Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
| Grant Program Profile | |
| Grant Program Name: | Victim/Witness |
| Source of Funds: | In 1984, the General Assembly created the victim/witness grant program and designated DCJS as the administering agency. The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), passed by Congress in 1984, established a crime victims fund and authorized the Director of the Office for Victims of Crime to make annual VOCA victim assistance and compensation grants to states. Currently, DCJS is using federal VOCA funds, as well as state Special Funds. |
| Guidelines & Forms: |
ReportingVictim/Witness Programs use the Client Information Management System (CIMS) to generate quarterly program performance reports. More information about CIMS is available here. Grant Guidelines
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| Purpose of Funds: | To provide financial support to local victim/witness programs and statewide victim assistance programs designed to provide direct services, information, and assistance required by Virginia’s Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act. |
| Eligibility Requirements: |
The victim/witness grant program is open to local units of government and certain state agencies. Local units of government may subcontract with private, non-profit service providers. Localities may submit joint applications to support regional victim/witness programs serving multiple localities. Each eligible state agency seeking funding to support statewide victim assistance programs may submit only one application. Application Guidelines are distributed in early spring. Grantees must comply with the applicable provisions of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), the Program Guidelines, and the requirements of the OJP Financial Guide. Only those costs directly related and essential to providing direct services to crime victims can be charged to the grant. |
| Contact Information: |
Grant Coordinator DCJS Grants Administration |
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