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Prof. Sarah Buel hosted the first OVC Web Forum discussion this October 27th on domestic violence. Visit the Forum to view your colleagues' questions. Stay tuned for details on the next scheduled online discussion about faith-based victim assistance programs.

OVC funding is available for 60 communities for Community Awareness Projects to support public education and outreach activities during the 2005 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW). Application deadline is December 3, 2004.

OVC announces an open letter from OVC Director Gillis on OVC Program Priorities for Fiscal Year 2005.

OJP-OVC announcement for discretionary grantees: Early filing of SF 269 Financial Status Reports. It is essential that discretionary grantees file their current SF269 5 days early - no later than November 10, 2004 - to assist OJP with critical year end audit activities. SF 269s may be filed on-line at http://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov. If you have questions about the on-line system, please call OC's Customer Service Center at 1-800-458-0786 or write to us at "ask.oc@usdoj.gov". This report covers the time period from July 1, 2004, through September 30, 2004.

OVC is pleased to announce the availability of Professional Development Scholarships to those who work with victims of crime for continuing education opportunities in the victim services field. Scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 are available through OVC's Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC).

Submit your nominations for the 2005 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Awards and the new Allied Professional Award. Deadline: October 29, 2004.

Promote Awareness Domestic Violence
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you need help, call 1-800-799-7233 (TTY 1-800-787-3224), visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline or use OVC's domestic violence links to learn more. In addition, throughout October, the Domestic Violence Awareness Project, coordinated by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, is sponsoring activities.

OVC Publishing Guidelines for Print and Web Media (August 2004)
Updated product guidelines for preparing and submitting products and publications are now available. The new edition includes specific directions for writing for the web.

OVC Help Series Now Available in Spanish
(Folletos de la Serie de Ayuda Ahora Estan Disponible en Español)
The Help Series from OVC covers domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse, and six other topics to help victims in crisis.

New Tools Added to Guide for Victims of Crime with Disabilities
An expanded Victims of Crime with Disabilities Resource Guide now offers new tools and services: a searchable resources database, calendar, monthly newsletter, discussion boards, and funding news. This comprehensive resource is made possible by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), and the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND).