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Victim Rights and Services

OVC FY25 Invited to Apply Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program

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Tribal applicants whose OVC FY25 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (TVSSA) Formula Program population certification was accepted will be notified via an email to the applicant primary points of contact and authorized representatives. Funding under this program can be used to support activities such as direct services to victims of crime, traditional healing practices, needs assessment and strategic planning, and more.

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.

2007 NCVRW Theme Video - Victim's Rights: Every Victim. Every Time

April 2007
Series
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
In this video, victims of crime give accounts of their experiences with the criminal justice system. The video also discusses advances in crime victims' rights and reinforces the importance of including crime victims in the criminal justice process. Visit the NCVRW site for more information.

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2012 NCVRW Theme Video—Extending the Vision: Reaching Every Victim

April 2012
Series
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
This video is a call to action to revisit, revive, and expand the vision of the crime victims' movement to reach all victims, including victims of new crime types resulting from changes in technology, globalization, and demographics in our society. Visit the NCVRW site for more information.

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National Mass Violence Center: Virtual Resiliency Center (link is external)

The Center provides resources to help individuals and communities recover from incidents of mass violence. Find resources on victim and social services, social connection and empowerment, health and wellness, and managing grief and trauma. The Center can also coordinate with local officials after an incident to create a community-specific resource page.