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Intimate partner violence

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by OVC Director Jessica E. Hart for the Domestic Violence Service Provider Roundtable

Welcome everyone. Thanks so much for being here today. This is such an important discussion to be having, especially right now in light of the pandemic.

Before we begin, I’d like to extend a special thank you to the Houston Astros for welcoming this exceptional group of domestic violence service providers to your facilities. And to the Astros Foundation for your commitment to raising awareness...

Victim Impact: Listen and Learn (Domestic Violence)

December 2008
Series
Victim Impact: Listen and Learn

The video in this series (NCJ 223072) features the first-person account of Rebel who shares her experience as victim of domestic violence and the ripple effect that victimization can have on family members and the community at large. A companion online only training curriculum is also available and includes a two part facilitator manual and a participant workbook.

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A Healing Journey for Alaska Natives: Responding to Survivors of Violence

October 2016
Series
A Healing Journey for Alaska Natives

This video provides an overview of the multiple challenges victims face when pursuing safety and justice in Alaska, including geographic, climate, and jurisdictional realities. Traditional values, local customs, cultural practices, and trauma-informed care help victims to heal and serve to promote the well-being of communities.

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October 2019 Featured Resources

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

President Trump proclaimed that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In his proclamation, the President states "We strive to eliminate domestic violence in all its horrific forms in order to sustain the hope of a better life for victims and to foster safer homes and relationships for all Americans."

The proclamation also highlights "in fiscal years 2018...

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.

Mobile Apps for Crime Victims and Providers Compiled by OVC

This OVC web page contains a list of free apps that provide information, support, and resources about various types of victimization. These apps were created by government agencies and non-profit organizations, and some apps were developed with funding support from OVC.

Agencies’ Use of Technology: Best Practices & Policies Toolkit

This resource provides guidance for domestic violence programs, sexual assault crisis centers, and victim service agencies regarding best practices to help maintain the safety and security of crime victims and their personal information. It was produced by the National Network to End Domestic Violence's Safety Net Project, which develops resources and information on the use of technology for survivors and the agencies that support them.

Technology Safety & Privacy: A Toolkit for Survivors

This toolkit contains safety tips, information, and privacy strategies for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking related to the use of technology. The toolkit was produced by the National Network to End Domestic Violence's Safety Net Project which develops resources and information on the use of technology for survivors and the agencies that support them.

WomensLaw.org

This website provides state-specific plain-language legal information and resources for survivors of abuse. OVC helps fund the WomensLaw Email Hotline, which provides legal crisis intervention support using trauma-informed approaches that protect the safety and confidentiality of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Family Justice Center Alliance

The Alliance provides training, planning, consulting, and technical assistance to Family Justice Centers and family violence professionals throughout the world.