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September 25: National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

In 2007, the U.S. Congress designated September 25 of each year as the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. The resolution states that this day provides “an opportunity for the people of the United States to honor the memories of murder victims and to recognize the impact on surviving family members.”

Visit the Parents Of Murdered Children website to find commemorative events hosted by...

Announcing the 2020 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Theme

OVC is pleased to announce the 2020 NCVRW theme—Seek Justice | Ensure Victims' Rights | Inspire Hope. NCVRW, which will be held April 19–25, 2020, brings communities together and educates the public about victims' rights, protections, and services.

Funding Opportunity: 2020 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Community Awareness Projects

Apply for funding for projects to raise public awareness of victims' rights and services in communities during National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW), April 19–25, 2020.

Register for the OVC Grantee Orientation Webinar

This webinar will provide OVC grantees with the knowledge and resources to successfully manage grant awards.

Fraud Alert: Scammers Claiming to be with OVC

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has received multiple reports that our office's name is being used as part of an imposter scam targeting individuals throughout the country.

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.

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September 25: National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Announcing the 2020 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Theme

Funding Opportunity: 2020 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Community Awareness Projects

Register for the OVC Grantee Orientation Webinar

Fraud Alert: Scammers Claiming to be with OVC

Funding Opportunity: Reaching Victims of Crime in Underserved Communities

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

Funding Opportunity FY 2019 Research and Evaluation on Trafficking in Persons

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

Participate in FTC Social Media Events During National Consumer Protection Week

Financial Institutions Report Widespread Elder Financial Abuse

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

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

CFPB Releases Reverse Mortgage Resource in Spanish

CDC Toolkit Helps Communities Teach Youth About Healthy Relationships

New Training Available to Help Older Adults Make Financial Decisions

View Resources for the Victims of Recent Mass Violence Incidents

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