Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
The OVC is charged by Congress with administering the Crime Victims Fund (the Fund), which supports programs and services for victims in the immediate aftermath of crime and continuing to support them as they rebuild their lives.
Programs
* Administers state victim assistance and compensation programs;
* Assists victims in tribal communities;
* Sets aside up to $50 million for victims of terrorism;
* Provides program development, education, and outreach for victims;
* Training and technical assistance;
* Produce and disseminate information resources for key victim services and criminal justice audiences.