Services to Support Victims of Hate Crime and Strengthen Communities
The Services to Support Victims of Hate Crime and Strengthen Communities program is managed by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
Goals
- Enhance the capacity of community-based organizations to support victims of hate crimes.
- Promote community awareness and preparedness regarding hate crimes.
- Increase victim reporting and improve responses to hate crimes.
- Support the development of innovative strategies to assist individuals, groups, and communities impacted by hate crimes.
Sponsor
The program is sponsored by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), specifically through the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
Creation
This program was initiated as part of the broader efforts by OVC to support victims of crime, specifically under the authorization of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 and further supported by initiatives like the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
Funding
In FY 2021, OVC announced funding for this program with an anticipated award of up to $2 million for a 36-month period of performance. Funding started in 2021, and while no specific end date is mentioned, funding for such initiatives is typically contingent on annual appropriations and program performance.[1]
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is **Director** of the Office for Victims of Crime.
Website
https://ovc.ojp.gov/programs/victims-hate-crime-and-strengthen-communities
Social Media Accounts
No specific social media accounts are listed for this program; however, updates might be shared through:
- Twitter (X): @OVC_Office
- LinkedIn: [Office for Victims of Crime](https://www.linkedin.com/company/office-for-victims-of-crime)
Wikipedia Article
No specific Wikipedia article exists for this initiative. Information related to this could be found under broader contexts like Office for Victims of Crime.