OJJDP invites fifth graders to participate in the 2019 National Missing Children’s Day poster contest. The annual contest creates an opportunity for schools, law enforcement, and other child advocates to discuss the issue of Read more
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Expert Q&A webinar recording: “Effective Telenursing Response to Sexual Assault.” In this session targeted toward Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, participants will learn about some of the advantages to telenursing, as well as some Read more
This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. §20122. The goal of the Disability Grant Program is to create sustainable change within and between organizations that improves the response to individuals with disabilities and Read more
Learn about resources available through Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC).
- Take the VAT Online module on Impaired Driving and Victims Read more
The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is inviting nominations for the 2019 Champion for Native Children (CNC) Award. Read more
To provide guidance on the Fiscal Year 2019 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS), the Department of Justice is sponsoring 11 webinars that will educate applicants on CTAS application requirements for Read more
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) will be observed April 7–13, 2019. This year’s theme is “Honoring Our Past. Creating Hope for the Future.”
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If your organization provides services to help American Indian and Alaska Native survivors recover from crime and abuse, submit your information to the Tribal Resource Tool by visiting the Tribal Resource tool website.
Join staff from Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and State VOCA Administrators from: Arizona, Nevada, California, Oregon, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Michigan, Texas, Nebraska, and Washington.
Workshop Title: State VOCA Administrators and Tribal Victim Services: Read more
New publication available from National Institute of Justice (NIJ): “Improving Officer Safety on the Roadways.” Understanding the circumstances behind line-of-duty deaths from vehicle crashes and roadside incidents is a critical step in reducing Read more
Vicarious trauma is an occupational challenge for people working and volunteering to help victims of crime, due to their continuous exposure to victims of trauma and violence.
In 2017, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Read more
The Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative (NICTI), together with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, is pleased to announce a training titled Employee Investigation Read more
The United States Department of Justice Funding Opportunity: Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) – This solicitation provides federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia an opportunity to Read more
“Reduce Attrition Rates of Sexual Assault Through Proper Charging Decisions and Effective Jury Selection”
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In this month’s e-bulletin, check out the latest news from OVC to include a link to the agenda for the upcoming 16th National Indian Nations Read more
The National Indian Country Training Initiative, in partnership with AEquitas: The Prosecutors’ Resource on Violence Against Women, is hosting the National Institute on the Prosecution of Read more
First, join the National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) on December 11th to learn about incorporating cultural practices into your tribal court:
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WASHINGTON – (November 21, 2018) The United States Department of Justice released its annual report to Congress, Indian Country Read more
Check out the National Crime Victim Research and Treatment Center at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) funded through a Cooperative Grant with the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice. Read more
Join Wreaths Across America to lay holiday wreathes on the graves of those who served. Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day (December 15th), Wreaths Across America’s mission is to Remember, Honor and Read more
Each year, the U.S. Department of Justice, through OJJDP, recognizes individuals, organizations, and agencies that have made a difference in recovering abducted children and protecting children from exploitation.
The Department honors the awardees each May Read more
The Tribal Resource Tool will make its official debut at the 16th Indian Nations Conference which will take place December 5-7. 2018. Please submit your program or organization’s information before then to be included Read more
Summary: Batterer Intervention Programs (BIP) provide an opportunity for program participants to be accountable for their abusive behavior. One key aspect of BIPs is the outreach they provide to partners of abusers for the Read more
The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform, Georgetown University (CJJR) and the Center for Children’s Read more
The OJJDP Tribal Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center will host the 2018 National Tribal Youth Conference on December 3-4, 2018, on the Agua Caliente Reservation Read more
The United States Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) invites you to participate in a Listening Session regarding Read more
The Urban Indian Health Institute has released a report on the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Read more
“Trauma Informed Interviewing: Turning Understanding into Outcomes.”
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National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) has great news! It’s not too late to submit your workshop proposal to the Read more
Join OVC for this orientation webinar, which will help equip new grantees with the knowledge and resources necessary to successfully manage grant awards.
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For those who have experienced tragedy or significant trauma, the holiday season may seem too much to bear. The Office for Read more
As you plan for National Native American Heritage Month in November, the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Read more
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2019 Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Adult Treatment Drug Read more
The United States Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative and the Bureau of Justice Assistance are pleased to announce Read more
The Department of Justice and the Department of the Interior announced a dramatic expansion of the federal government’s key program that provides tribes with access to Read more
The Center for Victim Research invites you to attend an upcoming webinar, “CVR Showcase: A Tour of Our Offerings” on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from Read more
Register for an Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) Webinar: “Barriers and Facilitators to Health, Wellness, and Treatment in Tribal Communities Dealing With Elder Abuse.”
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OVC has created an e-publication titled “Model Standards for Serving Victims and Survivors of Crime” to assist OVC grantee programs/victim-serving programs in creating guidelines, policies, and procedures to identify ways of documenting and administering Read more
The Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program provides or enhances training and services to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including Read more
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) awards billions of dollars in grants and cooperative agreement funding each year, primarily from Read more
Crime victims with incarceration histories too often do not receive the services they need to heal because of the stigma and barriers associated with being formerly incarcerated. In an effort to reduce stigma and Read more
Proposals are now being accepted for the National Sexual Assault Conference! The conference will be held August 21-23, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. This year’s conference theme is Beyond the Breakthrough. Proposals are due on Read more
The conference will be held at:
Renaissance Hotel
888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Map)
Note: The Renaissance Hotel no longer has rooms for Tuesday December 4th, Wednesday December 5th and Thursday December 6th. Read more
In this month’s e-bulletin, check out the latest news from OVC to include a link to sign up for an Online Department of Justice (DOJ) Grants Financial Management Training, the announcement of the Read more
Please join OVC TTAC for a webinar on November 1, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. e.t., as host Maria Shumar and presenter Gina Bohr, Program Analyst, Read more
New End Violence Against Women International – EVAWI Training Bulletin: “Interviews with Victims vs. Suspects.”
Sexual assault victims have long faced unwarranted skepticism from friends and family members, as well as responding professionals. In Read more
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is sponsoring a webinar on Thursday, November 1 from 1 pm to 2 pm EST on “Advancing Research Initiatives and Combatting the Human Trafficking Epidemic.” For more information and Read more
NCVC is currently collecting information about victim service providers to include in the Tribal Resource Tool. The team is working to identify any and all organizations that provide resources or support to American Indian Read more
Nominations now being accepted for the Annual Missing and Unidentified Persons Conference Service Award until January 31, 2019.
The Missing and Unidentified Persons Conference Service Award recognizes the extraordinary efforts and outstanding achievement of an Read more
The National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA), in cooperation with the Office for Victims of Crime, is seeking proposals for innovative and collaborative approaches to promoting community‐wide public awareness of the rights Read more
The National Indian Country Training Initiative, in partnership with Mending the Sacred Hoop and AEquitas, both Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) funded Technical Assistance providers, announces the National Institute on the Prosecution of Read more
Now fully revised and updated, The Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook is a one-of-a-kind guide to the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. The ICWA was enacted to ameliorate the problem of the Read more
The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar in our Trauma, Opioids, and Domestic Violence Series focused on Critical Issues and Promising Approaches.
Tuesday, October 23, Read more
With support from OVC, the Tribal Law and Policy Institute will host the 16th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime December 5–7, 2018, on the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band Read more
NICWA is celebrating 35 years of working to eliminate child abuse and neglect by strengthening native families, tribes, and the laws that protect them!
In honor of this anniversary, NICWA created a platform at the Read more
From the Department of Homeland Security : “Active Shooter Preparedness”
Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and evolve quickly. In the midst of the chaos, anyone can play an integral role in mitigating the Read more
The Center for Victim Research has opened its three-minute video competition for graduate student researchers to highlight research collaborations between graduate students and practitioners and/or organizations within the field of victim services.
The CVR is Read more
Sign up for an Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) Webinar: “Helping Victims of Mass Violence & Terrorism: 48 Read more
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) is pleased to announce the availability of on-site technical assistance to tribal Read more
Are you a new or existing Office of Justice Programs (OJP) award recipient? Sign up for the OJP Read more
For individuals returning from incarceration, successful reentry depends on intergovernmental collaboration that is responsive to both community and returnees’ needs, so that chances for recidivism are Read more
Sign up for an Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) Webinar: “Helping Victims of Mass Violence & Terrorism: The First 24 to 48 Read more
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the Police Foundation, and the National Center for Victims of Crime are proud to present “Law Enforcement’s Role Read more
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