2023 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
The National Association for VOCA Victim Assistance Administrators and the National Association of Crime Victims Compensation Boards are excited to announce the 2023 National Joint Training Conference for VOCA Victim Assistance and Crime Victim Compensation Administrators will take place on Tuesday, August 15 – Thursday, August 17, 2023, in Chicago, IL, with pre-conference sessions on the afternoon of Monday, August 14. The Department of Justice has issued final approval for this conference. The 2023 Conference is an in-person-only event.
The 2023 National Joint Training Conference for VOCA Victim Assistance and Crime Victim Compensation Program Administrators brings staff and board members of administering agencies from states, territories, and the District of Columbia together with their federal colleagues. This conference is a unique opportunity to obtain critical information to strengthen program and grant administration and learn about promising practices and innovations. The conference provides a forum for administrators to network and exchange information, experiences, and ideas with peers who have similar responsibilities, as well as meet with federal officials, colleagues, and other allied professionals.
Session topics and content are curated for the administrator audience with practical tools and first steps for implementing new strategies to reduce barriers, increase options, and help victims in their state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Workshop topics include building meaningful connections with Communities of Color and Community Based Organizations, strategic planning for VOCA assistance awards, expanding beyond law enforcement reporting requirements for compensation programs, and many others.
Please go here to register for the 2023 National Joint Training Conference. *Note: To finalize registration you must complete your profile.
LOGISTICS:
The 2023 National Joint Training Conference will be held at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday, August 15 – Thursday, August 17 (with optional pre-conference sessions to be held on Monday, August 14). Room reservations can be made here.
A limited number of travel scholarships are available for this event. Please apply here. Applications must be submitted by June 14, 2023.
As a reminder, attendance at this conference is a requirement in the special conditions of both VOCA Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation awards.
This conference is produced by and supported by the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators cooperative agreement number 15POVC-21-GK-01066-NONF, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this product are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.