Domestic violence
How Advocates Use CARE to Accommodate the Needs of Domestic Violence Survivors Seeking Services With Brain Injuries and Mental Health Challenges: A Process Evaluation
Date Published
February 2024
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
October 2024 Featured Resources
This featured news content includes information about the 40th Anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act, National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Awareness, Empowerment and Memorial Vigil
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
Martha’s Table
Washington, DC
Event Type
Ceremonies
Specialized Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance on Privacy and Confidentiality
15POVC-24-GK-00890-HT
States Served
National
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2024
$1,000,000
Break the Silence Over Lunch: A Conversation on Domestic Violence - Every Wednesday in October
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Domestic Violence Ceremony
Event Dates
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Central
Location
Cate Square Park Gazebo in Downtown Hammond
Hammond, LA
Event Type
Ceremonies
Stories of Bravery, Healing and Hope: Survivors Art Exhibition
Event Dates
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Eastern
Location
West Hartford Art League, Clubhouse Gallery
West Hartford, CT
Event Type
Ceremonies
36th Annual Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA) Conference
Event Dates
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Mountain
Location
Keystone Conference Center
Keystone, CO
Event Type
Conference
StrongHearts Native Helpline
This helpline offers 24/7 culturally-appropriate support and advocacy to American Indians and Alaska Natives who are victims of domestic and sexual violence. Contact the helpline by phone or text at 844-7NATIVE (844-762-8483) or live chat.
Survivors.org
Survivors.org provides support and healing tools for survivors of sexual violence. This website can help survivors find local service providers, hotlines, holistic healing resources, and community-specific support. This OVC-funded project is operated by PAVE (Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment).
National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center
This U.S. Department of Justice-funded project provides training and technical assistance to law enforcement officials, prosecutors, attorneys, judges, clinicians, victim service and social service providers, community organizations, and behavioral health professionals responsible for implementing laws designed to keep guns out of the hands of people who pose a threat to themselves or others.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Domestic and Sexual Violence Seminar
Event Dates
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Central
Location
Ivy Tech Community College
Evansville, IN
Event Type
Ceremonies
A Conversation With Nancy Blaney: Shelter Services for Survivors and Their Companion Animals
Date Published
October 2023
Publication Type
Issue Overview
Agencies
OVC
OVC FY24 Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance - Colorado - Invited to Apply
Closing Date
The Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP) provides supplemental crime victim compensation and crime victim assistance following criminal mass violence or domestic terrorism incidents. This grant program is by invitation only. AEAP is a mechanism by which the Director of OVC may award supplemental crime victim compensation and crime victim assistance to respond to an act of terrorism or criminal mass violence. The event must...
Trauma Informed Safety Planning for Criminal Justice Professionals
Location
Online
Event Type
Web