Introduction
OVC was formally established in 1988 through an amendment to the 1984 Victims of Crime Act. Full Fact Sheet  

OVC's Mission
OVC provides leadership and funding on behalf of crime victims.

Federal Assistance Division and American Indian/Alaska Natives
FAD enables victims of crime to participate fully in the criminal justice process.

Program Development and Dissemination Division
PDD develops national-scope training and technical assistance, demonstration programs, and initiatives to respond to emerging issues.

State Compensation and Assistance Division
SCAD administers two major formula grants for state crime victim compensation and state-administered local assistance programs.

Training and Information Dissemination Division
TID oversees the design, development, and dissemination of training and technical assistance for the field and program development and implementation for OVC staff.

Terrorism and International Victim Assistance Services Division
TIVAS addresses emerging issues related to serving victims of violent crime, mass victimization, and terrorism in both the United States and abroad.

For More Information

• State Crime Victim Compensation and Assistance Grant Programs

• Victims of Crime Act Crime Victims Fund

• What You Can Do If You Are a Victim of Crime

• Report to the Nation 2003

• Focus On—Indepth Series On OVC Programs

• More on OVC's divisions