2008 OVC News and Announcements Archive
Here you will find information about past training sessions, NCVRW activities, and other crime victim services and awareness efforts during 2008. To view an announcement, click on its title below. To view current announcements, visit the main News and Announcements page.
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OVC Prepares to Commemorate NCVRW 2008
National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) is held each April to honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. Prior to the national commemoration held April 13–19, 2008, OVC will host two prelude events in the Nation's Capital.
The National Observance and Candlelight Ceremony will be held Thursday, April 10, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. (e.t.), at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to commemorate NCVRW and pay tribute to crime victims and survivors. The featured speaker will be Dominick Dunne, an accomplished author; investigative journalist; host of TruTV's Power, Privilege, and Justice; and covictim and homicide survivor of his beloved daughter, actress Dominique Dunne. No registration is required for this event.
On Friday, April 11, 2008, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (e.t.), the Attorney General's Crime Victims' Service Awards will be presented at the NCVRW Awards Ceremony to honor individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding service for victims. A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony. An RSVP is required for this event; space is limited.
In honor of the 28th observance of NCVRW, download the 2008 NCVRW screensaver to promote awareness of crime victim issues and as a reminder that justice for victims means justice for all.
For more information about this year's prelude events, visit www.ovc.gov/ncvrw.
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Helping Teen Victims of Dating Violence
In recognition of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week (February 4–8), OVC will host a Web Forum discussion on best practices for responding to teen victims of dating violence. Join guest hosts Mitru Ciarlante, Director of the National Center for Victims of Crime's Teen Victim Initiative, and Barri Rosenbluth, Director of SafePlace's Expect Respect dating violence prevention program, on February 27, 2008, at 2 p.m. (eastern time) for the live discussion.
OVC also offers links to related organizations that assist teen dating violence victims, service providers, and allied professionals.
To learn more about this issue, visit the National Center for Victims of Crime's Teen Victim Project, which recently launched a new Web training series, and view past sessions online, including a Webinar on Teens and Stalking.
## 02/22/08 ##
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 Now Available Online: 2008 NCVRW Resource Guide
National Crime Victims' Rights Week—Justice for Victims. Justice for All—will be observed April 13–19, 2008.
To assist you with your planning for the week, OVC has released its annual NCVRW Resource Guide, developed to help communities and victim assistance providers promote awareness of crime victim issues and observe NCVRW.
The kit includes—
- Sample press materials.
- Camera-ready art files in color and black and white.
- 2008 NCVRW Theme DVD: Justice for Victims. Justice for All.
- Customizable public awareness posters.
- Statistical overviews and resources.
- And more.
For more information about 2008 NCVRW, visit www.ovc.gov/ncvrw.
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 Help Raise Awareness About Stalking
January is National Stalking Awareness Month. In recognition of this serious and deadly crime, OVC offers publications and links to related organizations to assist stalking victims, service providers, and allied professionals. Visit the OVC Web Forum to view the January 9 discussion on Assisting Victims of Intimate Partner Stalking hosted by Michelle Garcia, Director of the Stalking Resource Center at the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC), for tips on how to help the more than 1 million women and nearly 400,000 men who become the victims of stalking in America each year.
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), with the assistance of several bureaus and offices within the Office of Justice Programs, has also compiled several resources and publications related to intimate partner stalking. Visit OVW's Public Awareness Campaign Web site for more information.
To learn more about this issue and download prevention and awareness materials, visit the NCVC Stalking Resource Center.
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