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Awards of $50,000 to $500,000 are available through the FY 2008 National Field-Generated Training, Technical Assistance, and Demonstration Projects grant to provide services and support to crime victims or to ensure that victims are afforded the rights to which they are due. Applications are due May 29, 2008.

The International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP) reimburses victims of international terrorism abroad for allowable expenses they incur as a direct result of the terrorist act. Find out how to apply for an ITVERP reimbursement.

FTC cautions consumers about tax and rebate scams. Unsolicited emails and telephone calls promising advance payments or verifying personal information are scams. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) will not call or email you to verify tax or rebate information. Visit OnGuardOnline.gov to learn how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft, phishing scams, and fraud.

On May 14, 2008, at 2 p.m. ET, in recognition of National Police Week, OVC will offer a Web Forum Guest Host Session on Responding to Victims of Crime hosted by Timothy Woods, Director of the Research, Development, and Grants Division at the National Sheriffs' Association and author of First Response to Victims of Crime.

OVC announces the 2008 NCVRW Award Recipients. Join us in congratulating this year's recipients, who were honored at the awards ceremony on April 11, 2008.

The "Justice for Victims Is Justice for All" multimedia release offers more details on the April observances, including an audio message from OVC Director John Gillis in support of crime victims and service providers.

OVC invites you to visit VictimLaw, the free database of more than 15,000 victims’ rights legal provisions, which has helped more than 7,000 visitors since its debut in April 2007. Visit VictimLaw to see how easy it is to locate victims’ rights laws without a law library or state code.

Since November 2002, Helping Outreach Programs to Expand (HOPE) funds have supported victim service expansion efforts such as PSAs, translations, and hotlines. Find out how to apply for a HOPE grant.

New From National Sheriffs' Association (May 2008)

Learn more about the impact of crime on victims and the steps that law enforcement can take to meet victims' needs. OVC's First Response to Victims of Crime video (available in DVD and VHS format) and an accompanying guidebook covers—

• Victimizations such as sexual assault, drunk driving, homicide, human trafficking, and mass casualties.
• Special needs of older victims, child victims, immigrants, and victims with disabilities.

National Police Week (May 2008)

Each year the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) leads the Nation in commemorating National Police Week, which will be observed this year from May 11–17. Join NLEOMF on May 13 for the 20th Annual Candlelight Vigil in Washington, D.C., to honor the sacrifices made by our nation's law enforcement.

OVC also recognizes the critical role of law enforcement in responding to victims of crime.