Directory of Crime Victim Services
The Directory of Crime Victim Services is maintained by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
Goals
- Help crime victims and service providers find non-emergency crime victim assistance programs.
- Enhance access to services by providing comprehensive listings of support resources.
- Facilitate connections between victims and services tailored to their specific needs.
Sponsor
Creation
The Directory was developed and launched in 2003 by OVC to provide a centralized resource for crime victim services. It wasn't created by specific legislation but is part of OVC's mission to support victims of crime.
Funding
The Directory is funded through the OVC budget, which is part of the DOJ's annual appropriations. Specific funding amounts for the Directory are not publicly detailed, but it is maintained as an ongoing service to victims, subject to budgetary allocations.
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is Director of the Office for Victims of Crime.
Website
https://ovc.ojp.gov/directory-crime-victim-services
Social Media Accounts
- No specific social media accounts are listed for the Directory of Crime Victim Services, but updates might be shared through:
* [*https://twitter.com/OVC_Office Twitter (X): @OVC_Office]
Wikipedia Article
No specific Wikipedia article exists for the "Directory of Crime Victim Services." Information might be found under broader topics like Office for Victims of Crime or Victims' rights.