Office of Crime Victims Advocacy
The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) serves as a voice within government for the needs of crime victims in Washington.
Grantees, Agencies & Organizations
Do You Need Help Finding Support or Services?
OCVA does not provide support and assistance directly to individuals, but we fund providers across the state who do. We can help get you connected to the right spot.
- The Crime Victims Resource Directory is available to help you find services near you.
- The Washington State Clearinghouse on Human Trafficking contains additional resources specific to trafficking.
- Email us at ocva@commerce.wa.gov if you are having trouble finding a provider.
Filing a Discrimination Complaint Against Federal Grant Programs
Who can file a discrimination complaint?
- Any client, customer, program participant, or employee of an organization that receives funding passed through the Washington State Department of Commerce by the federal Department of Justice (DOJ) and other federal grant programs has the right to file a discrimination complaint.
- Any individual who feels that they have been discriminated against may file an external complaint.
- How to file a complaint (PDF)
What happens after I file a discrimination complaint?
- Commerce does not have the authority or the resources to investigate external complaints. External complaints may be filed with the DOJ, Human Rights Commission (HRC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
- The Commerce Human Resources Managing Director will act as the agency contact if individuals have additional questions regarding filing an external complaint.
How do I contact the Human Resources Managing Director?
- Theresa Burkheimer
360-878-2969
Theresa.Burkheimer@commerce.wa.gov
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Office of Crime Victims Advocacy
ocva@commerce.wa.gov
360-725-4000 (main line)
If you are an entity looking for funding opportunities, see Grants and Funding.
If you are an individual looking for services, see Resource Directory.
