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Webinar To Discuss Law Enforcement Responses to Children Exposed to Violence

On April 23, 2019, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, OJJDP, in collaboration with the International Association of Chiefs of PoliceRead more

The Redemption Project with Van Jones

“The Redemption Project with Van Jones is a new eight-part CNN Original Series, created and executively produced by Jonas Bell Pasht and Jonah Bekhor of Citizen Jones and Academy-Award®-nominated director Jason Cohen. Offering a Read more

Register for SMART’s 2019 National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and Accountability

July 17–28, 2019, Chicago, IL

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Register to Attend OVC’s Putting the Pieces Together Webinar on Special Conditions

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is conducting a webinar about special conditions for OVC discretionary and formula Read more

National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April)

Help the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) commemorate National Child Abuse Prevention Month by spreading awareness about the Read more

OJJDP’s Updated AMBER Alert Best Practices Guide Now Available

The Office of Justice Programs has announced the publication of OJJDP’s updated “AMBER Alert Best Practices” guide. This Read more

OVC Resources for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (April)

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Help the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) raise awareness about sexual violence by exploring our resources Read more

Upcoming webinar – “Intimate Partner Violence Experienced by Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals: A Look at National Data” (April 30, 2019)

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | 4 pm to 5 pm ET

Webinar To Discuss Role of Families in Mentoring

On April 18, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. ET, OJJDP and MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership will present “Family Matters: Family Engagement as a Strategy in Read more

You’re Invited to the Awards Ceremony

Each year, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) recognizes individuals, programs, teams, and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service Read more

New Peer Guide Program Seeks Native Youth

The United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY), with support from OJJDP, is seeking Native youth for its new Peer Guide Program. UNITY will recruit 12 Native Read more

Apply for the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center’s (OVC TTAC) NVAA: “Financial Management Training”

To serve crime victims more effectively, victim service organizations must use fundamental financial management practices to stay solvent and operate properly. In this training, you will Read more

FREE DOJ Training: SANE Expert Witness Training July 9-11, 2019

The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative, in partnership with the International Association of Forensic Nurses, is pleased to announce the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners’ Expert Witness Training. The seminar will Read more

2019 White House Proclamation for NCVRW

“Ensuring the safety and security of all Americans is my foremost obligation as President. Criminals must be held accountable for the abuse they inflict on others and for the trauma they cause our communities. Read more

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Begins Today!

Share Resources and Spread Awareness

It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Celebrated this year from Read more

Suicide among American Indians and Alaska Natives, 2003-2014 (report)

The Centers For Disease Control CDC has released a report on suicide among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Read more

Apply for the FY19 Vicarious Trauma Response Initiative: National Scope Training and Technical Assistance Solicitation

Through the FY19 Vicarious Trauma Response Initiative: National Scope Training and Technical Assistance solicitation, Office for Victims of Crime Read more

OVW Funding Opportunity: “FY 2019 National Indian Country Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NICCSA) Call for Concept Paper”

This national clearinghouse provides training and technical assistance on issues relating to sexual assault of American Indian and Alaska Native women. The National Indian Country Clearinghouse Read more

2019 NCVRW Theme Video Now Available!

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) will be commemorate April 7–13, observing the 2019 theme—Honoring Our Past. Creating Hope for the Future.

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Urban Unangax̂ (Aleut) Culture Camp (June 17-21, 2019)

The Urban Unangax̂ (Aleut) Culture Camp will be held June 17 – 21 this summer at APIA’s central headquarters in Anchorage. This year marks the 12th year of the camp; a major milestone! Read more

Solicitation of Proposals for Economic Development Feasibility Study Funding from the Native American Business Development Institute

The Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development(IEED), through its Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI), is soliciting proposals from federally recognized American Indian Tribes and Read more

Apply for OVC TTAC’s NVAA: “Implementing the Model Standards: A Primer for Victim Service Program Managers Training”

The Model Standards for Serving Victims and Survivors of Crime training was recently updated to reflect emerging challenges faced by the victim services field. The Model Read more

Unified Solutions April 2019 E-bulletin Now Available!

In this month’s e-bulletin, check out the latest news from OVC to include a special highlight on the 2019 National Crime Victims Right Week (NCVRW), Read more

Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Funding Opportunity: Reducing Child Fatalities and Recurring Child Injuries Caused by Crime Victimization

Through the FY19 Reducing Child Fatalities and Recurring Child Injuries Caused by Crime Victimization solicitation, OVC seeks to support the development of multidisciplinary strategies and responses to address cases involving children who have Read more

Webinar To Discuss the OJJDP FY 2019 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative Solicitation

On April 3, 2019, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET, OJJDP will present a webinar on the “OJJDP FY 19 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative.” This webinar Read more

Register for National Criminal Justice Training Center’s Tribal Oriented Policing Strategies 2 Part Webinar Series

Part 1: “Youth Engagement Strategies: Fostering Development of Tomorrow’s Tribal Criminal Justice Leaders”

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OVC TTAC Online Expert Q&A: “The Mental Health Consequences of Sexual Assault” (April 17, 2019)

Register for the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center’s (OVC TTAC) Online Expert Q&A: Read more

NOVO Foundation: “The Life Story Grants”

The NoVo Foundation just announced The Life Story Grants funding opportunity, a $10 million, 3-year commitment for programs Read more

Shared Hope International

Shared Hope International is dedicated to bringing an end to sex trafficking through a three-pronged approach – prevent, restore, and bring justice. Click here to check Read more

“Preserving the Right to Parent: Custody Issues for Survivors with Disabilites” Webinar (April 16, 2019)

The Center on Victimization and Safety at the Vera Institute is hosting a free webinar entitled “Preserving the Right to Parent: Custody Issues for Survivors with Disabilities,” which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, Read more

Elder Justice Initiative webinar recording now available from OVC: “Resources for State and Local Elder Abuse Prosecutors”

State prosecutors are invaluable to the cause of elder justice, particularly in states with large rural areas, but where can they turn for the support they Read more

(NIJ) Funding Opportunity: “National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)”

SAKI, administered by BJA, is a competitive grant program that provides funding to support multidisciplinary community response teams to inventory, track, and test previously unsubmitted Read more

Hold the Date! Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to Host May 1 Tribal Consultation on Potential Future Tribal Set-Aside Funding

The United States Department of Justice‘s Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) looks forward to holding a Read more

Listen to the “Just Science” Podcast Series

Listen to new episodes of the “Just Science” podcast series from Forensic Technology Center of Excellence. These podcasts Read more

Register now for the 2019 National CASA/GAL Annual Conference!

This year’s conference will focus on building stronger families to achieve better outcomes for children. It’s an opportunity for those committed to serving our most Read more

Now Available for Download or Order: The Children’s Bureau 2019 Prevention Resource Guide

Developed for prevention service providers, the guide features key strategies to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect.

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Search for and Publicize Your Organization’s NCVRW Events

The Office for Victims of Crime‘s (OVC) National Calendar of Crime Victim Assistance-Related Events allows users to plan, Read more

BJA Funding Opportunity: “FY 19 Tribal Justice CTAS Training and Technical Assistance Solicitation”

This OJP Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) solicitation provides training and technical assistance to assist Indian Country with violent Read more

Averted School Violence (ASV) Database

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention‘s National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC) and the Read more

BJA Webinar: “Tribal Listening Session” (March 26, 2019)

Tribal Consultations & Advisory Groups. OJP Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to host Tribal Listening Session to help inform Read more

Apply for OVC TTAC’s NVAA: “”Developing and Managing a Board of Directors Training”

Your board of directors sets the tone and direction of your organization. How do you build a strong, diverse, and engaged board? Once you accomplish that, Read more

National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Funding Opportunity: “Tribal-Researcher Capacity Building Grants Solicitation, FY 2019”

Through this solicitation, NIJ will provide small planning grants to develop proposals for new and innovative criminal justice research projects involving federally recognized tribes (or Read more

Applications for CJJR Youth in Custody Certificate Program Being Accepted

The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform, Georgetown University (CJJR) is accepting applications for its Youth in Custody Certificate Read more

New Funding Opportunities Posted by DOJ!

Check out the most recent grant announcements from The United States Department of Justice.

New End Violence Against Women International – EVAWI Webinar Recording Available in Archive

Thinking Outside the “Kit”: Transportation Options for Improving Access to Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exams

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Announcing the New OVC TTA Network Resource Directory

Visit the new TTA Network Resource Directory, a searchable online directory that provides information on training and technical assistance (TTA) projects that are funded by Read more

2019 NCVRW Online Resource Guide Now Available!

The National Center for Victims of Crime, in conjunction with Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), is excited to Read more

Webinar To Discuss Trauma-Informed Policing (March 18th)

On March 18, 2019, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, OJJDP, in collaboration with the International Association of Chiefs of PoliceRead more

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Funding Opportunity: “Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country”

American Indians (AI) and Alaska Natives (AN) have higher rates of disease, injury, and premature death than other racial and ethnic groups in the United States Read more

New Report from the Urban Indian Health Institute: “Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls”

The Urban Indian Health Institute within the Seattle Indian Health Board has published a landmark report that highlights multiple Read more

Happy International Women’s Day! (March 8, 2019)

A balanced world is a better world. How can you help forge a more gender-balanced world? Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take Read more

Save the Date! Wellness Court Enhancement Training – September 10-12, 2019 (TLPI)

The 9th Annual Tribal Healing to Wellness Court Enhancement Training is scheduled to take place September 10-12, 2019 in Palm Springs, CA.

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New OVC Elder Justice Initiative Webinar Recordings Now Available!

Recordings available: “Resources for Financial Institutions To Prevent and Protect Against Elder Financial Exploitation” and “Barriers and Facilitators to Health, Wellness, and Treatment in Tribal Read more

(BLOG) CTAS in Action!

Nebraska and Kansas-based Native American police use The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) grant to upgrade technology, improve public safety.

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OVW Funding Opportunity: “Grants to Tribal Governments to Exercise Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction Solicitation” has been Re-released!

Office on Violence against Women The Solicitation can be found here. The application deadline is April 11, 2019 at 11:59

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Unified Solutions March 2019 E-bulletin Now Available!

In this month’s e-bulletin, check out the latest news from OVC to include a link to register for the 2019 National Crime Victims Right Week (NCVRW) Award Ceremony scheduled for Read more

Register for an OVC TTAC Online Expert Q&A: “Expanding Outreach to Victims of Identify Theft and Cybercrime” (March 20)

March 20, 2019 | 2:00 PM ET

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Call for Peer Reviewers (OVC)

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is seeking subject matter experts in the victim services field to review Read more

Tribal Action Plan (TAP) Development Workshop

The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative (NICTI), together with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is pleased to announce Read more

BJA Webinar: “FY 2019 Funding Opportunity for Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts: The BJA Adult Drug Court Solicitation” (March 5, 2019)

March 5, 2019

10:00 am Pacific | 1:00 pm Eastern

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Now Open: Registration for National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony

Every year, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) honors the individuals, teams, programs, and organizations that serve and Read more

Register for an OVC TTAC Online Expert Q&A: “Expanding Outreach to Victims of Identity Theft and Cybercrime” (March 20, 2019)

Register for Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center’s (OVC TTAC) Online Expert Q&A: “Expanding Read more

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