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Spring 2023 Updates: VOCA Administrators’ Conference, Allocations, and Suitability Special Condition

March 23, 2023

Happy Spring, Everyone!

Greetings from Washington, D.C., where the State Victim Resource Division is eagerly awaiting the full bloom of the Cherry Blossom Trees and some warmer weather and sun.

We have some updates we want to share with everyone:
 

1. VOCA Administrators’ Conference: We are very excited to see you in-person at the 2023 National Joint Training Conference for VOCA Victim...

Resources and Support for the Victims in Nashville, Tennessee

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.

Funding Opportunity: FY 2023 Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI)

Apply for funding to prevent and reduce violent crime in communities and support victims of violence.

March 2023 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, National Consumer Protection Week, and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

New Report: Victim Service Providers in U.S. Counties, 2017

This brief Just the Stats report presents findings on the organizations that served victims of crime or abuse as their primary function or had dedicated staff or programs to serve victims, based on data from the National Census of Victim Service Providers, 2017.

The report uses maps to display the rates of victim service providers per 100,000 residents for U.S. counties in the 50 states...

Audiobooks Available to Help Young Survivors of Human Trafficking

Access new audiobooks offering age-appropriate resources and support to youth during their involvement with the justice system as a victim or witness.

Register to Attend OVC’s 2023 NCVRW Candlelight Vigil

Join OVC for a tribute to victims of crime and the many dedicated professionals and volunteers who advocate on their behalf.

Report Focuses on Parent and Community Organizing for Child Maltreatment Intervention and Prevention

Learn about Child Safety Forward, a nationwide, 3-year demonstration initiative funded by OVC to reduce fatalities or near-death injuries due to child abuse or neglect.

Now Online: 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Theme Artwork

Download and use the theme colors; theme poster; and web, social, and other artwork in your campaigns to amplify survivors’ voices and raise awareness about victims’ rights and services.

Apply for Funding to Enhance Services for Victims of Crime

Apply for OVC FY 2023 grants to enhance services for victims of crime.

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by OVC Director Kristina Rose at the 2023 Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Grantee Convening

Director Rose speaks about the importance of crime victim services in communities impacted by violence.

Resources and Support for the Victims in Brooklyn, New York

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.

Resources and Support for the Victims at Michigan State University

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.

February 2023 “From the Director’s Desk” Briefing Now Available

Learn about updates about a few notable events that took place in January, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.

Apply for Funding to Enhance Services for Victims of Human Trafficking

Learn about grants to support victims of human trafficking.

Download the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Theme Poster and Color Palette

Use the 2023 NCVRW theme poster and color palette to help your organization raise awareness about victims’ rights and services.

Make Sure You are Counted in a Census of Victim Service Providers

If your organization or program provides direct services to victims of crime, please submit a survey for the 2023 National Census of Victim Service Providers.

February 2023 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, National Black History Month, and the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.

Videos Showcase the Impact of 20 Years of OVC Anti-Trafficking Work

Watch and share three videos in which OVC grantees and stakeholders speak about the impact of OVC’s anti-trafficking programs on the field.

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by OVC Director Kristina Rose at the Collaboration, Transformation, Impact: Celebrating 20 Years of OVC’s Anti-Trafficking Efforts Event

Director Rose highlights that victims count and their voices matter and how all survivors need options, access, and information in order to heal.

对加州半月湾受害者的支持及资源

下面列出一些在这艰难的时期对受害者、他们的家属以及社区可能有帮助的资源。

Recursos y apoyo para las víctimas de Half Moon Bay, California

A continuación se presenta una lista de recursos que podrían ayudar a las víctimas, sus familias y a la comunidad durante este difícil período.

Justice Department Recognizes 20 Years of OVC's Anti-Trafficking Efforts

This ceremony highlights grantees’ impact on the lives of thousands of trafficking survivors over two decades of OVC funding, assistance, and support.

Register: OVC FY 2023 Anti-Trafficking Funding Opportunities Webinar

Join OVC’s Human Trafficking Division for a webinar that will provide an overview of our office and planned FY 2023 anti-trafficking funding opportunities.

Resources and Support for the Victims in Half Moon Bay, California

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.