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| **Message From the Director**
OVC's *Publishing Guidelines for Print and Web Media* describe              the criteria grantees and contractors must follow when submitting              materials to OVC to be published. OVC is committed to producing              quality products and welcomes this opportunity to help you develop              dynamic and useful products that will both inspire and instruct              the victims' rights and services community.

You may have noticed an increased number of products released              exclusively on the OVC Web site. The Internet has become an increasingly              important way to share information, and OVC has accepted the challenge              to communicate effectively in this new environment. This guide,              which has been expanded to include tips on preparing information              for the Web, will help you—the grantee or contractor—develop              and organize text and format the information in a way that expedites              the publishing process.

As the federal office responsible for meeting the needs and protecting              the rights of our Nation's crime victims, we look forward to working              with you to produce products that meet or exceed professional standards              of excellence. 

*John W. Gillis*  Director, Office for Victims of Crime

Submission Deadlines

**120 Days Before Funding    Conclusion**

**At least 120 days before your grant, cooperative agreement,                or contract ends,** you must submit a final draft of each                product or publication to OVC for review. Build the 120-day product                review deadline into your grant or contract timeline.
- Experts in the field and others within the U.S. Department                of Justice (DOJ) will review and comment on the product during                the review period.     
- OVC anticipates returning the draft in 30–90 days, depending                on the length and complexity of the document.    
- You should be prepared to incorporate substantive and editorial                changes identified through the review into the draft per discussion                with your grant monitor.

If you are unable to provide a final draft 120 days before the              grant, cooperative agreement, or contract ends, you may request              a no-cost extension to the grant or contract period. These extensions              are approved on a case-by-case basis, and all requests must contain              a substantive reason justifying the delay. If substantive changes              to the product are required, no additional funds will be made available. 

**30 Days Before Funding Conclusion**

**At least 30 days before your grant ends,** you              must provide OVC with a final submission              package. This package should include all materials required              to move forward with publishing.

A submission package must be delivered to your grant monitor 30              days before your grant, cooperative agreement, or contract ends.              Properly preparing the package will save valuable time and effort              during the publishing process and ensure a more timely final product.              Please note that OVC will return submission packages that are incomplete            or that do not meet formatting and policy requirements. 

Submission Requirements

**Package Content**

The package should contain these items:
- One double-spaced printout of the final draft that incorporates                the recommended revisions from reviewers.     
- One electronic copy of the final draft.     
- A list of  keywords  to                be used during Web formatting.     
- Written permission to replicate forms, articles, photos, training                materials, and so forth as necessary.    
- Captions and  "alt" tag  information                for charts and photos.    
- Two high-resolution copies of any materials not available in                electronic format (e.g., tables, charts, forms, illustrations).    
- Copies of all comments from the peer reviewers or pilot-test                participants.    
- An executive summary of the publication or product that highlights                significant findings.    
- A statement highlighting the significance of the content or                its special relevance to the field.    
- A statement about why the proposed final format of the product                (Web, print, videotape, CD-ROM, DVD) will be useful in the field. 

**Charts and Photos**

Charts, photos, and other graphic images must be submitted with              specific information. These requirements include—
- "Alt" tags.  The Federal Government requires                that "alt" (alternative) tags accompany all graphic images on                the Web. An "alt" tag is brief text that describes an image when                the cursor rolls over it. See  Accessibility                and 508 Compliance  for additional information.     
- Captions.  Keep captions brief (approximately                20–25 words) and use  keywords  as                appropriate.    
- Photo credit information.  Include the name                of the person who took the photo, who owns the photo, and when                it was taken. 

Submit tables and graphs in separate electronic files because              they are often created in specialized software. Also provide printouts              of each.

**File Setup**

Prepare your submission package according to the following guidelines: 

Hardware 

Submit electronic files in one of the following formats:
- PC-formatted 3.5-inch diskette.
- PC-formatted 100mg Zip™ drive disk.
- CD-RW. 

****Software

OVC currently accepts documents in WordPerfect and Microsoft Word.              However, OVC is upgrading its computer systems and in the future              may only accept Microsoft Word. Please contact your grant monitor              with questions about this requirement. Note: ****OVC              cannot read Macintosh word processing applications.
- If IBM-compatible programs are not available, submit the document                in ASCII text format. Please ensure that the electronic file                accurately displays headings and breaks between paragraphs.     
- For publications longer than 30 pages, save each section in                individual files and name them accordingly (i.e., section 1,                section 2, section 3).  Do not save a document that exceeds                30 pages as one file.
- Submit tables and graphs in separate electronic files. Provide                printouts of each.

Format

Follow these guidelines to format a draft.
- Margins.  Set 1-inch margins all around (left,                right, top, and bottom).    
- Line spacing.  Double space text. Triple space                between paragraphs.    
- Justification.  Left justify the text.    
- Indentation.  Use block style. Do not use tabs                or indents at the beginning of paragraphs.    
- Hyphenation.  Do not hyphenate words at the                end of a line.    
- Headings.  Use only initial capital letters                in headlines. For example:  Victim Advocate Wins Nobel Prize.
- Fonts.  Use 12-point Times New Roman for all                text. You may use a different point size of the same font to                differentiate subhead levels.    
- Page numbering.  Use footers to number your                pages.    
- Footnotes and endnotes.  Endnotes are preferred.

Do not use other formatting tools (i.e., different              size text, tabs, columns, and so forth). Text submitted to OVC              will be developed into the final product by a graphic designer.              Unnecessary formatting in draft text can delay the publishing of              your grant product.

Publishing Process

When OVC receives your complete submission                package, the OVC can begin the publishing process. Steps            include— 

**Initial Review**

OVC may guide the product through an external peer review process              after receiving the draft text 120              days before the grant or contract end date. The OVC grant monitor              will then return the product—with reviewers' comments—to              you for revision. When OVC receives the revised draft, it will              submit the product to individuals within the Office of Justice              Programs (OJP) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for review              and comment. Based on the extent of these comments, OVC may again              return the product to you for additional revision. When OVC receives              the final draft with all comments incorporated, it will complete              an editorial assessment of the product and estimate the production              costs. The OVC director will then provide approval for the publishing              and dissemination process to begin.

**Editing and Graphic Design**

The OVC Publications Unit will perform an initial edit of the              product. After the initial edit is completed, and approved by the              grant monitor, the product will undergo a quality control review              and move forward to design and formatting.

**OVC/DOJ Approval**

The final formatted version of the product, including all appropriate              OVC documentation, will be forwarded through the OVC deputy director,              the OVC director, and the Office of the Assistant Attorney General              (OAAG) for final review and approval. Once approved, advanced notification              of the product's anticipated release date is sent to the U.S. Attorney              General.

**Dissemination of the Publication**

The product's dissemination plan will be reviewed and finalized              by the appropriate OVC grant monitor and division director in conjunction              with the OVC deputy director and director. As appropriate, the              OVC Publications Unit will coordinate the press release process              in conjunction with OJP's Office of Communications (OCOM), upload              the publication on OVC's Web site, and coordinate any bulk mailings              through the OVC Resource Center (OVCRC). 

Product Types 

Below are the products commonly              published by OVC. OVC also produces Web-only, CD-ROM, DVD, and            video materials. All materials are available online. 

**Bulletins** provide information              about training, promising practices, or findings and questions              raised by symposia or focus groups in a short format. The emerging              issues they address probably will be covered more thoroughly in              reports, monographs, and manuals. (Length: 8–16 print pages.)

**Reports** document the proceedings              of structured focus groups in which practitioners and experts share              their knowledge, learn about related efforts, obtain feedback,              and generate recommendations for OVC and the field. The reports              define the issues under discussion; summarize literature findings;              address methodologies used; discuss gaps, promising practices,              and approaches; and recommend action for the field and OVC. (Length:              16–60 print pages.)

**Monographs** provide a full-length              presentation of the findings, conclusions, methodology, and other              information related to a specific program or project. (Length:              20–200 print pages.)

**Training guides** contain materials              to train victim service professionals in how to enhance their capability              to serve crime victims. Training packages may include one or all              of the following: **participant manuals** that describe              basic concepts and specific practice-related information; **trainer's              manuals** that include material in the participant manual              along with annotated source material, lesson plans and objectives,              and notes on audiovisual aides; and **training-for-trainers              manuals** that establish the content in terms of adult learning              theory and provide strategies for mentoring trainers new to a given              topic. (Length: No more than 200 print pages.)

**Brochures** provide brief descriptions              of programs or special office activity. (Length: 2–6 print              pages.)

**Handbooks** emphasize the practical              implementation of victim service tasks, offering service providers              and allied professionals specific strategies and actions. (Length:              12–32 pages.)

**Promising practices** feature technical              assistance information drawn from national surveys of model practices              or programs. They provide guidance on replicating and adapting              elements of model programs to create new programs and refine existing              ones. (Length: 24–52 print pages.)

**Resource directories** offer contact              information for agencies and organizations in specific areas of              expertise. (Length: Determined by the subject matter.)

**E-publications** are publications              disseminated exclusively on the Web. (Length: Determined by the              subject matter.) 

Writing for Print 

Print publications include handbooks, monographs,              bulletins, and fact sheets that are produced in hard copy and distributed            from a clearinghouse facility. 

Recommended Practices 

For the best possible print publication, follow these basic writing              guidelines:
-  Know your audience and what you want readers to do when they                finish reading the publication. Write based on this goal and                the readers' knowledge of the subject.    
- Outline the content before writing to ensure proper organization.    
- Use sidebars to summarize background or ancillary information.    
- Write in a style that is concise and easy to read (i.e., use                short words and sentences, bullet lists, and descriptive subheads).    
- Apply a consistent and complete style to references and endnotes/footnotes.    
- Use  good grammar  and                punctuation.

**Grammar Tips for Good Writing**

Remember: People want information that's short, simple, and to              the point. Using the following techniques will make your manuscript              a clearer and faster read.

**Use the active voice.** Active voice uses fewer              words and is clearer. 

*Don't say—*

"The rights of victims have gone unrecognized by the criminal              justice system for a long time."

*Do say—*

"The criminal justice system did not recognize victims' rights              for a long time."

**Use short words.** Don't use a long word or phrase              when a short one delivers the same message. Examples—

Don't                    Say

Do                    Say

 utilize         in order to         as well as         terminate         with the exception of         conduct a survey         make a decision

 use         to         and         end         except for         survey         decide

Writing an E-Pub

**Use short sentences.**Make your point, then move              on. Long sentences with many commas are difficult to read. 

**Avoid jargon.**Steer clear of terminology specific              to a field unless the intended audience is only members of the              field.

OVC increasingly uses the Web as a publishing tool. This section              walks you through the basic principles of creating electronic publications—also              called e-pubs or e-only documents—intended for distribution            exclusively on the Web. 

How To Build a Web-Only Document 

Writing for the Web differs from writing for print media, but              not so much in the writing itself. The difference lies in how you,              as the author, conceive and present the information. 

**E-pubs require that content be organized compartmentally                rather than linearly.** That is, the information on any                one page must be fully understandable to readers who land on                the page without having viewed previous pages in your document. 

Rachel McAlpine, author of *Web Word Wizardry*, explains              it this way:

The Web is not like a library of books and magazines. It is                like hundreds of millions of separate pages blowing around the                streets. People pick up one, then another, then another—and                each page can come from a different source. . . . Therefore,                the text of every Web page should be self-explanatory and make                sense all by itself. 1

Principles of Effective Web              Writing 
- Create pages for                    scanning, not reading. Use frequent and specific                    subheads, bullet lists, and the inverted pyramid writing                    style to quickly convey main ideas.    
- Be brief. McAlpine                recommends that Web writers use only half as many words in an                online document as in a print document.  2    
- Organize information                    in coherent "chunks." Present information conceptually,                    rather than linearly, for easiest reading.    
- Incorporate links                    into copy. Linking to separate pages with additional                    information keeps pages short and gives readers control over                    which parts of the document they read.    
- Develop a keywords                    list.  Keywords are one or multiple word combinations                    that describe your product and tell a search engine what                    information is contained in your product.     
- Use good grammar                    and punctuation.  Correct grammar is essential                    to establishing and maintaining online credibility.

**How To Write for the "Scan Reader"**

Online audiences tend not to read word for word. Instead, they "scan              read" subheads, links, and lists for information that applies specifically              to them. Therefore, e-pub authors should—

Lead With the Main Idea 

Place the key overall ideas first on each Web page. Then go into              detail. Again, explain the most important details first. 

This writing style is often called the inverted pyramid. It ensures              that no matter where on the page users stop reading, they will              have read the most important information.

Use Subheads Frequently 

Subheads make text more readable and point readers to specific              information. This means subheads should be used often (every 1–3              paragraphs), and they should be more specific than "Introduction" or "Project              History." Such generic subheads tell online readers little and              encourage them to simply scan over the material. Likewise, subheads              that use puns or teasers are ineffective.3

Examples of specific headlines— 
-  Crime Victims Demand Compensation 
-  Standard Form Streamlines Case Management 
-  Effort Targets Schools With High Crime Rates 

The most effective subheads provide enough information that reading              the section becomes optional. Says McAlpine, "Write headings like              newspaper headlines: a summary of what is to come."4

Use Bullet Lists To Itemize Information 

 Effective bullet lists are brief: 
-  Entries are short. 
-  The list is limited to no more than 5–6 bullets. 
-  Entries are related in some way. 
-  Entries briefly describe the type of information that  links  within                them contain (e.g., the  Principles                of Effective Web Writing ). 

To shorten a bullet list that is too long—
-  Combine some bullets, if possible. 
-  Reorganize the bullets into several lists.

Be Brief—Limit Page Length            to One Screen 

When possible, limit the content of a page to what can appear              on one screen (without scrolling). This is especially important              on the document's main pages (e.g., the home page and pages that              introduce new sections and concepts).

To write short copy, use short sentences and simple words. 

*Don't say—*

"A survey of victims was conducted by the interdisciplinary team              in order to determine the impact that existing programs and services              had on them."

*Do say—*

"The interdisciplinary team surveyed victims to find out how existing              services affected them."

Chunking and Linking 

If you still have too much copy after shortening sentences, break              the text into smaller chunks and              use links to direct readers              to that information.

Secondary Pages 

Secondary pages feature background information that explains concepts              introduced on an e-pub's main pages. These pages can be longer              than the document's main pages. However, authors should use subheads and bullet              lists to make long pages easier to read.

**How To Organize Content Through Chunking**

"Chunking" is the process of dividing information into small,              clear pieces. It is the most difficult part of the Web writing              process because it requires deciding which information is important,              what information to present, and how to organize it.

Organize Material by Category or Concept

Crawford Killian, author of *Writing for the Web*, recommends              that authors complete a "clustering" exercise to organize information              before writing.5 He              tells authors to—

 Write their ideas about everything that should be covered.

 Cluster similar ideas around specific concepts or themes. For              example, some information will be clearly introductory, or related              to background, findings, or implications.

 Use the clusters as the basis for the document's organization.

Avoid Linear or Narrative Organization 

Linear and narrative formats—in which information must be              presented in a specific order—don't work well online. Remember,              each page must be clear to the reader without having read any of              the previous pages.

Use Links Appropriately 

Incorporating links to background material is an excellent way              to chunk information. However, never use an embedded link at the              bottom of one page simply to link to the top of the next page (e.g., "Continued              on Next Page"). Instead, divide the information into smaller chunks              on more pages.

**Incorporate Links Into Content**

Construct sentences in ways that allow you to link to related              information. For example: Subheads help              readers navigate a document quickly. 

What To Make a Link 
-  Background and explanatory information.   Removing                this information from a main page makes the page shorter and                allows readers who are familiar with the material to move more                quickly through the document. Readers who want more detail may                read it at their discretion.     
-  Related concepts.   If you mention an idea                that is featured in another part of your report, link to it.     
-  Footnotes or endnotes. 
-  Cross-references to other sections of the document   (e.g., "See                the  Additional Reading  list for more information.").     
- Partner agencies.   Many authors acknowledge                their partners by including their Web addresses (also called                URLs) in copy. This is acceptable in online writing with one                caveat: These URLs should be placed on a tertiary page such as                Acknowledgments. Including a link to a Web site outside your                e-pub invites readers to leave the publication—and once                they're gone, they're unlikely to return. 

How To Label Links 

Links are most effective when they are obvious and the user does              not have to think about them. Offer easy-to-find text links instead              of URL addresses by hyperlinking a word or phrase in a sentence. 

***Don't say—***

For more information about OVC publications, visit the OVC Web              site at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc.

***Do say—***

Visit the OVC                Web site for more information about OVC publications**.**

Avoid Overuse of Links 

Don't overuse links. Too many links on a page will distract readers              and make the page more difficult to understand. If you find yourself              in this situation, rethink how you are chunking information              onto individual pages.

**Develop Keywords for Search Purposes**

 Effective keywords—that is, the terms and phrases in HTML              code that describe an e-pub's content—help Web users find              your publication using search engines like Google™ or Yahoo®. 

How To Choose the Best Words 

**Step 1—Brainstorm a List**

 Write down words and phrases that describe the content and purpose              of your document. Include search terms that your target audience              might use to find this type of information and, if possible, keywords              used on similar publications and Web pages. 

**Step 2—Refine the Entries**
-  Eliminate entries that are too general (e.g., electronic publication,                document, online, Web, Internet, OVC).     
-  Eliminate repetitive entries and entries that repeat the same                word too often.     
-  Combine single words into phrases when possible (e.g., sexual                assault victim services). 

**Step 3—Prioritize the List**

 The first keyword or phrase should be the most descriptive, and              so on down the list. Limit the list to the 20 most descriptive              keywords or phrases. 

Because the *Government Printing Office Style Manual* does              not specifically address bibliography and reference citation style,              the OVC Publications Unit developed guidelines based on the *Chicago            Manual of Style*. Samples include— 

Note: If necessary, you may use a different style for references              and notes. However, you must ensure that citations are consistent              and include the following information: author; title of article;              title of publication; volume number, month, and year of publication              if taken from a journal; place of publication; publisher; year              of publication only if a book; and page numbers, if appropriate. **It              is imperative that complete and accurate citations are provided.              Incomplete information will delay the publication of your product.**

Formatting References/Endnotes 

**Reference Style**

 Please refer to the *Chicago Manual of Style* for situations              not listed here.

General Format for Books 

Author (last name, first name). Date of publication. *Title                in Italics*. City and state of publication: publisher.

Jones, John. 1992. *History of Criminology.* New York:                Houghton Mifflin.

General Format for Periodicals 

Author (last name, first name). Date of publication. "Title of              Article." *Title of Periodical in Italics*volume number(issue              number): page number. 

Jones, John. June 1992. "Crime in the Community." *Journal                  of Crime* 10(3): 3-12.

General Format for OVC and Other Government              Series

Author (last name, first name). Date of publication. *Title                of Publication in Italics*. Title of Series in Initial Caps,                volume and issue number (if applicable). City and state of publication:                publisher.

Visher, Christy A. September 1992. *Pretrial Drug Testing*.                Research in Brief. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice,                National Institute of Justice.

Office for Victims of Crime. August 1998. *New Directions                  From the Field: Victims' Rights and Services for the 21st Century.* Washington,                  DC: U.S. Department of Justice.

Note:**** Do not name the Government Printing Office              as a publisher. 

Author Issues

**Multiple Authors**

List the first author's last name first, but list the other authors              first name first. 

Hillsman, Sally T. and Laura A. Winterfield.

**No Authors**

Place the editors' names in the author slot if no authors are              identified. 

Flannegan, T.J. and K.M. Jamieson, eds.

If an agency or institution is both the author and publisher,              use the agency name as the author and any umbrella institution              as the publisher. 

Office for Victims of Crime. August 1998. *New Directions                  From the Field: Victims' Rights and Services for the 21st Century.* Washington,                  DC: U.S. Department of Justice.

Special Situations

**Chapters in a Book**

Citations of chapters also must include names of authors and editors.

Author (last name, first name). Date of publication. "Title of              Chapter in Quotation Marks and Initial Caps." In *Title of Publication,* by              or ed. (author or editor's name beginning with first name). City              and state of publication: Publisher.

Robert Smith. 1990. "Crime and the Cities." In *A Review                  of Criminal Justice*, eds. Ellen Tomes and Edward Bock.                  New York: Wiley.

**Unpublished Manuscripts**

Treat unpublished material as though it were an article in a periodical,              with the title of the document in quotation marks.

Brown, William. 1992. "Intermediate Sanctions." Unpublished                report. National Institute of Justice, CX-000-000.

Note: Always provide the grant number when citing a Federal Government              source.

**No Date Provided**

Brown, William. n.d. "Intermediate Sanctions." Washington, DC:                U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice.

**Web Site References**

Provide the author's name (last name, first name) if available. "The              Title of the Document" and title of the full work, if applicable.              Name of the organization that placed it on the Web. Web site URL.              Accessed date (provide date material was gathered).

Volunteer Center of Marin. "A Guide to Organizing Neighborhoods                for Preparedness, Response, and Recovery." American Red Cross, www.sff.org/about/publications/emergency_plan.doc.                Accessed March 3, 2004.

**Endnotes Style**

 Please refer to the *Chicago Manual of Style* for situations              not listed here.

General Format for Books

Author (first name, last name), Date of publication, *Title                in Italics*, City and state of publication: publisher, page                number.

John Jones, 1986, *History of Criminology,* New York:                Houghton Mifflin, 10.

General Format for Periodicals 

Author (first name, last name), Date of publication, "Title of              Article," *Title of Periodical in Italics* volume number(issue              no.): page number.

John Jones, 1992, "Crime in the Community," *Journal of Crime* 10(June):                3–4. 

General Format for OVC and Other Government              Series 

Author (last name, first name), Date of publication, *Title                of Publication in Italics*, Title of Series in Initial Caps,                volume and issue number (if applicable), City and state of publication:                publisher, page number.

Christy A. Visher, September 1992, *Pretrial Drug Testing*,                Research in Brief, Washington, DC : U.S. Department of Justice,                National Institute of Justice, 12. 

Office for Victims of Crime, *New Directions From the Field*: *Victims'                  Rights and Services for the 21st Century,* Washington,                  DC: U.S. Department of Justice, 21.

Special Situations 

**Chapters in a Book**

Citations of chapters must also include names of authors and editors.

Author (last name, first name), Date of publication, "Title of              Chapter in Quotation Marks and Initial Caps," In *Title of Publication,* by              or ed. (author or editor's name beginning with first name), City              and state of publication: publisher, page number.

Robert Smith, 1990, "Crime and the Cities," in *A Review                  of Criminal Justice*, eds. Ellen Tomes and Edward Bock                  ( New York: Wiley), 25–30.

**Several References in One Footnote**

Separate references using semicolons. If the items have been previously              cited, state them together as follows: See Jones, "Crime," 3; Miller, "Jails," 5;              and Thomas, *Prisons*, 6.

**Repeating a Citation**

In endnotes, if you want to cite the same source that was cited              just before the present one, use "Ibid." followed by a comma and              a page number.

Ibid., 3.

**Web Site Citations**

Provide the author's name (last name, first name) if available, "The              Title of the Document" and title of the full work, if applicable,              Name of the organization that placed it on the Web, Web site URL,              accessed date (provide date material was gathered).

 Volunteer Center of Marin, "A Guide to Organizing Neighborhoods              for Preparedness, Response, and Recovery," American Red Cross, www.sff.org/about/publications/emergency_plan.doc, accessed March 3, 2004.

OVC requests that authors abide            by the following usage standards: 

Copyright & Policy Requirements 

Copyright Policy6

**Material protected by copyright*.***Material              protected by copyright may not be reproduced without written consent              from the copyright holder, with the exception of material for which              OJP/OVC has a license. The copyright holder must specify how notice              of copyright should be incorporated in text, captions, footnotes,              citations, or legends.

**Contractor or grantee acquisition of license.** The              grantee or contractor is responsible for acquiring the right to              include copyrighted material in U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)              publications that are compiled, written, or prepared under contract              or grant. This includes paying required fees.

**Copyrighted material compiled, written, or prepared under                contract or grant.** For any publication developed or                purchased under an OVC grant, subgrant, or contract, OVC receives                a license to use, and authorize others to use, the copyrighted                material for government purposes.

Accessibility and 508 Compliance 

The Rehabilitation                Act Amendments of 1998 require that electronic data and information                technology provided by the Federal Government be accessible to                people with disabilities. Section 508 of the Act, which focuses                on information disseminated through the Web, requires that "alt" (alternative)                text be supplied with all graphics. These brief descriptions                of graphic elements (20 words or fewer) allow visually impaired                people who use special text-reading software or people who view                the site without graphics to understand what the images convey.                OVC complies with this and all standards of section 508.

Use of OVC Logo

The OVC logo is the exclusive property of the Office for Victims              Crime. OVC must grant permission for outside use or reproduction.              Please contact your grant monitor or contracting officer's technical              representative for more information.

Use of Product Numbers and Barcodes

OVC uses barcoding to maintain and track its inventory of published              products. Every item received into inventory will be assigned a              product number that will be printed in barcode format on the document. 

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