The Office for Victims of Crime Resource Center (OVCRC) is your information clearinghouse for emerging victim issues. You can access related resources and assistance via—

• NCJRS Abstract Database—the database to search for victim-related resources.
• JUSTINFO—the biweekly electronic newsletter covering announcements and recent releases of the U.S. Department of Justice.
• NCJRS Q&A database—searchable knowledge base with answers to many of your criminal justice-related questions.
• Content Specialists to answer your questions. Staff can offer referrals, discuss publications, and search for additional resources.

OVCRC can access a well-established network of victim advocates and organizations to address your specific needs or area(s) of interest. Read more About OVCRC (PDF file 440 kb). OVCRC also offers products and online services such as:

• The HELP for Victim Service Providers Web Forum—A place where victim service providers can connect to peers, share ideas about best practices, and help change lives.
• Online Directory of Crime Victim Services—The resource to help find services provided by not-for-profit programs and public agencies.
• National Calendar of Crime Victim Assistance-Related Events—A leading resource for locating and promoting events that address crime victims' rights and services. Users can search or submit field events for free.
• The Calendar of Events Screensaver—Download and use this dynamic screensaver to receive information about upcoming events directly to your computer.
• National Crime Victims' Service Awards—An online submission service for nominators and nominees to begin and complete their nominations entirely online. The service offers all the information and background information that you need to find out about the awards, eligibility, submission guidelines, and to research previous award winners.
• National Conference Support Program—A competitive program supporting national conferences on victims' issues by providing resources or funds to underwrite activities.

The Office for Victims of Crime is a component of
the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.