The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) serves as a voice within government for the needs of crime victims in Washington. We envision a future where all people have access to support, healing, and the ability to reach their full potential; where all people experience autonomy, dignity, freedom of identity and expression, and safety in their homes and communities.
Established in 1990, OCVA serves the state by:
- advocating on behalf of victims obtaining needed services and resources
- administering grant funds for community programs working with crime victims
- assisting communities in planning and implementing services for crime victims
- advising local and state government agencies of practices, policies, and priorities that impact crime victims
Information about OCVA
Clearinghouse on Human Trafficking
The Washington State Clearinghouse on Human Trafficking provides information on statewide efforts to combat trafficking and resources for victims and survivors. It…
Crime Victim Resource Directory
The Crime Victim Resource Directory provides information on the victim services currently funded by the Office of Crime Victim Advocacy. Please use this directory …
InfoNet
The Washington InfoNet is a web-based data collection system for victim service providers to report on the clients they serve […]
Sexual Assault Response Best Practices
The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy created two documents to assist communities with accessing nurses who serve sexual assault victims.
Safety and Access for Immigrant Victims Program
Commerce’s Safety and Access for Immigrant Victims initiative aims to promote and provide consistent, equal protections to immigrants who are […]
Funding
Please note, OCVA funding opportunities are not available to individual victims and survivors. If you need a referral to a local program, please see our Crime Victims Resource Directory.