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[Coming Soon] Crime Victim Survivors: The Power of the Personal Story - Episode 5: “Maria”

January 2025
Series
The Survivor Series Podcast

Coming soon! In this podcast, we hear from “Maria” an undocumented immigrant who discusses her experience as a domestic violence survivor. Joining “Maria” on the podcast is Ines Negrette, founder and executive director of Casa Luz in Memphis, TN a domestic violence victim services program delivering services in Spanish in the Memphis area. Ines and “Maria” discuss the services she received at Casa Luz and why culturally specific services are so important.

October 2024 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about the 40th Anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act, National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

StrongHearts Native Helpline

This helpline offers 24/7 culturally-appropriate support and advocacy to American Indians and Alaska Natives who are victims of domestic and sexual violence. Contact the helpline by phone or text at 844-7NATIVE (844-762-8483) or live chat.

Survivors.org

Survivors.org provides support and healing tools for survivors of sexual violence. This website can help survivors find local service providers, hotlines, holistic healing resources, and community-specific support. This OVC-funded project is operated by PAVE (Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment).

National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center

This U.S. Department of Justice-funded project provides training and technical assistance to law enforcement officials, prosecutors, attorneys, judges, clinicians, victim service and social service providers, community organizations, and behavioral health professionals responsible for implementing laws designed to keep guns out of the hands of people who pose a threat to themselves or others.

A Conversation With Nancy Blaney: Shelter Services for Survivors and Their Companion Animals

October 2023
Series
Justice Today Podcast
Learn how the need for secure housing for victims of crime and their companion animals led to the creation of the Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance Grant Program. Office for Victims of Crime Director Kristina Rose and Nancy Blaney, Director of Government Affairs at the Animal Welfare Institute, speak about how this program is ensuring that victims and their pets can access shelter services.