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Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants

Phase Two of Reopening Began on June 22.
All OVSJG agency operations will continue to be provided remotely.

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Sexual Assault Victims' Rights Act

The Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights Act (SAVRA) of 2014 established the creation of a SAVRA Task Force to study nationally recognized best practices and develop recommendations. Below find links to various reports that have been produced and updates on how OVSJG is working to implement these recommendations.

The Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights Act of 2019

District of Columbia Sexual Assault Counselor, Advocate, and Youth Advocate Training Standards

The Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights Act of 2014

SAVRA Task Force

SAVRA Task Force Report

SAVRA Independent Expert Consultant

SAVRA Independent Expert Consultant Reports

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DC Victim Hotline

The DC Victim Hotline is available for all crime victims in the District of Columbia. The hotline number is 844-4-HELP-DC (844-443-5732) and is operational 24/7. The hotline victim assistance staff provides basic crisis-intervention support and helps callers access the complete continuum of care for crime victims, including relevant and appropriate resources based on the needs of the caller.