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OVC and OVC-Sponsored Publications

National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide 2013 (December 2012) OVC, 130 pages, NCJ 239229.
This guide is designed to help communities and victim assistance providers promote awareness of crime victim issues, the Guide includes educational content, campaign materials, artwork, and a theme DVD. New this year are three pre-produced 30-second PSAs addressing child sexual abuse, child sex trafficking, and elder financial fraud.
PDF | HTML (English) | HTML (Spanish)
 
National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Theme DVD 2013 (December 2012) OVC, 0 pages, NCJ 240784.
Part of the NCVRW Resource Guide, this DVD includes a 5-minute feature video —New Challenges. New Solutions. —and three 30-second television public service announcements (PSAs) that address the topics of child sexual abuse, child sex trafficking, and elder abuse. OVC encourages organizations to use the introductory theme DVD throughout the year at public awareness, education, and training events in local communities to promote and advance the cause of justice for victims of crime.
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2013 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Poster (October 2012) OVC, PS000025.
The 2013 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) theme poster is available for download in 11" x 17" in color and black and white and can be customized for your organization before printing. You also may order the 22" x 28" color version, which features the theme colors of blue and black through the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) by visiting www.ncjrs.gov.
PDF (Color) | PDF (Black & White)
 
National Victim Assistance Academy Resource Paper: Impaired Driving (September 2012) OVC, OVC Training, 15 pages, NCJ 240572.
This Resource Paper is part of a series of National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA) Track 1: Foundation-Level Training documents covering eight topics. This paper includes statistics, definitions, impact/effects on victims, effective responses, and additional information designed to educate entry-level professionals and volunteers. Visit www.ovcttac.gov for additional NVAA training materials.
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Part Of the OVC Training Series
 
OVC HELP Series for Crime Victims (June 2012) OVC
This series of nine brochures features information and resources for victims of crime and victim service professionals on the topics of assault, child abuse, domestic violence, homicide, impaired driving, robbery, sexual violence, and stalking. Each brochure defines a type of victimization; discusses what to do if you are a victim of this crime and where to go for help; and provides resources for more information and assistance.
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OJP Publications

Drug-facilitated, Incapacitated, and Forcible Rape: A National Study (2007) NIJ-Sponsored, Grant, 70 pages, NCJ 219181.
This report provides information addressing 4 key goals: 1) To identify how many women in the U.S. and in college settings have ever been raped or sexually assaulted during their lifetime and within the past year; 2) To identify key case characteristics of drug-facilitated and forcible rapes; 3) To examine factors that affect the willingness of women to report rape to law enforcement or seek help from their support network; and 4) To make comparisons between the different types of rape with regard to the numbers of women affected in the U.S. and college settings, risk factors, reporting to law enforcement, and mental health consequences.
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Estimate of the Incidence of Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault in the U.S., Final Report (June 2005) NIJ-Sponsored, Grant, 207 pages, NCJ 212000.
This multiple site study was conducted to further understand the nature of drug-facilitated sexual assault in the U.S.
Abstract | PDF
 

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Each month the Nation's experts answer your questions about best practices in victim services. Below are upcoming and most recent session discussions in this topic:

On May 15 2013 at 2:00PM, John Evans, National Training Manager for Victim Services at Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Carl McDonald, National Law Enforcement Initiative Manager for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, hosted a discussion on Drunk Driving and Child Endangerment

On Dec 8 2009 at 2:00PM, Steven D. Walker, Ph.D., Associate Dean of the College of Social Sciences at California State University, Fresno, hosted a discussion on Examining Correlations Between Substance Abuse and Victimization

On Nov 28 2007 at 2:00PM, Lori Moriarty, Director of the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Resource Center, hosted a discussion on Working with Drug Endangered Children

On Dec 15 2006 at 2:00PM, Debbie Weir, National Director of Victim Services for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and John M. Evans- due to unforeseen circumstances, Mr. Evans is unable to participate in today's session, hosted a discussion on Serving Victims of Impaired Driving

On Dec 22 2005 at 2:00PM, John Evans, National Assistant Director for Advocacy Training and Services of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, hosted a discussion on Drunk Driving


What is GHB?
GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) is a depressant drug which is sometimes used in the commission of crimes... Read More

What is Rohypnol?
Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) is a depressant drug which is sometimes used in the commission of crimes, s... Read More

What harms exist for children found at methamphetamine laboratories?
Information on the harms associated with children found at methamphetamine labs can be found in Chil... Read More

How can I order OVC publications and products?
Many OVC publications and products are available in hardcopy and can be ordered from the National Cr... Read More

How many pedestrians are killed by drunk drivers?
Data about pedestrians killed or injured in crashes involving alcohol can be found on the National C... Read More

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Publications

OVC and OVC-Sponsored Publications

National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide 2013 (December 2012) OVC, 130 pages, NCJ 239229. This guide is designed to help communities and victim assistance providers promote awareness of crime victim issues, the Guide includes educational content, campaign materials, artwork, and a theme DVD. New this year are three pre-produced 30-second PSAs addressing child sexual abuse, child sex trafficking, and elder financial fraud.
PDF | HTML (English) | HTML (Spanish)
 
National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Theme DVD 2013 (December 2012) OVC, 0 pages, NCJ 240784. Part of the NCVRW Resource Guide, this DVD includes a 5-minute feature video —New Challenges. New Solutions. —and three 30-second television public service announcements (PSAs) that address the topics of child sexual abuse, child sex trafficking, and elder abuse. OVC encourages organizations to use the introductory theme DVD throughout the year at public awareness, education, and training events in local communities to promote and advance the cause of justice for victims of crime.
Abstract
 
2013 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Poster (October 2012) OVC, PS000025. The 2013 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) theme poster is available for download in 11" x 17" in color and black and white and can be customized for your organization before printing. You also may order the 22" x 28" color version, which features the theme colors of blue and black through the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) by visiting www.ncjrs.gov.
PDF (Color) | PDF (Black & White)
 
National Victim Assistance Academy Resource Paper: Impaired Driving (September 2012) OVC, OVC Training, 15 pages, NCJ 240572. This Resource Paper is part of a series of National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA) Track 1: Foundation-Level Training documents covering eight topics. This paper includes statistics, definitions, impact/effects on victims, effective responses, and additional information designed to educate entry-level professionals and volunteers. Visit www.ovcttac.gov for additional NVAA training materials.
Abstract | PDF
Part Of the OVC Training Series
 
OVC HELP Series for Crime Victims (June 2012) OVC This series of nine brochures features information and resources for victims of crime and victim service professionals on the topics of assault, child abuse, domestic violence, homicide, impaired driving, robbery, sexual violence, and stalking. Each brochure defines a type of victimization; discusses what to do if you are a victim of this crime and where to go for help; and provides resources for more information and assistance.
HTML
 

OJP Publications

Drug-facilitated, Incapacitated, and Forcible Rape: A National Study (2007) NIJ-Sponsored, Grant, 70 pages, NCJ 219181. This report provides information addressing 4 key goals: 1) To identify how many women in the U.S. and in college settings have ever been raped or sexually assaulted during their lifetime and within the past year; 2) To identify key case characteristics of drug-facilitated and forcible rapes; 3) To examine factors that affect the willingness of women to report rape to law enforcement or seek help from their support network; and 4) To make comparisons between the different types of rape with regard to the numbers of women affected in the U.S. and college settings, risk factors, reporting to law enforcement, and mental health consequences.
Abstract | PDF
 
Estimate of the Incidence of Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault in the U.S., Final Report (June 2005) NIJ-Sponsored, Grant, 207 pages, NCJ 212000. This multiple site study was conducted to further understand the nature of drug-facilitated sexual assault in the U.S.
Abstract | PDF
 

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Related Resources

Federal Resources

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP)
The DEA-VWAP was implemented to ensure the rights of crime victims encountered in DEA investigations are met.
 
National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS)
NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering information on victimology and victim assistance, criminal justice, juvenile justice, information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide. NCJRS supplies the victim services field with resources, publications, and program information. The NCJRS library collection includes more than 30,000 resources relevant to the field.
 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): Impaired Driving Safety Program
This NHTSA division offers facts and statistics, public education, and program updates on prevention programs and emergency care for patients.
 

Non-Governmental Resources

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
MADD has hundreds of chapters that assist victims of drunk driving crashes at the local level. Its Web site offers statistics, activism information, materials in Spanish, and program awareness resources. MADD recently launched a 24-hour hotline to lend support to victims of drunk driving and their friends and family. You can call 1-877-MADD-HELP for emotional support, guidance, and referrals.
 
National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (DEC)
This organization's mission is to break the cycle of abuse and neglect by empowering practitioners who work to transform the lives of children and families living in drug environments. The Alliance provides training and technical assistance to state DEC alliances and all those in the community who assist and care for drug endangered children.
 
Remove Intoxicated Drivers (RID) USA
RID's mission is to deter impaired driving and teen binge drinking. Its Web site offers information on drunk driving and alcohol poisoning.
 

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Web Forum Discussions

Each month the Nation's experts answer your questions about best practices in victim services. Below are upcoming and most recent session discussions in this topic:

On May 15 2013 at 2:00PM, John Evans, National Training Manager for Victim Services at Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Carl McDonald, National Law Enforcement Initiative Manager for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, hosted a discussion on Drunk Driving and Child Endangerment

On Dec 8 2009 at 2:00PM, Steven D. Walker, Ph.D., Associate Dean of the College of Social Sciences at California State University, Fresno, hosted a discussion on Examining Correlations Between Substance Abuse and Victimization

On Nov 28 2007 at 2:00PM, Lori Moriarty, Director of the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Resource Center, hosted a discussion on Working with Drug Endangered Children

On Dec 15 2006 at 2:00PM, Debbie Weir, National Director of Victim Services for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and John M. Evans- due to unforeseen circumstances, Mr. Evans is unable to participate in today's session, hosted a discussion on Serving Victims of Impaired Driving

On Dec 22 2005 at 2:00PM, John Evans, National Assistant Director for Advocacy Training and Services of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, hosted a discussion on Drunk Driving


FAQs

What is GHB?
GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) is a depressant drug which is sometimes used in the commission of crimes... Read More

What is Rohypnol?
Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) is a depressant drug which is sometimes used in the commission of crimes, s... Read More

What harms exist for children found at methamphetamine laboratories?
Information on the harms associated with children found at methamphetamine labs can be found in Chil... Read More

How can I order OVC publications and products?
Many OVC publications and products are available in hardcopy and can be ordered from the National Cr... Read More

How many pedestrians are killed by drunk drivers?
Data about pedestrians killed or injured in crashes involving alcohol can be found on the National C... Read More

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