VOCA–Funded Elder Abuse Programs
View examples of VOCA-funded elder abuse programs and the VOCA offices that funded them.
Domestic violence
OVC Winter 2020 Update: VOCApedia, Solicitations, New PMT Resources, and More
Learn about updates to VOCApedia, new FY 2020 solicitations, Performance Measurement Tool Resources, and other important updates.
American Indian & Alaska Native Victim Services Resources
Learn about OVC Tribal initiatives, partnerships with other agencies and organizations, and dynamic videos to raise awareness of culturally sensitive, victim-centered programs.
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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The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit
The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit (VTT) was developed on the premise that exposure to the traumatic experiences of other people—known as vicarious trauma—is an inevitable occupational challenge for the fields of victim services, emergency medical services, fire services, law enforcement, and other allied professionals; however, organizations can mitigate the potentially negative effects of trauma exposure by becoming vicarious trauma-informed.
Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program Pre-application Webinars
OVC, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Tribal Justice, conducted four webinars in July to review solicitation requirements for the FY 2019 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program.
Recordings and transcripts of these webinars, along with two webinars OVC held in June, are available on our Funding Webinar Series page.
Congress has set aside $167 million in Fiscal Year 2019 to...
Evaluating Elder/Adult Abuse Fatality Review Teams
Evaluating Elder/Adult Abuse Fatality Review Teams
The American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging is inventorying elder/adult abuse fatality review teams (EAFRTs) across the United States. This is a crucial step for a new project funded by OVC and conducted in collaboration with the University of Texas Health Science Center.
The new project builds upon the Commission's earlier work, also funded by OVC, which...
Advancing the Implementation of Effective, Survivor-Driven Advocacy
Date Published
May 2019
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Elder Abuse Fatality Review Teams: A Replication Manual
Date Published
June 2019
Publication Type
Program Description (Model)
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Real Talk - A Resource Guide for Educating Teens on Healthy Relationships
Date Published
March 2012
Publication Type
Youth-Oriented Material,
Technical Assistance,
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Instructional Material
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
U.S. Department of Justice: Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information (TAP)
TAP fosters the exchange of critical data with Tribal law enforcement through national crime information systems. Through TAP, Tribal law enforcement agencies are better able to protect victims of domestic violence, register sex offenders, keep guns out of dangerous hands, and help locate missing people.
Law Enforcement's Role in Victim Compensation
Date Published
September 2018
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Issue Overview,
Instructional Material
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Victim Impact: Listen and Learn Curriculum
Date Published
2016
Publication Type
Instructional Material
Agencies
OVC
2016 Victim Needs Assessment
Date Published
April 2017
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Summary),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Partnering to Access Legal Services (PALS): A Needs Assessment for the Denver Wrap Around Legal Services for Victims of Crime Project
Date Published
June 2014
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical),
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Study/Research),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Evaluation,
Program/Project Description
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Vision 21: Using Technology To Expand Access to Victim Services
Date Published
June 2017
Series
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description,
Grants and Funding
Agencies
OVC
Exploratory Research on the Impact of the Growing Oil Industry in North Dakota and Montana on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking: A Final Summary Overview
Date Published
September 2016
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
A Healing Journey for Alaska Natives
Date Published
October 2016
Series
Publication Type
Technical Assistance,
Presentation (Multimedia),
Instructional Material
Agencies
OVC
Mobile Apps for Crime Victims and Providers Compiled by OVC
This section of the OVC site contains a list of free apps that provide information, support, and resources about various types of victimization. These apps were created by government agencies and non-profit organizations, and some apps were developed with funding support from OVC.
Center for Changing Our Campus Culture
The Center for Changing Our Campus Culture is a comprehensive online clearinghouse that provides important resources for colleges and universities on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The site—fully funded by the Office on Violence Against Women—includes the latest research; sample campus policies, protocols, and best practices; and information on how to access training opportunities and technical assistance.
Agencies’ Use of Technology: Best Practices & Policies Toolkit
This resource provides guidance for domestic violence programs, sexual assault crisis centers, and victim service agencies on best practices to help maintain the safety and security of crime victims and their personal information. It was produced by the National Network to End Domestic Violence's Safety Net Project, which develops resources and information on the use of technology for survivors and the agencies that support them.
Technology Safety & Privacy: A Toolkit for Survivors
This toolkit contains safety tips, information, and privacy strategies for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking related to the use of technology. The toolkit was produced by the National Network to End Domestic Violence's Safety Net Project which develops resources and information on the use of technology for survivors and the agencies that support them.
WomensLaw.org
This website provides state-specific legal information and resources for survivors of abuse. OVC helps fund the WomensLaw Email Hotline, which provides legal crisis intervention support using trauma-informed approaches that protect the safety and confidentiality of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.