American Indian & Alaska Native Victim Services Resources
Learn about OVC Tribal initiatives, partnerships with other agencies and organizations, and dynamic videos to raise awareness of culturally sensitive, victim-centered programs.
Alaska Natives
OVC Tribal Financial Management Center
The Center provides data-informed, culturally humble, victim-centered training and technical assistance (TTA) and resources to support American Indian/Alaska Native communities as they successfully manage the financial aspects of their federal awards.
The Center offers targeted virtual and onsite TTA, a Virtual Support Center, collaborative needs assessments, and more to enhance existing financial management and support grantee award implementation.
Office of Justice Programs Pledges Millions to Support Public Safety in Alaska Native Communities
Attorney General William P. Barr and Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katie Sullivan recently visited Alaska to discuss public safety.
The Tribal Resource Tool: Resources for Survivors of Crime and Abuse
Search the Tribal Resource Tool to help locate services available to American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of crime and abuse. This OVC-funded resource was created by the National Center for Victims of Crime, National Congress of American Indians, Tribal Law and Policy Institute, and the StrongHearts Native Helpline.
U.S. Department of Justice: Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information
TAP fosters the exchange of critical data with Tribal law enforcement through national crime information systems. Through TAP, Tribal law enforcement agencies are better able to protect victims of domestic violence, register sex offenders, keep guns out of dangerous hands, and help locate missing people.
U.S. Department of Justice: Hate Crimes
This website provides information and resources on hate crimes for victims of crime, law enforcement, media, researchers, advocacy groups, and other related organizations. Visit this website for resources and services in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Arabic, and Japanese.
Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC): Tribal Victim Assistance
This OVC TTAC resource provides information and tools to support the efforts of Tribal victim advocates, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and others to develop a victim-centered response to crime victims in Tribal communities.
A Healing Journey for Alaska Natives
Date Published
October 2016
Agencies
OVC
Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women and Men - 2010 Findings From the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey
Date Published
June 2016
Agencies
NIJ
Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women and Men: 2010 Findings From the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey
Date Published
May 2016
Agencies
NIJ
A Circle of Healing for Native Children Endangered by Drugs
Date Published
December 2014
Agencies
OVC
Report to the U.S. Attorney General on Improving Federal Agency Response to Sexual Violence in Tribal Nations: Issues and Recommendations
Date Published
June 2014
Agencies
OVC
Attorney General's Advisory Committee on American Indian/Alaska Native Children Exposed to Violence: Ending Violence So Children Can Thrive
Date Published
November 2014
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women and the Criminal Justice Response: What Is Known
Date Published
January 2008
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Office of Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse
This office coordinates alcohol and substance abuse efforts among the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities and federal agencies as called for by the Tribal Law and Order Act. This office supports a holistic framework reinforcing the beliefs that the mind, body, and spirit are all connected to health and that Tribes know best how to solve their own problems through prevention activities and community...
A Victim-Centered Approach to Crimes Against American Indian and Alaska Native Children
Date Published
August 2008
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
National Indian Council on Aging, Inc.
The National Indian Council on Aging, Inc. advocates for American Indian and Alaska Native elders, striving to better the lives of the Nation's Indigenous seniors through advocacy, employment training, dissemination of information, and data support.
Tribal Court Clearinghouse
A resource for Tribal justice systems and individuals involved in improving justice in American Indian and Alaska Native communities, this clearinghouse provides information on a variety of areas, including federal legislation, Tribal court decisions, and Tribal court funding.
National Congress of American Indians
The National Congress of American Indians offers information on issues such as Tribal self-government, treaty rights, and federal policy. The website includes a calendar of upcoming events and a directory of links to Tribal governments.
National American Indian Court Judges Association
This organization supports American Indian and Alaska Native justice systems through education, information sharing, and advocacy.
National Indian Child Welfare Association
This organization works to build Tribal capacity to keep Native children safe, supported, and connected to their families and communities.
U.S. Department of Justice: Tribal Justice and Safety
The Tribal Justice and Safety website provides information for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal governments to further improve the safety of their communities. This site also provides information to the general public and other federal agencies to better understand the resources available for improving safety in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
National Institute of Justice: Tribal Crime and Justice
NIJ's research on Tribal crime and justice seeks to—
- provide an accurate reporting of crime and violence;
- provide reliable, valid estimates of the scope of the problem; and
- identify barriers to and possible solutions for dealing with these significant public safety issues.