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PRESORTED STANDARD

POSTAGE

& FEES PAID

DOJ/OVC

PERMIT NO. G–91

...about the changing profile 

of crime victimization.

With advancing technology, widespread use of the Internet, increased international

tourism, and overseas job opportunities, issues of violent crime, terrorism, and mass victimization have become a major concern for agencies serving victims in the United States

and abroad. To keep up with the changing profile of crime, OVC collects information

from the field regarding new and emerging needs of crime victims. OVC identifies unmet

needs and develops policies, protocols, and guidelines—which are then passed along to

you via OVC publications, conferences, trainings, and technical assistance to improve

your ability to serve victims of crime.

OVC provides these resources to the field through its Web site as well as through OVCRC

and OVC TTAC. OVC also provides general resources to help victim service providers

heighten awareness and effect change in their communities.

Visit the OVC Web site (www.ovc.gov) for the latest information on crime victim laws,

policies, and programs.

Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)

U.S. Department of Justice

810 Seventh Street NW. • Washington, DC 20531

Phone: 202–307–5983 • Fax: 202–305–2440

www.ovc.gov

OVC Resource Center

1–800–851–3420 (TTY 1–877–712–9279)

OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center

1–866–OVC–TTAC (TTY 1–866–682–8880)

Office of Justice Programs

Partnerships for Safer Communities

www.ojp.usdoj.gov

U.S. Department of JusticeOffice of Justice Programs *bc000703* Office

for

Victims of Crime

Washington, DC 20531

Official BusinessPenalty for Private Use $300
“I believe the way to fight crime more effectively is 

by giving the victim more power and rights.”

—A victim who received services from a 

VOCA­funded program in Minnesota

Information is power, and the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is 

dedicated to helping you empower victims. OVC provides quick and 

easy access to funding information, training and technical assistance,

publications, skill­building tools, and other vital information resources

to enhance victim services.

Know More......about the latest justice information.

Whether you are drafting policies on domestic violence, searching for up­to­date research

on child abuse, investigating a story on hate crime, or seeking statistics on the nature of

victimization in the United States, turn to the OVC Resource Center for accurate and 

reliable justice information.

As a component of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS), OVCRC

has direct access to the most comprehensive criminal justice library in the world.

Formally established in 1988 through an amendment to the Victims of

Crime Act (VOCA) of 1984, OVC’s mission has always been to enhance

the Nation’s capacity to assist crime victims and provide leadership in

changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing

for all victims of crime.

OVCRC produces, collects, maintains, and disseminates comprehensive information and

resources for victim service providers and allied professionals. When you ask OVCRC for

help, our knowledgeable information specialists will provide a response tailored to your

needs. They will also make suggestions about additional or related resources and even

assist you with research.

OVC works with international, national, tribal, state, military, and local victim assistance and criminal justice agencies, as well as other professional Ask OVCRC for

organizations, to promote fundamental rights and comprehensive services • Up­to­date research and statistics. for crime victims. • Victim­related publications.

Make a difference by accessing the right information. OVC provides many • Other information resources and referrals. 

of the tools you need—through the OVC Resource Center (OVCRC), the

OVC TTAC tailors assistance to your program’s individual needs. Through consultation

with TTAC’s professional staff, mentors, and expert consultants, help is available to identify and secure speakers for conferences and workshops, provide training on victims’

issues, find facilitators for focus groups and strategic planning meetings, and access 

other tools and skill­building activities aimed at effectively working with crime victims.

OVC TTAC offers scheduled trainings developed by OVC’s discretionary grantees and

maintains an annual calendar of training events.

For help in meeting all your training and technical assistance needs, just ask OVC TTAC.

Log onto www.ovcttac.org for the latest OVC TTAC resources, call 1–866–OVC–TTAC

(TTY 1–866–682–8880), or send an e­mail to TTAC@ovcttac.org for more information.

Ask OVC TTAC for

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• Technical assistance and training tailored to strengthen your program.

• Experts to speak at your next conference or victim­related event.

• Onsite victim service consultants to help you when you need assistance.

• State­of­the­art training.

...about the latest online resources.

OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC), and the  For assistance, call 1–800–851–3420 (TTY 1–877–712–9279) or submit your questions The OVC Web site is the primary source of skill­building tools for victim service OVC Web site (www.ovc.gov). using the online form at http://ovc.ncjrs.org/askovc. Information about victim­related providers and allied professionals. Online you can find general resource publications,

issues is also available from OVCRC 24 hours a day through the Internet (visit documents related to current critical issues, and conference opportunities for victim 

www.ncjrs.org). services and allied professionals to help you strengthen your program.

Know More... Know More... Visit the OVC Web site to

...to take action.

...to have an impact.

...to make a difference. ...about individualized tools and strategies.

Ask OVC TTAC for help building and enhancing the skills you need to provide victimsensitive services. Using experts from the field, OVC TTAC can help you expand your

understanding of victims’ issues, assess your program needs, and establish sound 

policies—plus provide the support necessary to help you achieve your goals.

• Download OVC publications quickly and easily.

• Learn about available OVC grants and other funding opportunities.

• Locate an OVC­funded program that provides assistance to victims at the state 

or local level.

• Submit queries and requests to OVC via the Ask OVC online form.

• Access the comprehensive NCJRS Calendar of Events.

• Search the extensive NCJRS document collection. 

• Obtain specialized products such as program guides, information packages, and videos.

• Link to national victim service organizations.

• Access information on current victim­related issues.