SAN carlos apache tribe will use this FY 2023 tvssa award to implement a hospital outreach program to provide advocacy services for victims of crime that meet the needs identified by the community and…

The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime (CFDA 16.841 VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program) awarded a $311,785 Project Grant to the San Carlos Apache Tribal Council to implement a hospital outreach program providing advocacy services for victims of crime. The project will deliver services that meet the needs identified by the San Carlos Apache community and reflect tribal values and traditions. The 3-year grant, with a period of performance from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026, aims to improve services for victims of crime in the tribal community in alignment with the congressional intent for the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside program.

SAN carlos apache tribe will use this FY 2023 tvssa award to implement a hospital outreach program to provide advocacy services for victims of crime that meet the 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.