Helping Victims of Crime
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime
Each year, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) provides help for millions of crime victims as they begin the process of healing from their victimization and rebuilding their lives. The foundation of this support is the Crime Victims Fund (the Fund), which is financed by fines, bond forfeitures, and penalties stemming from federal crimes-not from tax dollars. OVC supports capacity building in the field through discretionary grant programs, training, and technical assistance, to programs that help various agencies provide effective law enforcement to ensure the safety of their citizens, and projects to provide comprehensive services to victims and family members in the aftermath of violent crimes, such as homicide and sexual assault.