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Physical violence is one of the most common forms of trauma experienced by the general population. The impact of violent crime is devastating to victims, their family members, loved ones, and their community. Although there may never truly be closure or a return to normalcy for victims and their loved ones, helping them understand and assert their rights and access the services they need is critical if they are to regain a sense of control. The services and support of victim advocates are critical to crime victims, but victims also need a coordinated effort from multiple disciplines to ensure that they understand and have access to their rights, services and compensation to which they are entitled.

 

The following resources offer victim assistance information, research findings, and educational materials on physical assault.

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)
 
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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What You Can Do If You Are A Victim of Crime (2010) OVC, BC 000767.
This OVC brochure explains the rights of victims of crime and the compensation and assistance resources available to them. It also lists national organizations that help victims find information or obtain referrals.
PDF | HTML
 

OJP Publications

Firearm Violence, 1993-2011 (May 2013) BJS, Report, BJS Special Reports, NCJ 241730.
This report presents trends on the number and rate of fatal and nonfatal firearm violence from 1993 to 2011. The report examines incident and victim demographic characteristics of firearm violence, including the type of firearm used; victim's race, age, and sex; and incident location. The report also examines changes over time in the percentages of nonfatal firearm crimes by injury, reporting to the police, and the use of firearms in self-defense.

Part Of the BJS Special Reports Series PDF | TEXT
 
Workplace Violence Against Government Employees, 1994-2011 (April 2013) BJS, Report, BJS Special Reports, NCJ 241349.
This report presents information on both nonfatal and fatal forms of violence in the workplace against government employees, based on the Bureau of Justice Statistics' National Crime Victimization Survey and the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.

Part Of the BJS Special Reports Series PDF | TEXT
 
Violent Crime Against Youth, 1994-2010 (December 2012) BJS, Report, 22 pages, NCJ 240106.
This report presents patterns and trends in violent crime against youth ages 12 to 17 from 1994 to 2010. The report explores overall trends in violent crime against youth and examines patterns in serious violent crime and simple assault by the demographic characteristics of the victim, the location and time of the incident, weapon involvement and injury, the victim-offender relationship, and whether police were notified.
Abstract | PDF | TEXT
 
Crime Against Persons with Disabilities, 2009-2011 - Statistical Tables (December 2012) BJS, Report, 22 pages, NCJ 240299.
This report presents estimates of nonfatal violent victimization (rape, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated and simple assault) against persons age 12 or older with disabilities from 2009 to 2011.
Abstract | PDF | TEXT
 
Violent Victimization Committed by Strangers, 1993-2010 (December 2012) BJS, Report, BJS Special Reports, 19 pages, NCJ 239424.
This report presents findings on the rates and levels of violent victimization committed by offenders who were strangers to the victims, including homicide, rape, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, and simple assault.

Part Of the BJS Special Reports Series Abstract | PDF | TEXT
 

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Physical violence is one of the most common forms of trauma experienced by the general population. The impact of violent crime is devastating to victims, their family members, loved ones, and their community. Although there may never truly be closure or a return to normalcy for victims and their loved ones, helping them understand and assert their rights and access the services they need is critical if they are to regain a sense of control. The services and support of victim advocates are critical to crime victims, but victims also need a coordinated effort from multiple disciplines to ensure that they understand and have access to their rights, services and compensation to which they are entitled.

 

The following resources offer victim assistance information, research findings, and educational materials on physical assault.

Physical violence is one of the most common forms of trauma experienced by the general population. The impact of violent crime is devastating to victims, their family members, loved ones, and their community. Although there may never truly be closure or a return to normalcy for victims and their loved ones, helping them understand and assert their rights and access the services they need is critical if they are to regain a sense of control. The services and support of victim advocates are critical to crime victims, but victims also need a coordinated effort from multiple disciplines to ensure that they understand and have access to their rights, services and compensation to which they are entitled.

 

The following resources offer victim assistance information, research findings, and educational materials on physical assault.

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 Nov 18 2009 at 2:00PM, Jeffrey Bergman, a detective in Fairfax County Police Department’s Youth Services Division Gang Unit, and Pamela Kelly, a victim advocate in Fairfax County Police Department’s Victim Service Section, hosted a discussion on Working with Victims of Gang Violence

Physical violence is one of the most common forms of trauma experienced by the general population. The impact of violent crime is devastating to victims, their family members, loved ones, and their community. Although there may never truly be closure or a return to normalcy for victims and their loved ones, helping them understand and assert their rights and access the services they need is critical if they are to regain a sense of control. The services and support of victim advocates are critical to crime victims, but victims also need a coordinated effort from multiple disciplines to ensure that they understand and have access to their rights, services and compensation to which they are entitled.

 

The following resources offer victim assistance information, research findings, and educational materials on physical assault.

What types of assistance are available to me as a crime victim?
Assistance for victims of crime is available through financial reimbursement and victim services fro... 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 violent crimes occur on college campuses?
Data on violent crimes committed on college campuses can be found in Summary Campus Crime and Securi... Read More

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Physical violence is one of the most common forms of trauma experienced by the general population. The impact of violent crime is devastating to victims, their family members, loved ones, and their community. Although there may never truly be closure or a return to normalcy for victims and their loved ones, helping them understand and assert their rights and access the services they need is critical if they are to regain a sense of control. The services and support of victim advocates are critical to crime victims, but victims also need a coordinated effort from multiple disciplines to ensure that they understand and have access to their rights, services and compensation to which they are entitled.

 

The following resources offer victim assistance information, research findings, and educational materials on physical assault.

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Physical violence is one of the most common forms of trauma experienced by the general population. The impact of violent crime is devastating to victims, their family members, loved ones, and their community. Although there may never truly be closure or a return to normalcy for victims and their loved ones, helping them understand and assert their rights and access the services they need is critical if they are to regain a sense of control. The services and support of victim advocates are critical to crime victims, but victims also need a coordinated effort from multiple disciplines to ensure that they understand and have access to their rights, services and compensation to which they are entitled.

 

The following resources offer victim assistance information, research findings, and educational materials on physical assault.

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)
 
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
 
What You Can Do If You Are A Victim of Crime (2010) OVC, BC 000767. This OVC brochure explains the rights of victims of crime and the compensation and assistance resources available to them. It also lists national organizations that help victims find information or obtain referrals.
PDF | HTML
 

OJP Publications

Firearm Violence, 1993-2011 (May 2013) BJS, Report, BJS Special Reports, NCJ 241730. This report presents trends on the number and rate of fatal and nonfatal firearm violence from 1993 to 2011. The report examines incident and victim demographic characteristics of firearm violence, including the type of firearm used; victim's race, age, and sex; and incident location. The report also examines changes over time in the percentages of nonfatal firearm crimes by injury, reporting to the police, and the use of firearms in self-defense.
Part Of the BJS Special Reports Series
PDF | TEXT
 
Workplace Violence Against Government Employees, 1994-2011 (April 2013) BJS, Report, BJS Special Reports, NCJ 241349. This report presents information on both nonfatal and fatal forms of violence in the workplace against government employees, based on the Bureau of Justice Statistics' National Crime Victimization Survey and the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.
Part Of the BJS Special Reports Series
PDF | TEXT
 
Violent Crime Against Youth, 1994-2010 (December 2012) BJS, Report, 22 pages, NCJ 240106. This report presents patterns and trends in violent crime against youth ages 12 to 17 from 1994 to 2010. The report explores overall trends in violent crime against youth and examines patterns in serious violent crime and simple assault by the demographic characteristics of the victim, the location and time of the incident, weapon involvement and injury, the victim-offender relationship, and whether police were notified.
Abstract | PDF | TEXT
 
Crime Against Persons with Disabilities, 2009-2011 - Statistical Tables (December 2012) BJS, Report, 22 pages, NCJ 240299. This report presents estimates of nonfatal violent victimization (rape, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated and simple assault) against persons age 12 or older with disabilities from 2009 to 2011.
Abstract | PDF | TEXT
 
Violent Victimization Committed by Strangers, 1993-2010 (December 2012) BJS, Report, BJS Special Reports, 19 pages, NCJ 239424. This report presents findings on the rates and levels of violent victimization committed by offenders who were strangers to the victims, including homicide, rape, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, and simple assault.
Part Of the BJS Special Reports Series
Abstract | PDF | TEXT
 

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Related Resources

Federal Resources

Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS): National Victimization Analysis Tool (NVAT)
This dynamic analysis tool allows you to examine National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) data, the nation's primary source of information on criminal victimization, on both violent and property victimization by select victim, household, and incident characteristics.
 
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.
 
White House: 1 is 2 Many
In response to the alarming statistics concerning violence against young women, Vice President Biden is focusing his longstanding commitment to reducing violence against women specifically on teens and young women ages 16-24. By targeting the importance of changing attitudes that lead to violence and educating the public on the realities of abuse, the Vice President is leading the way in an effort to stop violence against women before it begins. This site provides access to statistics, resources, and information on how to get involved.
 

Non-Governmental Resources

National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP)
NCAVP addresses the pervasive problem of violence committed against and within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and HIV-affected communities.
 

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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 Nov 18 2009 at 2:00PM, Jeffrey Bergman, a detective in Fairfax County Police Department’s Youth Services Division Gang Unit, and Pamela Kelly, a victim advocate in Fairfax County Police Department’s Victim Service Section, hosted a discussion on Working with Victims of Gang Violence


FAQs

What types of assistance are available to me as a crime victim?
Assistance for victims of crime is available through financial reimbursement and victim services fro... 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 violent crimes occur on college campuses?
Data on violent crimes committed on college campuses can be found in Summary Campus Crime and Securi... Read More

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Funding

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