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Police services for victims

OVC Partnerships With Law Enforcement

May 2018

Law enforcement personnel are often the first contact that victims of crime have. It is therefore critical that law enforcement understand the needs of crime victims and provide a trauma-informed response.

This 6-minute video discusses OVC-sponsored programs and resources to enhance the delivery of services to victims of crime by law enforcement agencies.

 

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Office for Victims of Crime

Response to Victims of Crime: Model Policy

Date Published
August 2010
Publication Type
Technical Assistance, Report (Technical Assistance), Report (Grant Sponsored), Legislation/Policy Description
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored

Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Victims

This strategy introduces law enforcement leaders to the benefits, challenges, methods, and responsibilities for enhancing their response to victims of crime. The goal of Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Victims program is to—

  • create community-wide trust and confidence in the police,
  • foster the healing process for victims, and
  • produce stronger, more comprehensive cases for law enforcement.

OVC provides funding to the International Association of Chiefs...