OVC, a part of the U.S. Department of Justice, oversees programs and grants for service providers and other professionals who assist victims of crime.

OVC administers two Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) formula grant programs that support crime victim compensation and assistance—the cornerstone of support for victims throughout the Nation.

OVC Directory of Crime Victim Services Search thousands of programs in our Directory of Crime Victim Services to locate victim services in the United States and other countries.

OVC raises awareness about victims’ issues, promotes compliance with victims’ rights laws, and provides training and technical assistance and resources to victim assistance professionals.

Learn about core OVC initiatives to enhance crime victim services and outreach throughout the Nation.

All states receive Federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds from OVC to help support crime victim assistance and compensation programs. There are resources in your immediate area that offer …

Welcome to the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), one of six Program Offices within the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice.

Find information about OVC's discretionary and formula funding opportunities and grant awards.

View contact information for the main OVC office, OVC TTAC, and OVC Response Center, and programs such as the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program.

OVC administers two Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) formula grant programs that support crime victim compensation and assistance—the cornerstone of support for victims throughout the Nation.