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08 February 2012

2012 NCVRW Resource Guide

The 2012 NCVRW Resource Guide is available online in both English and Spanish.

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11 January 2012

Continuation of Funding

The Office of Victim Services (OVS) awarded grant contracts to victim assistance programs (VAPs) for the period October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012. Included in the grant contracts is an option for up to two one-year renewals.

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29 December 2011

New law expanding eligibility for crime victims' compensation now effective

Three strangulation offenses were added to the Penal Law on Nov. 11, 2010.

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01 December 2011

OVS Releases 2010 - 2011 Annual Report

The New York State Office of Victim Services is proud to distribute our Annual Report for fiscal year 2010-11 via our website.

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20 October 2011

Spanish Guide to Victim Compensation Now Available

The Office of Victim Services now has "A Guide to Crime Victim Compensation in New York State" brochure available in Spanish.

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22 September 2011

Shine the Light on Domestic Violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Learn more about how you can make a difference.

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06 September 2011

A Survivor’s Story

In the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, OVS provided thousands of men, women and children with compensation and assistance that allowed them to begin to rebuild their lives. Jan O’Dell is one of those survivors; she graciously agreed to share her story.

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24 August 2011

On a clear September morning in 2001, the world changed forever

The New York State Office of Victim Services stands with all New Yorkers as the state and country mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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24 August 2011

Joint Statement from OVS, Safe Horizon and the Greater NY American Red Cross

On September 11, 2001 nearly 3,000 lives were taken at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

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17 August 2011

Organizations Prepared to Serve 9-11 Victims

As we approach the 10th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, the NYS Office of Victim Services collected information on Victim Assistance Program capacity to serve anyone experiencing emotional reactions to commemorative events. A list of VAPs responding to request is now available.

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