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2025 NCVRW Sample Proclamation

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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) ceremonies often include proclamations from public officials to inspire the community and raise awareness of victims’ rights, services, and resources. Use the 2025 NCVRW sample proclamation as a guide for your own proclamations that highlight this year’s theme.

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OVC FY25 Invited to Apply Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program

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Tribal applicants whose OVC FY25 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (TVSSA) Formula Program population certification was accepted will be notified via an email to the applicant primary points of contact and authorized representatives. Funding under this program can be used to support activities such as direct services to victims of crime, traditional healing practices, needs assessment and strategic planning, and more.

Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act

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In recognition of the 40th Anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), the Office for Victims of Crime has compiled a toolkit of resources about the history of VOCA, the Crime Victims Fund (CVF), the programs it supports, and its important role in the lives of victims and survivors of crime.

VOCA was signed into law on October 12, 1984. Among its provisions...

View a New Guide to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking

This January marks 20 years of OVC’s anti-trafficking efforts. In recognition of these efforts, OVC has released a Commemoration Guide to support the field in its efforts to raise awareness for human trafficking victims’ rights and services.