The Law Enforcement Planning Commission through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime makes Victims of Crime Assistance (2021) funds available to non-profit victim services and government agencies to provide direct services to assist them in recovering from victimization.
The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding was established by the Crime Victim Funds in 1984. A repository of federal criminal fines, penalty assessments and bond forfeitures collected by U.S. Attorney’s Offices and the U.S. Courts from federal offenders.
Under this program, convicted federal criminals help pay for critical services for victims of child abuse, child sexual abuse, including incest, drunk driving, domestic violence, adult sexual abuse, elder abuse, adults molested as children, survivors of homicide victims, robbery, assault, fraud, financial exploitation, kidnapping and other violent crimes.
Funding is subject to appropriations by Congress. VOCA funds will be awarded to support programs that provide direct services to crime victims including crisis counseling, follow-up, therapy, group treatment/support, shelter/safe house, information/referral, personal advocacy, assistance filing for victim compensation, criminal justice support/advocacy and emergency legal advocacy — not all-inclusive.
The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) application packet is available on the LEPC website at https://lepc.vi.gov and Facebook page, per request by emailing sherri.abbott@lepc.vi.gov or contacting the office at 774-6400.
Proposals are due by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7. The Law Enforcement Planning Commission reserves the right to accept or deny any or all proposals.
