Sex trafficking
Funding Opportunity: OVC FY 2020 Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking
OVC announces the release of the OVC FY 2020 Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking solicitation.
The program will support—
- transitional housing, including funding for the operating expenses of a newly developed or existing transitional housing program; and
- short-term housing assistance, including rental or utilities payment assistance and assistance with related expenses.
Projects must also include support services designed to enable victims of...
OVC Resources for National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Every January, our nation commemorates National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
This year, OVC celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, which established the importance of holding traffickers criminally accountable, protecting victims, and preventing victimization from occurring in the first place. Learn more about some of OVC's work in supporting anti-trafficking professionals over the past 20 years.
Since the Trafficking Victims...
Register for a New Online Training on Human Trafficking
OVC recently announced the release of the new Understanding Human Trafficking training at the Human Trafficking Grantee Meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
OVC invites victim service providers, allied professionals, and interested members of the general public to register for this new training, a series of five interactive online modules that offer foundational learning on trauma-informed and victim-centered approaches to human trafficking.
Funding Opportunity: OJP FY 2020 Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking
Apply for the OJP FY 2020 Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking solicitation.
OVC and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) are seeking applications to develop or support multidisciplinary task forces to combat human trafficking. This program has two purpose areas:
Purpose Area 1: Development of Human Trafficking Task Forces: will support human trafficking task forces that have recently formed and are...
Funding Opportunity: OVC FY 2020 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking
Apply for the OVC FY 2020 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking solicitation.
OVC is seeking applications for states or Tribes to develop, enhance, and coordinate programs and activities geared toward improving outcomes for child and youth victims of sex and labor trafficking. The overall goal of the program is to improve responses for child and youth victims of trafficking with...
Funding Opportunity: OVC FY 2020 Specialized Training and Technical Assistance on Housing for Victims of Human Trafficking
Apply for the OVC FY 2020 Specialized Training and Technical Assistance on Housing for Victims of Human Trafficking solicitation.
The purpose of this program is to develop, expand, or strengthen victim service programs for victims of human trafficking by supporting the delivery of specialized training and technical assistance to victim service-providing agencies and organizations to enhance their ability to provide appropriate housing for victims of...
Funding Opportunity: OVC FY 2020 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking
Apply for the OVC FY 2020 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking solicitation.
The purpose of this program is to develop, expand, or strengthen victim service programs for victims of human trafficking.
Applicants are invited to apply under the following three purpose areas.
Purpose Area 1: Developing Capacity to Serve Human Trafficking Victims
Under Purpose Area 1, up to 10 awards of up to $350,000...
OVC Releases a Grantee Resource Guide on COVID-19
"Over the last few weeks, I’ve heard from many of you in the field that COVID–19 is stretching your resources and presenting challenges to your ability to conduct victim outreach and care," states OVC Director Jessica E. Hart. "Starting with the White House, the COVID-19 response is a whole-of-government effort, and I thought it would be useful to provide a round-up of COVID-19-related...
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Formula Victim Assistance Rule
American Indian & Alaska Native Victim Services Resources
Learn about OVC Tribal initiatives, partnerships with other agencies and organizations, and dynamic videos to raise awareness of culturally sensitive, victim-centered programs.
Human Trafficking
View available OVC resources, awareness materials, and services for victims of labor and sex trafficking and victim service providers.
If You're a Victim of Crime, Help is Available
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Human Trafficking Victims With Disabilities or Mental Illness
Funding Opportunity: FY 2019 Project Beacon: Increasing Services for Urban American Indian and Alaska Native Victims of Sex Trafficking
Funding Opportunity: FY 2019 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking
Funding Opportunity: FY 2019 Direct Services to Support Victims of Human Trafficking
OVC allocates more grant funding than any other federal agency to programs that provide direct services to victims of human trafficking.
As part of our commitment to ensuring services for all victims of human trafficking, OVC is pleased to announce the release of the FY 2019 Direct Services to Support Victims of Human Trafficking solicitation.
This solicitation will provide funding for direct services to victims...
Funding Opportunity FY 2019 Research and Evaluation on Trafficking in Persons
Funding Opportunity: FY 2019 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force To Combat Human Trafficking: Supporting Law Enforcement's Role
Training & Technical Assistance
Capturing Human Trafficking Victimization Through Crime Reporting
Understanding the Perspective of the Victim: Recognizing the Complexity of Sex Trafficking Situations
General Tips for T Visas for Victims of Severe Form of Trafficking in Persons
VictimConnect Resource Center - Confidential referrals for crime victims
VictimConnect serves victims of any crime in the United States. Trained specialists are available to help you locate referrals for mental health counseling, financial compensation, legal services, and more. Call or text 855-484-2846 or chat online, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. eastern time.