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The Judicial Branch Office of Victim Services (JB-OVS) offers learning opportunities to criminal justice professionals, victim service providers, educational institutions, and other people or agencies assisting crime victims.

The learning opportunities support the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality services to victims and survivors. JB-OVS also collaborates with community partners to co-sponsor trainings and events focusing on victim issues.

JB-OVS distributes publications, forms, and posters to increase public awareness of rights and services available to victims of crime. To order JB-OVS informational materials, please use the Publication Request Form.

For a list of current offerings and to register click here.


"Most useful was the information on where to refer victims in the courthouse. I also learned how to speak with and approach victims. The language you should or should not use with victims."
-- Comment received on a training provided to Judicial Branch marshals


The United States Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime Training and Techinical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) offers comprehensive and practical skill-building sessions to victim service providers and allied professionals throughout the country. Please visit the OVC TTAC websiteExternal Link to locate current training opportunities.