Tribal Victim Specialist Internship Program
15POVC-23-GG-01537-NONF
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2023
$500,000
Tribal
FNWA Victim Service Intern Program (VSIP)
15POVC-23-GG-01530-NONF
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2023
$500,000
OVC FY 2023 Developing Future Victim Specialists to Serve American Indian/Alaska Native Victims of Crime
Closing Date
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OVC seeks to develop a workforce of victim service providers to serve American Indian and Alaska Native victims in locations that are remote and where positions are hard to fill. This will be accomplished by engaging interested individuals, including but not limited to, college and university students, who are from, live, and/or attend school in these areas.
OVC FY 2023 Invited to Apply Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula
Closing Date
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Application JustGrants Deadline
Tribal applicants whose OVC FY 2023 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (TVSSA) Formula Program population certification was accepted have been notified via an email to the applicant primary points of contact and authorized representatives. Applicants should refer to the OVC FY 2023 TVSSA Formula Program solicitation for instructions on how to submit their application.
From the Director's Desk, February 9, 2023
February 2023
Series
OVC Director Kristina Rose provides updates about a few notable events that took place in January, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.
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Funding Opportunity: FY 2023 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking applicants for the FY 2023 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation.
This solicitation provides comprehensive funding to federally recognized Tribes, Tribal consortia, and Tribal designees to develop a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization. Refer to the solicitation for more information about eligibility. Applicants have the flexibility to submit a single application and select from any...
FY 2023 Tribal Set-Aside Formula Program Consultation
December 2022
OVC invited Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in a November 9, 2022, consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2023. Attendees discussed enhancing the FY 2023 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program application process, improving outcomes for projects that include major renovation and construction; and strengthening services for families of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP).
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From the Director's Desk, December 8, 2022
December 2022
Series
OVC Director Kristina Rose discusses the 17th National Indian Nations Conference, the release of new materials to support child victims and witnesses in Tribal communities, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and the U.S. Department of Justice Program Plan outlining funding opportunities for FY 2023, and more.
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December 2022 Featured Resources
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
President Biden recommits us, “to stopping avoidable traffic deaths and keeping America’s roadways safe,” in his National Impaired Driving Prevention Month proclamation.
This December, we highlight resources to help the field serve victims of impaired driving.
The National Sheriffs’ Association’s DUI Crashes: Real Crimes, Real Victims video urges law enforcement to respond to and interact with DUI crash victims in...
View New Materials to Help Young Survivors in Tribal Communities
New materials feature artwork and stories by Native artists and authors, that focus on the unique challenges faced by child victims and witnesses in Tribal communities.
From the Director's Desk, November 10, 2022
November 2022
Series
OVC Director Kristina Rose discusses National Native American Heritage Month, the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme, the release of revised Attorney General Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance, the Crime Victims Fund and its current balance, and more.
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Children and Youth in Tribal Communities: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
These materials were created specifically for children and youth in Tribal communities by Native authors and illustrators and are tailored to the needs of young children (ages 2 to 6), school-age children (ages 7 to 12), and teens (ages 13 to 18) who have been the victim and/or witness to a crime and are interacting with Tribal, state, and/or...
Children and Youth in Tribal Communities: A Guide for Practitioners
A Guide for Practitioners
These materials were created specifically for children and youth in Tribal communities by Native authors and illustrators and are tailored to the needs of young children (ages 2 to 6), school-age children (ages 7 to 12), and teens (ages 13 to 18) who have been the victim and/or witness to a crime and are interacting with Tribal, state, and/or federal justice...
Children and Youth in Tribal Communities: Practitioner and Parent/Caregiver Guides
Practitioner and Parent/Caregiver Guides
These materials were created specifically for children and youth in Tribal communities by Native authors and illustrators and are tailored to the needs of young children (ages 2 to 6), school-age children (ages 7 to 12), and teens (ages 13 to 18) who have been the victim and/or witness to a crime and are interacting with Tribal, state, and/or federal justice...
Maggie Mercury | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
Maggie Mercury tells the story of a teen who was a witness in a criminal court case.
She hosts a blog where she and her friends talk about what can happen when a young person is the victim or witness in a criminal case.
The story breaks down this complicated issue for teens in Tribal...
Maggie Mercury: Rights & Roles Book | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
This booklet accompanies Maggie Mercury and describes the jobs of the different grown-ups the reader might meet.
The grownups may be from the reader’s Tribe or a different Tribe, or may work for the local, state, or Federal Government.
The book also addresses rights in the criminal legal system.
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Brandon’s Path: Rights & Roles Book | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
This booklet accompanies Brandon’s Path and describes the jobs of the different grownups the reader might meet.
The grownups may be from the reader’s Tribe or a different Tribe, or may work for the local, state, or Federal Government.
The book also addresses rights in the child welfare system.
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Brandon’s Path | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
Brandon’s Path follows the story of a teen whose family is involved in a child welfare case.
His story follows a ‘choose your own adventure’ style where he meets new adults, learns to ask for help, and discovers things he can do to feel better.
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