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The Impact of 40 Years of VOCA: Conversations With the Field: Episode 2

November 2024

Series

Justice Today Podcast

Learn about the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), which was signed into law 40 years ago on October 12, 1984. This episode features a conversation between Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Director Kristina Rose and Victim Advocacy Corps Program leader Abrianna Morales and student fellows Thanh Nguyen and Grace Chungu as they discuss the impact of VOCA and the future of victim services.

The Impact of 40 Years of VOCA: Conversations With the Field: Episode 1

November 2024

Series

Justice Today Podcast

Learn about the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), which was signed into law 40 years ago on October 12, 1984. Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Director Kristina Rose and prominent victim advocates Steve Siegel, Herman Millholland, and Anne Seymour discuss the history of VOCA and highlight major accomplishments of the victim services field over the past four decades.

Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act

In recognition of the 40th Anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), the Office for Victims of Crime has compiled a toolkit of resources about the history of VOCA, the Crime Victims Fund (CVF), the programs it supports, and its important role in the lives of victims and survivors of crime.

VOCA was signed into law on October 12, 1984. Among its provisions...

Celebrating 40 Years of VOCA

New Match Waiver Spreadsheet Webinar

July 2024

This webinar provides information for VOCA administrators about OVC’s match waiver policy and how to complete the match waiver spreadsheet. This webinar was hosted by The OVC Center for VOCA Administrators.

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The VOCA Fix

This Act, signed into law on Thursday, July 22, 2021, is a historic effort to stabilize the Crime Victims Fund.

Help in Your State: California

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Help in Your State: Maryland

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Help in Your State: Ohio

Help in Your State: Ohio

View contact information for the Ohio Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.

Victim Assistance Program

Ohio Attorney General's Crime Victim Services Section
Phone: 614-466-5610

Victim Compensation Program

Ohio Attorney General's Crime Victim Compensation Program
Phone: 614-466-5610

Additional Resources

Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, and child sexual abuse material offenses is available on...

Help in Your State: Wisconsin

Help in Your State: Wisconsin

View contact information for the Wisconsin Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.

Victim Assistance Program

Wisconsin Department of Justice
Office of Crime Victim Services
Phone: 800-446-6564

Victim Compensation Program

Wisconsin Department of Justice
Office of Crime Victim Services
Phone: 800-446-6564

Additional Resources

Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, and child sexual abuse...

Help in Your State: Alabama

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Help in Your State: Indiana

Help in Your State: Indiana

View contact information for the Indiana Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.

Victim Assistance Program

Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
Victim Services Division
Phone: 317-232-1233

Victim Compensation Program

Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
Victim Services Division
Phone: 800-353-1484

Additional Resources

Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, and child sexual abuse material offenses is available on...

Help in Your State: New Mexico

View contact information for the New Mexico Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs.

Help in Your State: Vermont

Help in Your State: Vermont

View contact information for the Vermont Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.

Victim Assistance Program

Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
Phone: 800-750-1213

Victim Compensation Program

Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
Phone: 800-750-1213

Additional Resources

Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, and child sexual abuse material offenses is available on these U.S...

Help in Your State: Georgia

Help in Your State: Georgia

View contact information for the Georgia Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.

Victim Assistance Program

Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Phone: 404-657-1956

Victim Compensation Program

Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Phone: 404-657-2222

Additional Resources

Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, and child sexual abuse material offenses is available on these U.S. Department of...

Help in Your State: Montana

Help in Your State: Montana

View contact information for the Montana Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.

Victim Assistance Program

Montana Board of Crime Control
Phone: 406-444-3604

Victim Compensation Program

Montana Department of Justice
Phone: 406-444-3653

Additional Resources

Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, and child sexual abuse material offenses is available on these U.S. Department of Justice...

Help in Your State: South Carolina

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Help in Your State: Colorado

Help in Your State: Colorado

View contact information for the Colorado Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.

Victim Assistance Program

Office for Victims Programs
Phone: 303-239-5719

Victim Compensation Program

Office for Victims Programs
Phone: 303-672-2166

Additional Resources

Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, and child sexual abuse material offenses is available on these U.S. Department of Justice websites—...

Help in Your State: Massachusetts

Help in Your State: Massachusetts

View contact information for the Massachusetts Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.

Victim Assistance Program

Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance
Phone: 617-586-1340

Victim Compensation Program

Massachusetts Victims of Violence Crime Compensation
Phone: 617-727-2200

Additional Resources

Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, and child sexual abuse material offenses is available on these U.S. Department...

Help in Your State: Oklahoma

Help in Your State: Oklahoma

View contact information for the Oklahoma Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.

Victim Assistance Program

Oklahoma District Attorney’s Council
Victim Services Division
Phone: 405-264-5006

Victim Compensation Program

Oklahoma District Attorneys Council
Victim Services Division
Phone: 800-745-6098

Additional Resources

Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, and child sexual abuse material offenses is available on...

Help in Your State: Wyoming

Help in Your State: Wyoming

View contact information for the Wyoming Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.

Victim Assistance Program

Wyoming Attorney General
Division of Victim Services
Phone: 307-777-7200

Victim Compensation Program

Wyoming Attorney General
Division of Victim Services
Phone: 307-777-7200

Additional Resources

Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, and child sexual abuse material offenses is available on...

Help in Your State: Alaska

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Help in Your State: Iowa

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Help in Your State: New York

Help in Your State: New York

View contact information for the New York Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs below.

Victim Assistance Program

New York State Office of Victim Services
Phone: 800-247-8035

Victim Compensation Program

New York State Office of Victim Services
Phone: 800-247-8035

Additional Resources

Additional resources and information for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, and child sexual abuse material offenses is...

Help in Your State: U.S. Virgin Islands

View contact information for the U.S. Virgin Islands Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation programs.