Financial exploitation and scams aimed at older adults result in the loss of billions of dollars every year. These crimes often go unreported because victims are scared, embarrassed, or don’t know who to call. The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline, managed by the Office for Victims of Read more…
Many among us have struggled with the cloud of sadness that may surround the holidays when a friend or family has experienced a tragedy such as a sudden violent death or a serious physical or emotional injury. The onslaught of holiday cheer may seem too much to bear. Holidays may Read more…
The United States Department of Justice and the Interior supports the Tribal Access Program which helps provide tribes with access to national crime information systems for both civil and criminal purposes. OVC is one of the U.S. Department of Justice offices and bureaus that funds the Tribal Access Program. Under Read more…
The Office for Victims of Crime invites tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in the Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2021. Attendees will discuss the FY 2021 Crime Victims Fund Tribal Set-Aside and potential revisions to the interim formula and application Read more…
The Office for Victims of Crime invites tribal leaders, representatives, and stakeholders to participate in the Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2021. Attendees will discuss the FY 2021 Crime Victims Fund Tribal Set-Aside and potential revisions to the interim formula and application Read more…
As part of OVC’s commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) announces the launch of the Human Trafficking Capacity Building Center website. Operated by the Office for Victims of Crime, the Center seeks to strengthen human trafficking victim services Read more…
The National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA), in cooperation with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), is seeking proposals for projects to promote public awareness of victims’ rights and services in communities during the 2021 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Community Awareness Projects grants reimburse up to $5,000 Read more…
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) released a new video to highlight services available to tribal grantees through the Tribal Financial Management Center. In this video, learn how the Office for Victims of Crime Tribal Financial Management Center supports tribal grantees in successfully managing financial aspects and reporting requirements Read more…
Do you ever wonder if there is an easier, more effective way to identify and reach the victims/survivors your agency serves? Join OVC TTAC for the Effective Management Series: Outreach and Marketing training. This training was developed for victim service professionals who provide direct services to victims of crime. You Read more…
The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced that it has awarded more than $458 million in grant funding to support state, local, and tribal law enforcement efforts to fight and prevent violent crime in jurisdictions across the United States. Read the full announcement here.