"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.
Governor Cuomo announces funding for Child Advocacy Centers
July 31, 2017 - 4:30pmFunding will Allow 26 State-Approved Centers to Purchase Video Recording Equipment, Hire Specially Trained Staff to Interview Young Victims of Sexual and Physical Abuse
$10 million available to enhance investigations of child abuse cases
April 3, 2017 - 11:00amThe New York State Office of Victim Services announced that $10 million in federal funding is available for state-approved Child Advocacy Centers to enhance services provided to children who are victims of crime.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
February 1, 2017 - 11:15amOVS Director Elizabeth Cronin joined domestic violence victim advocates at a Capital Region high school to highlight a new campaign to educate teens and adults about teen dating abuse.
2015-16 Annual Report
December 8, 2016 - 10:45amThe Annual Report provides an overview of the agency, details about OVS and its mission, and the services and benefits we provided to innocent crime victims throughout New York State in fiscal year 2015-16.
PSAs Educate New Yorkers about OVS Assistance
September 26, 2016 - 11:30amSurvivors of crime and family members of crime victims describe how assistance from the Office of Victim Services helped them rebuild their lives.