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Crime victim services

Learn About OVC’s Multidisciplinary, Victim-Centered Approach to Improving Responses to Victims of Human Trafficking


OVC’s Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking Program offers federal funding to both a law enforcement agency and a victim service provider to co-lead a diverse set of multidisciplinary partners to increase victim identification and enhance an overall response to victims and survivors of human trafficking.

A recent article in the latest “COPS Community Policy Dispatch” discusses the resources this program offers. Read the article to learn about...

Serving Victims Everywhere

Learn about OVC efforts to ensure crime victims have access to the evidence-based services and support they need to begin their recovery during FYs 2021-2022.

Tribal Communities

Highlights of OVC support to help Tribes provide culturally appropriate services for victims during FYs 2021-2022.

OVC Discretionary Funding

During FYs 2021-2022, OVC provided discretionary grants for national-scope demonstration projects and training and technical assistance to enhance the professional expertise of victim service providers.

State Formula Grants

Every year, OVC awards funds to each eligible state and territory victim assistance and compensation programs, a major funding source for crime victim services.