Health and mental health

Now Available: Second Edition of Guide for Siblings of Missing Youth

Developed alongside families whose children went missing, this guide is designed to help others who face the same crisis.

International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program 2020 Report to Congress

Date Published

2020

Publication Type

Report (Annual/Periodic)

Agencies

OVC

International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program 2022 Report to Congress

Date Published

2022

Publication Type

Report (Annual/Periodic)

Agencies

OVC

International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program 2021 Report to Congress

Date Published

2021

Publication Type

Report (Annual/Periodic)

Agencies

OVC

International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program 2023 Report to Congress

Date Published

2023

Publication Type

Report (Annual/Periodic)

Agencies

OVC

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

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Depression in US Adults Post Mass Shootings: Evidence from Population-based Surveys of Multiple Communities

Date Published

July 2024

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Agencies

OVC-Sponsored

TeleSAFE Toolkit: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Trauma-Informed Program

Date Published

2024

Publication Type

Instructional Material (Programmed)

Agencies

OVC-Sponsored

New TeleSAFE Toolkit Seeks to Improve Care for Victims of Sexual Assault

Medical forensic examinations are a critical part of any multidisciplinary response to sexual violence, yet many remote areas do not have access to this care.

The International Association of Forensic Nurses just released the Telehealth for Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations (TeleSAFE) Toolkit, which aims to improve and standardize care for victims of sexual violence via telehealth. Developed by IAFN through funding from OVC, this...

Four New SANE Regional Centers of Excellence Announced

Learn about four new regional programs whose goal is to strengthen the SANE workforce and provide survivors of sexual violence access to highly skilled forensic nurse professionals.

What About Me? Finding Your Path Forward When Your Brother or Sister is Missing (Second Edition)

Date Published

January 2025

Agencies

OJJDP

National Mass Violence Center: Virtual Resiliency Center

The Center provides resources to help individuals and communities recover from incidents of mass violence. Find resources on victim and social services, social connection and empowerment, health and wellness, and managing grief and trauma. The Center can also coordinate with local officials after an incident to create a community-specific resource page.

Returning to the Community: Health Care After Incarceration: A Guide for Health Care Reentry

Date Published

2024

Publication Type

Instructional Material

Agencies

OVC

Socio-Emotional Consequences of Violent Crime, 2022

Date Published

August 2024

Publication Type

Publication

Agencies

BJS

Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2023 and Indicator 2: Incidence of Nonfatal Victimization at School and Away From School

Date Published

July 2024

Publication Type

Statistics, Publication

Agencies

BJS

Holistic Healing Framework for Boys and Men of Color

Date Published

2021

Publication Type

Reference Material

Agencies

OVC-Sponsored

Guidance on Informed Consent for Sensitive Medical Examinations

New guidance is available for medical professionals performing sensitive and intimate examinations.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Depression and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder After a Mass Shooting

Date Published

March 2024

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Agencies

OVC-Sponsored

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).