Office for Victims of Crime

Description

OVC will make up to two awards of up to $500,000 to expand access to comprehensive legal services for victims of human trafficking through training and technical assistance. Trafficking victims face an array of legal challenges including: immigration, family law, employment law, victims’ rights enforcement, civil actions, criminal restitution, and criminal records expungement/vacatur. Access to trained legal counsel assists victims in increasing their safety, financial security, independence, and self-sufficiency. Through TTA, this program seeks to expand the capacity of the existing legal services network to meet these critical needs. Those applying are urged to begin in advance of the June 18, 2015 deadline.

Who can apply

• Others

Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact Laura Ivkovich, Policy Analyst, by telephone at 202-616-3576.
Laura.Ivkovich@ojp.usdoj.gov