The following information resources may offer victim assistance information, research findings, educational materials, or strategies for program and policy development specific to this topic. A general listing of all OVC publications is also available.

Crime Victims Fund (April 2010)
This updated OVC fact sheet (FS 000319) provides information about the Fund, established by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), and the various grant programs (formula and discretionary) funded using VOCA dollars. Also available in other languages.

Crime Victims Fund Report: Past, Present and Future
This report by the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) explores the history of the Crime Victims Fund, including contribution patterns and administrative challenges. The Crime Victims Fund Report (PDF 390 kb) also examines how revenue trends may affect the Fund’s future and the challenges in meeting victims’ needs.
Directory of International Crime Victim Compensation Programs: 2004–2005 (October 2005)
This OVC directory (NCJ 206874) provides Americans who are working, traveling, and studying in other countries the eligibility criteria and contact information for 35 countries and territories (and Taiwan) that have crime victim compensation programs. Most offer financial assistance to Americans and other foreigners victimized by crime within their borders.

International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (June 2009)
This brochure describes the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP), which is authorized by Congress to reimburse eligible direct victims of acts of international terrorism that occur outside the United States for expenses associated with that victimization. It includes a list of the expenses that are eligible for reimbursement; explains the difference between itemized, interim emergency, and supplemental applications; and provides deadlines for filing a claim.
PDF (256 kb)

State Crime Victim Compensation and Assistance Grant Programs (April 2004)
This e-pub (FS 000306) provides information about OVC's partnership with state agencies to provide victim compensation and victim assistance to individuals. This e-pub links to a listing of state administrators to contact to obtain direct services for victims.

Terrorism and International Victim Assistance Services (April 2009)
This OVC brochure (BC 000753) was developed for crime victims and service providers as a comprehensive, accessible source of information about specific programs that support victims of domestic and international terrorism and mass violence, as well as victims of global crimes, such as child abduction and tourist-targeted victimization. The programs described in this brochure are the Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program, the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program, the Crime Victim Assistance Emergency Fund, and the Victim Reunification Travel Program. PDF (1.2 mb)

Victims of Crime Act Crime Victims Fund (October 2005)
This OVC fact sheet (FS 000310) provides information about the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crime Victims Fund and the various grant programs (formula and discretionary) funded using VOCA dollars. Also available in other languages.