Colorado
Access awards, events, and state Victims of Crime Act formula funding program contacts for Colorado.
Victim assistance
Connecticut
Access awards, events, and state Victims of Crime Act formula funding program contacts for Connecticut.
California
Access grant awards, events, and state Victims of Crime Act formula funding program contacts for California.
Alabama
Access grant events, and state Victims of Crime Act formula funding program contacts for Alabama.
Alaska
Access grant awards, events, and state Victims of Crime Act formula funding program contacts for Alaska.
Arkansas
Access grant awards, events, and state Victims of Crime Act formula funding program contacts for Arkansas.
Arizona
Access grant awards, events, and state Victims of Crime Act formula funding program contacts for Arizona.
OVC Support to States
State Support Map
Select a state or territory on the map below to learn more about that state's efforts working with OVC.
March 2020 Updates to Match Waiver Approval Process
A Copy of an Email Sent by Kathrina S. Peterson, OVC Deputy Director, on March 31, 2020
Good Afternoon Everyone,
OVC is issuing the attached "March 2020 Updates to OVC Match Waiver Approval Process" in response to VOCA Victim Assistance Administrators comments and feedback. There are three distinct updates from the original July 2019 "OVC Match Waiver Approval Process."
First, in Section II(A)(2)...
The Use of VOCA Victim Assistance Program Funds for APS Intake Workers
In all states, some form of adult protective services (APS) exists to receive reports of elder abuse. Some states utilize a statewide hotline for receiving reports of elder abuse (intake), while other states maintain a system of local level intake. Intake is conducted, among other things, to determine whether victim services should be the only referral or whether a more system-delivered response is indicated (i.e...
VOCA–Funded Elder Abuse Programs
View examples of VOCA-funded elder abuse programs and the VOCA offices that funded them.
Release of VOCApedia
OVC releases VOCApedia to assist VOCA Victim Assistance Administrators.
February 2020 VOCApedia Update
The February 2020 VOCApedia update includes 25 new or updated questions and answers. OVC will continue to update this living document as we receive questions from the field.
Help for Victims
Find assistance if you are a victim of crime, including national helplines, help in your state, and contact information for your state’s victim compensation program.
Formula Grants
OVC administers annual Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) crime victim compensation and victim assistance formula grants to eligible states and territories. These grants are the cornerstone of support for victims throughout the Nation.
Formula Grant Allocations Archive
Discover historical information about the allocations for crime victim compensation and victim assistance formula grants.
Types of Funding
OVC administers formula grants, discretionary grants, and set-asides to support crime victim services throughout the Nation.
Crime Victims Fund
OVC administers the Crime Victims Fund, a major funding source for crime victim services.
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Administrators
This site provides State Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Administrators with news, answers to frequently asked questions, documents, and other resources to help them successfully manage VOCA formula assistance and compensation awards.
If You're a Victim of Crime, Help is Available
October 2016
This 2.5-minute video describes the help that is available for victims of crime by recognizing the effects of crime, identifying certain victims' rights that are guaranteed in most states, and describing services available from state victim compensation and assistance programs. If you or someone you know is a victim of a crime, there are resources. Visit www.ovc.gov/help for more information.
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What is the Crime Victims Fund?
March 2016
This 2-minute video describes the Crime Victims Fund, a major funding source for victim services throughout the Nation that is made up of fines, special assessments, and forfeited bail paid by people who are convicted of federal crimes in U.S. courts around the country. The video offers information about the various grant programs funded using VOCA dollars and OVC's collaboration with state administrators of victim compensation and assistance programs.
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What is the Office for Victims of Crime?
April 2016
This 3-minute video describes OVC's mission and major responsibilities to enhance victims' rights and services for all victims across the United States.
The video also provides an overview of the Crime Victims Fund, describes how funding is distributed to the states to provide direct and accessible services, and discusses OVC's commitment to professionalization of the field through developing new programs; training and technical assistance; and disseminating information about model programs that benefit all victims of crime.
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Programs
Learn about core OVC initiatives to enhance crime victim services and outreach throughout the Nation.
Training & Technical Assistance
Find educational resources and training opportunities for crime victim service providers and allied professionals.