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Equipment and technology

OVC FY 2023 Advancing the Use of Technology to Assist Victims of Crime

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
OVC seeks applications that demonstrate innovative strategies to create, expand, or enhance the use of technology to interact directly with crime victims or to provide information, referrals, crisis assistance, and long-term help.

OVC FY 2023 Building Capacity of National Crisis Hotlines

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
This program seeks to enhance or expand the capacity of national hotlines that are essential for providing crisis intervention services, safety planning, information, referrals, and resources for victims of crime.

YMCA Supportive Services Project for Victims of Human Trafficking

15POVC-22-GG-03691-HT
Geographical Areas Served
  • Greater Houston Area (Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Galveston, Waller, Brazoria, Liberty, Austin, and Chambers Counties)
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
TX
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$800,000

Tech Safety App Version 2.0 Launched

View the updated mobile app, which provides survivors and advocates with information on safety and privacy, how technology can be misused, and what survivors can do about technology abuse.

New Publication on Using Technology to Communicate with Victims


Video calls, web chats, and other forms of virtual communication have become mainstream and offer opportunities to enhance victim services delivery. However, using technology to effectively communicate with victims and witnesses requires more than choosing the right software.

A new publication is available to help law enforcement-based victim service providers assess their readiness to use virtual communication technologies. Establishing or Enhancing Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services...

IRC in Miami's Anti-Trafficking Program

15POVC-21-GG-04202-HT
Geographical Areas Served
  • South Florida
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
FL
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$799,949