Nov 1, 2024 · This site provides State Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Administrators with news, answers to frequently asked questions, documents, and other resources to help them successfully manage VOCA formula assistance and compensation awards.

OVC administers the Crime Victims Fund, which was established by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) of 1984. The Fund is a major funding source for crime victim services.

Nov 1, 2024 · The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) State Victim Resource Division (SVRD) is excited to share with you the release of the VOCA Victim Compensation Certification (VCC) form and instructions to prepare for the FY 2025 VOCA Formula Award Allocations.

Jul 22, 2021 · Learn about laws and policies, FAQs, training and technical assistance resources, and other resources to help State Administering Agencies manage their VOCA Victim Assistance awards. Laws and Policies. The following laws and policies govern the administration of VOCA Assistance formula funding. Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)

VOCA sets out the statutory requirements governing these grants, and this subpart should be read in conjunction with it. Grants under this program are also subject to the government -wide grant rules in 2 CFR part 2800, and the DOJ Grants Financial Guide .

Under the innovative Victim Assistance in Indian Country (VAIC) and Children's Justice Act (CJA} programs, VOCA provided more than $5.4 million for services to Native Americans in 19 states. As a result of VAIC, more than 52 Native American …

The new VOCA rule provides that “direct services” or “services to victims of crime” are services described in VOCA and services that (1) respond to the emotional, psychological, or physical needs of crime victims; (2) assist victims with stabilizing their lives after victimization; (3) assist victims with understanding and participating ...

As a VOCA Victim Assistance grantee, you are required to report on the progress of your activities every 3 months in the OVC Performance Measurement Tool (PMT), an online data collection system. In addition, you are required to submit an annual report in the Justice Grants System (JustGrants), which is a separate system from the PMT.

Oct 9, 2015 · What effect will the new Uniform Requirements have on the VOCA Guidelines? The VOCA Assistance Guidelines will continue to apply in conjunction with the government-wide grant rules, which are now set out in the Uniform Requirements.

1. When did the new VOCA Victim Assistance Program rule take effect?.....16 2.Does the new rule apply to awards already in effect, such as fiscal year (FY) 2014 and 2015 grants? .....16 3.