The southern california indian law and justice center will use this FY 2023 tvssa award to implement services for victims of crime that meet needs identified by the community and reflect tribal…

The Southern California Indian Law and Justice Center, also known as the Intertribal Court of Southern California, received a $754,149 Project Grant award on October 1, 2023 from the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) under the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program (CFDA 16.841). This award will enable the tribal government and council of governments to implement comprehensive victim services for American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Southern California that meet needs identified by the tribal communities and reflect their values and traditions. The funded activities are intended to address a range of victim services, including advocacy, shelter, counseling, and legal assistance tailored to the unique requirements of tribal populations.

The southern california indian law and justice center 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.