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.
Domestic violence
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Awareness, Empowerment and Memorial Vigil
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Eastern
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Martha’s Table
Washington, DC
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Ceremonies
Break the Silence Over Lunch: A Conversation on Domestic Violence - Every Wednesday in October
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Eastern
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Online
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Webinar
Domestic Violence Ceremony
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Central
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Cate Square Park Gazebo in Downtown Hammond
Hammond, LA
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Ceremonies
Stories of Bravery, Healing and Hope: Survivors Art Exhibition
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Eastern
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West Hartford Art League, Clubhouse Gallery
West Hartford, CT
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Ceremonies
36th Annual Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA) Conference
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Mountain
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Keystone Conference Center
Keystone, CO
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Conference
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.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Domestic and Sexual Violence Seminar
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Central
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Ivy Tech Community College
Evansville, IN
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Ceremonies
Trauma Informed Safety Planning for Criminal Justice Professionals
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Online
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Web
From the Director’s Desk, October 12, 2023
October 2023
Series
During the briefing, Director Rose provided updates on Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, funding awards, takeaways from recent travels, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.
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A Conversation With Nancy Blaney: Shelter Services for Survivors and Their Companion Animals
October 2023
Series
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.
A Conversation With Nancy Blaney: Shelter Services for Survivors and Their Companion Animals
OVC Director Kristina Rose and Nancy Blaney, Director of Government Affairs at the Animal Welfare Institute, discuss the importance of shelter services for victims of crime and their pets.