children Endangered by Drugs

October 2016

Series

A Circle of Healing for Native Children Endangered by Drugs

This video describes the roots of alcohol and drug abuse in Native communities and illustrates the effects of drug endangerment in American Indian and Alaska Native communities along with cultural practices and programs that are working to heal individuals and communities across the Nation.

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Funding Opportunity: FY 2020 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking applicants for its Fiscal Year 2020 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS).

CTAS provides comprehensive funding to federally recognized Tribes, Tribal consortia, and Tribal designees to develop a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization.

CTAS applicants have the flexibility to submit a single application and select from any or all of the purpose areas, including...

Attend a Tribal Consultation on Tribal Set-Aside Funding from the Crime Victims Fund

OVC invites Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in a Tribal Consultation on Tribal Set-Aside Funding from the Crime Victims Fund. Attendees will discuss tribal set-aside funding and how it can be programmed.

An in-person government to government consultation will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m., in conjunction with the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 2020 Executive...

Funding Opportunity: OVC FY 2020 Developing Future Victim Specialists to Serve American Indian/Alaska Native Victims of Crime

OVC is seeking applications for funding for the OVC FY 2020 Developing Future Victim Specialists to Serve American Indian/Alaska Native Victims of Crime solicitation. This program will develop a workforce of direct victim service providers to American Indian and Alaska Native victims in hard-to-staff positions and locations.

Funding Opportunity: OVC FY 2020 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program

Tribal applicants whose OVC FY 2020 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program pre-application was accepted have been notified via email to the applicant primary points of contact and authorized representatives. Applicants should refer to the FY 2020 TVSSA solicitation for instructions on how to submit their full application by 8:00 p.m. (eastern time) on June 15, 2020. Applicants can also join OVC's upcoming webinar on...

OVC FY 2020 Developing Future Victim Specialists to Serve American Indian/Alaska Native Victims of Crime

Closing Date

May 26, 2020

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.

Human Trafficking

View available OVC resources, awareness materials, and services for victims of labor and sex trafficking and victim service providers.

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.

Funding Opportunity: FY 2019 Project Beacon: Increasing Services for Urban American Indian and Alaska Native Victims of Sex Trafficking

As part of our commitment to ensuring services for all victims of human trafficking, OVC is pleased to announce the release of the FY 2019 Project Beacon: Increasing Services for Urban American Indian and Alaska Native Victims of Sex Trafficking solicitation.

Attend the OVC Tribal Consultation on Potential Future Tribal Set-Aside Funding

OVC invites Tribal leaders and representatives to participate in a Tribal Consultation regarding how potential future Tribal set-aside funding from the Crime Victims Fund should be programmed.

Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program Pre-application Webinars

OVC, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Tribal Justice, conducted four webinars in July to review solicitation requirements for the FY 2019 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program.

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.

Training & Technical Assistance

Find educational resources and training opportunities for crime victim service providers and allied professionals.

OVC FY 2019 Project Beacon: Increasing Services for Urban American Indian and Alaska Native Victims of Sex Trafficking

Closing Date

July 15, 2019

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.

OVC FY 2018 Tribal Set-Aside Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program

Closing Date

July 18, 2018

OVC FY 2018 American Indian/Alaska Native Training and Technical Assistance Program

Closing Date

May 31, 2018

OVC FY 17 Developing Future Victim Specialists for Indian Country

Closing Date

August 9, 2017

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.

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