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Committed to building the capacity of victim assistance organizations and allied professionals across the country.

OVC TTAC's free resources and tools can enhance your skills, knowledge and capabilities to better assist victims of crime.

Watch this video for an overview of what OVC TTAC has to offer.

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New to the Field

Are you just getting started in victim services? Discover resources tailored for those with less than 3 years of experience.

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Experienced Allies

Want to further develop your skills and knowledge? Discover resources tailored for professionals with 3–10 years of experience.

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Leaders in the Field

Looking to take your leadership skills to the next level? Discover resources tailored for professionals with more than 10 years of experience.

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How do I...

Take Victim Assistance Training Online?
VAT Online

Log in and take any of these trainings to build your fundamental skills to assist victims of crime more effectively and sensitively.

Request Free Training and Technical Assistance?
Training and Technical Assistance

You can speak with a Training and Technical Assistance Specialist to learn how to receive free customized TTA on a wide range of topics.

Find Resources for Victims or Survivors of Crime?
Find Resource for Victims or Survivors of Crime

You can visit the Crime Victim/Survivor FAQs page to discover more resources available to victims of crime through OVC.

Search Victims' Rights and Protections?
Search Victim Rights

VictimLaw can help you find information on statutes, codes, case law, and other laws in your jurisdiction in this database of victims' rights laws.