National Crime Victims’ Service Award Nominations Are Now Open For Online
Submission (July 2010)
Submit an online nomination for the 2011 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards to nominate individuals and programs for outstanding work on behalf of crime victims.
Who are these extraordinary people and programs? Check out OVC’s Gallery for details on past awardees. They include—
- a person with a disability who is an advocate for crime victims with disabilities.
- a psychotherapist who works with survivors of torture and developed training to assist victims of the World Trade Center attacks.
- a police chaplain who helps victims and police officers deal with the emotional aftermath of violent crime.
- an advocate who crafted legislation to implement recommendations from President Reagan's Task Force on Victims of Crime.
Nominations are due by September 15, 2010. |
Curriculums & Training for the Field
(July 2010)
The Nursing Response to Elder Mistreatment Curriculum, produced by the International Association of Forensic Nurses with funding from OVC, helps nurses acquire essential knowledge and skills to appropriately respond to elder mistreatment; and prepares nurses to integrate nursing and forensic sciences into the care of vulnerable older adults who have been, or are at risk of being mistreated. This free, downloadable curriculum is a 24-hour course, which includes—
- 12 Modules with Instructor Materials.
- Participant Materials.
- PowerPoint presentations.
OVC offers additional free, online curriculums:
Visit OVC's Training Center for news on the multiple venues for continuing education in crime victim services |
