2024 Press Room Archive
View archived 2024 U.S. Department of Justice and White House press releases and remarks from OVC leadership relevant to the crime victims field.
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2023 Press Room Archive
View archived 2023 U.S. Department of Justice and White House press releases and remarks from OVC leadership relevant to the crime victims field.
Message from the Director
Read a summary of the issue areas and correlating recommendations to address barriers to victim compensation that prevent so many victims from accessing the critical financial support they need.
Now Available: Second Edition of Guide for Siblings of Missing Youth
Developed alongside families whose children went missing, this guide is designed to help others who face the same crisis.
January 2025 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
During this briefing, OVC Director Kristina Rose shared parting thoughts about her time as Director, provided updates about the Crime Victims Fund, and more.
January 2025 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, National Stalking Awareness Month, and Identity Theft Awareness Week.
Resources and Support for the Victims in New Orleans, Louisiana
These resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the professionals and leaders that are assisting them during this difficult time.
Resources and Support for the Victims at Abundant Life Christian School
These resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the professionals and leaders that are assisting them during this difficult time.
December 2024 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
Listen for updates about the 18th National Indian Nations Conference, the Crime Victims Fund, and more!
Resources and Support for the Victims in Oroville, California
These resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the professionals and leaders that are assisting them during this difficult time.
Explore the iMPRoVE National Dashboard: Powerful Victim Service Insights
The dashboard offers valuable insights about the outcomes and quality of victim services across the country.
December 2024 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, the iMPRoVE National Dashboard, Two National Human Trafficking Prevention Month Webinars, and Coping With the Holidays for Victims of Crime.
Join OVC for Two National Human Trafficking Prevention Month Webinars
Join OVC for two webinars in January 2025 as we renew our commitment to serving all victims of sex and labor trafficking during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
November 2024 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
Listen for updates about recent site visits, the Crime Victims Fund, and more!
Funding Opportunity: Print Copies of OVC’s Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Apply for to print and disseminate up to $10,000 worth of the materials.
November 2024 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Native American Heritage Month, Transgender Day of Remembrance, Forensic Nurses Week, and the 40th Anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act.
Release of the VOCA Victim Compensation Certification Form (VCC) - Due December 31, 2024
We announce the release of the VOCA Victim Compensation Certification (VCC) form and instructions to prepare for the FY 2025 VOCA Formula Award Allocations.
Resources and Support for the Victims in Orlando, Florida
These resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the professionals and leaders that are assisting them during this difficult time.
Report Highlights Department of Justice Efforts to Combat Elder Fraud and Abuse
A new report highlights DOJ efforts to prosecute those who harm older adults, support victims, bolster state and local efforts to pursue elder justice, and prevent elder fraud and abuse before it occurs.
Apply to be a Leadership Fellow – Gender-Based Violence
With funding support from OVC, the Vermont Network is accepting applications for the Amplify National Leadership Lab’s 2025 Leadership Fellowship program. This leadership development program is for people working on issues related to gender-based violence.
New TeleSAFE Toolkit Seeks to Improve Care for Victims of Sexual Assault
Medical forensic examinations are a critical part of any multidisciplinary response to sexual violence, yet many remote areas do not have access to this care.
The International Association of Forensic Nurses just released the Telehealth for Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations (TeleSAFE) Toolkit, which aims to improve and standardize care for victims of sexual violence via telehealth. Developed by IAFN through funding from OVC, this...
Four New SANE Regional Centers of Excellence Announced
Learn about four new regional programs whose goal is to strengthen the SANE workforce and provide survivors of sexual violence access to highly skilled forensic nurse professionals.
October 2024 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
Listen for updates about recent site visits, the Crime Victims Fund, and more!
Message From OVC Director Kristina Rose on the 40th Anniversary of VOCA
Director Rose shares this message about the Victims of Crime Act that supports vital services to help victims and survivors.
Funding Opportunity: 2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Projects
The National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA), in cooperation with OVC, is seeking proposals for innovative and collaborative approaches to promoting community‐wide public awareness of the rights and available services for victims of all types of crimes during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 6–12, 2025.