Human Trafficking in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Location
Online
Event Type
Web
Crime victim services
Navigating the Roadmap: A Guide to Development and Operations for Multidisciplinary Anti-Human Trafficking Task Forces
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials: Sergio’s Story – A Journey Through (and beyond) the Legal System
Date Published
January 2022
Agencies
OVC
Establishing or Enhancing Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services – Using Technology to Communicate with Victims
Date Published
2021
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Understanding the Effects of the Pandemic for Domestic Violence Victims
November 2021
Hear from Federal Government representatives, researchers, and service providers about how COVID-19 has impacted the occurrence of domestic violence across the country as they cover—
- an analysis of domestic violence calls,
- the inequities experienced by underserved populations, and
- the challenges service providers experienced and their innovative responses to help those in need.
OVC and the Office on Violence Against Women hosted this webinar on Friday, October 29, 2021.
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Report Highlights Statistics on Victim Service Providers Nationwide
This report presents statistics from the first-ever National Survey of Victim Service Providers, which collected detailed information about the victim services field in 2019.
Crime Against Persons with Disabilities, 2009–2019 – Statistical Tables
Date Published
November 2021
Agencies
BJS
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): Victims Of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE)
The VOICE Office serves as a comprehensive support system that provides assistance and resources to individuals victimized by criminal illegal aliens. Call their toll free hotline at 855-48-VOICE (855-488-6423).
I Am Isabella
Summary
I Am Isabella tells the story of what happens to a young girl named Isabella after a caseworker visits her home.
To illustrate common occurrences in child welfare cases, the story follows Isabella as she meets a caseworker, talks to a counselor at school, goes to court and meets her advocate, and builds a network of support...
Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
These materials can be used to support children and teenagers during their involvement with the justice system as a victim or witness to a crime.
Who's That? In Family or Dependency Court
Summary
Who’s That? In Family or Dependency Court—a complementary piece to It’s Not Just You—is a brief guide that explains the different roles of people that a teenager may interact with or hear about throughout their child welfare case and in family or dependency court. It includes practical tips for preparing for court and information on some...
What Is Your Job? In Criminal Court
Summary
What Is Your Job? In Criminal Court—a companion piece to Brave Oscar—is a picture book that explains the different roles of people that a child may interact with or hear about throughout a criminal case and in criminal court. It includes information on the role of the child in court and an illustration of a courtroom.
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...I Am Still Isabella
Summary
I Am Still Isabella tells the story of what happens to Isabella after she is removed from her home and placed with another caregiver, her auntie.
To illustrate common occurrences in cases of child removal, the story follows Isabella as she adjusts to life in her new home, regularly meets with her caseworker and counselor and discusses...
It's Not Just You
Summary
It’s Not Just You tells the story of two youth—Nishan and his family, when caseworkers visit their home; and Lila, when she is placed at her grandmother’s home by caseworkers after an incident.
To illustrate the common occurrences in child welfare cases, both stories showcase Nishan and Lila interacting with caseworkers, advocates, and counselors. Lila’s story also...
Brave Maya
Summary
Brave Maya tells the story of what happens to a little girl named Maya after caseworkers visit her home.
To illustrate the common occurrences in child welfare cases, the story follows Maya as she meets with caseworkers, goes to court and meets her advocate, engages with a counselor, and receives support from external family members.
Throughout the...