What's New at OVC brings together the headlines, announcements, and noteworthy updates to OVC Web sites and resources in the past 90 days. Special attention is given to funding application deadlines, registration dates, and time-sensitive information.

Training & Technical Assistance

At the National Professional Training Conference on Responding to Crime Victims with Disabilities (September 30–October 2, 2009), the Bureau of Justice Statistics will present the first findings about nonfatal violent and property crime experienced by persons with disabilities drawn from the National Crime Victimization Survey, one of one of the two measures of crime produced by the Department of Justice. Register now to attend!

OVC announces the conference on Mass Casualty and Violence at Home and Abroad—OVC Assisting Victims of Crime, to be held October 19-21, 2009, in Arlington, Virginia. The conference will bring together first responders, victim service professionals, policymakers, and experts in mass violence.

Announcements

OVC is now accepting nominations for the National Crime Victims’ Service Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims and victim services. Award recipients will be selected from nominations in eight categories and honored at the 2010 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Award nominations are due Wednesday, September 30, 2009.

Web Forum: Topics in Crime Victims' Services

Find out what questions and answers were shared in these previous OVC Web Forum discussions:

• Addressing Sexual Violence Against Individuals with Disabilities—held July 22, 2009
• Providing Services for Child Victims of Identity Theft—held July 8, 2009.
• Working with LGBTIQ Survivors of Violence—held June 24, 2009.

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