Office for Victims of Crime
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The Office for Victims of Crime is a U.S. federal agency that administers programs and funding to support and advocate for victims of crime nationwide.
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| instanceOf |
U.S. federal agency
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government office → |
| abbreviation |
OVC
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| administers |
Victim Assistance Formula Grants
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Victim Compensation Formula Grants → discretionary grants for victim services → programs for victims of child abuse → programs for victims of domestic violence → programs for victims of drunk driving → programs for victims of human trafficking → programs for victims of mass violence → programs for victims of sexual assault → programs for victims of terrorism → training and technical assistance programs for victim service providers → |
| country |
United States
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| fundingSource |
Crime Victims Fund
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federal appropriations → |
| jurisdiction |
federal government of the United States
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| locatedIn |
Washington, D.C.
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| overseenBy |
Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs
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| parentAgency |
Office of Justice Programs
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| partOf |
Office of Justice Programs
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U.S. Department of Justice → |
| purpose |
administer crime victim assistance programs
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administer crime victim compensation programs → advocate for victims of crime → improve responses to crime victims → promote victims’ rights → support victims of crime → |
| responsibility |
conduct outreach to crime victims
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coordinate with other federal agencies on victim issues → develop national standards for victim services → distribute federal funds to victim service providers → implement federal policies related to crime victims → promote trauma-informed practices in victim services → provide information resources for crime victims → support research and evaluation on victimization → |
| sector |
criminal justice
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victim services → |
| supports |
crime victim compensation programs in states
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local victim service organizations → state victim assistance programs → territorial victim assistance programs → training for allied professionals who work with victims → training for judges on victim issues → training for law enforcement on victim issues → training for prosecutors on victim issues → training for victim advocates → tribal victim assistance programs → |
| website |
https://ovc.ojp.gov
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Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Office for Victims of Crime
("Crime Victims Fund")
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fundingSource |
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Office of Justice Programs
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hasPart |