Join OVC as they commemorate World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30. During this annual event, they recognize the need to “work towards an enhanced comprehensive and coordinated approach to prevent and combat trafficking and to protect and assist victims of trafficking in persons…” Learn about OVC efforts to ensure Read more…
Read a message from OVC Director Kristina Rose commemorating Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and highlighting this year’s theme and a range of OVC initiatives and resources designed to ensure access to care for victims of sexual assault. Learn more at https://go.usa.gov/xu8AY
Did you miss the January Expert Q&A on “Creating Safe Spaces for Transgender Survivors?” The recording and materials are available now. This session provides participants with practical guidance and insight on creating inclusive environments, practices, and policies that support transgender survivors. As a result of this session, participants will be Read more…
Resource: The Office for Victims of Crimes Training and Technical Assistance Center presents the “SANE Program Development and Operation Guide,” which provides a blueprint for those interested in starting or expanding a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program. Learn more at https://www.ovcttac.gov/saneguide/building-a-patient-centered-trauma-informed-sane-program/
OVC News: July 29, 2021, Virtual Consultation. The Office for Victims of Crimes (OVC) presents the “Virtual Consultation on the Crime Victims Fund Tribal Set-Aside Formula Program.” OVC invites Tribal leaders and authorized Tribal leader designees to provide feedback on how OVC should expend the Fiscal Year 2021 Tribal Victim Read more…
Resource: The Office for Victims of Crime present “Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials.” For children, participating in the justice system as a victim or witness can be especially confusing, distressing, and even re-traumatizing. Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials was created to support children and youth during their involvement with the Read more…
July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Access OVC’s Human Trafficking microsite for valuable information about OVC efforts to ensure support and services are available to all victims of human trafficking. #EndHumanTrafficking