The total number of individuals who received services in the above categories and the number of times each service was provided during the reporting period are documented in the Victims Services Data Collection System. Because some individuals may receive multiple services, the total number of times that services were provided within a category may be greater than the number of clients who received those services.
Grant-funded staff at both local and state levels should record each instance of service delivery in the VSDCS throughout the duration of support provided to a victim during grant-funded time. The Victim Witness Grant Program Services Explanation Guide is a resource outlining definitions and examples of services, activities, and costs that are eligible under VOCA victim assistance grant funding. It aligns with the services reported in VSDCS and is updated regularly based on federal and state guidance.
Services that are required by the Virginia Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act are in bold in VSDCS (Victims Services Data Collection System). Select one of the following five links for services related to each category.