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The Tribal Law and Policy Institute invites proposals for workshop presentations for the 9th National Indian Nations: Justice for Victims of Crime conference sponsored by OVC to be held December 9-11, 2004. The proposal deadline is June 25, 2004.

New OVC funding is available for four awards of up to $75,000 each to support the planning, development, and implementation of statewide Victims' Rights Compliance programs. Register online on GMS by June 29, 2004; apply by July 6, 2004. Note: Only state agencies may apply.

OVC's Discretionary Mini-Grant Program offers up to 20 awards of $15,000 to only faith-based or community organizations with established crime victim assistance efforts to assist underserved victims of violent crime living in Weed and Seed communities and other high-crime areas. Register online on GMS by June 15, 2004; apply by June 22, 2004.

OVC's faith-based initiative offers $25,000 grants to support crime victims in Indian Country with funding for counseling services. Must register online by May 26, 2004. Application deadline: June 10, 2004.

HOPE continues—The Helping Outreach Programs to Expand (HOPE) initiative supports community- and faith-based victim organizations with grants up to $5,000.

Featured Resources

National Safety Month
(June 2004)
This year's safety issue theme is Crash-free June to draw attention to driving behaviors, such as aggressive driving and drinking, that result in about 120 deaths per day.

Visit the National Safety Council (NSC) for driver safety tips and other safety issues for the road, the home, and work. For tips for Responding to Victims of Alcohol-Related Driving Crashes," visit OVC and read "A Voice for Victims," MADD's interview with OVC Director in DRIVEN magazine.

Victimized on the Road, at Work, on Travel
Learn how OVC works to educate victim assistance providers and facilitate victim assistance for people victimized where they live, work, and travel. Visit links on Workplace Violence and help for victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence.

Read OVC's training fact sheet for details on OVC's primary training activities and visit OVC's Training and Technical Assistance Center for the latest on training events and opportunities.

This document was last updated on June 04, 2004