VOCA 40th Anniversary Virtual Commemoration

NAVAA is partnering with the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) on VOCA’s 40th Anniversary Virtual Commemoration. We will celebrate VOCA's history, the impact of the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) on crime victims and survivors, and a national call to action in support of the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act. The commemoration is on Tuesday,...

2025 NCVRW CAP Grant Application Deadline

2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Projects Funding Opportunity The National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA), in cooperation with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), is seeking proposals for innovative and collaborative approaches to promoting community‐wide public awareness of the rights and available services for victims of all types of crimes...

NCVRW CAP Grant Applicant Webinar

Please register for 2025 NCVRW CAP Grant Applicant's Webinar on Oct 16, 2024 1:00 PM CDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7772644951644813408 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Brought to you by GoTo Webinar® Webinars Made Easy®

Register for OVC Grantee Orientation

After your registration is approved, you'll receive an email confirmation that includes information on how to join the webinar. Click HERE to register for the orientation. Agenda Attendees will gain a greater understanding of OVC’s mission, key grant award documents, the terms and conditions of your award, the obligation to comply with federal requirements, and available...

National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA) Effective Management Series: Building Resiliency in Victim Service Organizations

The mission of NVAA is to provide an intensive, interactive learning experience to develop and promote professional skills and knowledge for victim service providers. The Effective Management Series offers comprehensive and practical trainings to build organizational capacity. Building Resiliency in Victim Service Organizations is designed for staff within victim-serving organizations who are able to implement...

NAVAA Annual Meeting

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscO6oqjkuGNS8EEwkvRcrW1HvSGq9K3hi After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA) Leadership Institute

The mission of NVAA is to provide an intensive, interactive learning experience to develop and promote professional skills and knowledge for victim service providers. The Leadership Institute is designed for victim service administrators and leaders who wish to enhance their leadership skills and abilities. Participants will learn theoretical concepts and practical skills to lead their...

Best Practices for Providing Victim Services to American Indians and Alaska Natives

On December 18 at 2:00 p.m. ET, the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Tamara Fife and Melissa Riley on "Best Practices for Providing Victim Services to American Indians and Alaska Natives." There can be many challenges in providing victim services to American...

Panel discussion commemorating the 10th anniversary of the OVC “Faces of Human Trafficking” video series

Over the past decade, the Office for Victims of Crime’s (OVC) Faces of Human Trafficking video series has played a pivotal role in raising awareness, educating the public, and highlighting the tireless efforts of those combating human trafficking. Register for a special panel discussion commemorating the 10th anniversary of this series featuring Suamhirs Guzman, Evelyn Chumbow, and...

OVC From the Director’s Desk

During this monthly briefing, OVC Director Kristina Rose will update the field about OVC programs and initiatives and share OVC ideas to advance the field to improve options, access, and information for all crime victims and survivors.  For more information, click here.

Join OVC for a Webinar About the New Human Trafficking Programmatic Data Dashboard

SAVE THE DATE: Save the date for a special webinar offering a first look at the FY 2023–2024 Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Human Trafficking Performance Measurement Tool Data Dashboard. During this webinar, the OVC Performance Management Team will explore the importance of transparency and the nuanced role that data plays within the anti-trafficking...

Developing Effective and Responsive Approaches to Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities

This webinar is designed for non-tribal law enforcement professionals and will focus on building more effective relations when working with tribal law enforcement and tribal elder protection teams on elder abuse cases. The webinar will also cover how to serve older Native American adults outside tribal communities. Participants will learn best practices for communicating with...