About the Forum

The HELP for Victim Service Providers message board is hosted by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), which provides leadership and funding on behalf of crime victims. OVC developed this resource as a tool for victim service providers and allied professionals to share ideas, suggestions, and recommendations concerning promising practices, best practices, and victim issues.

About OVC

OVC's mission is to enhance the nation's capacity to assist crime victims and to provide leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims.

OVC provides federal funds to support crime victim compensation and assistance programs across the nation. OVC also provides training for diverse professionals who work with victims, develops and disseminates publications, supports projects to enhance victims' rights and services, and educates the public about victim issues.

Take advantage of the many products and services OVC has to offer, from publications and videos to skill-building training sessions and comprehensive service and event databases. To learn more about OVC's valuable resources, see:

• Office for Victims of Crime
• OVC Resource Center
• OVC Directory of Crime Victim Services
• OVC National Calendar of Crime Victim Assistance-Related Events
• OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center
• OVC Library & Multimedia