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August 2024 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about resources for supporting victims of labor trafficking, training and technical assistance opportunities, and OVC resources to help victims.

Press Room - 2022

View 2022 U.S. Department of Justice and White House press releases and remarks from OVC leadership relevant to the crime victims field.

July 2024 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about the National Crime Victims’ Service Awards, the special July edition of From the Director’s Desk, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and the Back to Basics Microlearning Video Series.

June 2024 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about the #HAVhope National Day of Awareness, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Pride Month.

May 2024 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, Older Americans Month, and National Police Week.

April 2024 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and National Child Abuse Prevention Month