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DC Victim Hotline Is Available

The DC Victim Hotline is available for all crime victims. To contact the hotline, call or text 1-844-4HELPDC (1-844-443-5732).

Or access the online chat at www.DCvictim.org.

New Grant Funding Opportunites

A Request for Applicaitons (RFA) has been issued for the Victim Services 2022 Consolidated Request for Funding, the FY22 Show Up, Stand Out (SUSO) Program Community-Based Truancy Reduction Grant and the FY2022 Justice Grants Juvenile and Criminal Justice Services Consolidated RFA.

OVSJG is Now Hiring

The Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG) is now accepting applications for a Deputy Director for Justice Grants.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month

The theme of this year’s National Child Abuse and Prevention Month is “Strong and Thriving Families.”

April is Second Chance Month

It’s Second Chance Month! Find out how you can help support second chances for justice involved individuals.

April 26-30, 2021 is Reentry Week

It’s Reentry Week! Attend webinars to learn how strong reentry programs make communities safer.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

This year’s theme is "We Can Build Safe Online Spaces.” Join the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants in using our voices to change the culture to prevent sexual violence.

Featured Services

DC Victim Hotline

The DC Victim Hotline is available for all crime victims in the District of Columbia. The hotline...

Private Security Camera System Incentive Program

Encourages residents, businesses, nonprofits, and religious institutions to install security...

Address Confidentiality Program

ACP provides a legal substitute address for eligible DC residents to maintain the confidentiality...

DC Victim Hotline

The DC Victim Hotline is available for all crime victims in the District of Columbia.

OVSJG Popular Links

ASK DC

Crime Victim Compensation
Crime Victims’ Legal Rights
DC Reentry Action Network (RAN)

DC Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board

Juvenile Justice Advisory Group

Sexual Assault Victims' Rights Amendment Act

Show Up Stand Out (SUSO)

Victims Assistance Network (VAN)

Upcoming Events

Apr 28 2021 (All day)

Denim Day - Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Apr 28 2021 - 09:00

OVSJG Grant Application Training

Apr 30 2021 - 11:00

Rights and Resources that Empower Reentry Success

Latest

Dec 9 2020

Mayor Bowser Announces Milestones for the District’s Private Security Camera Incentive Program

District residents – either owners or tenants – who receive public assistance may be...

Sep 22 2020

Mayor Bowser Announces DC’s Private Security Camera Incentive Program Surpasses $3 Million in Rebates and 20,000 Cameras

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District’s Private Security Camera...

Mar 24 2020

Mayor Bowser Launches Application for New $25 Million Microgrant Program

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the application for the new $25 million...

Jan 24 2020

Mayor Bowser Announces Key Nominations

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the following nominations for leadership...

Jan 22 2020

Mayor Bowser Announces Two Measures to Support Victims of Domestic Violence

Mayor Bowser continues working to strengthen the District’s responses to domestic violence.

Feb 12 2016

Public Oversight Roundtable on The Implementation of the Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights Act of 2014

Council of the District of Columbia COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARy Notice of Public Oversight...

Jul 21 2015

SAVRAA Task Force Open Meeting 8/12

The Sexual Assault Victims' Rights Amendment Act Task Force will be holding an open meeting on...

Jun 16 2015

SAVRAA Task Force Listening Sessions

SAVRAA (or the Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights Amendment Act of 2013) has asked the Task Force to...

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Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

Connect With Us
One Judiciary Square
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 727N, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 727-0605
Fax: (202) 727-6332
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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Agency Performance

Health Impacts on Incarcerated Women and Their Care Providers

Last Date:

Dr. Gaston and Dr. Porter and our Speakers Bureau member Diane Carter, who will cover the emotional and physical health implications for formerly incarcerated women and those who work with them.