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Remarks by OVC Director Kristina Rose at the National Center for Victims of Crime’s 2023 National Training Institute

Good morning, everyone. I am so happy to be here!

I want to thank Renee Williams and Iva Rody for inviting me to provide welcome remarks for the NCVC [National Center for Victims of Crime] National Training Institute.

It’s always risky to provide any context that will give a clue to how old one is, but my career in criminal justice started at the same...

Resources and Support for the Victims in Jacksonville, Florida

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.

Attorneys and Survivors: Seeking Feedback on New Project to Help Victims

OVC grantee seeks attorneys and survivors to test an online portal to support victims of hate and bias crimes.

August 2023 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available

Listen to a recorded briefing for updates about National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.

2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Dates and Theme

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will be commemorated April 21–27, 2024 with the theme—How would you help? Options, services, and hope for crime survivors.

August 2023 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, resources on labor trafficking, and monthly OVC updates from Director Kristina Rose.

Report Focuses on Training Multidisciplinary Teams To Reduce Child Maltreatment and Fatality

A new OVC-sponsored report from Cook County Health evaluates recent efforts to reduce fatalities or near-death injuries due to child abuse or neglect.

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.

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.

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...

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Remarks by OVC Director Kristina Rose at the National Center for Victims of Crime’s 2023 National Training Institute

Resources and Support for the Victims in Jacksonville, Florida

Attorneys and Survivors: Seeking Feedback on New Project to Help Victims

August 2023 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available

2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Dates and Theme

August 2023 Featured Resources

Report Focuses on Training Multidisciplinary Teams To Reduce Child Maltreatment and Fatality

Blog Highlights OVC’s Efforts To Support Racial Equity and Survivors of Hate-Based Violence

July 2023 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available

July 2023 Featured Resources

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

Message from the Director: Update on VOCA Crime Victim Compensation Guidelines

Learn about DOJ Initiatives to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence

June 2023 Featured Resources

Funding Opportunity: Measuring Community Perceptions of Police and Public Safety Challenge

Apply for a Scholarship to Attend the 17th National Indian Nations Conference

Resources and Support for the Victims in Farmington, New Mexico

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

Resources and Support for the Victims in Allen, Texas

May 2023 Featured Resources

Remarks by OVC Director Kristina Rose During the 2023 NCVRW Candlelight Vigil

NCVRW Message From OVC Director Kristina Rose

Blog Highlights Victims’ Rights Clinics During NCVRW 2023

It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW)!

Resources and Support for the Victims in Dadeville, Alabama

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