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Victims of mass violence

Resources and Support for the Victims of the Shooting in Gilroy, California

We at OVC extend our deepest sympathy to the victims of the mass shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in Gilroy, California on July 28, 2019.

The following resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the victim service providers, law enforcement, and first responders that are assisting them during this difficult time.

Resources for Victims

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Support for Mass Shooting Victims in Dayton, Ohio

OVC staff extend our condolences to the victims of the mass shooting in the Oregon District of Dayton, Ohio on August 4, 2019.

The following resources may be able to help victims and their families, as well as the victim service providers, including law enforcement leaders, who are assisting them during this difficult time.

Resources for Victims

Victim Helplines

VictimConnect(link is external) is an OVC-funded service that...

Support for Mass Shooting Victims in El Paso, Texas

OVC staff extend our condolences to the victims of the mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas on August 3, 2019.

The following resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the victim service providers, law enforcement, and first responders that are assisting them during this difficult time.

Resources for Victims

Victim Helplines

VictimConnect(link is external) is an...

Support for Shooting Victims in Odessa and Midland, Texas

OVC staff extend our condolences to the victims of the shootings in Odessa and Midland, Texas on August 31, 2019.

The following resources may be able to help victims, their families, and the community, as well as the victim service providers, law enforcement, and first responders that are assisting them during this difficult time.

Resources for Victims

Victim Helplines

VictimConnect(link is external) is an OVC-funded service that...

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.

The Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP)

January 2017
The Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP) is one resource that the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) uses to support jurisdictions and victims that have experienced incidents of terrorism or mass violence. Following the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma, Congress amended the 1984 Victims of Crime Act, authorizing OVC to establish an Antiterrorism Emergency Reserve (Emergency Reserve) using resources from the Crime Victims Fund (the Fund). Every year, OVC has access to up to $50 million from the Emergency Reserve that is available beyond the appropriation level for the Fund that Congress establishes annually. The OVC Director can use these Emergency Reserve funds for AEAP.

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Mobile Apps for Crime Victims and Providers Compiled by OVC

This OVC web page contains a list of free apps that provide information, support, and resources about various types of victimization. These apps were created by government agencies and non-profit organizations, and some apps were developed with funding support from OVC.

Office for Victims of Crime: Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP)

OVC manages AEAP, which offers five funding streams to provide timely relief to communities affected by domestic terrorism and criminal mass violence for immediate and ongoing victim assistance services in the form of grants. Qualifying applicants include state victim assistance and compensation programs, public agencies, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and more.