September 2025

New OVCTTAC.gov Homepage

The OVC TTAC website now has an updated homepage! Explore the new design, improved navigation, and guided pathways that feature customized resources tailored to your level of experience in the field.

(Posted September 3, 2025)

August 2025

NVAA Effective Management Series: Pathways in Victim Services

We are now accepting applications for the Pathways in Victim Services training, which will be delivered online. This 6-week training explores and builds skills within three paths—advocacy, public speaking, and activism. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Introduction to Victim Services: September 15–19, (no webinar this week).
• Week 1: Making an Impact in Victim Services: September 22–26, webinar on September 25.
• Week 2: Exploring the Path to Victim Advocacy: September 29–October 3, webinar on October 2.
• Week 3: Exploring the Path to Public Speaking: October 6–10, webinar on October 9.
• Week 4: Exploring the Path in Activism: October 13–17, webinar on October 16.
• Week 5: Navigating the Workplace in the Victim Services Field: October 20–24, webinar on October 23.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted August 28, 2025)

August 2025

Mass Violence and Terrorism Webinar Series

The webinars focus on responding to incidents of mass violence and terrorism and helping the affected individuals and communities with their short, immediate, and long-term needs.

Register here to gain insights, tools, and strategies to help victims and communities navigate the challenges that may arise in the wake of mass violence.

(Posted August 27, 2025)

August 2025

National Campus Safety Awareness Month

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules:
  • Impaired Driving,
  • Sexual Assault, and
  • Stalking.
• Visit the Recordings page to access Providing Services to Victims of Impaired Driving and DUI Crashes webinar recording.
• Explore the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Sexual Assault Response Teams page to find related resources and trainings.

(Posted August 26, 2025)

August 2025

National Preparedness Month

• Take the following VAT Online modules:
  • Crisis Intervention,
  • Problem Solving,
  • Self-Care, and
  • Mass Violence and Terrorism.
• View the Back to Basics videos on Trauma-Informed and Victim-Centered Approaches and Trauma-Informed Supervision.
• Visit the Recordings page to access the following recordings:  
  • Responding to Mass Violence: Essential Skills for Victim Assistance,
  • Special Considerations for Deaf Victims of Crime, and
  • Developing a Co-Response to a Mass Violence Incident During a Community Crisis.
• Access the Mass Violence and Terrorism page for resources related to community planning and response to mass violence and terrorism.
• Explore the Vicarious Trauma page for information and resources related to identifying and addressing vicarious trauma.

(Posted August 26, 2025)

August 2025

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

• Take the following VAT Online modules:
  • Victim Compensation,
  • Victims’ Rights,
  • Advocacy,
  • Assessing Victims’ Needs,
  • Crisis Intervention,
  • Mass Violence and Terrorism, and
  • Serving Survivors of Homicide.
• Visit the Recordings page to access the following recordings:
  • Developing a Co-Response to a Mass Violence Incident During a Community Crisis and
  • Responding to Mass Violence: Essential Skills for Victim Assistance.
• Visit the Mass Violence and Terrorism page for resources related to planning for and responding to victims of mass violence and terrorism.
• Search the VictimLaw database of victims' rights legal provisions as well as to find related resources.

(Posted August 26, 2025)

August 2025

Expert Q&A Recording: Building a Dynamic Board: Enhancing Productivity and Engagement

A recording of the July Expert Q&A session on “Building a Dynamic Board: Enhancing Productivity and Engagement” is now available, along with a copy of the PowerPoint on our Expert Q&A page.

This session discusses how to equip your nonprofit board members with the skills and knowledge necessary to govern, collaborate, and drive your organization’s mission forward effectively. 

(Posted August 22, 2025)

August 2025

NVAA Leadership Institute

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Leadership Institute, which will be delivered online. This 11-week training will assist you in becoming a more effective leader of your team, work group, or organization. CEUs will be awarded to those who complete all of the requirements.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted August 7, 2025)

August 2025

Vital Subjects: Unlock the Power of Peer Support: Creating a Sustainable Peer-to-Peer Wellness Program

This session will cover the essential tools and strategies that foster a wellness-oriented environment by creating a sustainable and impactful peer-to-peer wellness program.

Register now or visit the Events page for more information.

(Posted August 6, 2025)

August 2025

Expert Q&A: Strengthening Our Own Support Systems: Promoting Positive Culture Instead of Cancel Culture

Please join us on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 2:00–3:15 p.m. eastern time, for the Expert Q&A discussion with Arlene Vassell and Elizabeth Vermilyea, Ph.D. on "Strengthening Our Own Support Systems: Promoting Positive Culture Instead of Cancel Culture."

This session will discuss how to address the impact of bullying to empower your team and maintain well-being in high stress environments, as well as how to promote constructive dialogue when navigating challenging conversations.

Register now to submit your own questions or visit the Events page for more information.

(Posted August 6, 2025)

July 2025

Responding to Mass Violence: Essential Skills for Victim Assistance

This webinar empowers victim assistance providers with the best practices for trauma-informed care in the wake of mass violence incidents.

(Posted July 16, 2025)

July 2025

NVAA Effective Management Series: Financial Management

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Financial Management training, which will be delivered online. This 6-week training will teach you key bookkeeping and accounting principles, how to prepare financial documents, and how to prevent fraud. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: What is Financial Management, August 4–8, no webinar.
• Week 1: Planning the Budget, August 11–August 15, webinar on August 14.
• Week 2: Bookkeeping and Accounting Concepts and Principles, August 18–22, webinar on August 21.
• Week 3: Financial Reporting and Monitoring, August 25–29, webinar on August 28.
• Week 4: Practical Financial Oversight, September 1–5, webinar on September 4.
• Week 5: Ensuring the Financial Health of Your Organization, September 8–12, webinar on September 11.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted July 10, 2025)

July 2025

July Expert Q&A

On July 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET, OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Kathleen Radford Demro and Kiricka Yarbough Smith on "Building a Dynamic Board: Enhancing Productivity and Engagement."

This session will discuss how to equip your nonprofit board members with the skills and knowledge necessary to govern, collaborate, and drive your organization’s mission forward effectively. 

Register now to submit your own questions.

(Posted July 9, 2025)

July 2025

Redesigned VictimLaw Website Now Live

The new and improved VictimLaw is here! With a sleek interface and streamlined search tools, the redesigned site makes it easier and faster than ever to access legal information related to victims’ rights. Whether you're researching victims' rights, exploring state statutes, or delving into case law, the updated database offers a faster, more intuitive experience.

We invite you to explore the new VictimLaw and discover an easier path to the resources that matter most.

(Posted July 1, 2025)

June 2025

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

• Visit the Human Trafficking page to find related training and technical assistance resources.
• Enroll in VAT Online to take the Human Trafficking module.
• Access the Tribal Victim Assistance page for a list of federal and non-federal human trafficking resources.

(Posted June 26, 2025)

June 2025

New York’s Vulnerable Elder Protection Team (VEPT)

In this webinar, participants learn more about VEPT and what you can do as part of a local team to address elder abuse.

(Posted June 23, 2025)

June 2025

NVAA Effective Management Series: Developing and Sustaining Collaborations 

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Developing and Sustaining Collaborations training, which will be delivered online. This 4-week training will identify methods you can use to explore, plan, implement, and evaluate strategic collaborations. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: The Foundations of Collaboration: June 30–July 4, no webinar.
• Week 1: Forming Collaborations: July 7–11, webinar on July 10.
• Week 2: Collaboration in Action: July 14–18, webinar on July 17.
• Week 3: Evaluating the Outcomes: July 21–25, webinar on July 24.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted June 13, 2025)

June 2025

NVAA Advanced Skills Institute: Building Trauma-Informed Organizations

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Advanced Skills Institute: Building Trauma-Informed Organizations training, which will be delivered online. This 5-week training provides guidance in how your organization can become trauma-informed and how to modify policies and procedures to respond to trauma victims. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: The Impact of Trauma, June 16–20, no webinar.
• Week 1: The Layers of a Trauma-Informed Approach, June 23–27, webinar on June 26.
• Week 2: The Foundation of a Trauma-Informed Organization, June 30–July 4, webinar on July 3.
• Week 3: Assessing Your Organization, July 7–11, 2025, webinar on July 10.
• Week 4: Developing Your Organization's Trauma-Informed Approach, July 14–18, webinar on July 17.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted June 5, 2025)

June 2025

New VAT Online Module: Serving Survivors of Homicide

This 1-hour self-paced module provides a comprehensive overview of the crime of homicide and its profound impact on survivors, both immediately after the incident and throughout the justice system process. You will learn key terminology, examine the consequences of homicide, and explore the critical roles victim service providers play in offering information, services, and support tailored to each unique case.

The following topics are covered:

• Overview of the Crime
• Assisting Survivors Long Term
• Navigating the Justice System
• Case Study Scenario

Log in to OVC TTAC’s Learning Management System to take this training.

If this is your first time using OVC TTAC’s Learning Management System, select the “Create an account” link to register.

Learn more about this training and other Victim Assistance Training Online modules here.

For questions or assistance accessing the module, please contact ttac@ovcttac.org.

(Posted June 5, 2025)

May 2025

Responding to Mass Violence: Essential Skills for Victim Assistance

This webinar is part of the Vital Subjects series and will address topics that are critical to the victim services field across the country. 

Register now or visit the Webinars page for more information.

(Posted May 29, 2025)

May 2025

Hospitals Against Violence National Day of Awareness

• Take the following VAT Online modules:
  • Crisis Intervention,
  • Problem Solving, and
  • Mass Violence and Terrorism.
• View the Expert Q&A webinar recording on Developing a Co-Response to a Mass Violence Incident During a Community Crisis.
• Visit the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Sexual Assault Response Teams page to find related resources and trainings.
• Explore the Vicarious Trauma page for information and resources related to identifying and addressing vicarious trauma.
• Access the Mass Violence and Terrorism page for resources related to community planning and response to mass violence and terrorism.

(Posted May 28, 2025)

May 2025

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

• Take the Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers.
• Visit the Webinar Recordings page to access the following recordings:
  • Elder Justice Initiative webinar series,
  • Elder Financial Fraud – Tips for Caregivers, and
  • The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline To Assist Victims of Financial Fraud.
• Search VictimLaw for information and resources related to rights and legal provisions for victims of elder abuse.
• Visit the National Elder Fraud Hotline website for information on how to report fraud against anyone age 60 or older.

(Posted May 28, 2025)

May 2025

NVAA Effective Management Series: Strategic Planning for Program Managers

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Strategic Planning for Program Managers training, which will be delivered online. This 4-week training will review the strategic planning process so you will be prepared to create and implement your organization's strategic plan. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Introduction to Strategic Planning, May 19–23, no webinar.
• Week 1: Prepare and Assess, May 26–30, webinar on May 29.
• Week 2: Create, June 2–6, webinar on June 5.
• Week 3: Implement and Communicate, June 9–13, webinar on June 12.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted May 8, 2025)

May 2025

Adobe Learning Manager Downtime

If you have any questions, please contact OVC TTAC at ttac@ovcttac.org or 1–866–682–8822.

(Posted May 5, 2025)

May 2025

VAT Online is Coming Back

(Posted May 1, 2025)

April 2025

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the Tribal Justice Systems module.
• Explore the Tribal Victim Assistance page to find information and resources related to serving American Indian and Alaska Native victims of crime.

(Posted April 28, 2025)

April 2025

Older Americans Month

• Take the Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers.
• Visit the Webinar Recordings page to access the following recordings:
  • Elder Justice Initiative webinar series,
  • Elder Financial Fraud – Tips for Caregivers, and
  • The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline To Assist Victims of Financial Fraud.
• Visit the National Elder Fraud Hotline website for information on how to report fraud against anyone age 60 or older.

(Posted April 28, 2025)

April 2025

National Police Week

• Explore the Vicarious Trauma page for information and resources related to identifying and addressing vicarious trauma.
• Access the Mass Violence and Terrorism page for resources related to law enforcement planning and response to mass violence and terrorism events.
• Visit the Webinar Recordings page to access the following recordings:
  • Vicarious Trauma in First Responders,
  • Developing a Co-Response to a Mass Violence Incident During a Community Crisis,
  • Recognizing Trauma in Older Adults and Adopting Trauma-Informed Principles: Implications for Law Enforcement, and
  • Untangling POA Abuse: Equipping Law Enforcement for Effective Response.

(Posted April 28, 2025)

April 2025

New York’s Vulnerable Elder Protection Team (VEPT)

Register now or visit the Webinars page for more information.

(Posted April 24, 2025)

April 2025

Special Considerations for Deaf Victims of Crime

This webinar explores working with Deaf crime victims, such as victims of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and financial crimes.

(Posted April 22, 2025)

March 2025

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

• View the Back to Basics video on Victims' Rights: The Cornerstone of Victim Services.
• Search the VictimLaw database of victims' rights legal provisions.
• Visit the 2025 NCVRW Resource Guide page on the OVC website to find resources on planning events and raising awareness.

(Posted March 27, 2025)

March 2025

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the Children and Youth module.
• View the Expert Q&A webinar recording Considering a Facility Dog for Your Victim Service Program?
• Access the Tribal Victim Assistance Resources page for federal and non-federal resources on child maltreatment

(Posted March 27, 2025)

March 2025

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

• View the Expert Q&A webinar recordings on:
  • Supportive Services Available to Survivors of Sexual Assault in the Military – A Military- and Community-Based Collaboration and
  • Non-Fatal Strangulation: Recognizing the Injuries and Connecting Victims to Care.
• Access the Tribal Victim Assistance Resources page for a list of federal and non-federal resources on sexual assault.
• Take the Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers module on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

(Posted March 27, 2025)

March 2025

Empowering Victim Services Through Creative Funding and Social Entrepreneurship

This webinar discusses how to identify and leverage creative fundraising opportunities, whether via nontraditional grant sources, new partnerships, or cross-agency collaborations.

(Posted March 18, 2025)

February 2025

National Consumer Protection Week

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the Financial Crimes module.
• Take the Online Elder Abuse Training for Legal Service Providers: Financial Fraud and Exploitation online training.
• Visit the Webinar Recordings page to access recordings from the Elder Justice Initiative webinar series on financial exploitation.
• Access the Expert Q&A webinar recording on Elder Financial Fraud – Tips for Caregivers.
• Visit the National Elder Fraud Hotline website for information on how to report fraud against anyone age 60 or older.

(Posted February 26, 2025)

February 2025

Empowering Victim Services Through Creative Funding and Social Entrepreneurship

This webinar is part of the Vital Subjects series and will address topics that are critical to the victim services field across the country. 

Register now or visit the Webinars page for more information.

(Posted February 24, 2025)

February 2025

Special Considerations for Deaf Victims of Crime

The webinar is part of the Vital Subjects series and will address topics that are critical to the victim services field across the country. 

Register now or visit the Webinars page for more information.

(Posted February 24, 2025)

February 2025

Strengthening Tribal and Non-Tribal Collaboration To Address Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities

Register now or visit the Webinars page for more information.

(Posted February 5, 2025)

February 2025

Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

• Enroll in VAT Online to take the following modules: 
  • Teen Relationship Abuse,
  • Intimate Partner Violence, and 
  • Victims of Campus Sexual Assault.
• Access the Domestic Violence section of the Tribal Victim Assistance Resources page for resources on tribal dating violence and intimate partner violence.

(Posted February 4, 2025)

December 2024

NVAA Leadership Institute

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Leadership Institute, which will be delivered online. This 11-week training will assist you in becoming a more effective leader of your team, work group, or organization. CEUs will be awarded to those who complete all of the requirements.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted December 4, 2024)

November 2024

Utilizing Decision-Making Capacity Assessments in Criminal Cases

This webinar discusses the concept of decision-making capacity and how it is assessed. It includes discussions on how a victim’s diminished decision-making capacity is used in making charging decisions, how to access professional evaluators, and how evidence of diminished decision-making capacity is used and defended at trial.

(Posted November 26, 2024)

November 2024

Elder Justice Initiative Webinars

Recognizing and Addressing Elder Abuse in Native Communities
December 6, 2024 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET

This webinar will share examples of unique prevention strategies, interventions, and implications of elder abuse specific to Tribal communities.
Register now

Developing Effective and Responsive Approaches to Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities
January 17, 2025 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET

This webinar is designed for non-tribal law enforcement professionals and will focus on building more effective relations when working with tribal law enforcement and tribal elder protection teams on elder abuse cases.
Register now

Strengthening Tribal and Non-Tribal Collaboration To Address Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities
February 14, 2025 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET

This webinar will enhance collaboration among law enforcement, adult protective services, and other agencies to improve relationships and develop a coordinated response.
Register now

(Posted November 22, 2024)

November 2024

Recognizing Trauma in Older Adults and Adopting Trauma-Informed Principles: Implications for Law Enforcement

This webinar focuses on how understanding trauma can improve engagement with older victims and create more positive outcomes for law enforcement investigations. 

(Posted November 13, 2024)

November 2024

Adobe Learning Manager Downtime

If you have any questions, please contact OVC TTAC at ttac@ovcttac.org or 1–866–682–8822.

(Posted November 11, 2024)

November 2024

NVAA Effective Management Series: Building Resiliency in Victim Service Organizations

We are now accepting applications for the NVAA Effective Management Series: Building Resiliency in Victim Service Organizations training, which will be delivered online. This 3-week training provides a resiliency model and explains how it can be applied to organizations. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: Acknowledging Resiliency, November 25–29, no webinar.
• Week 1: The Five Core Elements of Resiliency, December 2–6, webinar on December 5.
• Week 2: Identifying Strategies for Building Resiliency in Victim Service Organizations, December 9–13, webinar on December 12.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted November 4, 2024)

October 2024

Untangling POA Abuse: Equipping Law Enforcement for Effective Response

This webinar offers guidance on investigating and prosecuting abuse and financial exploitation involving POAs, helping law enforcement and prosecutors to discern when and why actions involving these instruments may constitute crimes. 

(Posted October 10, 2024)

October 2024

NVAA Effective Management Series: Developing and Sustaining Collaborations 

We are now accepting applications for the Developing and Sustaining Collaborations training, which will be delivered online. This 4-week training will identify methods that you can use to explore, plan, implement, and evaluate strategic collaborations. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. The schedule for this training is as follows:

• Introductory Week: The Foundations of Collaboration: October 28–November 1, (no webinar this week).
• Learner Orientation: October 31.
• Week 1: Forming Collaborations: November 4–8, webinar on November 7.
• Week 2: Collaboration in Action: November 11–15, webinar on November 14.
• Week 3: Evaluating the Outcomes: November 18–22, webinar on November 21.

All webinars are conducted on Thursdays from 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET.

Apply Now

For more information about this training, please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.

(Posted October 10, 2024)

September 2024

October Expert Q&A

On October 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET, OVC TTAC will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Gael Strack on "Interpersonal Violence and Strangulation."

This session will discuss how providers can help mitigate long-term damage by recognizing signs of strangulation, properly documenting any evidence of abuse, and providing referrals for seeking safety assistance.

Register now to submit your own questions.

(Posted September 19, 2024)