About This Report

The establishment of the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP) in 2006 enabled the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to take an important step forward in responding to the needs of victims of international terrorism. The creation of ITVERP broke new ground in the field of victim services and filled a critical gap in outreach for this population of crime victims.

As mandated by Congress, OVC must submit annual reports on ITVERP activities that include the following:

• An explanation of the procedures for filing and processing applications for reimbursement.
• A statistical analysis of the assistance provided under the program, including—
  • The number of applications for reimbursement submitted.
  • The number of applications approved and the amount of each award.
  • The number of applications denied and the reasons for denial.
  • The average length of time needed to process an application.
  • The number of applications in process.
  • The estimated future liability of the program.
• A description of the procedures and policies instituted to promote public awareness of the program.
• An analysis of future program needs and suggested program improvements.

Each annual report showcases OVC’s efforts to implement ITVERP and enhance benefits and services to victims of international terrorism during a 12-month period. Although previous reports have been published in print format, the current report and successive reports are being made available online for users’ ease of reference and cost-effectiveness. Copies may be downloaded by those preferring print versions of the reports (see Printer-Friendly Version).