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Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) / Missouri Department of Social Services. This program assists states in providing high-quality services directly related to the emotional healing and recovery of crime victims. Funds are administered at the federal level by OVC and at the state level by the Missouri Department of Social Services.
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mo. gov/dss_map/ Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) of 1984 was passed by Congress to assist states in providing high quality services that are directly related to the emotional healing and recovery of crime victims.
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), administers these funds at the federal level, and the Missouri Department of Social Services administers the VOCA funds at the state level.
The primary purpose of these grants is to support the provision of direct services to victims of crime throughout the nation, to assist victims of crime as soon as possible in order to reduce the severity of the psychological and emotional consequences of the victimization, and to demonstrate on-going support for the victim in coping with the impact of the victimization.
Source of Funds: The Victims of Crime Act is funded through fines, penalties, and forfeitures collected from persons convicted of offenses against the United States.
Allocation of Funds: At least 10 percent of total funds distributed must be allocated to each of the three priority categories – victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse – and at least 10 percent to programs that serve victims determined by the state to have been previously underserved. Match Requirements: Subrecipient agencies must provide 20 percent of the total project cost in cash or in-kind match.
What are the Subrecipient Agency Eligibility Requirements? Subrecipient Agencies MUST: Be operated by a public or nonprofit organization, or a combination of such organizations, and provide services to crime victims. Demonstrate a record of providing effective services to crime victims.
Demonstrate that 25 percent of their financial support comes from non-federal and non-state sources, if new to VOCA. Use volunteers in the provision of services. Promote coordinated public and private efforts to aid crime victims within the community.
Assist victims in seeking crime victim compensation benefits. Comply with the applicable provisions of VOCA, the Program Guidelines, and the requirements of the DOJ Financial Guide. Maintain statutorily required civil rights statistics on victims.
Abide by any additional eligibility or service criteria as established by the Missouri Department of Social Services. Provide services to victims of federal crimes. Provide services to crime victims, at no charge, through the VOCA-funded project.
Maintain confidentiality of client-counselor information, as required by state and federal law. Victims Of Crime Act, Crime Victims Fund 34 U.S. Code Chapter 201, Subchapter I, Part 20101 Code of Federal Regulations 2 C. F.
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Chapter 1, Part 94 U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) State of Missouri Guidelines Department of Social Services (DSS) Code of Professional Ethics Financial and Administrative Guide Program Standards and Guidelines VOCA Policies & Procedures Manual Resources for Crime Victims DSS DVSS- Domestic Violence Shelter Services Missouri Office for Victims of Crime Help for Crime Victims flyer ( English ) ( Español ) Helping Crime Victims flyer ( English ) ( Español ) Emergency Service Resources MOCADSV Standards for Domestic Violence Programs (2020) MOCADSV Standards for Sexual Violence Programs (2020) Mandated Reporter Training Office for Victims of Crime Office for Victims of Crime - Training and Technical Assistance Center NFO Frequently Asked Questions (2021-2023) DSS DVSS- Domestic Violence Shelter Services Victims of Crime Act Factsheet VOCA ARPA Discussion WebEx, March 2023 VOCA GR Monthly Expenditure Report VOCA GR Monthly Data Report FY 2026 -VOCA-Budget-Adjustment Form Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Certification Regarding Lobbying Form VOCA FY 2026 Quarterly Report Performance Management Quick Tips Change of Information Form Vehicle Purchase Pre-Approval Request Activity Time Sheet (sample) Equipment Inventory Spreadsheet (sample) VOCA/DVSS February Monthly Meeting (Minutes) (Recording) VOCA/DVSS January Monthly Meeting (Minutes) (Recording) VOCA/DVSS December Monthly Meeting (Minutes) (Recording) VOCA/DVSS October Monthly Meeting (Minutes) (Recording) VOCA/DVSS September Monthly Meeting (Minutes) (Recording) VOCA/DVSS August Monthly Meeting (Minutes) (Recording) VOCA Contract Meeting (Minutes) (Recording) VOCA / DVSS June Monthly Meeting (Minutes) VOCA / DVSS May Monthly Meeting (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA / DVSS April Monthly Meeting (Recording) (Transcript) (Minutes) VOCA / DVSS February Monthly Meeting (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA / DVSS January Monthly Meeting (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA Pre-Bid Conference Meeting 12/19/2024 (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA / DVSS November Monthly Meeting (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA / DVSS October Monthly Meeting (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA / DVSS August Monthly Meeting (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA / DVSS July Monthly Meeting (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA / DVSS June Monthly Meeting (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA Monthly Meeting 05/02/2024 (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA Monthly Meeting 04/11/2024 (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA March Monthly Meeting (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA Recommendations Meeting 02/08/2024 (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA Recommendations Letter 02/16/2024 VOCA Analysis and Recommendations VOCA Monthly Meeting 02/01/2024 (Recording) (Minutes) Budget GR reallocations 01/30/2024 (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA Monthly Meeting 01/04/2024 (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA Monthly Meeting 12/14/2023 (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA Recommendations Letter SFY23 Agency Subrecipient Proposals VOCA Synopsis Updated 11/17/23 VOCA Monthly Meeting 10/05/2023 (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA Monthly Meeting 09/20/2023 (Recording) (Minutes) VOCA Contract Renewals Process 09/06/23 VOCA Monthly Meeting 08/07/2023 (Recording) Minutes VOCA Monthly Meeting 07/19/2023 (Recording) (Minutes) Meeting Minutes Draft 05/01/23 VOCA Stakeholder Meeting Notes 03/27/23 VOCA Formula Meeting 02/21/2023 VOCA Stakeholder Formula Meeting Notes 01/10/23 VOCA Stakeholder Formula Recommendation Updated 12/14/22 Agenda VOCA Formula Meeting 11/07/22 VOCA Formula Meeting Update 10/14/22 New VOCA Provider Webinar (April 2022) VOCA Contract Award Approval 2022-2024 (April 2022) 2022-2024 VOCA Contract Approval VOCA Forms and Process Updates 2022-2024 (April 2022) 3-Month Extension Webinar Information For Bid (IFB) Documents 2026 PCG - CAC Scores and Comments PCG - CASA Scores and Comments PCG DV SV SCores and Comments PCG Hearing Impaired and Legal Services Scores and Comments PCG Multiple Services Scores and Comments PCG System Based Victim Services Scores and Comments Stakeholder – HI & Legal Score and Comments Stakeholder – DV SV Score and Comments Stakeholder – CAC Score and Comments Stakeholder – CASA Score and Comments Stakeholder – Multiple Services Score and Comments Scoring Multiple Services Stakeholder group - Evaluation Report Form For questions, please contact the Department of Social Services Division of Finance and Administration.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Subrecipient agencies must be public or nonprofit organizations providing crime victim services, demonstrate effective victim services, provide 20% cost-match, use volunteers, and offer services at no charge to victims. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) is funded by U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) / Missouri Department of Social Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Missouri. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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