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January 2022 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Stalking Awareness Month.

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...

Funding Opportunity: FY 2022 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation


The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking applicants for the FY 2022 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation.

This solicitation provides comprehensive funding to federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal consortia, and tribal designees to develop a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization. Refer to the solicitation for more information about eligibility. 

FY 2022 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation applicants have the flexibility to submit...

December 2021 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, a New Board Member Orientation for Victim Service Organizations Online Training, and the 2022 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Artwork.

2020 Press Room Archive

View archived 2020 U.S. Department of Justice and White House press releases relevant to the crime victims field.

2019 Press Room Archive

View archived 2019 U.S. Department of Justice and White House press releases relevant to the crime victims field.

November 2021 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Native American Heritage Month, the Transgender Day of Remembrance, and annual Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation grants.

October 2021 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center.