OVC FY 2023 Human Trafficking Fellowship Program

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.

To enhance capacity to identify, assist, and provide services to all victims of human trafficking, OVC leads the Nation in supporting victim-centered and trauma-informed programs, policies, and resources that promote justice, access, and empowerment. OVC strives to uphold the intent of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), and its subsequent reauthorizations, to ensure that all trafficking victims—regardless of immigration status, gender, or form of trafficking—receive support in accessing the services they need.

The OVC Human Trafficking Fellow awarded under this program will work collaboratively with OVC and the anti-trafficking field in identifying and understanding human trafficking issues and evidence-informed practices. Individuals with a background in research and evaluation are encouraged to apply.

The award will be made as a cooperative agreement to cover the activities proposed for an award amount of up to $400,000 for up to a 3-year project. OVC may discontinue a project before the end of project period when necessary (e.g., unsatisfactory performance, mutual agreement). In the unlikely event that this were to occur, OVC would endeavor to inform the Fellow as far in advance as feasible and, (though not obligated to do so), end the project at the end of an annual budget period.