Mass violence
The Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP)
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Resources and Support for the Victims of Recent Mass Shootings
OVC staff extend our condolences to the victims of the shootings in Odessa and Midland, Texas, El Paso, Texas, Dayton, Ohio, and Gilroy, California.
OVC presents resources which may be able to help victims and their families, and victim service providers, law enforcement, and first responders that are providing support to them during this difficult time. Learn more:
OVC FY 2020 Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP) for Crime Victim Compensation and Assistance
The Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP) is a mechanism by which the Director of OVC may award supplemental crime victim compensation and assistance to respond to an act of domestic terrorism or mass criminal violence. The criminal act has to be of sufficient magnitude that the jurisdiction cannot provide needed services to victims of the incident with existing resources and it places an undue...
View Resources for the Victims of Recent Mass Violence Incidents
Preparing for After: How to Help Victims of Mass Violence
National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center
This OVC-funded initiative provides evidence-based information, training, and other resources for communities so they can effectively prepare for and respond to mass violence incidents.
Victim Services for Walmart Shooting Incident
Burlington WA Cascade Mall Incident Application: Applied Through Office of Crime Victims Advocacy, Department of Commerce, Washington State for supplemental resources.
Office for Victims of Crime Fiscal Year 2018 Mass Violence and Terrorism Fellowship
VictimConnect Resource Center - Confidential referrals for crime victims
VictimConnect serves victims of any crime in the United States. Trained specialists are available to help you locate referrals for mental health counseling, financial compensation, legal services, and more. Call or text 855-484-2846 or chat online, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., eastern time.