Human Trafficking
View available OVC resources, awareness materials, and services for victims of labor and sex trafficking and victim service providers.
Crime victim services
Events
Discover conferences, trainings, and other events to help raise awareness of crime victims' issues and build your knowledge to serve, support, and work with victims in your community.
2020 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide
Date Published
March 2020
Publication Type
Technical Assistance,
Report (Technical Assistance),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
OVC
If You're a Victim of Crime, Help is Available
October 2016
This 2.5-minute video describes the help that is available for victims of crime by recognizing the effects of crime, identifying certain victims' rights that are guaranteed in most states, and describing services available from state victim compensation and assistance programs. If you or someone you know is a victim of a crime, there are resources. Visit www.ovc.gov/help for more information.
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What is the Crime Victims Fund?
March 2016
This 2-minute video describes the Crime Victims Fund, a major funding source for victim services throughout the Nation that is made up of fines, special assessments, and forfeited bail paid by people who are convicted of federal crimes in U.S. courts around the country. The video offers information about the various grant programs funded using VOCA dollars and OVC's collaboration with state administrators of victim compensation and assistance programs.
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National Elder Fraud Hotline
If you or someone you know is a victim of elder fraud, we encourage you to call the Hotline at 833-FRAUD-11 (833-372-8311). Professional case managers will assist you with reporting the crime and connect you with other resources as needed. The hotline is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time.
Funding Opportunity: FY 2019 Field-Generated Solutions for Tribal & Non-Tribal Communities to Improve Services for Victims of Crime
Apply for the FY 2019 Field-Generated Solutions for Tribal & Non-Tribal Communities to Improve Services for Victims of Crime solicitation.
Submit Your Nominations for the 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards
Do you know an individual, organization, team, or program that you would like to see recognized for their work? If so, please submit nominations for the 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on October 9, 2019.
Training & Technical Assistance
Find educational resources and training opportunities for crime victim service providers and allied professionals.
Assistance For U.S. Citizen Victims of Crime Abroad
Date Published
2019
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Issue Overview,
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
2019 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide
Date Published
March 2019
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
OVC
Attorney General Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance 2011 Edition (Revised May 2012)
Date Published
May 2012
Publication Type
Policy/Procedure Handbook/Manual
Agencies
OVC
Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center
This national resource center provides resources and training for service providers, law enforcement, and other allied professionals to identify and respond to the crime of stalking. They also provide victims of stalking with information and referrals.
It's Not an "Accident": It's a Crime!
Date Published
April 2018
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Instructional Material
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
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.
2018 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide
Date Published
March 2018
Publication Type
Technical Assistance,
Marketing/Promotional,
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
OVC
Victim Need Report: Service Providers' Perspectives on the Needs of Crime Victims and Service Gaps
Date Published
November 2017
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Vision 21: Center for Victim Research
Date Published
August 2018
Series
Publication Type
Program/Project Description,
Instructional Material,
Factsheet
Agencies
OVC
Center for Victim Research
The OVC-funded Center for Victim Research (CVR) is a tool for victim service providers and researchers to connect and share knowledge. CVR facilitates access to victim research and data while improving the utility of research and data collection to crime victim services nationwide. CVR’s library collection offers open-access research materials, special access to research for VOCA-funded organizations, and free training.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Disaster Distress Helpline
The Disaster Distress Helpline is dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This 24/7 toll free crisis support service is available to residents in the United States and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text the hotline at 800-985-5990.
OVC FY 2018 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program
Closing Date
VictimConnect Resource Center - Confidential referrals for crime victims
VictimConnect serves victims of any crime in the United States. Trained specialists are available to help crime victims with emotional support, information, and confidential referrals for mental health counseling, financial compensation, legal services, and more. Call or text 855-4VICTIM (855-484-2846) or chat online, Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time.
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative
This organization provides victims of intimate image abuse (sharing of nonconsensual intimate images), and other forms of online abuse with support and referral services. Visit the Initiative’s website or contact their 24/7 toll free Image Abuse Helpline hotline at 844-878-2274 for assistance. The Initiative also offers information for policymakers, attorneys, and others to help them understand and combat image-based sexual abuse.