Information technology
OVC FY 2023 Advancing the Use of Technology to Assist Victims of Crime
OVC FY 2023 Building Capacity of National Crisis Hotlines
Mobile App Connects Individuals Impacted by Substance Use with Help
Tech Safety App Version 2.0 Launched
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...
Understanding the Effects of the Pandemic for Domestic Violence Victims
Hear from Federal Government representatives, researchers, and service providers about how COVID-19 has impacted the occurrence of domestic violence across the country as they cover—
- an analysis of domestic violence calls,
- the inequities experienced by underserved populations, and
- the challenges service providers experienced and their innovative responses to help those in need.
OVC and the Office on Violence Against Women hosted this webinar on Friday, October 29, 2021.
Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy
Report Highlights Increase in Technology Abuse During COVID-19 Pandemic
Tech Abuse in the Pandemic & Beyond: Reflections from the Field
OVC FY 2021 Building State Technology Capacity
OVC FY 2021 Advancing the Use of Technology to Assist Victims of Crime
Vision 21: Victim Services Mobile Applications
New Mobile App Provides Resources for Victims of Sexual Assault
The Safety Net Project at the National Network to End Domestic Violence Virtual Technology Summit
Use of Technology
Victim service providers can use technology to improve responses, services, and access for victims of crime.
OVC funds organizations that demonstrate innovative strategies to create, expand, or enhance the use of technology in innovative ways to interact directly with crime victims and/or to provide information, referrals, crisis assistance, and longer-term help.
The following resources provide information on using technology in crime victim services.
Mobile Apps for Crime Victims and Providers
The following mobile applications (apps) provide information and resources about various types of victimization.
The inclusion of a mobile app on this page does not constitute an official endorsement, guarantee, or approval by OVC.
Before downloading any app, you may be interested in reviewing information from the Safety Net Project, a project of the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
OVC-Funded Apps
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