From the Director’s Desk | Office for Victims of Crime

Now Available: September 2023 From the Director’s Desk Recording

The recording from this month's edition of From the Director's Desk is now available.

Upcoming Sessions

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

Each call is scheduled for the second Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m., eastern time.

Save the date for the next call, which will be held on October 12, 2023.

Registration is not required. To join the From the Director’s Desk briefing:

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Please note that participants will not be able to ask questions during the call, but we encourage the field to email any questions to [email protected].

Listen to Recordings of Previous Sessions

From the Director’s Desk, September 14, 2023

September 2023

Series

From the Director's Desk

During this call, Director Rose provided updates on funding awards, takeaways from recent travels, the upcoming launch of a free tool to measure program outcomes and service quality, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.

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From the Director’s Desk, August 10, 2023

August 2023

Series

From the Director's Desk

During this call, Director Rose provided updates on National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, takeaways from recent events, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.

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From the Director’s Desk, July 13, 2023

July 2023

Series

From the Director's Desk

In recognition of the second anniversary of her appointment, Director Rose provided a briefing that explores OVC’s efforts to increase options, access, and information for all crime victims and survivors over the past 2 years.

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From the Director’s Desk, June 8, 2023

June 2023

Series

From the Director's Desk

During this call, Director Rose commemorated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month and provided updates on recent site visits in Alaska and the status of the Crime Victims Fund.

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From the Director’s Desk, May 11, 2023

May 2023

Series

From the Director's Desk

During this call, Director Rose provided reflections on 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, updates about the Victim Compensation Grant Program Guidelines, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.

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From the Director’s Desk, April 13, 2023

April 2023

Series

From the Director's Desk

During this call, Director Rose provided updates about the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, new funding opportunities, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.

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From the Director's Desk, March 9, 2023

March 2023

Series

From the Director's Desk

During this call, Director Rose provided updates about the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, new funding opportunities and sources, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.

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From the Director's Desk, February 9, 2023

February 2023

Series

From the Director's Desk

OVC Director Kristina Rose provides updates about a few notable events that took place in January, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.

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From the Director's Desk, January 12, 2023

January 2023

Series

From the Director's Desk

OVC Principal Deputy Director Katherine Darke Schmitt discusses National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, resources for those interested in funding and peer review opportunities, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and more.

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From the Director's Desk, December 8, 2022

December 2022

Series

From the Director's Desk

OVC Director Kristina Rose discusses the 17th National Indian Nations Conference, the release of new materials to support child victims and witnesses in Tribal communities, the status of the Crime Victims Fund, and the U.S. Department of Justice Program Plan outlining funding opportunities for FY 2023, and more.

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From the Director's Desk, November 10, 2022

November 2022

Series

From the Director's Desk

OVC Director Kristina Rose discusses National Native American Heritage Month, the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme, the release of revised Attorney General Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance, the Crime Victims Fund and its current balance, and more.

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From the Director's Desk, October 13, 2022

October 2022

Series

From the Director's Desk

OVC Director Kristina Rose discusses support for survivors of homicide, her reflections on the September 2022 Office on Violence Against Women's Government-to-Government Tribal Consultation, FY 2022 funding awards, and the Crime Victims Fund and its current balance.

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From the Director's Desk, September 8, 2022

September 2022

Series

From the Director's Desk

OVC Director Kristina Rose discusses the Crime Victims Fund, its current balance, and efforts to ensure the Fund's long-term solvency to support crime victim services and compensation programs across the country.

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Date Modified: September 14, 2023

Date Created: August 31, 2022