Victim Assistance Program

OVS provides guidance and support to the network of victim service providers that it funds across New York State.

About VAP Services

The Victim and Witness Assistance Unit (Grants Unit) is responsible for the administration of the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim and Witness Assistance funds to not-for-profit and municipal agencies across the State serving crime victims. Currently the Grants Unit administers and processes over 200 contracts to a variety of Victim Assistance Programs (VAPs) across New York State in the amount of nearly $50 million annually. more...

OVS Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for OVS-funded Victim Assistance Programs.

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2022 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) RFA

Resources and links related to the OVS 2022 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim and Witness Assistance Grant Program.

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VAP Training Center

OVS offers training to victim service providers. Specialized training opportunities are highlighted on this page.

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VAP Resources

OVS Resource Connect

A concern-based online search engine.

OVS VAP Connect

An online community forum for OVS-funded Victim Assistance Programs (VAPs).

Match Waiver Policy

Guidance and Information for OVS-funded VOCA sub-recipients.

Executive Order 38

Guidance on Limits on Administrative Expenses and Executive Compensation.

Electronic Communication

Periodic electronic communication is via the OVS Broadcast Email Listserv, where subscribers receive announcement for training opportunities, OVS events and general information pertaining to crime victims. Please note, some email clients may filter emails from OVS into a spam or junk folder. To prevent this, please make a periodic check of junk folders a part of your routine, add all OVS email addresses to your email client ‘whitelist’ and visit this webpage frequently for updates published below.

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