The OVC VOCA Center provides no cost training and technical assistance to Victim Compensation and Assistance Administrators and their staff on federal grant management and administration through expert consultation, peer-to-peer collaboration, problem-solving, training, and innovation.

Training and Technical Assistance Opportunities

• Customized Technical Assistance
  • One-on-one assistance provided by current and former Victim Assistance and Compensation Administrators and subject matter experts.

• Learning Communities
  • Multi-week small group sessions with subject matter experts designed to share best practices and address issues among Victim Assistance or Compensation Administrators.

• Administrator Roundtables
  • Monthly virtual meetings for Victim Assistance and Compensation Administrators to connect with peers and receive support and guidance from colleagues.

• New Administrator Academies and Training
  • Designed for Administrators new to the field or who have been on the job less than 3 years. Training will introduce new Administrators to VOCA and include one-on-one technical assistance, as needed.

• Biannual Summits for Victim Assistance and Compensation Administrators
  • Fall and Spring meetings for Victim Assistance and Compensation Administrators to learn and engage with OVC on trends and best practices in the field.

Training and Technical Assistance Topics

• Victim Assistance Administrators
  • Addressing Gaps in Services
  • Improving Grant Administration
  • Managing Grant Funds
  • Reaching Underserved Populations
  • Aligning Crime Victim Services with Needs
  • Managing Subrecipients
  • Sharing Best Practices
  • New Administrator Academy
  • Peer Coaching
  • Virtual Learning Communities and Online Resources
  • Collaboration with Other Federal Programs
  • Online Resources
  • Meeting and Networking Opportunities

• Victim Compensation Administrators
  • Addressing Gaps in Services
  • Improving Grant Administration
  • Increasing Compensation Benefits
  • Streamlining Application Processes
  • Implementing Trauma-informed Practices
  • Reaching Underserved Populations
  • Sharing Best Practices
  • Effective Outreach to Crime Victims
  • Virtual Learning Communities and Online Resources
  • New Administrator Academy
  • Peer Coaching
  • Meeting and Networking Opportunities
  • Addressing Crime Victim Barriers to Accessing Compensation

To request training or technical assistance, email: [email protected] or call 202-480-5551.