Being a victim of crime and navigating the criminal justice system can be a frightening and confusing experience. But with funding authorized under the Victims of Crime Act of 1984, and through the dedicated efforts of advocates, lawmakers, victim service providers, and allied professionals there is an extensive range of services and resources available to help victims heal and obtain justice.
Numerous government agencies and private nonprofit, faith-based, and charitable organizations throughout the country have programs that provide services to crime victims. Visit our Help for Victims microsite to learn more.
Additionally, every U.S. state, the Federal Government, and many tribal jurisdictions have basic statutory rights and protections for victims of crime.
The following resources provide information on rights and services for victims of crime.
Nominations for the 2025 National Crime Victims' Service Awards are now closed. For more information about the awards, visit the National Crime Victims' Service Awards site.
Select OVC publications and products are available to order. Contact our Response Center for assistance.
OVC Response Center
P.O. Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849–6000
Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-836-6998
(TTY 301-240-6310)
Email: [email protected]
The 2025 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide is not yet available. Until the release of 2025 NCVRW materials, we encourage you to access the 2024 NCVRW Resource Guide, which provides a wealth of materials, in both English and Spanish, to educate the public about victims' rights, protections, and services throughout the year. These 2024 NCVRW materials were created by the National Center for Victims of Crime with funding from OVC.
Visit the NCVRW section of our website to learn more about NCVRW and sign up for the NCVRW Subscription List to receive to receive information the release of the Guide, along with important updates about future commemorations.