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* Provide resources, information, and support to victims and those serving them.
* Provide resources, information, and support to victims and those serving them.


== Sponsor ==
== Stakeholders ==
The NCVC receives support from various sources, including:
 
* Federal Agency: [[United States Department of Justice]] ([https://www.justice.gov DOJ])
** Sponsoring Office: [[Office for Victims of Crime]] (OVC) ([https://ovc.ojp.gov OVC])
 
== Organizations Supporting NCVC ==
Several organizations collaborate with or support the '''National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC)''':
Several organizations collaborate with or support the '''National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC)''':


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* '''Alliance for Hope International''': Works with NCVC on initiatives concerning domestic violence, sexual assault, and broader victim support.<ref name="allianceforhope">{{Cite web |url=https://www.allianceforhope.com/ |title=Alliance for Hope International |website=Alliance for Hope International |access-date=2024-12-12}}</ref>
* '''Alliance for Hope International''': Works with NCVC on initiatives concerning domestic violence, sexual assault, and broader victim support.<ref name="allianceforhope">{{Cite web |url=https://www.allianceforhope.com/ |title=Alliance for Hope International |website=Alliance for Hope International |access-date=2024-12-12}}</ref>


* '''Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)''': Provides funding, notably for programs like VictimConnect Resource Center.<ref name="ovc">{{Cite web |url=https://ovc.ojp.gov/ |title=Office for Victims of Crime |website=OVC |access-date=2024-12-12}}</ref>
* '''Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)''': Provides funding, notably for programs like [[VictimConnect Resource Center]].<ref name="ovc">{{Cite web |url=https://ovc.ojp.gov/ |title=Office for Victims of Crime |website=OVC |access-date=2024-12-12}}</ref>
** Federal Agency: [[United States Department of Justice]] ([https://www.justice.gov DOJ])
*** Sponsoring Office: [[Office for Victims of Crime]] (OVC) ([https://ovc.ojp.gov OVC])


* '''National Resource Center for Reaching Victims''': Operated by the Vera Institute of Justice, collaborates to enhance service accessibility.<ref name="vera">{{Cite web |url=https://www.vera.org/ |title=Vera Institute of Justice |website=Vera Institute of Justice |access-date=2024-12-12}}</ref>
* '''National Resource Center for Reaching Victims''': Operated by the Vera Institute of Justice, collaborates to enhance service accessibility.<ref name="vera">{{Cite web |url=https://www.vera.org/ |title=Vera Institute of Justice |website=Vera Institute of Justice |access-date=2024-12-12}}</ref>
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Revision as of 11:10, 12 December 2024

The National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) is a leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims.

Official Site

Goals

  • Forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives.
  • Advocate for victims' rights and assist in policy development.
  • Train professionals who work with victims to enhance service quality.
  • Provide resources, information, and support to victims and those serving them.

Stakeholders

Several organizations collaborate with or support the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC):

  • Safe Horizon: Collaborates with NCVC in advocacy to enhance services for crime victims.[1]
  • National Crime Victim Law Institute: Works alongside NCVC to offer legal advocacy and support for crime victims.[2]
  • Victim Rights Law Center: Provides free legal representation, complementing NCVC's advocacy efforts.[3]
  • National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA): Collaborates on victim assistance, legislative advocacy, and professional development.[4]
  • Alliance for Hope International: Works with NCVC on initiatives concerning domestic violence, sexual assault, and broader victim support.[5]
  • National Resource Center for Reaching Victims: Operated by the Vera Institute of Justice, collaborates to enhance service accessibility.[7]
  • VictimConnect Resource Center: A program of NCVC, supported by OVC, indicating direct collaboration.[8]
  • National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): Lists NCVC as a resource, showing mutual support in sexual violence advocacy.[9]

Creation

The NCVC was founded in 1985 by a group of individuals passionate about improving services for crime victims. No specific legislation directly authorized its creation, but it operates within the broader context of victim support legislation like the Victims of Crime Act of 1984.

Funding

The NCVC receives funding from multiple sources, including federal grants from OVC, private donations, and foundation grants. In FY 2021, it received significant funding through various OVC grants, but specific amounts for each program aren't detailed publicly. Funding is generally ongoing but depends on grant renewals and fundraising efforts.

Leadership

The title of the leader of the organization is **President & CEO**.

Website

https://victimsofcrime.org

Social Media Accounts

Wikipedia Article

The title of the Wikipedia article about it is National Center for Victims of Crime.

References

  1. ↑ "Safe Horizon". https://www.safehorizon.org/. 
  2. ↑ "National Crime Victim Law Institute". https://law.lclark.edu/centers/national_crime_victim_law_institute/. 
  3. ↑ "Victim Rights Law Center". https://www.victimrights.org/. 
  4. ↑ "National Organization for Victim Assistance". https://www.trynova.org/. 
  5. ↑ "Alliance for Hope International". https://www.allianceforhope.com/. 
  6. ↑ "Office for Victims of Crime". https://ovc.ojp.gov/. 
  7. ↑ "Vera Institute of Justice". https://www.vera.org/. 
  8. ↑ "VictimConnect Resource Center". https://victimconnect.org/. 
  9. ↑ "National Sexual Violence Resource Center". https://www.nsvrc.org/. 
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