Bureau of Indian Affairs: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
This program investigates missing and murdered cases involving American Indians and Alaska Natives in pursuit of justice for those impacted by violence.
Tribal
U.S. Department of Justice: Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons
This site highlights efforts by the Department to address the disproportionately high rates of violence experienced by Native Americans, and relatedly, the high rates of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons.
Attend Two Virtual Tribal Consultations on Missing or Murdered Indigenous People and Violent Crime
Tribal members and stakeholders are invited to attend two virtual Tribal consultations on addressing missing or murdered Indigenous people and violent crime in Native communities.
Consultation on the FY 2022 Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund | Day 2 | January 14, 2022
February 2022
OVC invited Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in a Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2022. Attendees discussed proposed changes to program policy regarding the use of funds and the application process. This is the recorded webinar from the second day of the 2-day consultation.
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Human Trafficking in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Location
Online
Event Type
Web
Consultation on the FY 2022 Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund | Day 1 | January 13, 2022
February 2022
OVC invited Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in a Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2022. Attendees discussed proposed changes to program policy regarding the use of funds and the application process. This is the recorded webinar of the first day of the 2-day consultation.
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When a Loved One Goes Missing: Resources for Families of Missing American Indian and Alaska Native Adults
Date Published
November 2021
Agencies
OJP
17th National Indian Nations Conference Rescheduled for December 2022
OVC has rescheduled the 17th National Indian Nations: Justice for Victims of Crime Conference for December 6–9, 2022.
Call for Presentations: 17th National Indian Nations Conference
Submit your proposal to present at the 17th National Indian Nations Conference by December 1, 2021
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About
Children are some of the most vulnerable members of our society and are widely held as needing greater care and protection. However, despite this, children are frequently victims of or witnesses to violence, abuse, and other crimes, including domestic violence, community violence, physical assault, sexual assault, commercial sexual exploitation, and child maltreatment.
Resulting from these high rates of exposure to violence, crime, and abuse...
Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
These materials can be used to support children and teenagers during their involvement with the justice system as a victim or witness to a crime.
OVC Acting Director Speaks at Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day Event
May 2021
OVC Acting Director Katherine Darke Schmitt gave remarks during a special event, hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, and Administration for Native Americans, to honor missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives in commemoration of President Biden’s 2021 proclamation on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day.
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Services for Crime Victims, 2019
Date Published
October 2021
Publication Type
Statistics,
Publication
Agencies
BJS
Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Date Published
June 2021
Agencies
OVC
Recording of Consultation on the FY 2021 Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund on 11/18/20
March 2021
The Office for Victims of Crime invited Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in a Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2021. Attendees discussed the FY 2021 Crime Victims Fund Tribal Set-Aside and potential revisions to the interim formula and application process used in 2020.
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Recording of Consultation on the FY 2021 Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund on 11/17/20
March 2021
The Office for Victims of Crime invited Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in a Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2021. Attendees discussed the FY 2021 Crime Victims Fund Tribal Set-Aside and potential revisions to the interim formula and application process used in 2020.
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OVC Tribal Financial Management Center: Supporting American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
November 2020
This video provides information about the Office for Victims of Crime Tribal Financial Management Center and how it supports American Indian and Alaska Native communities with financial management and reporting requirements of Office for Victims of Crime grant awards, individualized financial training and technical assistance, and financial needs assessments. The Office for Victims of Crime Tribal Financial Management Center also provides a variety of learning aids including Financial Policies and Procedures Guide Sheets.
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Video Showcases Financial Management Services Available to Tribal Grantees
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A new video highlights services available to Office for Victims of Crime Tribal grantees through the Office for Victims of Crime Tribal Financial Management Center.
In this video, learn how the Tribal Financial Management Center supports Tribal grantees in successfully managing the financial aspects and reporting requirements of their Office for Victims of Crime awards.
Highly trained specialists answer questions and provide individualized training and...
Register for Virtual Consultation on the Fiscal Year 2021 Crime Victims Fund Tribal Set-Aside Formula Program
The Office for Victims of Crime invites Tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in the Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2021. Attendees will discuss the FY 2021 Crime Victims Fund Tribal Set-Aside and potential revisions to the interim formula and application process used in 2020. The Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program provides support to Tribal communities...
Attorney General Barr Announces Funding to Improve Public Safety and Serve Crime Victims in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
The Department of Justice has a long-standing commitment to improve public safety in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. During a visit to the Cherokee Nation on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, Attorney General Barr announced over $295 million in funding, of which approximately $118 million will be awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime.
“I am grateful to this Administration and the Department of...
Message from OVC Director Jessica E. Hart on New Tribal Division
August 2020
This Office for Victims of Crime video message from Director Jessica E. Hart describes efforts by the Office for Victims of Crime to support American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including the establishment of a new Tribal Division. The new division ensures the Office for Victims of Crime is appropriately staffed to serve Tribal communities by streamlining the distribution and management of the Tribal grant awards.
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Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault in Indian Country
Date Published
December 2016
Series
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Presentation (Multimedia),
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
OVC
Victim Assistance Training (VAT) Online
Location
Online
Event Type
Web
Registration Status
Open
Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault in Indian Country: Navajo Nation (Case Study)
December 2016
OVC and the Office on Violence Against Women collaborated to produce this four-video series, designed for criminal justice personnel, victim advocates, and allied professionals who work with victims of sexual assault in Indian Country. This case study provides information about trial techniques for and multidisciplinary responses to cases of alcohol-facilitated sexual assault.
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Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault in Indian Country: Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska (Case Study)
December 2016
OVC and the Office on Violence Against Women collaborated to produce this four-video series, designed for criminal justice personnel, victim advocates, and allied professionals who work with victims of sexual assault in Indian Country. This case study provides information about trial techniques for and multidisciplinary responses to cases of alcohol-facilitated sexual assault.
- Access a listing of all the videos in this series.
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