Office for Victims of Crimes (OVC) Funding and Resources
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Funding to address substance use disorders (SUDs) and related issues. List may include programs with a primary purpose other than addressing SUDs.
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Provides grant funding for prevention and early intervention services for girls and young women up to age 25 who are at risk or are victims of sex and/or labor trafficking, including those at risk due to substance use disorders (SUD). Promotes services that are comprehensive, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive, which may include street outreach and collaboration with juvenile justice, child welfare systems, and other youth-serving organizations and community stakeholders.
Awards funding to support programs that enhance the quality and quantity of services available to minor victims of human trafficking, as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended. Aims to implement trauma-informed, culturally/gender responsive, and developmentally appropriate victim services, utilizing evidence-based practices widely accepted in other child- and youth-serving systems.
Awards grant funds to develop, expand, or strengthen victim service programs for adult or a combination of adult and youth victims of human trafficking. Promotes victim-centered and trauma-informed programs, policies, and resources to enhance justice, access, and empowerment for victims. Includes the direct delivery of behavioral and physical healthcare services for the target population under Purpose Area 5.
Funds for training and technical assistance to help tribal communities plan, create, and operate programs to address criminal cases of child abuse and neglect, especially cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation. Funds trauma-informed activities and services, including outreach and awareness efforts, victim assistance, and emergency services for children and family members. Part of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS).
Funds to support strategic planning and development to improve tribal justice systems, public safety, and community wellness. Supports strategies to address violent crime, murder of Indigenous people, domestic violence, substance misuse, substance use disorder (SUD), overdose, drug-related crime, and human trafficking. Offers training, technical assistance, and other supports to assist communities and law enforcement with planning and processes to proactively address conditions and issues that lead to crime, social disorder, and fear of crime. Part of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS).
Provides funding, technical assistance, and training to support direct services for children and youth who are crime victims and have been impacted the current crisis of addiction and substance use, including the use of opioids, methamphetamines, other substance misuse, and polysubstance use. Supports services for children and youth ages 0-18 and includes direct service activities such as information about and referral to trauma-informed victim services, personal advocacy, medical services, on-scene emotional support at drug/crime related incidents, and follow-up care, including counseling, support groups, and other types of mental health treatment.