Victims

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the availability of grant funds to assist localities with providing temporary assistance to help alleviate potential intimidation of witnesses. The purpose of the Witness Protection Grant Program (WPGP) is to support witnesses and their families who may be in danger because of their cooperation with the investigation and prosecution of serious felony crimes. Grant awards shall be used to provide time-limited assistance of up to 90 days to witnesses to defray the costs associated with their ability to safely serve as a witness, including, but not limited to, lodging, medical, transportation, food, and relocation expenses.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is accepting applications for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 Victim Witness Grant Program (VWGP) funding.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is accepting applications for the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund (VSDVVF) grant program.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is accepting applications for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 Victims Services Grant Program (VSGP) funding.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is accepting applications for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 Victims Services Grant Program-Sexual and Domestic Violence Services (VSGP-SDVS) funding.

These Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) Guidelines and Application Procedures provide detailed guidance to aid applicants in determining eligibility, developing itemized budgets and budget narratives, and completing other related forms. Using the guidance presented in this document, applicants can efficiently and effectively prepare complete applications. The development of these requirements was informed by the U.S.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the availability of grant funds to assist localities with providing temporary assistance to help alleviate potential intimidation of witnesses. The purpose of the Witness Protection Grant Program (WPGP) is to support witnesses and their families who may be in danger because of their cooperation with the investigation and prosecution of serious crimes.

These Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Victim Witness Grant Program NonCompetitive Funding Guidelines and Application Procedures provide detailed guidance to aid applicants in developing itemized budgets and budget narratives and completing other related forms. Using the guidance presented in this document, applicants can efficiently and effectively prepare complete applications. The development of these guidelines was informed by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Final Rule and other federal and state requirements.