Website of the US Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), the official body responsible for funding state compensation schemes for crime victims, supporting them and promoting their rights and contributing to the development of policy. It provides a large amount of information for victims, professionals who work with them and those carrying out research in the area. The site explains the organisation and work of the OVC and makes available its reports to Congress (1996 onwards). There is detailed guidance about applying for funding and organising events. A Resource Center page includes a variety of information about criminal justice and victim support, much of it via links to other websites. There is also a collection of links to research and statistics and information is provided about the OVC's technical assistance, scholarship and training programmes. The site has a publications index which provides links to the full text or details of how to order; the titles covered include bulletins on legal issues, reports, factsheets and official guidance.
Office for the Victims of Crime
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OVC
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