Education Unit

The Office of Victim Services (OVS) offers learning opportunities to criminal justice professionals, service providers, educational institutions, the public, and any person or agency that assists crime victims.

OVS course offerings are designed to provide valuable information and knowledge to support the delivery of comprehensive, quality services to crime victims. OVS collaborates with community partners to co-sponsor trainings and events that focus on specific victim issues.

The Education Unit is responsible for the distribution of OVS publications, forms, and posters designed to increase the public's awareness of Rights and services available to victims of crime. To order OVS informational materials, please use the Publication Request Form.

Informational Videos: Click on the Video tab for the OVS informational video series that provides information on OVS services, the Victim Compensation Program, the adult criminal court process, and orders of protection.

Education Opportunities: The Office of Victim Services (OVS) is commmitted to creating learning opportunities for victim service providers.

For a list of current offerings and to register click here.

"Most useful was the information on where to refer victims in the courthouse. I also learned how to speak with and approach victims. The language you should or should not use with victims."
-- Comment received on a training provided to Judicial Branch marshals

Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC)
OVC TTAC offers comprehensive and practical skill-building sessions to victim service providers and allied professionals throughout the country. Please visit the OVC TTAC website to find current training opportunities.