Case Study: Labor Trafficking Identification - Crystal's Story
Date Published
October 2020
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Child (under 12)
Promising Practices: Multidisciplinary Responses to Complex Homicide Cases
Date Published
2020
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Instructional Material,
Grants and Funding
Office for Victims of Crime Grant Programs: Victim Services for Children FY 2019 Topical Snapshot
Date Published
2021
Agencies
OVC
Funding Opportunity: FY 2021 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking applicants for the FY 2021 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation. This solicitation provides comprehensive funding to federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal consortia, and tribal designees to develop a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization.
November 2020 Featured Resources
National Native American Heritage Month
Every November, we commemorate National Native American Heritage Month. In his proclamation, President Trump states “This month, as we recommit to supporting Native American Tribes and people, we resolve to work side-by-side with their leaders to secure stronger, safer communities and preserve their sacred heritage for future generations.”
The Department of Justice has a long-standing commitment to improving public...
Repaying Debts
Date Published
October 2007
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
Director Hart Visits Austin, Texas to Hear from Providers About Serving Victims During the Pandemic
Office for Victims of Crime Director Jessica E. Hart visited Austin, Texas on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, to hear from the field and announce grant awards to national and state programs.
Director Hart began her day with a tour of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The Hotline, funded in part by the Office for Victims of Crime, operates 24 hours a day, 365 days...
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: Supporting Youth and Families Impacted by Opioid Abuse
This section of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's website provides information about its programs to serve youth and families with substance abuse challenges related to opioid abuse. Visit the site to learn about the Office's funding, programs, training and technical assistance, and other resources to help children and their families.
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services: Drug Endangered Children Training Series
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services at the U.S. Department of Justice, in partnership with the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, created a four-part training series to help professionals serve the needs of drug endangered children. The training covers an overview of the issue, the long-term impact and needs of drug endangered children, prenatal substance exposure, and postnatal substance exposure.
The Beat: Wrongful Convictions
Date Published
September 2014
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Publication Type
Presentation (Multimedia),
Legislation/Policy Analysis,
Instructional Material
OVC Help Series for Crime Victims: What Adults Need To Know About Child Abuse
Date Published
June 2012
Agencies
OVC
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Children Exposed to Violence: Criminal Justice Resources
Date Published
1999
Agencies
OVC
Community Outreach Through Police in Schools
Date Published
August 2003
Agencies
OVC
Publication Type
Program/Project Evaluation
Internet Crimes Against Children
Date Published
December 2001
Agencies
OVC
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance)
Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Recommendations to Improve the Criminal Justice System Response to Child Victims and Witnesses
Date Published
June 1999
Agencies
OVC
Children at Clandestine Methamphetamine Labs: Helping Meth's Youngest Victims
Date Published
June 2003
Agencies
OVC
Publication Type
Issue Overview
School Crisis Response Initiative
Date Published
September 2003
Agencies
OVC
Publication Type
Program/Project Description
Coping With the Holidays After the Death of a Loved One or When You Are a Victim/Crime Survivor
Date Published
November 2005
Agencies
OVC
Publication Type
Instructional Material
OVC Help Series for Crime Victims: Sexual Violence
Date Published
June 2012
Agencies
OVC
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Instructional Material (Programmed)
OVC Help Series for Crime Victims: Child Abuse
Date Published
June 2012
Agencies
OVC
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Instructional Material (Programmed)
OVC Help Series for Crime Victims
Date Published
June 2012
Agencies
OVC
Publication Type
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Through Our Eyes: The Child Advocacy Center Model
April 2014
This video discusses the Child Advocacy Center Model, which brings together representatives from many disciplines, including law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical and victim advocacy, and child advocacy, to provide comprehensive services to child victims of abuse, neglect, and trauma. Child Advocacy Center multidisciplinary teams also work collaboratively to make decisions about the investigation, treatment, management, and prosecution of child abuse cases; and to support children and their families through the criminal justice process.
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by OVC Director Jessica E. Hart During a Webinar Hosted by the Ohio Attorney General's Office
Good morning! Thank you, Attorney General Yost, and all the staff in your office who worked hard to make today's webinar happen. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself and share a bit about the Office for Victims of Crime.
As previously mentioned, I was appointed the Director of OVC, a component of the Office of Justice Programs at the Department of Justice, in...
Through Our Eyes: Introduction
April 2014
This video discusses how violence and trauma affect children, including the serious and long-lasting consequences for their physical and mental health; signs that a child may be exposed to violence or trauma; and the staggering cost of child maltreatment to families, communities, and the Nation. Victims lend their voices to this video to provide first-hand accounts of how their exposure to violence as children affected them. Access the complete resource guide.
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Funding Opportunity: OVC FY 2020 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking
Apply for the OVC FY 2020 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking solicitation.
OVC is seeking applications for states or Tribes to develop, enhance, and coordinate programs and activities geared toward improving outcomes for child and youth victims of sex and labor trafficking. The overall goal of the program is to improve responses for child and youth victims of trafficking with...