H.O.P.E. Helping ourselves prevent emergencies will use this FY 2023 tvssa award to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal community…

The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime is providing a $754,149 Project Grant award under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841) to the non-profit organization H.O.P.E. Helping Ourselves Prevent Emergencies. The funding will support the implementation of services for victims of crime in Alaska Native communities that align with tribal values and traditions. H.O.P.E. will use the 3-year grant, which begins on January 1, 2024, to provide a range of culturally appropriate victim services, including advocacy, shelter operations, legal assistance, and programs addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of victimization. The organization specializes in delivering trauma-informed, victim-centered support that reflects the needs and traditions of the communities it serves in the Craig, Alaska region.

H.O.P.E. Helping ourselves prevent emergencies will use this FY 2023 tvssa award to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal community values and traditions. This aligns with the congressional intent for the set-aside from the CVF, which was created in 2018 to improve services for victims of crime in tribal communities. OVC administers the tvssa via a formula. Tvssa funds may be used for any purpose directly related to serving victims of crime.