Training and technical assistance
Improving Community Preparedness To Assist Victims of Mass Violence or Domestic Terrorism: Training and Technical Assistance Program
This OVC-funded project provides training, technical assistance, and support to help communities augment their existing emergency response plans to ensure they effectively include immediate and long-term protocols and strategies to support victims of mass violence and domestic terrorism. Organizations can apply for no-cost assistance, watch on-demand trainings, and view resources on topics such as family/friends assistance center planning and donation management protocol.
April 2021 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about the 2021 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Resource Guide, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Deadline Extended for Funding Opportunities to Enhance Anti-Trafficking Services
OVC has multiple open funding opportunities designed to enhance the quality and quantity of services available to victims of human trafficking. We have extended the deadlines for these funding opportunities.
Evaluation of Training and Technical Assistance During the "Complex Homicide" Project
Date Published
August 2020
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Promising Practices: Multidisciplinary Responses to Complex Homicide Cases
Date Published
2020
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
2020 National Identity Theft Victims Assistance Network (NITVAN) Identity Theft Coalition Building Toolkit
Date Published
2020
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
February 2021 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, National Consumer Protection Week, and The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit.
Commemorating National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Every January, the Nation commemorates National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The Office for Victims of Crime is committed to strengthening the response to human trafficking and serving victims and survivors.
Law Enforcement
Learn about OVC efforts to support for programs which help law enforcement officers compassionately and effectively meet the needs of crime victims.