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OVC and OVC-Sponsored Publications

Vision 21: Transforming Victim Services Final Report (May 2013) OVC, Report, NCJ 239957.
The Vision 21: Transforming Victim Services initiative was launched by OVC in fall 2010 to expand the vision and impact of the crime victim assistance field. This Final Report provides a set of findings and broad recommendations, informed by stakeholder forums and literature reviews, that form a framework for strategic, transformative change. The Final Report outlines ways the field can overcome the obstacles it faces and change how it meets victims' needs and addresses those who perpetrate crime.
PDF (Full Report) | PDF (Summary & Recommendations) | PDF (At a Glance Fact Sheet)
 
Voices of Victims: Notice and Basic Case Information (October 2006) OVC, Videotape, 0 pages, NCJ 213807.
The Voices of Victims video series is a five-tape collection designed to educate criminal justice and social service professionals and the general public about victims' rights. Through these videos, you will discover information about the need for a constitutional amendment; financial assistance for victims of crime; victims' dealings with criminal justice professionals; victim notification rights; and the unique issues encountered in Indian Country.
Abstract | HTML (Transcript) | Video (WMV)
 
Voices of Victims: American Indian Issues and the Tribal and Criminal Justice System (October 2006) OVC, Videotape, 0 pages, NCJ 213810.
The Voices of Victims video series is a five-tape collection designed to educate criminal justice and social service professionals and the general public about victims' rights. Through these videos, you will discover information about the need for a constitutional amendment; financial assistance for victims of crime; victims' dealings with criminal justice professionals; victim notification rights; and the unique issues encountered in Indian Country.
Abstract | HTML (Transcript) | Video (WMV)
 
Voices of Victims: Financial Considerations (October 2006) OVC, 0 pages, NCJ 213806.
The Voices of Victims video series is a five-tape collection designed to educate criminal justice and social service professionals and the general public about victims' rights. Through these videos, you will discover information about the need for a constitutional amendment; financial assistance for victims of crime; victims' dealings with criminal justice professionals; victim notification rights; and the unique issues encountered in Indian Country.
Abstract | HTML (Transcript) | Video (WMV)
 
Voices of Victims: Constitutional Amendment: Balancing the Scales (October 2006) OVC, 0 pages, NCJ 213808.
The Voices of Victims video series is a five-tape collection designed to educate criminal justice and social service professionals and the general public about victims' rights. Through these videos, you will discover information about the need for a constitutional amendment; financial assistance for victims of crime; victims' dealings with criminal justice professionals; victim notification rights; and the unique issues encountered in Indian Country.
Abstract | HTML (Transcript) | Video (WMV)
 

OJP Publications

Use and Outcomes of Protection Orders by Battered Immigrant Women (October 2006) NIJ-Sponsored, Grant, 261 pages, NCJ 218255.
This study examined the decision-making factors, accessibility, and effectiveness of civil protection orders for immigrant women abused by their intimate partners in the United States.
Abstract | PDF
 
Civil Trial Cases and Verdicts in Large Counties, 2001 (April 2004) BJS, BJS Bulletins, 12 pages, NCJ 202803.
This bulletin examines general civil cases disposed of by bench or jury trial in the Nation's 75 most populous counties in 2001 and provides information on the type of case, types of plaintiffs and defendants, trial winners, amount of total damages awarded, amount of punitive damages awarded, and case processing time.

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OVC and OVC-Sponsored Publications

Vision 21: Transforming Victim Services Final Report (May 2013) OVC, Report, NCJ 239957. The Vision 21: Transforming Victim Services initiative was launched by OVC in fall 2010 to expand the vision and impact of the crime victim assistance field. This Final Report provides a set of findings and broad recommendations, informed by stakeholder forums and literature reviews, that form a framework for strategic, transformative change. The Final Report outlines ways the field can overcome the obstacles it faces and change how it meets victims' needs and addresses those who perpetrate crime.
PDF (Full Report) | PDF (Summary & Recommendations) | PDF (At a Glance Fact Sheet)
 
Voices of Victims: Notice and Basic Case Information (October 2006) OVC, Videotape, 0 pages, NCJ 213807. The Voices of Victims video series is a five-tape collection designed to educate criminal justice and social service professionals and the general public about victims' rights. Through these videos, you will discover information about the need for a constitutional amendment; financial assistance for victims of crime; victims' dealings with criminal justice professionals; victim notification rights; and the unique issues encountered in Indian Country.
Abstract | HTML (Transcript) | Video (WMV)
 
Voices of Victims: American Indian Issues and the Tribal and Criminal Justice System (October 2006) OVC, Videotape, 0 pages, NCJ 213810. The Voices of Victims video series is a five-tape collection designed to educate criminal justice and social service professionals and the general public about victims' rights. Through these videos, you will discover information about the need for a constitutional amendment; financial assistance for victims of crime; victims' dealings with criminal justice professionals; victim notification rights; and the unique issues encountered in Indian Country.
Abstract | HTML (Transcript) | Video (WMV)
 
Voices of Victims: Financial Considerations (October 2006) OVC, 0 pages, NCJ 213806. The Voices of Victims video series is a five-tape collection designed to educate criminal justice and social service professionals and the general public about victims' rights. Through these videos, you will discover information about the need for a constitutional amendment; financial assistance for victims of crime; victims' dealings with criminal justice professionals; victim notification rights; and the unique issues encountered in Indian Country.
Abstract | HTML (Transcript) | Video (WMV)
 
Voices of Victims: Constitutional Amendment: Balancing the Scales (October 2006) OVC, 0 pages, NCJ 213808. The Voices of Victims video series is a five-tape collection designed to educate criminal justice and social service professionals and the general public about victims' rights. Through these videos, you will discover information about the need for a constitutional amendment; financial assistance for victims of crime; victims' dealings with criminal justice professionals; victim notification rights; and the unique issues encountered in Indian Country.
Abstract | HTML (Transcript) | Video (WMV)
 

OJP Publications

Use and Outcomes of Protection Orders by Battered Immigrant Women (October 2006) NIJ-Sponsored, Grant, 261 pages, NCJ 218255. This study examined the decision-making factors, accessibility, and effectiveness of civil protection orders for immigrant women abused by their intimate partners in the United States.
Abstract | PDF
 
Civil Trial Cases and Verdicts in Large Counties, 2001 (April 2004) BJS, BJS Bulletins, 12 pages, NCJ 202803. This bulletin examines general civil cases disposed of by bench or jury trial in the Nation's 75 most populous counties in 2001 and provides information on the type of case, types of plaintiffs and defendants, trial winners, amount of total damages awarded, amount of punitive damages awarded, and case processing time.
Part Of the BJS Bulletins Series
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Related Resources

Federal Resources

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.
 

Non-Governmental Resources

National Crime Victim Bar Association (NCVBA)
NCVBA educates attorneys, victim service providers, and the general public about civil legal remedies for crime victims. It also refers crime victims to civil attorneys in their local area.
 
Public Justice
This public interest law firm handles civil cases on behalf of victims. Cases involve several areas, including consumer protection and preservation of the civil justice system.
 

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FAQs

Aside from compensation, how can I recover financial loss due to a violent crime?
Some victims of crime file a civil suit against their offender or a third party to try to recover fi... 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

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National Calendar of Crime Victim Assistance-Related Events
Upcoming Event(s)
2013 National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Annual Conference and Exhibition
Charlotte, NC
06/20/2013-06/26/2013

25th Annual Crimes Against Children Conference
Dallas, TX
08/12/2013-08/15/2013

39th National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) Conference
Columbus, OH
09/15/2013-09/18/2013

Online Directory of Crime Victims Services.