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News From The Field

 

Our thoughts are with those affected by the tragedy at the Boston Marathon.

MOVA works with service providers to ensure victims of crime and their families receive needed services and support.
Press Release 4/22/15

 

One Fund Boston
For information on the One Fund, please click here.



Frequently Asked Questions Sheet
 

Mental Health Services
  Click here for a resource listing of free mental health services in Massachusetts or call MOVA at (617) 586-1340.

Support Groups

The Center for Homicide Bereavement (CHB) of the Victims of Violence Program Cambridge Health Alliance is offering Marathon Bombing Support Group series for those in the vicinity of the finish line (injured and those in attendance).  The 5th Group will start Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 6 – 7:30PM.  For additional information, click here.

 

The Boston Survivors Accessibility Alliance (BSAA)
The Department of Public Safety has established the Boston Survivors Accessibility Alliance (BSAA) to assist those who may need assistance with renovations to help transition to a new lifestyle.  The Department is partnering with private and public individuals and groups in the building and construction industry to serve as the single point of contact, and a resource clearing house for services and goods which will be necessary to make these modifications. 
For more information on the BSAA as well as how to apply, please click here.

 

Information from the FBI
For information from the FBI for the resources and rights available to victims and witnesses, click here.

Victim Compensation 
For Massachusetts Crime Victims Compensation Application: Boston Marathon Bombings 4/15/2013, click here.

 

Legal Assistance

The Boston Bar Association is connecting individuals and small businesses affected by the Boston Marathon bombing to lawyers that can provide pro bono legal assistance for issues such as insurance, labor and employment, relocation, health, and other issues.  To access these services, please call the Lawyer Referral Service intake line at (617) 742-0625 or (800) 552-7046 Monday thru Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST and Friday 8:30 am- 5 pm EST.

The Boston Bar Association has created a legal checklist for victims and survivors to identify how a lawyer could assist in the wake of the Boston Marathon Bombings.  To view this checklist, please click here.

 

 

Announcing MVAA 2013 and Advanced Academy
Please click here for application materials.

 

 

 

 

Providing help and healing for crime victims in Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) is an independent state agency devoted to upholding and advancing the rights of crime victims in this state. We provide innovative victim advocacy through outreach and education, policy and program development, direct services to crime victims, legislative advocacy, and grant management.

Our commitment lies in reaching all victims, while ensuring access and equity of rights and services to underserved communities. By bridging public, private and community organizations, we work to serve crime victims, their families, and witnesses to violence, while promoting healing and justice.

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For current funding opportunities, click here.

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