New York State Office of Victim Services honors two long-time victim advocates with Lifetime Achievement Awards
December 1, 2017 - 1:30pmTwo agency employees also recognized for more than 70 years of combined state service
Transgender Day of Remembrance honors victims of homicide and bigotry
November 17, 2017 - 4:00pmObservance honors transgender victims of homicide and bigotry, while calling on all New Yorkers to build safer communities by accepting others.
Victim advocates, service providers across New York State enhance skills
November 10, 2017 - 1:15pmProfessional development conference features workshops and presentations designed to help providers better assist crime victims who have been traditionally underserved
Help for NYC Truck Attack Victims
November 3, 2017 - 1:30pmThe FBI seeks to reach victims of the Oct. 31, 2017, terrorist attack in Tribeca, Lower Manhattan.
Governor Cuomo Announces Expanded Eligibility for Certain Crime Victims to Receive Compensation from New York State
October 17, 2017 - 12:00pmLegislation Adopted as Part of FY 2018 Budget Takes Effect Today, Tuesday, October 17 - Change Expands Eligibility to Victims of Hate Crimes and Certain Other Offenses Who Were Not Physically Injured - New Provision Also Allows State to Compensate Vulnerable Elderly and Disabled Individuals Who Have Lost up to $30,000 in Savings Because of the Crime
"Victim Assistance Boot Camp” training for advocates, service providers
August 10, 2017 - 12:30pmNearly 100 crime victim advocates today completed a unique training that explores the psychological toll of trauma, with the goal of helping those professionals improve services for victims of crime and better understand the toll their work may have on their well-being.