Victims with disabilities
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March 2023 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, National Consumer Protection Week, and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
JAX Victim Services Grant
15POVC-22-GK-04371-NONF
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$400,000
Enhancing Access to Victim Services
15POVC-22-GK-04386-NONF
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$1,000,000
OVC FY 2022 Enhancing Access to Victim Services
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
This program is designed to improve and expand the availability of accessible victim-centered, trauma-informed services for crime victims who are disabled, Deaf, hard-of-hearing, limited English proficient, blind, and/or visually impaired.
Child Victims with Disabilities: A Guide for Prosecutors
Date Published
April 2022
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Supporting Crime Victims with Disabilities
Date Published
October 2020
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Just Ask: A Toolkit to Help Advocates, Attorneys, and Law Enforcement Meet the Needs of Crime Victims with Disabilities
Date Published
May 2020
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
National Deaf Hotline
This hotline offers help to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Deaf advocates are available to provide culturally-sensitive crisis intervention, education, information, and referrals to local services for Deaf survivors. Contact the hotline via video phone at 855-812-1001, email at [email protected], or live chat.