American Indians/Alaska Natives
Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Introduction
For children and youth, participating in the justice system as a victim or witness can be especially confusing, distressing, and even re-traumatizing. Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials was created to support children and youth during their involvement with the justice system as a victim or witness to a crime.
Based on the input of national experts and lived experience experts, these materials are...
About
About
Children are some of the most vulnerable members of our society and are widely held as needing greater care and protection. However, despite this, children are frequently victims of or witnesses to violence, abuse, and other crimes, including domestic violence, community violence, physical assault, sexual assault, commercial sexual exploitation, and child maltreatment.
Resulting from these high rates of exposure to violence, crime, and abuse...
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Talking Circle - Start, Sustain, or Grow: Using federal funding for victim services
May 2021 Featured Resources
OVC FY 2021 Invited to Apply Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Grant Program
Tribal applicants whose OVC FY 2021 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (TVSSA) Formula Program population certification was accepted have been notified via an email to the applicant primary points of contact and authorized representatives.
Applicants should refer to the OVC FY 2021 TVSSA Formula Program solicitation for instructions on how to submit their application.
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OVC FY 2021 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Grant Program: Phase 1 Population Certification Webinar
OVC FY 2021 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Grant Program: Phase 1 Population Certification Webinar
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November 2020 Featured Resources
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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...