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Fraud Alert OVC has received reports of imposter scams in which scammers are claiming to be OVC or Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General agents. Do not provide personal identifiable information, such as a social security number, or money in response to these false claims. Learn more . Recent News May 2024 From the Director’s Desk Briefing Now Available Apply for Funding To Enhance Services for Victims of Crime Career Opportunity: Operations Training & Technical Assistance Program Manager Meet the 2024 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Recipients Remarks From OVC Director Kristina Rose: 2024 NCVRW Candlelight Vigil 2024 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Recipients Learn about the eight individuals and organizations selected this year for their extraordinary efforts in supporting victims of crime. Meet this year’s awards recipients 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Resource Guide The 2024 NCVRW Resource Guide is now available! It includes information to help you plan your outreach, original artwork, and other tools to help raise awareness about victims’ rights and services. View the Resource Guide From the Director’s Desk with OVC Director Rose Dial into the From the Director’s Desk monthly briefing on the second Thursday of each month, at 3:00 p.m., eastern time. During this short call, Director Kristina Rose will update the field about OVC programs and initiatives. Learn more about joining the call Resources for Victims of Mass Violence OVC offers resources to help victims of recent mass violence incidents, their families, and the community during this difficult time. Resources for victim service providers, law enforcement, first responders, and community and faith leaders responding to recent tragedies are also listed. View the resources Victim Compensation Find contact information to apply for victim compensation or check on the status of your compensation claim. Learn more about victim compensation Help for Victims If you or your loved one is a victim of crime, help is available. Our site has resources to help you, including toll free hotlines and information about services in your state/territory. Visit our Help for Victims microsite Crime Victims Fund Balance and Deposits As of March 2024, the Crime Victims Fund (the Fund) balance is over $1.4 billion. View the Fund’s annual balance and deposits since FY 2007, learn how the Fund is administered, and read about the VOCA Fix Act. Visit the Crime Victims Fund webpage File a Civil Rights Complaint The Office for Civil Rights at the Office of Justice Programs investigates complaints from individuals or groups who believe that they have experienced discrimination from an agency that receives funding from the Justice Department, including the Office for Victims of Crime. If you believe that you have experienced discrimination, you are encouraged to file a civil rights complaint as soon as possible. Learn more and file a complaint Learn about Funding Learn about Funding OVC formula funding supports victim compensation and assistance programs in every U.S. state and territory. OVC discretionary grants support training, technical assistance, and other capacity-building programs to support victims of crime in communities across the Nation. Find Products Find Products OVC develops publications and multimedia products on emerging victim issues, promising practices, policy development, and technical assistance and skill-building tools. Register for Events Register for Events Find events to build the capacity of the crime victims field and raise awareness about victims’ rights and services. Browse Topics Browse Topics Find publications and other information on a wide variety of crime victimization-related topics. 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