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2021 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Color Palette and Theme Poster

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will be commemorated April 18–24, 2021 and the theme—Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities.—emphasizes the importance of leveraging community support to help victims of crime.

In preparation for April 2021, we are pleased to announce the online release of the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week color palette and Theme Poster.

December 2020 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program, and the VictimConnect Resource Center.

November 2020 Featured Resources

National Native American Heritage Month

Every November, we commemorate National Native American Heritage Month. In his proclamation, President Trump states “This month, as we recommit to supporting Native American Tribes and people, we resolve to work side-by-side with their leaders to secure stronger, safer communities and preserve their sacred heritage for future generations.”

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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

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...

Funding Opportunity: 2021 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Projects

Apply for funding to raise public awareness about victims’ rights and services in your community during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 18–24, 2021.

Community Awareness Projects grants reimburse up to $5,000 in costs associated with conducting public awareness activities during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, including—

  • public events (including virtual events, candlelight vigils, information/resource fairs, 5k walk/runs);
  • mass media advertising; and
  • production, publication, and...