Victims of crime

Announcements

• Grantees: Prepare for the October 2020 grants and payment management system transition – see key transition activities and dates | OJP
• Nominations for the 2021 National Crime Victims' Service Awards are due by August 31, 2020 | OVC
• Office for Victims of Crime Director Jessica Hart selected Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities. as the 2021 National Crime Victims' Rights Week theme...

COVID-19 has impacted nearly every aspect of life for Americans, and this is especially true for those working on the frontlines with victims of human trafficking.  On Thursday, August 20, 2020, I visited two Office for Victims of Crime grantees in the Virginia Beach area, Survivor Ventures and Samaritan House, to hear how they are continuing to provide transitional housing services to human trafficking survivors...

Announcements

• 2020 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week resource materials now available – see the color palette, customizable Theme Poster, and Theme Poster source art | OVC
• Award nominations are now being accepted for the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery – submit nominations by February 15, 2020 | BJA
• BJS deputy director vacancy announced – applications due by January 6 | BJS

Funding

• STOP School...

Announcements

• The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor honors all levels of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel for heroic actions performed in the line of duty to protect human life | BJA

Funding

• Field-Generated Solutions for Tribal & Non-Tribal Communities to Improve Services for Victims of Crime | Due: 7/24/2019 | OVC
• National Survey of Internet and Technology-Facilitated Child Exploitation | Due...

Announcements

• Apply to join DOJ's National Public Safety Partnership and learn how to address violent crime in your jurisdiction – letters of interest are due by April 11, 2019 | BJA
• Comments sought on proposed new data collections and updates to others, including: Census of Jails, Census of Medical Examiner and Coroner Offices, Survey of Law Enforcement Personnel in Schools, and more | BJS...