Offenses
What You Can Do If You Are a Victim of Crime (Spanish Version)
December 2020 Featured Resources
Elder Fraud & Abuse
Learn about OVC efforts to address elder fraud and abuse and discover publications, resources, and training and technical assistance to help enhance services for victims.
November 2020 Featured Resources
National Native American Heritage Month
Every November, we commemorate National Native American Heritage Month. In his proclamation, President Trump states “This month, as we recommit to supporting Native American Tribes and people, we resolve to work side-by-side with their leaders to secure stronger, safer communities and preserve their sacred heritage for future generations.”
The Department of Justice has a long-standing commitment to improving public...
October 2020 Featured Resources
Meet the 2020 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Recipients
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The Office for Victims of Crime annually recognizes individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims.
The National Crime Victims’ Service Awards recipients are selected from nominations in a variety of categories for their vision, action, and leadership to improve the lives of victims in the aftermath of crime.
In a video message...
Meet the 2020 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Recipients
Vision 21: Tribal Victim Services Resource Mapping Project
U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime Responds to the Victims of Terrorist Attacks Against America on September 11, 2001
Communities of Practice and SVAAs
Remarks of Bill Woolf, Principal Deputy Director, Office for Victims of Crime, at the Alabama State Victim Assistance Academy
Thank you, Darlene [Hutchinson]. On behalf of Director Jessica Hart and the entire Office for Victims of Crime, it’s a privilege to join you and your fellow Alabamians today.
I want to take this opportunity to give a big shout-out to Darlene for all the incredible work she has done on behalf of crime victims in Alabama over the course of her career. I know...
Expanding Services To Reach Victims of Identity Theft and Financial Fraud
OVC Director Hart’s 2021 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Announcement
In her message to the field, Office for Victims of Crime Director Jessica E. Hart states that “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is a time to renew our commitment to serving all victims of crime, to acknowledge the achievements in victim services and allied professions, to honor those who have gone above and beyond in their service to others, and to remember crime...