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2015 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
The 2015 NCVRW theme—"Engaging Communities. Empowering Victims."—and poster highlight the importance of building partnerships throughout our communities to better address all victims’ needs regardless of where they disclose their victimization.
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Help for Crime Victims
If you are a victim of crime, OVC's site has resources to help you—
- • Find a local program.
- • Contact a Helpline.
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.
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Training and Technical Assistance Available
The OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) provides support to the field and–
- • Training by Request
- • The National Victim Assistance Academy
- • Online Trainings
- • Scholarships
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New Resources for Combatting Human Trafficking
Access the expanded Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide and the new mobile-friendly human trafficking Web site to help strengthen knowledge and skills needed to assist victims of human trafficking.
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News and Features
OVC releases National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) e-bulletin—Eight Benefits of NIBRS to Victim Service Providers.
OVC is pleased to announce new resources available to assist those who serve victims of human trafficking
OVC remembers colleague, William Sherman
OVC will hold the 2nd of a series of forums to address OVC’s Vision 21 initiative on Friday, November 14, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. ET.
OVC grantee, Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, is seeking victim assistance providers and their first responder partners to pilot test the Vicarious Trauma Toolkit (VTT).
OVC is pleased to announce the 2015 theme and colors for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW).
OVC releases Financial Exploitation module, the fourth in a free online elder abuse curriculum for legal service providers.
OVC and the Department of Defense (DoD) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) launch the Advanced Military Sexual Assault Advocate Training (AMSAAT) . . .
Now online: the Elder Justice Roadmap Project Report—a strategic planning resource by the field . . .
OVC releases Responding to Transgender Victims of Sexual Assault, an online guide that offers practical tools to promote understanding and support of transgender victims of sexual assault.
Current Resources for Crime Victim Service Providers
Training
Continue your education! Visit Training & Technical Assistance on the OVC Web site for information about instructor-led workshops and online trainings—
Continue your education! Visit Training & Technical Assistance on the OVC Web site 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:
Every month, the OVC Web Forum presents a special topic led by a guest host.
Recent sessions:
- Responding to and Avoiding Crime Using Technology
- Integrating Research Results Into Victim Services
- Working With Victims in Cold Hit DNA Cases
SpotlightNew 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.
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Vision 21 Final Report
NOW ONLINE: The Vision 21 report which includes—
- An analysis of the current state of affairs.
- A framework for strategic change.
- A course of action for the future.
9/11 Compensation Fund
State/Local Victim Resources
Looking to obtain victim services? Use OVC’s U.S. Resource map.
Includes Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) State contacts, events, and resources.
Victims’ Rights Laws
Includes statutes, Tribal laws, state constitutional amendments, court rules, administrative code provisions, and related court decisions.
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