Crime Victimization Glossary
Definitions for terms related to crime victims and victimization, services available to victims of crime, and civil remedies.
Victim services
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
During NCVRW, we celebrate the accomplishments of the victims’ rights movement and reflect on how far we have come.
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Formula Victim Assistance Rule
The final rule sets forth the parameters for the use of funds under OVC’s Victim Assistance Program and provides greater clarity and more flexibility to support a continuum of services to crime victims.
VOCA–Funded Elder Abuse Programs
View examples of VOCA-funded elder abuse programs and the VOCA offices that funded them.
Center for Victim Research Launches Website to Help Improve Victim Services
A new center facilitates access to victim research and data. VOCA-funded agencies have complimentary access to subscription-based journal articles in Center for Victim Research library.
OVC Winter 2020 Update: VOCApedia, Solicitations, New PMT Resources, and More
Learn about updates to VOCApedia, new FY 2020 solicitations, Performance Measurement Tool Resources, and other important updates.
American Indian & Alaska Native Victim Services Resources
Learn about OVC Tribal initiatives, partnerships with other agencies and organizations, and dynamic videos to raise awareness of culturally sensitive, victim-centered programs.
Faces of Human Trafficking Video 5: Effective Victim Services
December 2015
Series
This video includes information on the importance of providing victim-centered, trauma-informed services to meet the wide array of needs experienced by trafficking victims. Coordination and collaboration are critical in responding to the diverse population of trafficking survivors, as no one provider can meet all of the needs of all types of trafficking victims.
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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.
Human Trafficking
View available OVC resources, awareness materials, and services for victims of labor and sex trafficking and victim service providers.
2020 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Poster Kit (includes Theme Poster and Awareness Posters)
Date Published
February 2020
Agencies
OVC
2020 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Poster
Date Published
February 2020
Agencies
OVC
Terrorism & Mass Violence
Discover tools for victim service providers and other professionals to assist victims and their families after an act of terrorism or mass violence.
Events
Discover conferences, trainings, and other events to help raise awareness of crime victims' issues and build your knowledge to serve, support, and work with victims in your community.
Link to Us
This page provides instruction and guidance to website administrators on linking to the OVC website.
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.
International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP)
ITVERP is a unique federal program that provides financial reimbursement for qualifying expenses to qualified U.S. citizens and U.S. government employees who suffered direct physical or emotional injury from an act of international terrorism while outside the United States.
2020 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide
Date Published
March 2020
Agencies
OVC
Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP)
AEAP funding can help organizations and agencies responding to acts of domestic terrorism and mass violence. AEAP grants are by invitation only.
Mental Health Response to Mass Violence and Terrorism: A Field Guide
Date Published
2005
Agencies
OVC
Mental Health Response to Mass Violence and Terrorism: A Training Manual
Date Published
January 2004
Agencies
OVC
Responding to People Who Have Been Victimized by Individuals with Mental Illnesses
Date Published
June 2008
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored