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In recognition of National Stalking Awareness Month, the National Cyber Security Alliance and McAfee release new data about online stalking and safety tips. More News Announcements
On January 27, 2-3pm EST, join OVC for a Web Forum discussion on building resiliency within victim service organizations. More News Announcements
On January 31, 2012, attend a free webinar on elder abuse sponsored by the National Institute of Justice. More News Announcements
In commemoration of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, OVC presented a Web Forum discussion on intersections between human trafficking and other vulnerable populations. More News Announcements
Individual scholarships available for OVC Mass Violence and Emergency National Training Conference. More News Announcements
OVC invites applications for State Victim Assistance Academy (SVAA) grants to develop SVAAs that meet the educational and training needs of victim service providers and allied professionals. . . More News Announcements
In fiscal year 2011, OVC awarded more than $23 million in discretionary grants. More News Announcements
New report released by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites that, on average, 24 people
per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States. More News Announcements
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Current Resources For Crime Victim Service Providers
Training
Continue your education! Visit OVC TTAC’s Training Catalog for information about instructor-led workshops and online trainings—

  • National Victim Assistance Academy
  • Victim Assistance Training Online (VAT Online)
  • Supporting Crime Victims with Disabilities
OVC Web Forum
Every month, the OVC Web Forum presents a special topic led by a guest host.

Recent sessions:
  • Responding to Victims of Property Crimes
  • Understanding Firearms Laws To Assist Domestic Violence Victims
  • Providing Pro Bono Services to Financial Abuse Victims
OVC GallerySpotlight
New multimedia products and images are now showcased in OVC’s Gallery such as—

  • Photos and videos from the National Crime Victims’ Rights Awards.
  • Web banners of top OVC products and events.
Tools

January Conference

Attend the Mass Violence & Emergency National Training Conference
2012 OVC Mass Violence & Emergency National Training Conference, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2012.
Did you know?
  • Registration is free.
  • Individual scholarships of $1,000 are available.

Crimesolutions.gov

Visit Crimesolutions.gov to determine what works in crime victims services.
Programs Addressing Crime Victimization. Total number of programs: 45. 43% Effective. 55% Promising. 2% No effects.
You’ll find—
  • Key program information.
  • Research on effectiveness.
  • Easily understandable ratings.

Featured Resources

Featured Resources

9/11 Compensation Fund

September 11 Victim Compensation Fund

Searchable Victims’ Rights Laws

VictimLaw. Your Source for Crime Victim Rights and Protections.

Vision 21

Vision 21: Transforming Victim Services
Developing the blueprint for moving the crime victims field forward.

Visit Vision 21 for details on this new OVC initiative.

You too can share your vision for the future of victim services.

U.S. Resource Map

VOCA State Contacts
U.S. Resource Map

Looking for victim services information by State? Use OVC’s U.S. Resource map.

Includes VOCA State contacts, events, and resources.

Searchable FAQs

Search for answers to frequent questions about the crime victims field.

Q:  What types of victimization qualify for compensation?

A:  . . . VOCA places priority on violent crime, but it does not prohibit coverage of nonviolent crimes . . .

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