Blog Highlights OVC’s Efforts To Support Racial Equity and Survivors of Hate-Based Violence
Find out how OVC and its partners are working to advance racial equity in America and make equal justice under law ring true for us all.
News and announcements
July 2023 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available
Listen to a recorded briefing in which Director Rose provided a briefing on OVC’s efforts to increase options, access, and information for all crime victims and survivors over the past 2 years.
July 2023 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.
Apply Today to the National Sign Language Interpreting Service for Deaf Victims
Apply to receive free sign language interpreting services for your victim services program.
June 2023 “From the Director’s Desk” Briefing Now Available
During this call, Director Rose commemorated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and LGBTQI+ Pride Month and provided updates on recent site visits in Alaska and the status of the Crime Victims Fund.
Message from the Director: Update on VOCA Crime Victim Compensation Guidelines
Learn about efforts underway to understand how the guidelines can be strengthened to increase access and equity.
Learn about DOJ Initiatives to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence
Read about the U.S. Department of Justice’s whole-of-agency effort to respond to gender-based violence.
June 2023 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about the #HAVhope National Day of Awareness, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Pride Month.
Funding Opportunity: Measuring Community Perceptions of Police and Public Safety Challenge
A science component of the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice — the National Institute of Justice — has launched an open competition to develop new methods for capturing community perceptions of police and public safety that are representative, cost effective, accurate across microgeographies, and capable of being administered frequently.
A total of $175,000 in prizes is available, and will be...
Apply for a Scholarship to Attend the 17th National Indian Nations Conference
A limited number of scholarships are available for Tribal representatives, service providers, community partners, and victims of crime who require financial assistance to attend the 17th National Indian Nations Conference scheduled for December 6–9, 2022, at the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation in Palm Springs, California. This conference is still pending U.S. Department of Justice approval.
The scholarship application period is now...
Resources and Support for the Victims in Farmington, New Mexico
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.
May 2023 “From the Director’s Desk” Briefing Now Available
During this call, Director Rose provided provided reflections on 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, updates about the Victim Compensation Grant Program Guidelines, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.
Resources and Support for the Victims in Allen, Texas
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.
May 2023 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, Older Americans Month, and National Police Week.
Remarks by OVC Director Kristina Rose During the 2023 NCVRW Candlelight Vigil
Read OVC Director Kristina Rose’s remarks from the 2023 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Candlelight Vigil.
NCVRW Message From OVC Director Kristina Rose
Director Rose calls upon communities to amplify the voices of survivors and commit to creating an environment where survivors have the confidence that they will be heard, believed, and supported.
Blog Highlights Victims’ Rights Clinics During NCVRW 2023
Read a blog post about OVC-funded victims’ rights enforcement efforts by the National Crime Victim Law Institute
It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW)!
Join communities across the Nation in raising awareness for victims’ rights and services.
Resources and Support for the Victims in Dadeville, Alabama
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.
Watch and Share the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Theme Videos
This year's videos underscore the importance of amplifying the voices of survivors and creating environments where survivors have the confidence that they will be heard, believed, and supported.
April 2023 “From the Director’s Desk” Briefing Now Available
During this call, Director Rose provided updates about the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, new funding opportunities, the FY 2024 President's proposed budget request, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.
Funding Opportunity: Establish New or Enhance the Operation of Existing Elder Justice Coalitions
Apply for funding to establish new statewide, U.S. territory, or Tribal elder justice coalitions or to enhance the operation of existing ones.
Resources and Support for the Victims in Louisville, Kentucky
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.
2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Resource Guide
Access the 2023 NCVRW Resource Guide for information on how to raise awareness about victims’ rights, protections, and services.
FY 2023 VOCA Formula Solicitations - released!
April 6, 2023
Good Afternoon Administrators!
We are very excited to announce the release of the FY 2023 VOCA Victim Compensation and Victim Assistance Formula Solicitations! Thank you to State Victim Resource Division’s Joel Hall, Kerry Lupher, and Jalila Sebbata, and all of the other behind the scenes people like OVC’s Zoë French, Emily Bauernfeind, Lisa Ewing, and Albert Irion who helped publish, release and...