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...
National Stalking Awareness Month In preparation for National Stalking Awareness Month this January, OVC TTAC offers several resources: Enroll in VAT Online to take the Stalking module. View the Back to Basics video on Protective Orders. Visit the Webinar Recordings page to view the Cyberharassment and Cyberstalking recording. (Posted December 19, 2024)
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month In preparation for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month this January, OVC TTAC offers several resources: Take the Understanding Human Trafficking online training. Visit the Human Trafficking page to find related webinars, toolkits, and other training and technical assistance resources. Visit the Human Trafficking Task Force e-Guide to find resources to assist in the formation of new...
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...
Attendees of this event will hear about the pivotal role the video series has had in raising awareness, educating the public, and highlighting the tireless efforts of those combating human trafficking over the past decade. Additionally, panelists will discuss a path forward for similar products in our collective fight against human trafficking. For more information,...
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.
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...
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 field. Using the dynamic and interactive features of the dashboard, the presenters will showcase recent grantee data to provide context to OVC’s focused work in supporting all victims of human trafficking. For...
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...
February 14 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET Join this webinar with a panel of Tribal and non-Tribal law enforcement representatives for an in-depth discussion on recognizing and responding to elder abuse in Tribal communities. This webinar will enhance collaboration among law enforcement, adult protective services, and other agencies to improve relationships and develop a coordinated response....
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details* Sustainability is the capacity of a program or organization to accomplish long-lasting success and stability by establishing the organization or program as an essential service to victims and the community. Victim service organizations and programs need to plan for sustainability in...
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details* Hope has emerged as one of the top protective factors leading to well-being. This Center for Victim Research workshop will discuss the science of hope as a psychological strength in our ability to cope with adversity and trauma. This workshop will summarize...