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Funding Opportunity: Reaching Victims of Crime in Underserved Communities

The National Resource Center for Reaching Victims will fund up to 10 projects that serve victims from communities frequently underrepresented in healing services and avenues to justice.

The Reaching Victims of Crime Mini-Grant program will address unmet needs and close gaps that prevent survivors from accessing and benefiting from victim services. Projects funded by this program will better identify, engage, and serve survivors from underserved...

Funding Opportunity: FY 2019 Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in coordination with OVC, is requesting applications for the FY 2019 Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime solicitation.

Funding Opportunity FY 2019 Research and Evaluation on Trafficking in Persons

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in coordination with OVC, is seeking applications for the FY 2019 Research and Evaluation on Trafficking in Persons solicitation.

Funding Opportunity: FY 2019 Measuring the Impact of Victim Services: Instrument Development

In collaboration with OVC and the Office on Violence Against Women, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking applications for the FY 2019 Measuring the Impact of Victim Services: Instrument Development solicitation.

Participate in FTC Social Media Events During National Consumer Protection Week

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) will be commemorated on March 3–9, 2019. NCPW is a time to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money.

Financial Institutions Report Widespread Elder Financial Abuse

Federal law requires financial institutions report suspicious activity that might indicate money laundering, tax evasion, or other criminal activities to the federal government. Now, a first of its kind analysis can help the field better understand elder fraud and opportunities to improve prevention and response.

Funding Opportunity: FY 2019 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force To Combat Human Trafficking: Supporting Law Enforcement's Role

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applicants for the FY 2019 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force To Combat Human Trafficking: Supporting Law Enforcement's Role solicitation. Apply by July 11, 2019.

Save the Date for a Roundtable on Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation

As part of its commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the U.S Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative and Office on Violence Against Women invite you to watch A View from the Bench: A Roundtable Discussion with Judges about Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation.

CFPB Releases Reverse Mortgage Resource in Spanish

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released a Spanish translation of its Reverse Mortgage Discussion Guide. The guide can help older adults understand reverse mortgages, the financial programs available to them, and how to submit a complaint.

CDC Toolkit Helps Communities Teach Youth About Healthy Relationships

To help your community prevent teen dating violence before it starts, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed Dating Matters®: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships.

New Training Available to Help Older Adults Make Financial Decisions

The National Center for State Courts recently released a new online training course to assist individuals explore ways to help older adults make financial decisions with informal supports, legal options, or adult guardianship.

View Resources for the Victims of Recent Mass Violence Incidents

OVC presents resources related to recent mass violence violence incidents in the United States.

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A News Media Guide for Victim Service Providers

Date Published

September 2009

Publication Type

Handbook

Agencies

OVC-Sponsored

National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide 2009

Date Published

February 2009

Publication Type

Factsheet

Agencies

OVC

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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS): Administration for Children & Families

ACF promotes the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. Through its Children's Bureau, ACF assists states in the delivery of child welfare services. Its Web site presents related initiatives, statistics, ACF programs, funding, and information systems.

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

The clearinghouse provides identity theft resources, consumer information, publications, and advocacy.

European Forum for Restorative Justice

This non-governmental organization's general aim is to help establish and develop victim-offender mediation and other restorative justice practices throughout Europe.

National Crime Victims' Rights Week Resource Guide: 1998

Date Published

January 1998

Publication Type

Guideline

Agencies

OVC

Office for Victims of Crime: Report to Congress, July 1996

Date Published

July 1996

Publication Type

Program/Project Description

Agencies

OVC

National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 13-19, 1997, Resource Guide

Date Published

February 1997

Publication Type

Citizen Involvement Material

Agencies

OVC