The Department of Justice is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights, increases access to justice, supports crime victims, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.

This cooperative agreement will enable an organization

credit: DUI

to provide financial and technical assistance to approximately 50 communities nationwide to conduct public education and awareness activities on crime victims’ rights and services in their jurisdictions during the 2022 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW).

All final decisions as to which communities will be funded by the intermediary will be made by the OVC Director.