The following information resources may offer victim assistance information, research findings, educational materials, or strategies for program and policy development specific to this topic. A general listing of all OVC publications is also available.

Crime Victims Fund Report: Past, Present and Future
This report by the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) explores the history of the Crime Victims Fund, including contribution patterns and administrative challenges. The Crime Victims Fund Report (PDF 390 kb) also examines how revenue trends may affect the Fund’s future and the challenges in meeting victims’ needs.

Directory of International Crime Victim Compensation Programs: 2004–2005 (October 2005)
This OVC directory (NCJ 206874) provides Americans who are working, traveling, and studying in other countries the eligibility criteria and contact information for 35 countries and territories (and Taiwan) that have crime victim compensation programs. Most offer financial assistance to Americans and other foreigners victimized by crime within their borders.

State Crime Victim Compensation and Assistance Grant Programs (April 2004)
This e-pub (FS 000306) provides information about OVC's partnership with state agencies to provide victim compensation and victim assistance to individuals. This e-pub links to a listing of state administrators to contact to obtain direct services for victims.

Victims of Crime Act Crime Victims Fund (October 2005)
This OVC fact sheet (FS 000310) provides information about the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crime Victims Fund and the various grant programs (formula and discretionary) funded using VOCA dollars. Also available in other languages.