National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
April 16, 2021 - 11:45amSunday, April 18 through Saturday, April 24, 2021
Introducing: VAP Connect
August 20, 2020 - 9:00amThe New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS) launches a NEW online community for Victim Assistance Programs (VAPs).
Training Needs Assessment Survey
June 22, 2020 - 2:15pmNew York State Office of Victims Services partnership aims to survey the training needs of crime victim service providers in New York.
NEW LAW taking effect - Domestic Partner Update
June 16, 2020 - 1:00pmThe Office of Victim Services has issued an Advisory Bulletin regarding a new law taking effect related to the eligibility of certain Domestic Partners.
NEW LAW taking effect - FRE/HIV-PEP Update
June 12, 2020 - 1:30pmThe Office of Victim Services has issued an Advisory Bulletin regarding a new law taking effect related to FRE/HIV-PEP reimbursement.
OVS COVID-19 Update for Victim Assistance Programs (VAPs)
May 15, 2020 - 10:00amOVS understands VAPs are under unique forms of stress during this time and has published a COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document to help.